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    FINAL: Austin Peay 10, Tennesee Tech 7

    Austin Peay kept pace with Eastern Kentucky in the Ohio Valley Conference race by beating Tennessee Tech 10-7 Friday night at Bush Field.

    • May. 18, 2012
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    I'll Have Another ready to run for Preakness win

    No one is loving the run up to Saturday's today's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill.

    • 12:11 AM
  1. Hawks fall in bid for first state tourney

    Both Franklin and Rossview showed the ability to persevere during a long night Friday in the Class AAA sectional, but it was the Rebels who benefited from that wait, rallying in the eighth inning to knock off Rossview 3-2 at Cheek Park.

    • 12:06 AM
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    Austin Peay’s Tyler Childress waits on a throw as Tennessee Tech’s Austin Wolf dives back to first during OVC action on Friday night in Cookeville. The Govs beat Tennessee Tech and share the conference lead with Eastern Kentucky heading into the final regular season game. ROBERT SMITH/THE LEAF CHRONICLE

    Govs tied with one to go

    Austin Peay did what it needed to keep pace with Eastern Kentucky heading into the final day of the OVC race, but it wasn't easy.

    • 12:09 AM
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    Bradley shoots 6 over in second round of Regional

    Anthony Bradley performed better, but the Austin Peay sophomore could not get anything going on the greens on Friday during the second day of the NCAA Golf Regional, being held at The Club of Olde Stone.

    • 12:09 AM
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    Guinn shifts division play for Wendy's Classic

    At this time last year, Greg Guinn marked off the lone championship missing from his amateur golf resume. It took three playoff holes, but Guinn won the Wendy's Golf Classic when he outlasted Jeff Chandler for his first Wendy's title.

    • 12:09 AM
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    Wendy's tee times

    7:40: Ricky Briskey, Matt Clements, Tyler Britt 7:50: Alan Vaillencourt, Jake Peterson, Doug Golden 8:00: Bruce Walker, Ronnie Seay, Justin Seay, Josh McWhirter 8:10: Chase Boyd, Heath Cunningham, Jamie Webb, Bill Sites 8:20: Samuel Maxwell, Ty Koelker, P

    • 12:02 AM
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    Greenfield exits Charlotte after 6 laps with powersteering issue

    In his third race this season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Clay Greenfield saw his hopes of finishing strong in the North Carolina-Education 200 end after only six laps.

    • 12:09 AM
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    Wimbley needed to impact Titans' sack total

    He's the only significant upgrade the Titans have made to a defensive line that produced just 22 sacks last season, so it goes without saying that much will be expected of defensive end Kamerion Wimbley.

    • 12:09 AM
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    Sports announcements

    What: Fifth annual Alzheimer's /Trane Golf Classic When: June 16, 8 a.m. start. Registration 7:30 a.m. Where: Eastland Green Golf Courses Miscellaneous: Brochures are available at all local golf courses. Deadline for entry is June 9.

    • 12:06 AM
  2. Central's state run comes to quick end

    Montgomery Central saw its run to a state tournament berth come up one win short on Friday afternoon, as the Indians lost to Goodpasture 10-0 in the sectional finals in five innings.

    • 12:11 AM
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    Tennessee Titans linebackers Barrett Ruud (55) and Akeem Ayers (56) stop Cleveland Browns running back Montario Hardesty (31) in the third quarter during a game last season. Ayers will lead the Titans defense when the 2012 season begins in four months. GEORGE WALKER IV/THE TENNESSEAN

    A full head of steam

    N Just like all the members of the 2011 rookie class, Tennessee Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers was deprived of his initial offseason with the team because of the NFL lockout.

    • May. 17, 2012
  3. Lady Eagles take second; Coyotes finish in fourth

    Brentwood's boys settled the Region 3-AAA track and field championship early, while the Lady Bruins had to go to the wire Thursday for their title.

    • May. 17, 2012
  4. Holt resigns from Stewart County

    Chuck Holt had a decision to make. The Stewart County boys' basketball coach had to decide if his commitment to Rebels basketball outweighed a desire to return home to Clarksville where he had just recently been given a chance to coach again in the city.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Wendy's Invitational Saturday Tee Times

    7:40: Ricky Briskey, Matt Clements, Tyler Britt 7:50: Alan Vaillencourt, Jake Peterson, Doug Golden 8:00: Bruce Walker, Ronnie Seay, Justin Seay, Josh McWhirter 8:10: Chase Boyd, Heath Cunningham, Jamie Webb, Bill Sites 8:20: Samuel Maxwell, Ty Koelker, P

