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Tennessee DL Miller, DB Payne plan to transfer
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Updated: Dec 30, 2014, 4:50 PM
Published: Dec 30, 2014, 4:58 PM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defensive lineman Jaylen Miller and defensive back D'Andre Payne aren't withTennessee for TaxSlayer Bowl practices and intend to transfer.

Tennessee coach Butch Jones confirmed Monday that neither player was with the team as the Volunteers (6-6) practiced for Friday's bowl game against Iowa (7-5). Jones says that "wherever they feel they can play, we'll help them."

A sophomore from Gaffney, South Carolina, Miller played nine games this season and made two tackles. Payne is a freshman from Washington who made four tackles in eight games.

 
NBA team offers free tickets to furloughed federal workers
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Updated: Jan 21, 2019, 7:16 PM
Published: Jan 21, 2019, 5:14 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NBA's Memphis Grizzlies are giving free tickets to federal employees who are furloughed because of the partial government shutdown.

The Commercial Appeal reports furloughed government workers can attend Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans for free. Employees who show an ID at the box office for any federal government job can get two free tickets for the game scheduled to be played at FedEx Forum in Memphis.

Grizzlies President of Business Operations Jason Wexler said the team wanted to open its doors to support federal employees facing stress and uncertainty. He said it was a way to thank them for their support.

Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton is scheduled to perform during halftime as part of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com