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TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

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Kyle Kirkwood wins Music City Grand Prix for 2nd win of season for Andretti
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Kyle Kirkwood wins Music City Grand Prix for 2nd win of season for Andretti

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kyle Kirkwood says he felt calm on the final restart, probably more than someone in his second IndyCar Series season should.

Georgia’s Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs’ three-peat hopes
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Georgia’s Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs’ three-peat hopes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship.

LSU’s success in baseball, women’s hoops ramps up pressure on Kelly
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LSU’s success in baseball, women’s hoops ramps up pressure on Kelly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Brian Kelly and LSU face much higher expectations going into his second season as coach.

Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City
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Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Whenever Music City comes up on the NASCAR schedule, texts fly to see who s spending an extra day or two in town to enjoy all the options.

Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win Ally 400, 3rd NASCAR Cup Series victory
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Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win Ally 400, 3rd NASCAR Cup Series victory

LEBANON, Tenn. Ross Chastain held off Martin Truex Jr. and won the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night, his third career NASCAR Cup Series victory.

Elliott views pressure to make NASCAR playoffs as opportunity
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Elliott views pressure to make NASCAR playoffs as opportunity

LEBANON, Tenn. Chase Elliott prefers to view a very challenging season as opportunity, not pressure.

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase
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With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for NBA title chase

The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant.

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
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NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun

Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games by the NBA his second ban in four months and Commissioner Adam Silver made clear Friday the star must stop his alarming habit of flashing guns

Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
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Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media

Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn t lost any money.

No. 4 Alabama finishes off SEC title double dip at tourney
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No. 4 Alabama finishes off SEC title double dip at tourney

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Brandon Miller walked along the front row, celebrating and slapping high-fives with family and friends. Even his high school coach was in the building.

Titans confident they can compete vs. AFC’s influx of talent
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Titans confident they can compete vs. AFC’s influx of talent

The Tennessee Titans have noticed the influx of talent from the NFC into the AFC. After posting the conference s best record to earn the No. 1 seed last season with a string of six straight winning se

Edwards, Morant, other young stars embrace NBA playoff stage
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Edwards, Morant, other young stars embrace NBA playoff stage

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Anthony Edwards is sharing the NBA s brightest lights with one of the league s most talked about young stars in Ja Morant.

Kentucky stuns No. 1 South Carolina to win SEC women’s title
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Kentucky stuns No. 1 South Carolina to win SEC women’s title

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Kentucky Wildcats came to the Southeastern Conference women s tournament needing a great run to reach the NCAA Tournament.

No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title
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No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Skip calling Alabama simply a football school anymore. The Crimson Tide have courted a new moniker they think fits so much better.

Fuller sticking with Vanderbilt football after historic kick
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Fuller sticking with Vanderbilt football after historic kick

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vanderbilt s Sarah Fuller, the most famous walk-on in college football this season, isn t ready to walk away from the sport.

Virus wreaking havoc on SEC: Saban tests positive; LSU-Florida postponed
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Virus wreaking havoc on SEC: Saban tests positive; LSU-Florida postponed

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