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Johnson Will Chase History from the Pole

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Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He qualified first Friday hours after it was announced he signed a contract extension to drive... Full story

Vols Rout East Carolina

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Scotty Hopson scored 25 points to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 105-66 rout of East Carolina in the opening round of the Paradise Jam on Friday. The sophomore was 10 of 15 from the floor, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, in the Vols' first game... Full story

Vote For Your Sideline Wrapup Player-of-the-Year

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Seven Chattanooga-area teams are still left in the Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina high school football playoffs.  South Pittsburgh, Boyd-Buchanan, and unbeaten Red Bank all host third round games Friday night.  Calhoun's... Full story

Georgia Beats Lady Mocs at the Roundhouse

Successful Homecoming for Trenton's Ashley Houts

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Trenton, Georgia's Ashley Houts had a successful homecoming Thursday night, leading her 16th ranked Georgia Lady Bulldogs past UTC's Lady Mocs at McKenzie Arena. Houts, who chose to play at Georgia instead of UTC, scored her first basket at the... Full story

Ganassi Hires McMurray to Drive No. 1

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Jamie McMurray has been hired to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. The hiring has long been in the works, and gives one of the last remaining open seats for 2010 to McMurray. It also reunites McMurray with car owner Chip... Full story

Young: "I Grew Up a Little Bit" in Time Off

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The moment every Titans fan wanted to see finally happened. Vince Young had just been intercepted for the first time since returning as Tennessee's starting quarterback. He walked to the bench. But no pouting, no helmet slam. Instead, Young just... Full story

Turner's Injury Could Lead to Start for Snelling

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The Atlanta Falcons' list of injured running backs leaves Jason Snelling in position to possibly make his first start of the season against the New York Giants. Michael Turner is in a walking boot after suffering a sprained right ankle in last... Full story

Mocs Beat East Tennessee State at the Roundhouse

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UTC didn't do a great job of Rocking the Roundhouse, from a crowd standpoint Tuesday night... but the Mocs sure 'nuff did their part knocking off East Tennessee State in the 75th renewal of that rivalry. Only about 5-thousand fans turned out for... Full story

No. 6 Tennessee Blows Out Texas Tech 91-53

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Taber Spani scored 18 points and Glory Johnson added 17 points to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Texas Tech 91-53 on Tuesday night. Shekinna Stricklen added 16 points for the Lady Vols, who traveled to San Antonio with hopes of getting back to the Final... Full story

Wofford holds off Georgia 60-57

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Cameron Rundles made both ends of a 1-and-1 with 3.1 seconds remaining to give Wofford a 60-57 victory over Georgia on Tuesday. A desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer by Georgia's Trey Thompkins near the Bulldogs bench was no good, as the Terriers... Full story

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