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Haynesworth drawing attention

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 00:27
Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, left, is having a career year despite being a main focus of opposing teams.

Kenseth gets contract extension

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 00:00
CONCORD, N.C. - Matt Kenseth signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday with Roush Fenway Racing to continue driving the No. 17 Ford.

Gregorc makes good on dad's investment

Fri, 11/21/2008 - 00:00
Luka Gregorc was a toddler living in Slovenia when his father, Vinko, invested in a tennis club.

Friends to meet in Challenger quarterfinals

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 00:00
They are longtime friends, doubles partners, and travel companions.

Sports Buddies big help for Big Brothers

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 23:39
What better place than a basketball court to put a new spin on a 40-year-old community service program.

Kendrick ousted in first round

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 00:03
Robert Kendrick was one-and-done Tuesday afternoon as defending champion of the $50,000 Knoxville Challenger tennis tournament.

Teams start reducing staff

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 00:00
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

Boston's Pedroia gets noticed as AL MVP

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 00:00
Dustin Pedroia could easily be mistaken for a mechanic, carpenter or plumber, most anything except a major leaguer.

Muschamp to take over Texas when Brown retires

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 17:05
AUSTIN, Texas — Cross off a potential candidate for the vacancy at Tennessee. Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp has been designated head coach-in-waiting by the university, expected to take over the Longhorns when coach Mack Brown retires.

Sports digest: Nov. 18

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:22
The Battle in Rocky Top, a youth football tournament featuring 161 teams from 17 states, will be played Friday through Sunday throughout Knoxville.

Season over, but crashes just beginning

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:21
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The glitz and glamour surrounding NASCAR's championship-deciding race roared on at Homestead-Miami Speedway as if nothing was amiss.

Pujols collects second MVP

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:20
Albert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. "You have to consider everything. You have to put all the numbers together," the St. Louis star said Monday after powering past Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard to win the award for the second time.

NFL notebook: Nov. 18

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:17
RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck apologized to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday for saying they should be fined for hard hits against him.

Titans shun comparison

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:16
Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard is sacked by Tennessee linebackers David Thornton, right, and Stephen Tulloch on Sunday during the Titans' 24-14 road win.

Dawson, Quinn lead Browns' victory

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:15
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y - Turns out the Cleveland Browns aren't quitters after all. And they have Phil Dawson to thank for this wild win.

Guy fired after 8-38 tenure

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 01:14
Utah State fired coach Brent Guy on Monday, 11 games into his fourth season.

Sophomore Smith surprises at tennis challenger

Mon, 11/17/2008 - 22:55
John-Patrick Smith felt right at home Monday night while pulling off an early upset in the $50,000 Knoxville Challenger tennis tournament. Smith, a sophomore All-American at the University of Tennessee, defeated Prakash Amritraj 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round at UT's Goodfriend Tennis Center.

UT to retire Garner's number

Mon, 11/17/2008 - 22:13
Baseball is still in Phil Garner's blood.The former major leaguer admits teams aren't knocking at his door but if the opportunity presented itself, he'd be interested in managing again.

Knoxville's Rhyne Williams plays in Challenger tonight

Mon, 11/17/2008 - 12:44
Knoxville’s Rhyne Williams makes his debut tonight in the $50,000 Knoxville Challenger at the University of Tennessee's Goodfriend Tennis Center. Tonight’s featured matches start at 6 with a doubles match between Bobby Reynolds and Rajeev Ram against Ben Rogers and Ryan Rowe. Rogers is a former UT player.

It's no fond farewell for Stewart

Mon, 11/17/2008 - 00:52
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - A ninth-place finish was not the way Tony Stewart envisioned his last race with Joe Gibbs Racing.