The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those...
The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those gifts.
The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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The towels are showing up all around Memphis, hanging over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The towels are showing up all around Memphis, hanging over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples.
The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples.
Peyton Manning is back at his alma mater this week endorsing new Tennessee coach Butch Jones and preaching patience from the Volunteers' fan base.The Denver Broncos quarterback returned to campus to speak at...
Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30. He has the Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals for the first time and has won more games with this team than any...
Adam Frazier went 4 for 5 with an RBI and Mississippi State beat Texas A&M 6-4 Thursday night in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Adam Frazier went 4 for 5 with an RBI and Mississippi State beat Texas A&M 6-4 Thursday night in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
The Nashville Predators have signed left wing Brendan Leipsic (LIGHP-sihk), their third-round draft selection in 2012, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed left wing Brendan Leipsic (LIGHP-sihk), their third-round draft selection in 2012, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Conrad Gregor singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over South Carolina Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Conrad Gregor singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over South Carolina Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.
Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.
Tennessee has announced that Tim Rogers is stepping down as the university's vice chancellor for student life, less than three weeks after he cited an "intolerable situation" in an email that he sent to...
Tennessee has announced that Tim Rogers is stepping down as the university's vice chancellor for student life, less than three weeks after he cited an "intolerable situation" in an email that he sent to chancellor Jimmy...
Tennessee softball pitchers Ivy Renfroe and Ellen Renfroe say they aren't motivated by sibling rivalry.
Tennessee softball pitchers Ivy Renfroe and Ellen Renfroe say they aren't motivated by sibling rivalry.
Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.
Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings has hired Harvard assistant Yanni Hufnagel to fill a spot on his staff.
Demarcus Henderson and Wes Rea both had RBI singles in the ninth inning to lift Mississippi State to a 5-3 win over South Carolina Wednesday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Bulldogs...
Ray Parker pitched eight-plus innings to lead Texas A&M to a 5-0 victory over top-seeded Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.
Ray Parker pitched eight-plus innings to lead Texas A&M to a 5-0 victory over top-seeded Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to...
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the...
Hunter Melton hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single to help Texas A&M defeat Florida 6-3 on Tuesday in the Aggies' first appearance in the SEC baseball tournament.
Hunter Melton hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single to help Texas A&M defeat Florida 6-3 on Tuesday in the Aggies' first appearance in the SEC baseball tournament.
Memphis coach Josh Pastner has hired Robert Kirby as an assistant coach for the Tigers.
Memphis coach Josh Pastner has hired Robert Kirby as an assistant coach for the Tigers.
Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason...
Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason program.
The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.
The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer College tennis is increasingly becoming more of an international game, yet an American-born player has won the NCAA singles title four straight years.
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer College tennis is increasingly becoming more of an international game, yet an American-born player has won the NCAA singles title four straight years.
UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.
UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.
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.
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.
Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.
Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract.
Belmont has found its new women's basketball coach in Cameron Newbauer, who reached the NCAA championship game this past season as an assistant at Louisville.
Belmont has found its new women's basketball coach in Cameron Newbauer, who reached the NCAA championship game this past season as an assistant at Louisville.
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
Lipscomb has hired Casey Alexander as the 18th head coach in the program's history, luring him away after spending the past two seasons at Stetson.
Lipscomb has hired Casey Alexander as the 18th head coach in the program's history, luring him away after spending the past two seasons at Stetson.
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final.
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final.
New Chattanooga coach Will Wade has added Wes Long to his staff.
New Chattanooga coach Will Wade has added Wes Long to his staff.
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Arizona has hired Damon Stoudamire as an assistant coach to Sean Miller, bringing one of the program's most popular players back to Tucson.
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Arizona has hired Damon Stoudamire as an assistant coach to Sean Miller, bringing one of the program's most popular players back to Tucson.
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.
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.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan.
By The Associated Press Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson is the winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.
By The Associated Press Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson is the winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.
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.
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.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.
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.
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.
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm has been hired by trucking companies suing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J.
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm has been hired by trucking companies suing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J.
The Tennessee Titans have signed running back Alvester Alexander and linebacker Greg Jones.
The Tennessee Titans have signed running back Alvester Alexander and linebacker Greg Jones.
