Now NFL rushing leader, Derrick Henry his own worst critic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No one is a harsher critic of Titans running back Derrick Henry than himself.
Titans clinch playoff spot with 35-14 win over Texans
HOUSTON — Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans ran their way into the playoffs, beating a Houston Texans team that rested several starters and setti...
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17
The return of Beast Mode. A division title on the line. Possible home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Southwest Virginia river the star of new state park
RICHMOND, Va. — As much of central Appalachia looks to reinvent itself amid the decline of coal, community leaders in southwest Virginia say they are ...
Only 3 playoff slots locked up as NFL goes into final week
NEW YORK — The NFL goes into the final week of the season with the Baltimore Ravens knowing exactly what lies ahead of them in the postseason.
AP Interview: Tennessee governor talks death penalty, faith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After he surged into office last year wearing his Christian faith on his sleeve, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee found himself running a st...
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought
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No. 13 Memphis outlasts No. 19 Tennessee, avenges loss
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Even the newcomers on Memphis’ freshmen-laden roster who didn’t play in a loss to Tennessee last year understood the importance of ...
Blind inmate executed in Tennessee for woman’s 1991 killing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A blind prisoner convicted of killing his estranged girlfriend by setting her on fire in her car was put to death Thursday in Tenne...
Six rookie QBs have already earned wins this season
While Tom Brady and Drew Brees pursue Peyton Manning, Devlin Hodges is chasing Ed Rubbert.
Tennessee governor not stopping planned execution Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he won't stop the state from putting a blind inmate to death in the electric chair...
Head start on holiday deals tempers Black Friday frenzy
NEW YORK — Black Friday enthusiasts woke up before dawn and traveled cross-state to their favorite malls in search of hot deals, kicking off a shorten...
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
NFL This Week: 49ers-Packers square off to highlight Week 12
Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers refuse to look too far ahead on their schedule. Especially this week while staring at a showdown with Aaro...
Kickers making field goals at NFL’s worst rate since 2003
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have a very proud tradition of successful kickers over the past couple of decades ranging from Al Del Greco, J...
Notre Dame’s 12-year run in women’s AP Top 25 is over
NEW YORK — Notre Dame’s 12-year run in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll is over.
Memphis, Wiseman have 1 more game, then it’s back to court
James Wiseman has one more game before heading back to court with his attorneys as they take on the NCAA in a high-stakes battle to keep the 7-foot-1 ...
BMI honors Dwight Yoakam, top country songwriters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam was honored by performing rights organization BMI for his trailblazing and...
Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles
DENVER — Just like Denver's Garett Bolles, Tennessee's Taylor Lewan has been dogged by penalties all season, and the Titans' struggling left tackle di...
He said, she said: Will female acts win big at CMA Awards?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The lack of women on country radio is as tired as a bad country song cliche, but the Country Music Association Awards is trying to ...
Titans rally, spoil Mahomes’ return beating Chiefs 35-32
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans blocked a last-second fie...
Wiseman gets restraining order to play; Memphis wins
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — James Wiseman had 17 points and nine rebounds hours after getting a temporary restraining order to play amid an NCAA ineligibility ru...
Chiefs’ Mahomes to start against Titans, barring setbacks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, just over two weeks after the quarter...
Tennessee hoping Harper can return Lady Vols to prominence
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Wherever new Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper goes around Knoxville, people want to talk about the past.
Panthers’ Cam Newton to get another opinion on injured foot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is seeking another opinion on his injured left foot.
In Tennessee, inmates opt for electric chair over injection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The inmate's request was a surprising one, made three days before he was to be executed in October 2018: Edmund Zagorski told the s...