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Tyler Smith scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 14 Tennessee beat Middle Tennessee 74-64 on Friday night.

Glory Johnson's double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds helped Tennessee escape with a victory over UT-Chattanooga, 66-63.

New York Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on steroids and related substances.
University of Tennessee women's soccer player Kylee Rossi is among 32 players nominated for the Soccer News Net Player of the Year Award.

The Knoxville Ice Bears continued their winning streak tonight at their home ice in the Knoxville Civic Coliseum with a 7 - 1 victory against the Columbus Cottonmouths.