http://www.wmctv.com/category/4195/sports   en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WMCTV Sport 15 sports http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623027/kolten-wongs-path-to-mlb-paved-by-his-father-coach http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623027/kolten-wongs-path-to-mlb-paved-by-his-father-coach?t=2013-06-18T13:58:08Z WMCTV Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:00 EDT The list of Hawaiians who have graced Major League Baseball diamonds is short. But, sooner rather than later, that list is sure to grow by one. Downtown Community News Sam Korotkin Kelsey Jacobson News http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596100/wallace-out http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596100/wallace-out?t=2013-06-14T16:57:50Z WMCTV Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:57:00 EDT With Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins out, it won't be long before Chris Wallace exits for a New Job. The Current Grizzlies General Manager has already interviewed for the Sacramento Kings GM job 3-times. He Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22563708/fedexforum-to-host-inaugural-aac-tournament http://www.wmctv.com/story/22563708/fedexforum-to-host-inaugural-aac-tournament?t=2013-06-11T17:30:54Z WMCTV Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EDT The FedExForum will play host to the 2014 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship. Downtown Community News WMCTV.com Staff Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22553590/vlionel-hollins-out-as-grizzlies-head-coach http://www.wmctv.com/story/22553590/vlionel-hollins-out-as-grizzlies-head-coach?t=2013-06-11T01:02:38Z WMCTV Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:02:00 EDT The Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday that the team will not offer head coach Lionel Hollins a new contract when it expires June 30. Downtown Community News Jarvis Greer Ashli Blow Anna Marie Hartman News http://www.wmctv.com/story/22492218/heat-off-to-finals-beat-pacers-99-76-in-game-7 http://www.wmctv.com/story/22492218/heat-off-to-finals-beat-pacers-99-76-in-game-7?t=2013-06-04T00:46:55Z APMOBILE Tue, 4 Jun 2013 00:46:00 EDT Their season, their legacy, their reign atop the NBA was all at stake, and the Miami Heat responded in a manner befitting defending champions - with a blowout. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22482012/grizzlies-may-be-ready-to-part-with-hollins http://www.wmctv.com/story/22482012/grizzlies-may-be-ready-to-part-with-hollins?t=2013-06-02T22:39:47Z WMCTV Sun, 2 Jun 2013 22:39:00 EDT Could Lionel Hollins have coached his final game with the Grizzlies??? It continues to look like the team is willing to part ways with the coach that guided them to the franchises first Western Conference Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22482017/ole-miss-eliminated-from-raleigh-regional http://www.wmctv.com/story/22482017/ole-miss-eliminated-from-raleigh-regional?t=2013-06-02T22:27:33Z WMCTV Sun, 2 Jun 2013 22:27:00 EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jackson Shaver drove in two runs and William & Mary beat Mississippi 4-1 Sunday, eliminating the Rebels from the Raleigh regional. Ryan Lindemuth and Ryan Hissey each had RBIs for Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22474152/cardinals-demote-boggs http://www.wmctv.com/story/22474152/cardinals-demote-boggs?t=2013-05-31T23:00:28Z WMCTV Fri, 31 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned pitcher Mitchell Boggs to Triple-A Memphis, a day after a blown save Thursday against Kansas City. Boggs served as the setup reliever for closer Jason Motte during Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22474133/pellom-joins-tigers http://www.wmctv.com/story/22474133/pellom-joins-tigers?t=2013-05-31T22:55:27Z WMCTV Fri, 31 May 2013 22:55:00 EDT The University of Memphis men's basketball team has lost a couple guys to graduation, and the transfer rule. Now it's the Tigers turn to benefit. Coach Josh Pastner announcing 6'8" forward David Pellom Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22463790/american-athletic-conference-unveils-new-logo http://www.wmctv.com/story/22463790/american-athletic-conference-unveils-new-logo?t=2013-05-31T11:16:39Z WMCTV Fri, 31 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT Tiger fans now have a visual identity to the University of Memphis' new home. The American Athletic Conference unveiling its new logo, a new look for the former Big East conference. A simple A in Red, Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22460183/tony-allen-hopes-to-remain-a-grizzly-next-season http://www.wmctv.com/story/22460183/tony-allen-hopes-to-remain-a-grizzly-next-season?t=2013-05-30T15:52:29Z WMCTV Thu, 30 May 2013 15:52:00 EDT It has been less than one week since the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Andrew Douglas News http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615488/hossa-hurt-chicago-and-boston-tied-0-0-after-1st http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615488/hossa-hurt-chicago-and-boston-tied-0-0-after-1st?t=2013-06-18T02:30:14Z APMOBILE Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:30:00 