By JOHN MARSHALL, AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Tennessee lost the reigning SEC player of the year down the stretch against the nation’s top-ranked team. The Vols still had the Admiral to lead them. Admiral Schofield hit a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left and scored 25 of his 30 points …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee wants to capitalize on a second chance to beat an elite opponent as the Volunteers adapt to the higher expectations accompanying their Top 10 ranking. The seventh-ranked Vols (6-1) let a golden opportunity slip away two weeks ago when they squandered a second-half lead in …

By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Vrabel asked his Tennessee Titans to play physical in their third game in 11 days. With Derrick Henry leading the way with a handful of rushing records, they did just that with a big victory to stay in …

By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The dust is still settling from the fallout of comedian Kevin Hart’s short stint as host of the 91st Academy Awards. Hart announced on Thursday night that he was bowing out of the gig after public outrage over old anti-gay tweets …

HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on events honoring former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 5:25 p.m. Texas A&M says the private, graveside service for George H.W. Bush’s family members has ended and the former president has been buried. Thursday evening’s ceremony concludes days of funeral activities honoring the …

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush came back to Washington for a final time Monday, heading for the Capitol to lie in state as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years …

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush is set to embark on his final tour of Washington, the capital city that is remembering the 41st president’s lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with one term as president and was characterized throughout by what …

From UTC Communication and Marketing: UTC Police are Investigating a burglary reported to have occurred about 3 p.m. today, Dec. 2 at McKenzie Arena. An unknown suspect entered the women’s locker room through a window from parking lot 35 and took items of value from a gym bag that belonged …

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry Johnson led a balanced squad with 14 points, Maurice Commander scored 13 and the pair combined for 7 of Chattanooga’s season-high 13 3-pointers and the Mocs defeated Tennessee Tech 71-60 on Saturday. Commander made 4 of 5 from distance, Johnson hit a trio of 3s, …

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — College Football Playoff set: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Oklahoma, No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Notre Dame. *********************** Meanwhile The Associated Press poll voters have put Oklahoma at No. 4 in the final regular-season Top 25, behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson and …