MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis coach Josh Pastner has hired Robert Kirby as an assistant coach for the Tigers. Pastner announced the hiring Tuesday, a move that must be approved by the both the university and the Tennessee State Board…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games. The two UConn stars were among the 12 chosen to play in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract. The team announced the move Monday. The 29-year-old Van Guilder had 14 goals and 18 assists for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this…
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Zach Randolph's miserable debut in the Western Conference finals led to a sleepless night and a long film session. The Memphis Grizzlies' All-Star power forward is hardly down and out, though. Randolph pointed out Monday that…
UNDATED (AP)-Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease. The real intrigue, however, is the new single-elimination format in the opening round of the tournament. Instead of…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately. Black has graduated from Memphis and has one year of eligibility left. Last season, Black started five of 32 games played…
This video is no longer available. GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Jackson hasn‘t lost a series at home to Birmingham since 2007 JACKSON, TENN – (May 20, 2013) The Generals (19-24) smashed out five runs on four hits in the fourth inning…
GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Jackson takes the opener of the series against Birmingham Friday JACKSON, TENN – (May 17, 2013) – The Jackson Generals (17-22) held the Birmingham Barons‘ (26-15) offense to one run for only the fifth time this season…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Now the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded their leading…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Forward Sheldon Jeter is transferring away from Vanderbilt after only one season with the Commodores to play closer to home. Vanderbilt announced Jeter's decision Friday. The 6-foot-7 forward from Beaver Falls, Pa., started seven of his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan. Jones is vowing to make Tennessee a championship-caliber program again while also having to…
This video is no longer available. GENERALS NEWS RELEASE Vinnie Catricala hits first homer in Jackson‘s loss Thursday JACKSON, TENN – (May 16, 2013) – The Jackson Generals (16-22) fell Thursday night in the final matchup of the five-game series…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after clinching the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing too since they can use a little rest after all that hard work. Memphis eliminated the…
(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…
