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The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled to find consistency early in the 2019-20 season. The Grizzlies young core has competed well during the team's 3-game homestand but just haven't been able to put together wins. Last Saturday night the Grizzlies fell behind early, and could never close the game in a 114-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The rookie duo of Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke led the way for Memphis. Clarke picked up a double-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals,

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Athletics In the month of October, Devon Woods went a perfect 2-0 in her competitions. Her two victories have helped UT Martin to remain in the Top-10 of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association rankings. She recorded a season-high 74.5 points in the Skyhawks competition against South Dakota State. Woods remained consistent with a 72.5 point outing in the team's win over previously 10th ranked Delaware State.

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Athletics The graduate transfer from Frostproof, Florida took home the national defensive player of the week award for his performance in UT Martin's 22-17 win over #18 Jacksonville State. Cherry had a season-high 14 tackles, a game high five quarterback hurries, and picked up two tackles for a loss. He and his teammates will head on the road to take on #24 Austin Peay this weekend.

The Tennessee Titans fell to 4-5 on the season after falling to the Carolina Panthers 30 to 20 Sunday in Charlotte. The Titans allowed 17 points in the first half. They tried to fight back in the second half scoring 20 points, but the Panthers' offense continued to roll behind Christian McCaffrey, who scored three touchdowns in the game. The Titans will host the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday. Photo Creds: wsmv.com

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Athletics For the first time since 2012, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Jacksonville Gamecocks. Coach Jason Simpson became the most winningest football coach in UT Martin history by getting his 85th victory which helped him past former Head Coach Bob Carroll. John Bachus III and Colton Dowell had their chemistry flowing as Dowell recorded five catches for 117 yards and one touchdown. Bachus threw for one touchdown and rushed for one more whil

It was a weekend to remember for the UT Martin Skyhawk football team as they defeated the #18 Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday. One of the biggest things that came from this victory was a sweep of the Ohio Valley Conference weekly awards. This marks the first time that the Skyhawks have swept the weekly awards since they have been in the OVC. First, Quarterback John Bachus III won his second offensive player of the week and third newcomer of the week award. Bachus com

Photo Credits to AP Sports The Memphis Grizzlies knew that the expectation level was low for the 2019-20 season, but Memphis's young core has shown promise early on. The Grizzlies went on the road to the Miami Heat in Game 1, taking a 2 point lead into the 4th quarter before allowing 37 4th quarter points to fall 120-101. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 17 points and chipped in 3 rebounds, while rookie Ja Morant debuted with 14 points and 4 assists. The Grizzlies took another late l

On Tuesday, General Manager David Poile announced that the Nashville Predators had decided to extend defensive-men Roman Josi to an eight-year $72.4 million dollar contract. Photo Credits to AP Photo/Mark Zaleski Josi, the team's captain, has played in Nashville his entire nine-year career. He was apart of the team that went to the Stanley Cup in 2017 and the team that won the President's Trophy in 2018. He's made the all-star team twice in his career, and is ranked fourth al

After having a lot of questions to answer after their loss to the Florida Panthers, the Nashville Predators stormed back onto the ice and have gained some real momentum from their current four game winning streak. The winning streak started against the Anaheim Ducks at home where the Predators won 6-1. Pekka Rinne earned the first star of the night with only one goal allowed and 26 saves. Roman Josi scored on the power play and Mattias Ekholm had an unassisted shorthanded goa

For the better part of a decade, the anchors of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise were center Marc Gasol, and point guard Mike Conley. Both Gasol and Conley are with new teams this season as Gasol looks to help the Toronto Raptors defend their first NBA title, and Conley looks to help the Utah Jazz contend for one. The 2019 offseason gave way to a lot of change for the Grizzlies organization. In one fell swoop, long-time general manager Chris Wallace was demoted to scouting dut

In the second to last game of the home stand the Nashville Predators were able to bounce back from their loss to the Detroit Red Wings with a 5-2 win against the San Jose Sharks last night. The captain Roman Josi netted two goals, and Filip Forsberg scored his third goal of the season. In their last game at home until October 19th, the Preds staged an incredible comeback against the Washington Capitals to win 6-5. Nashville scored four of their six goals in the third period w

The Nashville Predators opened the season at home with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. Five different Nashville Predators scored goals as Filip Forsberg, Viktor Arvidsson, Mikael Granlund, Austin Watson, and Ryan Ellis found the back of the net. Matt Duchene made an impact from the jump by assisting on three of the Predators five goals. Ryan Ellis earned the first star of the night by adding onto his goal with an assist and a rating of +4. The second game was not as reward

After a very eventful and long offseason, it’s finally time for the puck to drop in Smashville. The Nashville Predators will take the ice against one of their Central Division foes, the Minnesota Wild. After winning the Central Division, the 2018-19 Predators season ended abruptly in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Dallas Stars. General Manager David Poile addressed the team’s issues on the power play by hiring new assistant coach Dan Lambert. While coachin