Thabeet cancels workout for Grizzlies citing shoulder, but also plans to talk to other teamsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hasheem Thabeet canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies on Sunday citing a shoulder injury, but he also had plans to talk to other teams. Thabeet cancels pre-draft workout with Grizzlies because of shoulder injuryMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hasheem Thabeet has canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies because of a shoulder injury. Change of plans: Brian Gay heads on to US Open at Bethpage after winning St. Jude ClassicMEMPHIS, Tenn. — As a Southern boy, Brian Gay knew exactly what winning at Hilton Head in April meant: A trip to the 2010 Masters. Kevin Johnson wins Knoxville Open for 2nd playoff victory of yearKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Kevin Johnson tied the Nationwide Tour career victory record and moved within a win of an in-season promotion to the PGA Tour, beating Bradley Iles with a birdie on the second playoff hole Sunday in the Knoxville Open. Gay runs away with 2nd victory of ‘09, punches his ticket to US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Gay thought so little of his chance to play his way into the U.S. Open in his last possible chance that he had plans for a week off. Not even a tentative plan sketched out just in case. Brian Gay shoots 66 again in bid to earn US Open spot with second ‘09 win; Mickelson 10 backMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The encouragement came at Phil Mickelson as he spent nearly 30 minutes signing autographs for fans after a steamy day that featured 21 holes. “We’re praying for you,” one fan offered. “We’re praying for your wife,” another said. Brian Gay shoots 66 again in bid to earn US Open spot with second victory of ‘09; Phil 11 backMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Gay is doing his best to run away with the St. Jude Classic. He’s 18 holes away from finishing a wire-to-wire victory that would earn him a place in the U.S. Open. Gay’s 66 holds, giving him 1 stroke lead; Mickelson 8 back, Daly makes cut in PGA returnMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phil Mickelson is tuning up for Bethpage Black and the U.S. Open. It might help if he can find a way to finish off the 18th hole at the TPC Southwind better than double bogey. 2nd round of St. Jude Classic resumes after weather stoppage gave Gay clubhouse leadMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The second round of the St. Jude Classic has restarted with Phil Mickelson among the 78 golfers back on the TPC Southwind course. Titans’ Young: Waiting for psychiatrist to clear him after police search was “embarrassing”NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young says he was embarrassed by the police search for him last September and then having to wait for a psychiatrist to clear him. Storms stop play with Gay atop St. Jude leaderboard; Mickelson in fairway with 3 to playMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phil Mickelson is looking a bit more at ease, the golf course providing some of the distraction he wanted while he and his wife deals with her breast cancer. Daly shoots 68, waits to see if he makes cut in his 1st PGA event since end of suspensionMEMPHIS, Tenn. — John Daly is at the projected cut line after a 2-under 68 left him at even par after 36 holes at the St. Jude Classic, his first PGA Tour event following a six-month suspension. Brian Gay shoots 6-under 64 for St. Jude lead, Phil Mickelson 4 back as he preps for US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Gay had the best opening round. Phil Mickelson called his first 18 holes a good start. Woods, Harrington and Cabrera to play together at US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Defending champion Tiger Woods will play the first two rounds of the U.S. Open with Padraig Harrington and Angel Cabrera, giving fans at Bethpage Black a chance to see the reigning champions of all four majors. Phil Mickelson, John Daly highlight a day of comebacks in MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phil Mickelson wasted no time firing up fans with birdies on the opening two holes. Then came a sliced tee shot into the water and a nearly four-putt green. He birdied two of the last three holes. Phil Mickelson returns to PGA at St. Jude Classic, with John Daly also teeing up in MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — John Daly is trying to restart his PGA Tour career after a six-month suspension. Phil Mickelson hopes to tune up for the U.S. Open and gain a piece of normalcy since his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Trimmer Daly, emotional Mickelson highlight strong field in last tuneup for US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The question came at John Daly a variety of ways Wednesday, and he tried deflecting them with jokes. Golfer Phil Mickelson trying to keep life normal as wife battles breast cancerMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The idea was for Phil Mickelson to return to a routine as best as possible in his world now shaken with fear. It has been three turbulent weeks since he announced his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mickelson has always felt like he was in control, even if his golf at times suggested otherwise. Now he feels helpless. Speedy Sarah Bowman looks for one last title for Tennessee in NCAA 1500m championshipKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sarah Bowman stepped onto the track for the NCAA championship indoor mile race back in March and noticed a competitor’s shoe. Titans agree to terms with first 2009 draft pick, safety Nick SchommerNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with safety Nick Schommer, the first of the team’s 2009 draft picks to come to terms. A democratic major gives everyone a chance at the U.S. OpenGERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Paul Goydos milled around the front of the clubhouse, killing time with a few PGA Tour peers as he waited for more scores to be posted on the white poster board at Germantown Country Club. In his first American competition this year, Daly comes up flat in Open qualifyingGERMANTOWN, Tenn. — John Daly makes his return to the PGA Tour this week. Tennessee looking into potential minor recruiting violation connected to ESPN programKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is looking into whether it committed another NCAA recruiting violation by allowing media to be present during a meeting between coach Lane Kiffin and recruits. Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Nashville SuperspeedwayGLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Kyle Busch punished the competition and a brand new Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Without a title sponsor, purse drops to $5.6 million in MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The purse for the St. Jude Championship has been lowered $500,000 because it no longer has a title sponsor. Tennessee-Martin basketball coach Campbell resigns after summer camp audit finds problemsMARTIN, Tenn. — Tennessee-Martin says head basketball coach Bret Campbell has resigned after an internal audit found he violated school policies by cashing checks for summer basketball camps. Agent says QB Young does not want to be traded from Titans, despite ‘career change’ commentNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young’s agent says the quarterback does not want the Tennessee Titans to trade him, downplaying comments Young made to a Baltimore television station. Memphis finds no proof former player cheated after investigation into NCAA allegationsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis was unable to find proof a former player cheated on his SAT exam in its internal investigation of NCAA allegations against the men’s basketball team. |