EDT Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614115/pastner-adds-former-teammate-to-staff http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614115/pastner-adds-former-teammate-to-staff?t=2013-06-17T17:51:37Z WMCTV Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT Josh Pastner said last week he was close to filling the last vacancy in his coaching staff. It's now official, with Pastner adding former college teammate Jason Gardner. Pastner confirms to WMC-TV he Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601956/sacramento-goes-with-dallesandro-wallace-says-put-for-now http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601956/sacramento-goes-with-dallesandro-wallace-says-put-for-now?t=2013-06-15T21:45:28Z WMCTV Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:45:00 EDT While the Memphis Grizzlies decide who will lead their team next season and beyond, it's a busy job market across the NBA both on the court and the front office. Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace isn't officially Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596034/cardinals-option-wacha-to-redbirds http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596034/cardinals-option-wacha-to-redbirds?t=2013-06-14T18:12:06Z WMCTV Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:12:00 EDT According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the St. Louis Cardinals have optioned 2012 1st round pick Michael Wacha down to the Memphis Redbirds. In three starts with the big league club, the right hander Sam Korotkin Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596183/grizzlies-coaching-search-continues http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596183/grizzlies-coaching-search-continues?t=2013-06-14T18:11:24Z WMCTV Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:11:00 EDT At last count there are 4 'serious' candidates for the Memphis Grizzlies Vacant Head Coaching Position. Chicago Bulls Assistant Ed Pinckney, reportedly interviewed with the Grizzlies Thursday. The former Carrie Anderson Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22595981/new-orleans-shuts-out-redbirds-7-0 http://www.wmctv.com/story/22595981/new-orleans-shuts-out-redbirds-7-0?t=2013-06-14T16:43:55Z WMCTV Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:43:00 EDT (memphisredbirds.com) - The New Orleans Zephyrs handed the Memphis Redbirds a 7-0 shutout behind seven dominating innings from starting pitcher Duane Below in the finale of a five-game series on Thursday Sam Korotkin Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22595855/conley-gets-team-usa-tryout http://www.wmctv.com/story/22595855/conley-gets-team-usa-tryout?t=2013-06-14T16:28:23Z WMCTV Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:28:00 EDT USA Basketball is inviting Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley to the 2013 Men's National team mini-camp in Las Vegas. The 6 year NBA vet will join 26 other players from across the NBA for the camp Sam Korotkin Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22543695/english-wins-st-jude-for-1st-pga-tour-title http://www.wmctv.com/story/22543695/english-wins-st-jude-for-1st-pga-tour-title?t=2013-06-09T18:20:48Z APTN Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:14:00 EDT Harris English won the St. Jude Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, birdieing two of the final three holes to hold off Phil Mickelson and Scott Stallings by two strokes. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22526581/love-appleby-among-6-tied-for-lead-at-st-jude http://www.wmctv.com/story/22526581/love-appleby-among-6-tied-for-lead-at-st-jude?t=2013-06-06T20:28:54Z APMOBILE Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:28:00 EDT Davis Love III is busy still trying to play his way back into shape after back surgery in February. Playing with Brandt Snedeker and Dustin Johnson, he did a bit better than just keep up. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22486379/grizzlies-head-coach-i-dont-have-any-intention-of-going-anywhere http://www.wmctv.com/story/22486379/grizzlies-head-coach-i-dont-have-any-intention-of-going-anywhere?t=2013-06-04T10:21:56Z WMCTV Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:21:00 EDT After coaching a history-making Grizzlies team, Head Coach Lionel Hollins could be looking to leave the team and the Bluff City – according to national reports. But Monday morning, Hollins told a local radio station he wants to coach the Grizzlies. Downtown Community News Germantown Community News WMCTV.com Staff Nick Kenney Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22527011/james-heat-jump-out-to-early-lead-over-spurs http://www.wmctv.com/story/22527011/james-heat-jump-out-to-early-lead-over-spurs?t=2013-06-07T01:49:05Z APMOBILE Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:49:00 EDT The San Antonio Spurs still have that winning NBA Finals formula of good defense and a little luck on offense. