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Formerly homeless, David Vaughn awaits day

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 06:02
David Vaughn has received an outpouring of support from family and friends who were unaware of the hardships he experienced since his pro basketball career ended.

Maplewood coach to miss game tonight

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 06:00
Maplewood will be without Coach Ralph Thompson for its regular-season finale tonight against Whites Creek.

Franklin girls hand Brentwood first loss in region soccer

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:57
Franklin picked up a little revenge as well a home game for the girls soccer sectionals with a 2-1 win Thursday night over district and county rival Brentwood.

Beech gives Mt. Juliet first loss in double OT

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:56
Travis Haymer's two-point conversion run on the game's final play gave Beech a 47-46 double-overtime victory over previously unbeaten Mt. Juliet on Thursday.

Ravenwood can't afford another loss in state volleyball

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:55
Ravenwood has been a heavy favorite in most of its volleyball matches this season, but the Raptors suddenly found themselves in an unfamiliar role Thursday — underdog.

VY is Titans guy once again

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:49
The Titans pulled a U-turn at quarterback on Thursday — Kerry Collins is out and Vince Young is in beginning with Sunday's game against the Jaguars at LP Field.

Titans look again for kick returner

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:47
The Titans are looking at their options for a return man again because Mark Jones has a left hamstring injury.

Jaguars ignore Titans drama over Young

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:46
The Jaguars reacted to news of the Titans' quarterback switch on Thursday with a ho-hum.

Tinsley's passes keep Vandy alert

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:45
After only one season, Vanderbilt guard Brad Tinsley has emerged as one of the Southeastern Conference's top passers.

Predators defeat Blackhawks with shutout

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:28
The Predators used timely scores and terrific defense to win their second game in as many nights with a 2-0 shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Yankees beat Phillies, tie World Series

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:24
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their lumber slumber and sent the World Series to Philadelphia tied at one game apiece.

Rinne finds his groove in goal

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:22
Pekka Rinne was flawless in the win over the Blackhawks, turning away all 22 shots in recording the Predators' first shutout of the season.

Collins or Young: Decision day for Titans

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 08:41
The speculation over who will be the Titans' starting QB against the Jaguars will end today.

Page starts strong in state volleyball tournament

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:01
Page outside hitter Nicole Smith had 13 kills en route to a 25-10, 25-14, 25-12 win over Crockett County in a Class AA volleyball quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Column: SEC should fill bowl allotment

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:00
As successful as the Southeastern Conference has been recently, it hasn't been filling its bowl quota. That could change this season.

Vols expect deep passes from South Carolina

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:52
In one corner of Saturday's main event is UT All-American Eric Berry and the Tennessee secondary. In the other corner is South Carolina offensive guru Steve Spurrier.

Predators get a needed road win

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:22
Jerred Smithson's short-handed goal midway through the third period just happened to be the game-winner, giving the Predators a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.

Pistons blast past Grizzlies

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:21
Richard Hamilton scored 25 points, Ben Gordon added 22, and the Pistons ran away from the host Grizzlies 96-74 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Phillies beat Yankees in Series opener

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:20
Cliff Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Chase Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies kept rolling through October, beating the New York Yankees 6-1 on a misty Wednesday night in the World Series opener.

Five plays impacted Vanderbilt's season

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 04:43
Here is a look at the five biggest plays that have defined the Commodores' year to this point.