Fisher: Washington’s hamstring “not serious,” only rules receiver out for ClevelandNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nate Washington will miss some time with a strained right hamstring. How much and whether that includes the NFL season opener for Tennessee’s top receiver remains to be seen, because Titans coach Jeff Fisher isn’t saying. Titans’ top offseason free agent hurts right hamstring during practices, leaves fieldNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee receiver Nate Washington hurt his right hamstring during practice Monday running a long pass route. He walked off the field with a team doctor and trainer and an MRI exam was planned to determine the extent of the injury. Vice Chancellor: Stallings sacrificed $100,000 raise to pay for Commodores’ trip to AustraliaNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings sacrificed a $100,000 pay raise to fund his Commodores’ 10-day trip to Australia earlier this month. Busch grabs 4th win of season to stay in contention for a Chase berthBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was finally able to shake that anger. Hendrick plans to bring Keselowski back when a Cup ride becomes availableBRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick does not plan to let Brad Keselowski stray far from his organization. Hit it here? Gigantic video boards an inviting target for punters at Cowboys StadiumARLINGTON, Texas — The video boards at the new Cowboys Stadium were the center of attention at the building’s first football game, and that wasn’t always a good thing. David Ragan wins Nationwide race at Bristol; points leader Kyle Busch wrecks earlyBRISTOL, Tenn. — David Ragan held off teammate Carl Edwards on a two-lap sprint to the finish Friday night to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Memphis says guard Elliot Williams eligible to play for Tigers this seasonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guard Elliot Williams has been granted a transfer waiver by the NCAA and is eligible to play for Memphis this coming season. Mark Martin wins 5th pole of season while clinging to Chase chancesBRISTOL, Tenn. — Alan Gustafson gambled at Michigan and it cost driver Mark Martin dearly in his chances to make the Chase for the championship. Juan Pablo Montoya won’t risk Chase berth for retaliation against Kasey KahneBRISTOL, Tenn. — After run-ins with Kasey Kahne in two of the last three races, Juan Pablo Montoya could be considering some sort of retaliation. Keselowski fast on track, quiet off of it as he declines to discuss Penske rumorsBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brad Keselowski isn’t saying whether he’ll drive for Penske Racing in 2010. Mark Martin confident his performance will get him into Chase and avoid devastating collapseBRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin says it will be “devastating” if his Hendrick Motorsports team does not make the Chase for the championship. Titans’ receiver Chris Davis charged with DUI in Nashville; recovering from hamstring injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans receiver Chris Davis has been charged with DUI after being stopped by police early Friday for speeding in downtown Nashville. Brian Vickers’ contract, Sprint Cup win overshadowed by lingering feud with Kyle BuschBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brian Vickers expected to discuss his recent Sprint Cup victory, a contract extension with Red Bull Racing and his chances at making the Chase for the championship when he arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway. Appeal will question NCAA clearinghouse over ineligible player costing Memphis 38-win seasonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — No banners are coming down anytime soon. Not the 2008 Final Four banner nor the one honoring three seniors for an NCAA-record 137 wins. NCAA throws out Memphis’ 38-win season and title game appearance because of ineligible playerMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis has lost every one of the 38 victories it piled up in a basketball season that ended with John Calipari’s Tigers just missing out on a national title. Report: Memphis forced to vacate wins from Final Four season because of infractionsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis will be forced to vacate the record 38 victories from its Final Four season of 2007-08 under former coach John Calipari because of NCAA violations, The Commercial Appeal reported. Kyle Busch pulls away to win trucks race at BristolBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch pulled away from Matt Crafton in the closing laps to easily win the O’Reilly 200 truck series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Titans coach denies team has any interest in acquiring former Colts receiver HarrisonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Jeff Fisher says the Tennessee Titans are not pursuing veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison. Titans rookie cornerback carted off field with ankle injury after being hurt in passing drillNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans rookie cornerback Ryan Mouton sprained his left ankle Tuesday morning and had to be carted off the practice field. Coach Jeff Fisher called it a “significant sprain” but said it should not keep Mouton out for the rest of the preseason. Fulmer biding time away from sideline, but planning on return to big-time college footballNEW YORK — Phillip Fulmer plans to spend this football season working for an investment firm, doing some television work and even taking a few weekends off. Young throws 37-yard TD as Titans ruin Morris’ debut with 27-20 win over BucsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans spent the offseason adding pieces to boost their passing game. Kerry Collins is spending the preseason trying to get in synch with his new receivers. Felon indicted on charge of selling gun to woman who shot ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNairNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A convicted felon accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been indicted on a firearm charge. Fired mid-season by Auburn, coordinator Tony Franklin back in Sun Belt with Middle TennesseeMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Getting fired isn’t easy. Call Tony Franklin an optimist because the offensive coordinator says he’s glad he went to Auburn and got fired seven games into his tenure. Fantasy football player rankingsFantasy football players ranked by position with age, 2008 statistics, comments: LSU’s new defensive ‘Chief’ asserts he has the talent to field a ‘great defense’BATON ROUGE, La. —If LSU’s defense fails to improve, the unit’s new “Chief” promised he won’t be making excuses. Tennessee Vols scrimmage on first day in full pads under coach Lane KiffinKNOXVILLE, Tenn. —Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin has stressed the importance of simulating game conditions for his Volunteers. Now they’re getting hands-on experience. Titans’ top pick, R Kenny Britt, practices 1st time since signing, prepares to play catch-upNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans receiver Kenny Britt finally joined his teammates on the field for his first practice since signing his rookie contract last weekend. Denver send Hunter, 2010 pick to Grizzlies in exchange for future 2nd rounderMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Denver Nuggets swapped Steven Hunter, a protected 2010 first-round pick and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a future conditional second rounder, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said Friday. Fisher: Titans top pick Britt to be off PUP list by Friday, but miss Hall of Fame gameNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s first round draft pick Kenny Britt will be activated by Friday’s practice from the physically-unable-to-perform list but will not play in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night. Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg working his way back to the majors _ this time as a managerSEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Ryne Sandberg’s goal is the same now as it was in 1978: Get to the majors. AFL co-founder, Titans owner Bud Adams football man skilled in art of tough football dealsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr. is a businessman who knows how to make a deal — even if it’s risky or unpopular. Top pick Britt signs contract, arrives in Titans camp; sore hamstring lands WR on PUP listNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans’ top draft pick is in training camp, but a sore hamstring has landed wide receiver Kenny Britt on the physically unable to perform list. Tenn. Wal-Mart worker bitten on the arm after confronting customer about shopliftingKINGSPORT, Tenn. — Police said a Wal-Mart employee was bitten while confronting a customer about shoplifting. Officers said a 44-year-old woman bit the employee on the arm while trying to leave the store’s garden center Tuesday afternoon without paying for items in her purse. Ron Hornaday Jr. races to record 5th straight Camping World Trucks winGLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Ron Hornaday Jr. raced to his record fifth straight NASCAR Camping World Trucks victory, easily holding off Brian Scott in a green-white-checker finish Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. |
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