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877337 http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877337&t=2013-06-18T23:35:05Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT The latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press News - AP-State http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625105/vols-jarnell-stokes-makes-u-19-usa-team http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625105/vols-jarnell-stokes-makes-u-19-usa-team?t=2013-06-18T16:56:19Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:00 EDT Jarnell Stokes of Tennessee has earned a spot on his second straight USA Basketball team, this time with the Americans' Under 19 team that will compete in the World Championships in the Czech Republic later this month. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624552/titans-bulk-up-line-to-help-defense-get-stingier http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624552/titans-bulk-up-line-to-help-defense-get-stingier?t=2013-06-18T16:12:04Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:10:00 EDT Tired of being pushed around and run over last season, the Tennessee Titans want to make sure that doesn't happen in 2013. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624439/predators-sign-f-kevin-henderson-to-2-year-deal http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624439/predators-sign-f-kevin-henderson-to-2-year-deal?t=2013-06-18T16:07:35Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:00 EDT The Nashville Predators have signed forward Kevin Henderson to a two-year, two-way contract. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623297/predators-renew-affiliation-with-echls-cyclones http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623297/predators-renew-affiliation-with-echls-cyclones?t=2013-06-18T14:22:30Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:14:00 EDT The Nashville Predators have extended their deal with the Cincinnati Cyclones as their affiliate in the East Coast Hockey League. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22622106/vanderbilt-c-holzer-ends-career-due-to-injuries http://www.wmctv.com/story/22622106/vanderbilt-c-holzer-ends-career-due-to-injuries?t=2013-06-18T12:36:47Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:34:00 EDT Vanderbilt center Stephanie Holzer has decided to quit playing basketball and forego her remaining eligibility because of repeated leg injuries. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/21968349/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-tennessee-sports-from-the-ap http://www.wmctv.com/story/21968349/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-tennessee-sports-from-the-ap?t=2013-06-18T23:35:05Z APTN Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:49:00 EDT A new hockey center managed by the Nashville Predators will be constructed at the city's new mixed-use complex in southeast Nashville. Mayor Karl Dean and Predators officials said on Monday that the facility will also... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22611766/predators-sign-d-joe-piskula-to-1-year-deal http://www.wmctv.com/story/22611766/predators-sign-d-joe-piskula-to-1-year-deal?t=2013-06-17T13:29:27Z APTN Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:29:00 EDT The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year, two-way contract. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604925/john-force-wins-nhra-thunder-valley-nationals http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604925/john-force-wins-nhra-thunder-valley-nationals?t=2013-06-16T18:06:02Z APTN Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:03:00 EDT John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601209/pro-stock-leader-mike-edwards-tops-qualifying http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601209/pro-stock-leader-mike-edwards-tops-qualifying?t=2013-06-15T17:55:12Z APTN Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:44:00 EDT Pro Stock points leader Mike Edwards topped qualifying Saturday in his bid for a fifth straight NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals victory. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22617474/southern-league http://www.wmctv.com/story/22617474/southern-league?t=2013-06-18T05:10:57Z APMS Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:09:00 EDT By The Associated Press North Division W L ... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/21968388/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-mississippi-sports-from-the-ap http://www.wmctv.com/story/21968388/sports-minute-here-is-the-latest-mississippi-sports-from-the-ap?t=2013-06-18T23:35:11Z APMS Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:33:00 EDT Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night. The Bulldogs need one win to reach... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616100/porter-sends-miss-st-to-5-4-cws-win-over-indiana http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616100/porter-sends-miss-st-to-5-4-cws-win-over-indiana?t=2013-06-17T23:46:04Z APMS Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:45:00 EDT Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606864/arena-football-league http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606864/arena-football-league?t=2013-06-17T05:14:19Z APMS Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:13:00 EDT By The Associated Press All Times EDT NATIONAL CONFERENCE ... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606863/southern-league http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606863/southern-league?t=2013-06-17T05:14:19Z APMS Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:13:00 EDT By The Associated Press North Division W L ... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601422/rea-doubles-in-msus-5-4-win-over-beavers-at-cws http://www.wmctv.com/story/22601422/rea-doubles-in-msus-5-4-win-over-beavers-at-cws?t=2013-06-15T18:44:57Z APMS Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:44:00 EDT Mississippi State took the lead on Wes Rea's two-run double in the eighth inning, closer Jonathan Holder turned back two Oregon State threats, and the Bulldogs beat the Beavers 5-4 on Saturday in the opening game of the... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596637/its-all-about-baseball-for-now-in-hoosier-state http://www.wmctv.com/story/22596637/its-all-about-baseball-for-now-in-hoosier-state?t=2013-06-14T17:50:30Z APMS Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:49:00 EDT The College World Series opens in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday with Mississippi State facing No. 3 national seed Oregon State in the afternoon and Indiana playing Louisville at night. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880361 http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880361&t=2013-06-18T23:35:02Z APMS Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:17:00 EDT East Tennessee State has added junior-college forward Darius Forrest to its frontcourt. Forrest, who is 6-foot-6 and 190 pounds, averaged 13 points and six rebounds per game for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College last... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22583603/etsu-signs-junior-college-forward-forrest http://www.wmctv.com/story/22583603/etsu-signs-junior-college-forward-forrest?t=2013-06-13T12:34:49Z APMS Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:34:00 EDT East Tennessee State has added junior-college forward Darius Forrest to its frontcourt. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22579421/southern-league http://www.wmctv.com/story/22579421/southern-league?t=2013-06-13T05:10:57Z APMS Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:10:00 EDT By The Associated Press North Division W L ... Sport http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878071 http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878071&t=2013-06-18T23:35:01Z APAR Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EDT Lawyers have chosen a jury for the trial of a Little Rock police officer. Josh Hastings is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage burglary suspect last year. Hastings says Bobby Moore III tried to run... News - AP-State http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880350 http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880350&t=2013-06-18T23:35:12Z APAR Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:33:00 EDT Wichita State's new head baseball coach says he'll make it a goal to recruit the best prospects in Kansas to the Shockers. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880349 http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880349&t=2013-06-18T23:35:01Z APAR Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:33:00 EDT The Arkansas State Police say three people have been killed in separate auto accidents in the state. News - AP-State http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615275/wichita-st-introduces-butler-as-head-coach http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615275/wichita-st-introduces-butler-as-head-coach?t=2013-06-17T20:30:13Z APAR Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:29:00 EDT Wichita State's new head baseball coach says he'll make it a goal to recruit the best prospects in Kansas to the Shockers. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22602686/latest-texas-sports http://www.wmctv.com/story/22602686/latest-texas-sports?t=2013-06-16T04:40:40Z APAR Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:35:00 EDT Spurs guard Tony Parker says his sore right hamstring can tear "any time now" heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22575006/former-pga-tour-player-miller-barber-dies http://www.wmctv.com/story/22575006/former-pga-tour-player-miller-barber-dies?t=2013-06-12T18:12:46Z APAR Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:05:00 EDT By The Associated Press Miller Barber, the unique-swinging golfer who made the most combined starts on the PGA and Champions tours, has died. He was 82. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22572896/arkansas-high-school-all-star-games-scheduled http://www.wmctv.com/story/22572896/arkansas-high-school-all-star-games-scheduled?t=2013-06-12T14:33:56Z APAR Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT The Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star games are scheduled for next week in Conway. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22562360/arkansas-exceeds-apr-benchmark-in-all-19-sports http://www.wmctv.com/story/22562360/arkansas-exceeds-apr-benchmark-in-all-19-sports?t=2013-06-11T14:46:09Z APAR Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:44:00 EDT Arkansas has exceeded the benchmark for the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate in each of its 19 sports, the first time the school has done so in all of its athletic programs. