http://www.wsmv.com/category/208529/sports en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WSMV Sport 15 sports http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301901/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301901/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament?t=2013-05-20T17:22:39Z WSMV Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301051/preds-sign-van-guilder-to-2-year-two-way-deal http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301051/preds-sign-van-guilder-to-2-year-two-way-deal?t=2013-05-20T16:16:26Z WSMV Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22299964/belmont-introduces-new-womens-basketball-coach http://www.wsmv.com/story/22299964/belmont-introduces-new-womens-basketball-coach?t=2013-05-20T14:21:11Z WSMV Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT Cameron Newbauer becomes the 4th head coach in Belmont women's hoops history Chris Harris Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22297358/super-bowl-50-site-to-be-decided-tuesday http://www.wsmv.com/story/22297358/super-bowl-50-site-to-be-decided-tuesday?t=2013-05-20T11:25:28Z APMOBILE Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22290379/lipscomb-hires-alexander-as-new-mens-hoops-coach http://www.wsmv.com/story/22290379/lipscomb-hires-alexander-as-new-mens-hoops-coach?t=2013-05-18T21:17:31Z WSMV Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT Former Belmont player, assistant takes over at rival school Chris Harris Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22287426/orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try http://www.wsmv.com/story/22287426/orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try?t=2013-05-18T21:13:18Z APMOBILE Sat, 18 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont... News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22286886/report-michael-phelps-planning-comeback http://www.wsmv.com/story/22286886/report-michael-phelps-planning-comeback?t=2013-05-18T18:43:18Z APMOBILE Sat, 18 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback? News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22289623/vandy-baseball-earns-record-26th-sec-win http://www.wsmv.com/story/22289623/vandy-baseball-earns-record-26th-sec-win?t=2013-05-18T23:04:05Z WSMV Sat, 18 May 2013 18:23:00 EDT The 'Dores also won their 18th straight weekend series. The team is 48-7 overall, 26-3 in the SEC. Chris Harris Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22289533/chargers-sign-de-freeney http://www.wsmv.com/story/22289533/chargers-sign-de-freeney?t=2013-05-18T17:11:26Z WSMV Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice. Chris Harris Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22286655/tennessees-jones-faces-balancing-act-on-caravan http://www.wsmv.com/story/22286655/tennessees-jones-faces-balancing-act-on-caravan?t=2013-05-17T22:04:39Z WSMV Fri, 17 May 2013 22:04:00 EDT Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22273981/nascar-legend-dick-trickle-calls-911-commits-suicide-cemetery http://www.wsmv.com/story/22273981/nascar-legend-dick-trickle-calls-911-commits-suicide-cemetery?t=2013-05-17T13:49:30Z WBTV Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery. Lincoln County Community News crime News http://www.wsmv.com/story/22272711/beckham-to-retire-ending-riveting-soccer-journey http://www.wsmv.com/story/22272711/beckham-to-retire-ending-riveting-soccer-journey?t=2013-05-16T18:11:55Z APMOBILE Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT End it like Beckham. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22274884/rays-put-price-on-dl http://www.wsmv.com/story/22274884/rays-put-price-on-dl?t=2013-05-16T17:14:58Z WSMV Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT The left-hander exited Wednesday night's loss to Boston after allowing four runs in 2 1-3 innings. Chris Harris Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22274537/nashville-tennis-pro-brian-baker-on-path-to-recovery http://www.wsmv.com/story/22274537/nashville-tennis-pro-brian-baker-on-path-to-recovery?t=2013-05-16T16:53:09Z WSMV Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT Nashville native Brian Baker is once again making a comeback from major surgery as he sets his sights on the big stage for professional tennis. Rudy Kalis News http://www.wsmv.com/story/22265809/riverdale-hs-pitcher-rejoins-team-for-playoffs-after-health-scare http://www.wsmv.com/story/22265809/riverdale-hs-pitcher-rejoins-team-for-playoffs-after-health-scare?t=2013-05-16T07:10:31Z WSMV Thu, 16 May 2013 06:45:00 EDT It was all about the boys of summer Wednesday evening in Murfreesboro as Riverdale and Tullahoma high schools' baseball teams faced off in the regional finals. Julia Bruck News http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266782/owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266782/owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle?t=2013-05-16T03:51:19Z APMOBILE Thu, 16 May 2013 03:51:00 EDT Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not too many. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266678/orb-to-have-an-inside-view-of-preakness-from-rail http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266678/orb-to-have-an-inside-view-of-preakness-from-rail?t=2013-05-16T03:32:16Z APMOBILE Thu, 16 May 2013 03:32:00 EDT For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266658/grizzlies-go-from-uncertain-future-to-west-finals http://www.wsmv.com/story/22266658/grizzlies-go-from-uncertain-future-to-west-finals?t=2013-05-16T03:22:09Z APMOBILE Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:00 EDT Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in... News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22264092/titans-sign-lb-greg-jones-rb-alvester-alexander http://www.wsmv.com/story/22264092/titans-sign-lb-greg-jones-rb-alvester-alexander?t=2013-05-15T18:44:40Z WSMV Wed, 15 May 2013 18:44:00 EDT The Tennessee Titans have signed running back Alvester Alexander and linebacker Greg Jones. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877337 http://www.wsmv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877337&t=2013-05-21T05:35:20Z APTN Tue, 21 May 2013 03:05:00 EDT The latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press News - AP-State http://www.wsmv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880124 http://www.wsmv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880124&t=2013-05-21T05:35:20Z APTN Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EDT 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... Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303948/uconn-trio-headline-u19-world-championship-team http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303948/uconn-trio-headline-u19-world-championship-team?t=2013-05-20T21:59:55Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 21:56:00 EDT UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303812/us-womens-hoops-team-chosen-for-wug http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303812/us-womens-hoops-team-chosen-for-wug?t=2013-05-20T21:35:19Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT 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. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303437/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis http://www.wsmv.com/story/22303437/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis?t=2013-05-20T20:22:17Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 20:16:00 EDT Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301878/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament http://www.wsmv.com/story/22301878/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament?t=2013-05-20T17:21:54Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT 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. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22300976/preds-sign-van-guilder-to-2-year-two-way-deal http://www.wsmv.com/story/22300976/preds-sign-van-guilder-to-2-year-two-way-deal?t=2013-05-20T16:15:32Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22300290/belmont-hires-louisville-assistant-coach-newbauer http://www.wsmv.com/story/22300290/belmont-hires-louisville-assistant-coach-newbauer?t=2013-05-20T15:11:06Z APTN Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT 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. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22293379/spurs-rout-grizzlies-105-83-in-west-finals-opener http://www.wsmv.com/story/22293379/spurs-rout-grizzlies-105-83-in-west-finals-opener?t=2013-05-19T18:15:38Z APTN Sun, 19 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT 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. Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/21968349/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-tennessee-sports-from-the-ap http://www.wsmv.com/story/21968349/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-tennessee-sports-from-the-ap?t=2013-05-21T03:35:39Z APTN Sun, 19 May 2013 04:09:00 EDT On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final. The San Antonio Spurs are looking for a little payback themselves after... Sport http://www.wsmv.com/story/22305062/red-wings-beat-blackhawks-to-take-2-1-series-lead http://www.wsmv.com/story/22305062/red-wings-beat-blackhawks-to-take-2-1-series-lead?t=2013-05-21T03:15:21Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:00 EDT The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304826/giants-vogelsong-wins-at-last-but-injures-hand http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304826/giants-vogelsong-wins-at-last-but-injures-hand?t=2013-05-21T02:46:05Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 02:46:00 EDT Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304932/nats-reliever-breaks-pitching-hand-punching-locker http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304932/nats-reliever-breaks-pitching-hand-punching-locker?t=2013-05-21T02:45:56Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:00 EDT On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304839/marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2 http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304839/marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2?t=2013-05-21T02:15:38Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 02:15:00 EDT At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304805/giants-rhp-vogelsong-breaks-right-hand-on-foul http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304805/giants-rhp-vogelsong-breaks-right-hand-on-foul?t=2013-05-21T02:05:09Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 02:05:00 EDT Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304824/sports-world-keeps-eye-on-oklahoma-tornado http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304824/sports-world-keeps-eye-on-oklahoma-tornado?t=2013-05-21T01:15:19Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT By The Associated Press The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players... News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304539/corbin-tosses-3-hitter-as-d-backs-beat-rockies-5-1 http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304539/corbin-tosses-3-hitter-as-d-backs-beat-rockies-5-1?t=2013-05-21T00:55:14Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:00 EDT Patrick Corbin was a maestro on the mound, making his slider move all over the place. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304380/dunn-homers-as-white-sox-beat-lester-red-sox-6-4 http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304380/dunn-homers-as-white-sox-beat-lester-red-sox-6-4?t=2013-05-21T00:25:20Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 00:25:00 EDT Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304266/bruce-homers-to-back-cueto-in-reds-win-over-mets http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304266/bruce-homers-to-back-cueto-in-reds-win-over-mets?t=2013-05-21T00:15:06Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation - with himself. News - AP-National http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304119/red-wings-top-blackhawks-3-1-take-2-1-series-lead http://www.wsmv.com/story/22304119/red-wings-top-blackhawks-3-1-take-2-1-series-lead?t=2013-05-20T23:35:26Z AP Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. News - AP-National