Tennessee Sports Digest
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 A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change.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-POWER OFFENSE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans highly paid offensive line had its issues early this season. Now the unit is opening gaping holes for Derrick Henry to run through while giving quarterback Ryan Tannehill plenty of time to survey his options. It’s a combination that has Tennessee in the AFC championship game against Kansas City. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m., photos.
TITANS-MARIOTA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans benched Marcus Mariota for Ryan Tannehill in mid-October after a 2-4 start. Finding the No. 2 pick overall from the 2015 draft isn't that hard during their amazing playoff run. Just keep an eye on the field. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 710 words, photo.
TITANS-CHIEFS PREVIEW
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It's an approach that has served him well during a coaching career that might someday land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yet when his Kansas City Chiefs faced a seemingly insurmountable hole in the divisional round of the playoffs, Reid caught himself thinking back almost four decades to his final game as an offensive lineman at BYU. It was the Holiday Bowl and SMU had taken a 45-25 lead in the fourth quarter. Just about everybody in Jack Murphy Stadium that night thought it was over, only to watch, stunned, as the Cougars scored three late touchdowns to win the game. By Dave Skretta. SENT: 1320 words, photos, capsule.
TITANS-CHIEFS MATCHUPS
UNDATED — Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. SENT: 970 words, photos.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
UNDATED — King Henry is running wild in the postseason. Derrick Henry has the Tennessee Titans one step away from an unlikely trip to the Super Bowl. They got this far because their running back has been unstoppable. Henry has led the Titans to a pair of upset wins on the road, becoming the first player with two games of 175 yards rushing or more in the same postseason. By Rob Maaddi. SENT: 670 words, photos.
With:
—TITANS-PARTY, from Nashville: Tennessee Titans fans can gather in Nashville for a free viewing party to watch the team play in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Kansas City. SENT: 120 words.
NHL:
DUCKS-PREDATORS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators are back home after a three-game road swing, and they host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. By Jim Diamond. UPCOMING: Developing from 7 p.m. game; 650 words, photos.
College Basketball:
Men:
CINCINNATI-MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 22nd-ranked Memphis Tigers host Cincinnati on Thursday night. By Clay Bailey. UPCOMING: Developing from 6 p.m. game; 650 words, photos.
—LIPSCOMB-NJIT, from Newark, N.J.: Zach Cooks scored 24 points, San Antonio Brinson added 17 and NJIT beat Lipscomb 75-57 on Thursday. SENT: 160 words.
Women:
TENNESSEE-FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE, Fla. —No. 24 Tennessee goes for its third consecutive victory when it travels to Florida, which hasn't beaten the Lady Vols in Gainesville since 2009. UPCOMING: Developing from 5 p.m. game; 150 words.
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