Tennessee officials say they fired Jenny Wright as director of the school's office of student judicial affairs for refusing to cooperate with a university investigation into whether she had inappropriate...
Tennessee officials say they fired Jenny Wright as director of the school's office of student judicial affairs for refusing to cooperate with a university investigation into whether she had inappropriate relationships...
East Tennessee State has signed junior-college guard Jaylen Riley to a letter-of-intent.
East Tennessee State has signed junior-college guard Jaylen Riley to a letter-of-intent.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are down a quarterback for the rest of the offseason.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are down a quarterback for the rest of the offseason.
New Chattanooga coach Will Wade believes he can succeed at his new job by utilizing the same pressure defense that worked so well at his last stop.
New Chattanooga coach Will Wade believes he can succeed at his new job by utilizing the same pressure defense that worked so well at his last stop.
Facing possible elimination in the Western Conference semifinals, the pressure is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. They need three straight wins to keep their season alive.
Facing possible elimination in the Western Conference semifinals, the pressure is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. They need three straight wins to keep their season alive.
Tennessee plans to honor former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt by building an on-campus statue in her honor.
Tennessee plans to honor former Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt by building an on-campus statue in her honor.
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.
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 Tennessee Titans have signed free-agent defensive tackle Antonio Johnson to a one-year contract.
The Tennessee Titans have signed free-agent defensive tackle Antonio Johnson to a one-year contract.
Tennessee has fired Jenny Wright, the director of the school's office of student judicial affairs, for failing to cooperate with a university investigation into whether she had inappropriate relationships with...
Tennessee has fired Jenny Wright, the director of the school's office of student judicial affairs, for failing to cooperate with a university investigation into whether she had inappropriate relationships with...
Chattanooga has hired VCU assistant Will Wade as the Mocs' new men's basketball coach.
Chattanooga has hired VCU assistant Will Wade as the Mocs' new men's basketball coach.
Jordan Farris batted in four runs and Matt Vinson homered Sunday as Arkansas took the rubber game, 10-2, in a series with Tennessee at Baum Stadium.
Jordan Farris batted in four runs and Matt Vinson homered Sunday as Arkansas took the rubber game, 10-2, in a series with Tennessee at Baum Stadium.
The Grizzlies have been here before. Now they will find out if age and experience can help them hold onto home-court advantage.
The Grizzlies have been here before. Now they will find out if age and experience can help them hold onto home-court advantage.
Tyler Bray believes that every rookie has something to prove.
Tyler Bray believes that every rookie has something to prove.
Demonstrative took the lead going to the last of 18 hurdles and won the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Stakes by a head on Saturday.
Demonstrative took the lead going to the last of 18 hurdles and won the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Stakes by a head on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza worked 3 1-3 scoreless innings and threw 66 pitches Saturday in a rehabilitation assignment for Double-A Tennessee.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza worked 3 1-3 scoreless innings and threw 66 pitches Saturday in a rehabilitation assignment for Double-A Tennessee.
Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference...
Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal.
Titans coach Mike Munchak plans to work more with the offensive line this season, and rookie Chance Warmack says he's happy to be learning his craft from a pair of Hall of Fame offensive linemen in Munchak and...
Titans coach Mike Munchak plans to work more with the offensive line this season, and rookie Chance Warmack says he's happy to be learning his craft from a pair of Hall of Fame offensive linemen in Munchak and assistant...
The Grizzlies have had three days off in their series with Oklahoma City for their longest break since the All-Star weekend, more than enough time to become a popular pick to win Western Conference this postseason.
The Grizzlies have had three days off in their series with Oklahoma City for their longest break since the All-Star weekend, more than enough time to become a popular pick to win Western Conference this postseason.
Chattanooga athletic director David Blackburn was initially surprised to discover he might have a chance to hire Jim Foster as his women's basketball coach.
Chattanooga athletic director David Blackburn was initially surprised to discover he might have a chance to hire Jim Foster as his women's basketball coach.
Demonstrative, the 2012 runner-up for steeplechaser of the year, will make the $150,000, Grade 1 Iroquois Steeplechase his first race over jumps this year.
Demonstrative, the 2012 runner-up for steeplechaser of the year, will make the $150,000, Grade 1 Iroquois Steeplechase his first race over jumps this year.