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Archer shuts down Govs; APSU now tied for 1st

    Tennessee Tech ace Tristan Archer turned in a dominating performance to help his team beat Austin Peay 5-0 Thursday night at Bush Field.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Bradley struggles at Regionals

    Unforgiving deep rough and fast, sloping greens gave Anthony Bradley a rude welcome to NCAA Regional play Thursday at Olde Stone Golf Club.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Time set for Govs' football game against Virginia Tech

    Austin Peay's football game at Virginia Tech will be at 12:30 p.m., the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Thursday. The Sept. 8 contest — the first time APSU will play an ACC program — will be played in famed Lane Stadium and broadcast online at ESPN3.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Former Nashville Predators' Marek Zidlicky (3) battles St. Louis Blues' Doug Weight (39) in a NHL game in Nashville in 2004. Zidlicky now plays for the New Jersey Devils and is facing the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final. AP Photo/John Russell

    Former Predator still has eye on Stanley Cup

    The first game after the NHL All-Star break has a country club type feel. Players talk about what they did over their only prolonged time off during the season. Some compare notes with the players who actually went to the game.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Trainer is the hunter, not the hunted

    A year ago, Graham Motion was one of the most popular figures at Pimlico Race Course. As the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, Motion had the lone horse in the Preakness field with a shot at winning the Triple Crown.

    • May. 17, 2012
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    Vilma sues Goodell, claims defamation

    Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming the league's top executive made false statements that tarnished Vilma's reputation and hindered his ability to earn a living pl

    • May. 17, 2012
  5. McNamee: Story changed over time

    During another seven grueling hours of cross-examination that frustrated all sides, Roger Clemens' accuser explained the evidence he kept in a beer can — and why his story about it has changed.

    • May. 17, 2012
  6. Coyotes' Smith wins Class AAA Sectional high jump

    Before this year, Phillip Smith had never been part of a track and field team. Now the West Creek junior will jump in three events at next week's state track and field meet, as part of Spring Fling.

    • May. 16, 2012
  7. Montgomery Central’s Jordan Collins is tagged out at second base by Spring Hill’s Dathan Prewett during Wednesday’s Region 5-AA Championship game in Spring Hill. The Indians lost 7-3. ROBERT SMITH/THE LEAF CHRONICLE

    Defense fails Central in 6-AA championship

    Defense was the downfall for Montgomery Central on Wednesday in the Region 6-AA finals against Spring Hill, as the Indians committed three errors that led to six unearned runs in a 7-3 loss.

    • May. 16, 2012
  8. Regional tournament

    Monday, May 14 Mt. Juliet 12, Northwest 2 Tuesday, May 15 Rossview 3, Station Camp 2 (10 innings) Wednesday, May 16 Mt. Juliet 9, Rossview 1 Friday, May 18Sectionals Rossview at Franklin Overton at Mt.

    • May. 16, 2012
  9. Rossview’s Dray Knight makes contact during Wednesday’s Region 5-AAA championship game against Mt. Juliet at Rossview. The Hawks lost to Mt. Juliet and will go on the road for Friday’s sectionals. Brittney Sparn/The Leaf-Chronicle

    Rossview has no answer for Smith

    Tradition runs deep with Mt. Juliet's baseball program. And it would be difficult to find a more successful four-year run that the Golden Bears' seniors have had during the tenure on the diamond. For the fourth straight year, Mt.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Action for Bluegill, shellcrackers is in its prime

    Bluegill and shellcrackers have moved into shallow water to spawn at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and the action has been hot for panfish anglers this past week.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Bodemeister 8-5 morning line favorite in Preakness

    The runner-up in the Kentucky Derby is the favorite for the Preakness. Bodemeister drew the No. 7 post Wednesday and was made the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's second leg of the Triple Crown.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Bradley opens play at NCAA Regional

    It certainly is not how Anthony Bradley had it planned to play in his first NCAA Regional, but the Austin Peay sophomore golfer has had time to regroup and focus on this weekend's competition Thursday through Saturday at The Club of Olde Stone.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Britt undergoes minor arthroscopic knee surgery

    Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt had minor arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday, a procedure general manager Ruston Webster said should accelerate the fourth-year pro's return to the lineup for the start of the regular season.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Govs may need sweep for outright league title

    The stakes are clear for Austin Peay as it travels to Tennessee Tech for the final three games of the regular season.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Outdoors notebook

    Lake Levels: R=rising, F=falling, S=steady, V=variable. Tennessee River.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Pit crews get day in spotlight

    Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself. Edwards' No.

