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Trump administration withdraws support for transgender minors in Tennessee case at the Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump administration withdraws support for transgender minors in Tennessee case at the Supreme CourtThe Trump administration has told the Supreme Court that the federal government no longer backs transgender minors and their families in Tennessee who are challenging a state ban on gender-affirming care.
Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76
Read full article: Spearman's late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76Zee Spearman scored 18 points, including a basket with 12 seconds left, to lead No. 19 Tennessee to an 80-76 win over No. 5 UConn on Thursday night.
Detroit arsonist caught on video believed to be fleeing to Tennessee or Texas
Read full article: Detroit arsonist caught on video believed to be fleeing to Tennessee or TexasAuthorities are searching for a suspect involved in a car explosion captured on video in Detroit with the suspect believed to have fled Detroit and may be traveling to either Tennessee or Texas.
Southern Cal drops to No. 7 after loss; UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame remain atop women's Top 25
Read full article: Southern Cal drops to No. 7 after loss; UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame remain atop women's Top 25Southern Calโs second loss of the season has dropped the Trojans to seventh in The Associated Press Top 25 womenโs basketball poll.
The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits
Read full article: The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruitsThe NCAA has settled the lawsuit with the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia and other states over its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits.
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
Read full article: Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from TrumpTennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHLโs Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to son
Read full article: Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to sonTennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 12,000.
Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Read full article: Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25Auburn is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week.
No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 games
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn slips past No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 and extends its winning streak to 11 gamesMiles Kelly hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 53-51 win over No. 6 Tennessee.
Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69
Read full article: Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69Tyler Nickelโs 3-pointer with 1:50 left put Vanderbilt ahead to stay as the Commodores upset a Top 10 team on their home court for a second straight Saturday by beating No. 9 Kentucky 74-69.
Police review writings tied to Nashville school shooter who killed female student and himself
Read full article: Police review writings tied to Nashville school shooter who killed female student and himselfAuthorities are examining โvery concerning online writings and social media postsโ connected to the shooter who killed a female student and wounded another student in a Nashville high school cafeteria.
Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auction
Read full article: Jingle jangle: Draft lyrics to 'Mr. Tambourine Man' sell for $508K at US auctionThe draft lyrics to Bob Dylanโs song โMr. Tambourine Manโ went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction for dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
Read full article: Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closingsA powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma has lumbered eastward into the Deep South and elsewhere.
Georgia QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal and delays NFL draft plans, reports say
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal and delays NFL draft plans, reports sayGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck appears to be rethinking his plans for 2025 less than two weeks after announcing he would enter the NFL draft.
No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
Read full article: No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defenseAlijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.
Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25
Read full article: Tennessee, nation's lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25Tennessee picked up four more first-place votes and remains at No. 1 for the fifth consecutive week in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll.
A fast and perfect day for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and first-team offense against Titans
Read full article: A fast and perfect day for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and first-team offense against TitansTexans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed all six of his throws for 50 yards and touchdown pass on opening drive before being replaced by backup quarterback Davis Mills.
No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program history
Read full article: No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program historyChaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 and tie for the best start to a season in program history.
Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortionRecent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children.
Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
Read full article: Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFPWill Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Yearโs Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problem
Read full article: Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problemBesides first-round games at on-campus sites, the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff also serves up something now for this postseason: cold-weather northern venues as opposed to bowl games in warm, sunny climates.
No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25Tennessee remained No. 1 for the second consecutive week, though Auburn has closed the gap at No. 2.
Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic
Read full article: Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V ClassicChaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden.
Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s
Read full article: Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950sTennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the schoolโs longest drought in the 48-year history of the womenโs basketball poll.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical
Read full article: Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skepticalThe conservative-majority Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold Tennesseeโs ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors as it heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday.
Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care
Read full article: Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender careThe Supreme Court has heard arguments in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minorsHearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennesseeโs ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Read full article: The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minorsThe Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27
Read full article: Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a 32-27 win over the Houston Texans.
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Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?Joe Mixon and Derek Stingley Jr. starred on Monday night to give them the blowout win over Dallas. What will the two have as an encore as they take on divisional rival Tennessee?
It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1
Read full article: It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1Boise State received the fourth and final bye in this week's College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that mix and the Big 12 on the list of power conferences with a gripe.
Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
Read full article: Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee that gave a huge boost to the Bulldogsโ College Football Playoff hopes.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia
Read full article: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs GeorgiaTennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play when the sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power site
Read full article: Man arrested after federal officials say he sought to destroy Nashville power siteThe Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation.
Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source says
Read full article: Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since '60Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games.
Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17
Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17Dylan Sampson scored on his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of Alabama
Read full article: SEC means more ... upsets? Three top 10 teams fall, led by Vanderbilt's vanquishing of AlabamaThe Southeastern Conferenceโs biggest shakeups havenโt come courtesy of newcomers Oklahoma and Texas so far, but from more unlikely culprits.
Tennessee officials dispute ruling that gave voting rights back to 4 people who can't have guns
Read full article: Tennessee officials dispute ruling that gave voting rights back to 4 people who can't have gunsTennessee election officials are disputing a judgeโs ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who canโt have guns under their specific felony offenses.
