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FedEx: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. (FDX) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $794 million. On a per-share basis, the Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of $3.21. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.60 per...
No. 10 Penn State looks to return to form against reeling Kent State
Kent State (0-3) at No. 10 Penn State (2-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn State by 48 1/2. Series record: Penn State 6-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Off last week, the Nittany Lions have plenty to clean up...
No. 15 Oklahoma hosts No. 6 Tennessee in its first-ever Southeastern Conference game
No. 6 Tennessee (3-0) at No. 15 Oklahoma (3-0) Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Tennessee by 7 1/2. Series record: Oklahoma leads 3-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Oklahoma makes its SEC...
The SEC debut for No. 15 Oklahoma is a stout test against high-flying No. 6 Tennessee
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It's finally here for No. 15 Oklahoma. After all the hype and waiting, the Sooners will play their first Southeastern Conference game Saturday night against No. 6 Tennessee. “It’s huge," Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. "I mean, this is a...
Duke hits road to Middle Tennessee looking for 4-0 start before start of ACC slate
Duke (3-0) at Middle Tennessee (1-2) Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU)) BetMGM College Football Odds: Duke by 13 1/2. Series record: Duke leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Duke is unbeaten in the brief tenure of Manny Diaz. The Blue Devils are...
Once known for its tough defenses, the SEC has started to open up the offense this season
Tennessee had piled up 37 points and nearly 300 yards of offense by the time the first quarter mercifully came to an end last week against Kent State. It turned out that mercy for the Golden Flashes was still quite a ways away. The then-No. 7 Vols pushed their lead to 65-0, and that...
College football Week 4: As conference play ramps up, more mismatches are on the slate for top teams
We aren't quite in the throes of conference play as the first month of the college football season winds down. Things get real next week when Georgia-Alabama gives us a top-five SEC matchup that will be advertised as an early battle for seeding in the College Football Playoff. In the...
Tennessee official and executive accused of rigging a bid on a $123M contract are charged
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee prison official and a former executive at a private contractor have been charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and commit perjury after they were accused of rigging a bid on a $123 million contract, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. ...
Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players. The increase announced Tuesday morning in an email to season-ticket holders notes a new 10% talent fee for all...
Bears need to improve offensive line to take pressure off Caleb Williams
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams had defenders coming at him one after another, constantly in his face whether they were sacking him or forcing him to rush throws. It added up to another rough outing for the quarterback drafted No. 1 overall. A big reason was the blocking, and the...