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22560364/arkansas-hires-former-fla-coach-for-mens-tennis http://www.wmctv.com/story/22560364/arkansas-hires-former-fla-coach-for-mens-tennis?t=2013-06-11T11:40:39Z APAR Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:40:00 EDT Arkansas has hired former Florida coach Andy Jackson as the Razorbacks' new men's tennis coach. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22543672/ark-men-3rd-women-8th-at-ncaa-track-championship http://www.wmctv.com/story/22543672/ark-men-3rd-women-8th-at-ncaa-track-championship?t=2013-06-09T18:11:16Z APAR Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:10:00 EDT The University of Arkansas' men's track and field team finished third and the women's team eighth - with a national title - at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Sport http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626863/north-carolina-ousts-tigers-from-cws-with-4-2-win http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626863/north-carolina-ousts-tigers-from-cws-with-4-2-win?t=2013-06-18T23:40:18Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627905/ucla-defeats-wolfpack-2-1-at-college-world-series http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627905/ucla-defeats-wolfpack-2-1-at-college-world-series?t=2013-06-18T23:30:26Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:00 EDT Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627623/wheeler-harvey-lead-mets-sweep-of-braves http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627623/wheeler-harvey-lead-mets-sweep-of-braves?t=2013-06-18T23:30:14Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:00 EDT After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627842/al-west-leading-as-beat-texas-darvish-6-2 http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627842/al-west-leading-as-beat-texas-darvish-6-2?t=2013-06-18T23:20:14Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:00 EDT Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624998/yankees-youkilis-needs-surgery-teixeira-to-dl http://www.wmctv.com/story/22624998/yankees-youkilis-needs-surgery-teixeira-to-dl?t=2013-06-18T21:10:06Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626354/north-carolina-ousts-tigers-from-cws-with-4-2-win http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626354/north-carolina-ousts-tigers-from-cws-with-4-2-win?t=2013-06-18T18:50:04Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:00 EDT Brian Holberton homered, freshman Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22621792/us-collegians-to-host-cuba-in-july http://www.wmctv.com/story/22621792/us-collegians-to-host-cuba-in-july?t=2013-06-18T11:59:45Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:00 EDT The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616654/padres-beat-giants-5-3-on-safety-squeeze-in-13th http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616654/padres-beat-giants-5-3-on-safety-squeeze-in-13th?t=2013-06-18T03:49:24Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:49:00 EDT Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616429/freemans-homer-in-9th-lifts-braves-over-mets-2-1 http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616429/freemans-homer-in-9th-lifts-braves-over-mets-2-1?t=2013-06-18T02:19:21Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:19:00 EDT The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616310/4-solo-homers-send-reds-over-pirates-4-1 http://www.wmctv.com/story/22616310/4-solo-homers-send-reds-over-pirates-4-1?t=2013-06-18T00:39:18Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627625/police-visit-home-of-patriots-te-aaron-hernandez http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627625/police-visit-home-of-patriots-te-aaron-hernandez?t=2013-06-18T23:00:11Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EDT State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day... News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627130/patriots-te-gronkowski-undergoes-back-surgery http://www.wmctv.com/story/22627130/patriots-te-gronkowski-undergoes-back-surgery?t=2013-06-18T21:10:06Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626958/patriots-te-gronkowski-undergoes-back-surgery http://www.wmctv.com/story/22626958/patriots-te-gronkowski-undergoes-back-surgery?t=2013-06-18T20:10:03Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:10:00 EDT New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623220/3rd-pleads-guilty-in-probe-of-pilot-flying-j http://www.wmctv.com/story/22623220/3rd-pleads-guilty-in-probe-of-pilot-flying-j?t=2013-06-18T18:20:05Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:20:00 EDT Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor pleaded guilty Tuesday in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625651/u-of-oregon-plans-to-bar-too-wide-seat-cushions http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625651/u-of-oregon-plans-to-bar-too-wide-seat-cushions?t=2013-06-18T17:40:00Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:40:00 EDT Some University of Oregon fans say it's getting crowded in the bleachers. The problem: Jumbo seat cushions. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625306/hacking-probe-in-ohio-rape-case-targets-ky-man http://www.wmctv.com/story/22625306/hacking-probe-in-ohio-rape-case-targets-ky-man?t=2013-06-18T17:09:59Z AP Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:09:00 EDT A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous said Tuesday he is the target of an investigation into who hacked into an Ohio high school's computer and posted a video related the rape of a teenage girl... News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614734/ga-radio-hosts-fired-mocked-ex-player-with-als http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614734/ga-radio-hosts-fired-mocked-ex-player-with-als?t=2013-06-17T21:09:08Z AP Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:00 EDT The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615272/former-oklahoma-st-qb-lunt-joining-illinois http://www.wmctv.com/story/22615272/former-oklahoma-st-qb-lunt-joining-illinois?t=2013-06-17T20:29:08Z AP Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:29:00 EDT Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22610290/football-writers-honor-colts-coach-pagano http://www.wmctv.com/story/22610290/football-writers-honor-colts-coach-pagano?t=2013-06-17T19:29:08Z AP Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:29:00 EDT Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614963/ga-radio-hosts-fired-mocked-ex-player-with-als http://www.wmctv.com/story/22614963/ga-radio-hosts-fired-mocked-ex-player-with-als?t=2013-06-17T19:29:07Z AP Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:29:00 EDT A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606227/justin-rose-invokes-ben-hogan-wins-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22606227/justin-rose-invokes-ben-hogan-wins-us-open?t=2013-06-17T03:18:33Z AP Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:18:00 EDT Justin Rose walked the 18th fairway and thought of Ben Hogan, and a chance to emulate one of the most famous shots in golf. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605714/heartbreak-on-his-birthday-for-mickelson-in-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605714/heartbreak-on-his-birthday-for-mickelson-in-open?t=2013-06-16T22:58:08Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:58:00 EDT This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin Rose won his first major... News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605335/ap-photos-rose-micklelson-among-us-open-winners http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605335/ap-photos-rose-micklelson-among-us-open-winners?t=2013-06-16T22:48:05Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:48:00 EDT By The Associated Press Justin Rose ends a 43-year English drought by winning the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson celebrates his birthday with a second-place finish. Shawn Stefani hits a hole-in-one on the 17th... News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604163/mickelson-stricker-chase-history-at-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604163/mickelson-stricker-chase-history-at-us-open?t=2013-06-16T22:38:06Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605544/mahan-can-blame-15-for-lost-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605544/mahan-can-blame-15-for-lost-us-open?t=2013-06-16T21:58:03Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:58:00 EDT Tied for the U.S. Open lead, Hunter Mahan was on cruise control. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605433/jason-day-close-again-ties-for-2nd-at-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22605433/jason-day-close-again-ties-for-2nd-at-us-open?t=2013-06-16T21:18:04Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:18:00 EDT Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604837/woods-matches-worst-score-in-a-major http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604837/woods-matches-worst-score-in-a-major?t=2013-06-16T17:37:53Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:37:00 EDT This isn't the kind of record Tiger Woods had in mind at the U.S. Open. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604106/shawn-stefani-aces-17-in-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604106/shawn-stefani-aces-17-in-us-open?t=2013-06-16T17:18:03Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT Shawn Stefani lost track of the ball as soon it rocketed off his 4-iron. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604480/new-chapter-in-golfs-history-of-bad-pants http://www.wmctv.com/story/22604480/new-chapter-in-golfs-history-of-bad-pants?t=2013-06-16T16:17:55Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:17:00 EDT Considering the history of bad pants in golf, Billy Horschel had to go a long way to stand out. News - AP-National http://www.wmctv.com/story/22602575/five-things-to-look-for-sunday-at-us-open http://www.wmctv.com/story/22602575/five-things-to-look-for-sunday-at-us-open?t=2013-06-16T03:47:26Z AP Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:47:00 EDT Five things to look for Sunday in the final round of the U.S. Open: News - AP-National