Mexican immigrant families plagued by grief, questions after plant workers swept away by Helene
Read full article: Mexican immigrant families plagued by grief, questions after plant workers swept away by HeleneHurricane Helene left a devastating mark on the small Latino community that makes up a disproportionate number of workers at a plastics factory in Erwin, Tennessee.
Chaos hits AP poll with 4 teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponents
Read full article: Chaos hits AP poll with 4 teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponentsVanderbiltโs stunning upset of No. 1 Alabama that led to crazed fans marching the goal posts through the streets of Nashville was just the appetizer.
Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas
Read full article: Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areasHospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities.
Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathA judge has considered arguments related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nicholsโ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop.
Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities โwiped off the mapโ by Helene
Read full article: Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities โwiped off the mapโ by HeleneRescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Heleneโs remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program history
Read full article: AP Top 25: Alabama overtakes Texas for No. 1 and UNLV earns its 1st ranking in program historyAlabama has returned to No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two years following its dizzying victory over Georgia, making this 16 of 17 seasons the Crimson Tide have held the top spot at some point.
Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof
Read full article: Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roofPatients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospitalโs roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the buildingโs interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow
Read full article: Tennessee football's 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will followTennesseeโs announcement of a 10% talent fee on 2025 football season tickets to help pay players could have been considered inevitable in the still-evolving era of name, image and likeness compensation.
AP Top 25: No. 5 Tennessee continues to climb and Boise State enters poll for first time since 2020
Read full article: AP Top 25: No. 5 Tennessee continues to climb and Boise State enters poll for first time since 2020Tennessee moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll as the Volunteers continue to surge up the rankings, and No. 25 Boise State returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time in four years.
Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players
Read full article: Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay playersTennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players.
Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversy
Read full article: Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversyTrustees for the Southern Baptists' policy arm affirmed the leadership of their president in the face of criticism from some church members.
THIS SATURDAY: Free Formula 1 racing exhibition, DJ battle with Paul Wall hosting at Discovery Green in Houston
Read full article: THIS SATURDAY: Free Formula 1 racing exhibition, DJ battle with Paul Wall hosting at Discovery Green in HoustonRacing fans get ready as a family-friendly Formula 1 racing exhibition takes over Houston's Discovery Green! There will also be a DJ battle co-hosted by our very own Paul Wall! It will be for one night only so you don't want to miss this!
Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule
Read full article: Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion ruleA federal appeals court has rejected Tennesseeโs attempt to collect millions of dollars in family planning funds without complying with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure.
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Expanded college football playoff field provides more opportunities for bettors
Read full article: Expanded college football playoff field provides more opportunities for bettorsMissouri and Tennessee typically arenโt confused for Georgia and Ohio State when it comes to college footballโs powers.
Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need
Read full article: Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they needMany rural hospitals have closed in the last decade in the United States and a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says about 700 more are at risk of shuttering.
Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium
Read full article: Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland StadiumTennessee has announced a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that preserves the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface.
Trump calls for US to be โcrypto capital of the planetโ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference
Read full article: Trump calls for US to be โcrypto capital of the planetโ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conferenceFormer President Donald Trump has laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term.
Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one's sex on a birth certificate
Read full article: Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one's sex on a birth certificateA federal appeals court panel has ruled that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates.
Judge says Nashville school shooter's writings can't be released as victims' families have copyright
Read full article: Judge says Nashville school shooter's writings can't be released as victims' families have copyrightA Nashville judge has ruled that the writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville last year cannot be released to the public.
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year
Read full article: Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of yearJoey Logano won the rain-delayed race at Nashville Superspeedway in a NASCAR Cup Series-record fifth overtime Sunday night, stretching his fuel enough to hold off a group of pursuers at the finish line.
Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report says
Read full article: Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report saysThe Tennessee attorney generalโs office says it turned over its investigation into the failed sale of Elvis Presleyโs home Graceland at a foreclosure auction to federal authorities.
Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving for Texas, reports say
Read full article: Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving for Texas, reports sayLess than a day after falling just short in the College World Series Final against Tennessee, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle has accepted the job at the University of Texas, sources say.
Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&M
Read full article: Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&MChristian Moore hit a leadoff homer, Dylan Dreiling went deep for the third time in three games and Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball with a 6-5 victory over Texas A&M in Game 3 of the College World Series finals.
Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without parental approval
Read full article: Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without parental approvalA Tennessee state Democratic lawmaker and reproductive rights activist have filed a lawsuit challenging a new statute designed to ban adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission.
Tyrrell Hatton holds off Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf Nashville
Read full article: Tyrrell Hatton holds off Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf NashvilleTyrrell Hatton won the inaugural LIV Golf Nashville event Sunday holding off Jon Rahm and two-time U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau for the Englishmanโs first victory since January 2021.
Tennessee forces College World Series finals to a third game with a 4-1 win over Texas A&M
Read full article: Tennessee forces College World Series finals to a third game with a 4-1 win over Texas A&MTennessee's Dylan Dreiling hit the go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and Nate Snead turned back a threat by Texas A&M in the bottom of the ninth to force a deciding third game of the College World Series finals with a 4-1 victory.
Abortion access has won when it's been on the ballot. Thatโs not an option for half the states
Read full article: Abortion access has won when it's been on the ballot. Thatโs not an option for half the statesAbortion-rights supporters in several states have used the citizen initiative process to protect access in the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to the procedure.