    • May. 16, 2012
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    Sports announcements

    What: Kelly Guth soccer camp Sessions: Summer Week I: Boys and Girls 4-15 years old May 29-June 1; Summer Week 2: Boys and Girls 4-15 years old June 4-7; Summer Week 3: Boys and Girls 4-15 years old June 25-28; Goalkeeper and Striker Camp: June 11-13 Boys

    • May. 16, 2012
  10. Rossview’s Janson Roberson makes contact with a pitch during the Hawks’ Region 5-AAA baseball game against Station Camp on Tuesday at Rossview. The Hawks won 3-2 to advance to the Region 5-AAA championship against Mt. Juliet. Brittney Sparn/The Leaf-Chronicle

    Hawks win thriller in 10

    It was an exercise in patience, but it would eventually pay off for Rossview's baseball team.

    • May. 15, 2012
  11. Wildcats finished off by Commandos

    Two early goals by host Hendersonville were all the Commandos needed in the Region 5-AAA soccer semifinals here Tuesday evening.

    • May. 15, 2012
  12. Veltri, Wilson earn top district honors

    Four Rossview High baseball players were named to the District 10-AAA baseball team, but it was Northeast pitcher, Dominick Veltri, who captured the league's MVP.

    • May. 15, 2012
  13. Regional tournaments

    Monday, May 14 Mt. Juliet 12, Northwest 2 Tuesday, May 15 Rossview 3, Station Camp 2 (10 innings) Region 5-AAA baseball Montgomery Central 8, Marshall County 6 Spring Hill 3, Camden 1 Wednesday, May 16 Montgomery Central at Spring Hill, 6 p.m. Mt.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Former Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He was one of three selections in the coaching category, joining R.C. Slocum of Texas A&M and Jimmy Johnson, who coached at Oklahoma State and Miami. Gannett Tennessee

    Fulmer makes journey to football hall of fame

    As it worked out, Tuesday, a day of celebration, found Phillip Fulmer back where it all started.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Govs blow late lead, lose to Belmont

    Austin Peay coach Gary McClure's didn't hide his frustration after his team blew a late lead in a 4-3 loss at Belmont Tuesday night.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Stark named to Performance Awards List

    Austin Peay senior Devin Stark was named to the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Watch List for NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) wide receivers.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Predators forward Alexander Radulov, right, practices at Centennial Sportsplex on May 1 in Nashville. Radulov is one of the free agents the Predators will be in negotiations with during the offseason. JAE S. LEE / GANNETT TENNESSEE

    Predators not far from Cup contender

    While it's understandable that some forecasts predict an offseason of gloom and doom for the Nashville Predators — there are 15 unrestricted and restricted free agents on the current roster — with a few minor tweaks this team can contend for the Stanley C

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Derby rivals will meet in Preakness

    Bodemeister is headed to the Preakness to challenge I'll Have Another after their memorable finish in the Kentucky Derby.

    • May. 14, 2012
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    Johnson goes from head Hurricane to Hall

    Jimmy Johnson was asked if he ever considered getting back into college coaching and responded by taking out his phone and scrolling through his pictures. "There's where I live on the ocean," he said. "What I spend my time doing is …" And Johnson showed t

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Witness says he gave Clemens steroids in 1998

    Speaking softly, nervously and in detail, Brian McNamee testified about the life-changing moment when, he said, he first gave Roger Clemens a "booty shot" of steroids.

    • May. 14, 2012
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    NASCAR fines Kurt Busch $50,000 for reckless driving

    Kurt Busch was fined $50,000 by NASCAR on Tuesday for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Accuser tells tale of two wives at Clemens trial

    Amid his year-by-year narrative of his complex relationship with Roger Clemens and performance-enhancing drugs, Brian McNamee weaved in a tale of two wives.

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Cavaliers' Irving selected NBA's top rookie

    Once Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen. He was the NBA's Rookie of the Year. "This award is for us," Irving said to his f

    • May. 15, 2012
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    Sports announcements

    What: Registration for 2012 junior golf season Event Dates and Locations: May 29 at Swan Lake GC; June 4 at Cole Park GC, June 11 at Swan Lake GC; and June 18 at Clarksville Country Club. When: Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m.

    • May. 15, 2012
  14. Play of Lady Hawks' doubles speaks volumes

    Under the most unlikely of circumstances, success has come to Rossview's tennis team again. Two years ago, it was Louise Powers and Anna Furhman who advanced to the girls' doubles state championship match in Class AAA.

    • May. 14, 2012
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