(UNDATED (AP) -Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson is the winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award. WNBA president Laurel J. Richie said that "Kara is an ambassador and leader for all levels of basketball as well as a…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night. Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Conley…
JACKSON, Tenn. (May 15, 2013) - The Generals (16-21) ended their three-game losing streak Wednesday with an 8-4 victory over the Tennessee Smokies (19-19). Jackson‘s Julio Morban extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday after going 4-for-4 with two…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee plans to honor former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt by building an on-campus statue in her honor. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Jimmy Stanton confirmed Tuesday morning what athletic director Dave Hart has been mentioning during…
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Taijuan Walker allowed 1 earned run in 7.0 innings Tuesday JACKSON, Tenn. (May 14, 2013) - The Generals‘ (19-18) dropped their third straight, despite a late inning serge, to the Smokies (15-21), 3-2 in 10 innings. Tuesday‘s…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tony Allen scored on a driving layup to open overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 Monday night to push the defending Western Conference champions to the edge of elimination. The…
This video is no longer available. GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Smokies comeback to win game two over Generals 6-4 JACKSON, TENN – (May 13, 2013) – The Tennessee Smokies (18-18) grabbed four runs off four hits in the ninth as the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have signed free-agent defensive tackle Antonio Johnson to a one-year contract. The move was announced Monday through a team release. Johnson started 13 games and made 30 tackles last year for the Indianapolis…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga has hired VCU assistant Will Wade as the Mocs' new men's basketball coach. Athletic director David Blackburn announced the hiring Monday. Wade had been with Shaka Smart at VCU the past four seasons where he…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Grizzlies assistant Barry Hecker has left the team during the Western Conference semifinals for what coach Lionel Hollins says is a "personal matter." Hollins said after the Monday morning shootaround that Hecker's departure is "nothing that's…
FROM GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Generals have early offensive jolt, escape bases loaded jam in ninth HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 10, 2013) - Similar to Tuesday night‘s win over the Huntsville Stars (13-21), the Jackson Generals (14-18) scored all eight runs in…
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE- Huntsville leads five-game series, 2-1 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 9, 2013) - The Generals (13-18) dropped their second straight to the Stars (13-20) on Thursday night in Huntsville, 6-2. The Stars lead the current series, two games to…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Titans wide receiver and kick returner Marc Mariani faces a tough battle coming back from the gruesome leg injury that sidelined him all of last season. Mariani says he welcomes the challenge. He broke the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga has hired Jim Foster as its head coach less than a month before he enters the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The university announced Foster's hiring on Thursday. The former St. Joseph's, Vanderbilt and Ohio…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray is no longer with the football program and intends to transfer. Gray's departure was first reported by InsideTennessee.com and was confirmed Wednesday night by Tennessee athletic department spokesman Jimmy Stanton. Gray…
GENERAL NEWS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 8, 2013) - Runs were tough to come by on Tuesday night in Huntsville, as the Stars got the lone tally in the third inning on a wild pitch. Both starters made it through…
This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn.- A former UT Martin quarterback is headed to the Big Apple to test his skills. Derek Carr is headed to New York to participate in a tryout over the weekend for a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans want to get back to what they used to do best, and that's run the football. Under a mandate from the general manager and head coach, offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has put together…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin doesn't believe the expectations for his team should change even after the transfer of Trae Golden, which leaves the Volunteers without a lot of experience at point guard. Martin expects incoming freshman…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Kevin Durant insists he can carry as much as Thunder coach Scott Brooks wants to heap onto his shoulders with Russell Westbrook injured and out for the rest of the playoffs. The Memphis Grizzlies are testing…
