Tennessee Sports Digest
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 9 months AGO
Here's a look at how AP's sports coverage is shaping up in Tennessee. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Nashville bureau at (615) 373-9988 or apnashville(at)ap.org. John Raby is on the desk. News editor Scott Stroud can be reached at [email protected]. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. All times are Central.
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NFL:
FBN--RAVENS-SPIT
BALTIMORE — Ravens guard Marshal Yanda says Tennessee Titans lineman Jeffrey Simmons spit in his face during Saturday night's playoff game. Yanda called the behavior “ridiculous." The eight-time Pro Bowl selection says he is speaking up because he wants the NFL and its referees to know about it. Simmons was not asked to address the accusation during his postgame interview. By David Ginsburg. Sent: 300 words.
NBA:
BKN--WARRIORS-GRIZZLIES
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies, winners of four straight, host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. By Clay Bailey. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 5 p.m.
NHL:
HKN--PREDATORS-JETS
WINNIPEG — The Nashville Predators visit the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game started at 1 p.m.
College Basketball:
BKC--T25-MEMPHIS-SOUTH FLORIDA
TAMPA, Fla. — No. 21 Memphis visits South Florida in American Athletic Conference action, hoping to end a two-game losing streak that’s threatening to knock the Tigers out of the Top 25. By Fred Goodall. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 3 p.m.
Also:
BKW--T25-GEORGIA-TENNESSEE, from KNOXVILLE, Tenn.: UPCOMING: 150 words. Game started at noon.
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