Tennessee Sports Digest

| January 15, 2020 4:05 PM

Here's a look at how AP's sports coverage is shaping up in Tennessee. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Nashville bureau at (615) 373-9988 or apnashville(at)ap.org. Beth Campbell is on the desk. News editor Scott Stroud can be reached at [email protected]. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. All times are Central.

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NFL:

TITANS-CASEY

NASVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling. After nine long seasons and four different head coaches in the NFL, the four-time Pro Bowler finally will play in his first AFC championship game. By Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 820 words, photos.

CHIEFS-WISE INVESTMENTS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark were watching the AFC championship game on television a year ago, their teams knocked out of the playoffs, never thinking for a moment what the following 12 months might bring them. Or more accurately, where it might bring them. By Dave Skretta. SENT: 910 words, photos.

—SUPER BOWL OFFICIALS, from New York: Veteran referee Bill Vinovich will head the crew for the Super Bowl in Miami. Vinovich is in his 15th season as an NFL official. He previously worked the 2015 game between New England and Seattle. SENT: 120 words.

College Basketball:

Men:

TENNESSEE-GEORGIA

ATHENS, Ga. — After three straight games against ranked teams, Georgia hosts Tennessee at Stegeman Coliseum. The Volunteers are going for their third straight win. By Paul Newberry. UPCOMING: Developing from 6 p.m. game; 650 words.

VANDERBILT-ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas, just outside of the Top 25, hosts Vanderbilt. UPCOMING: Developing from 7:30 p.m. game; 650 words.

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