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TERESA M. WALKER

AP Sports Writer

This is the Full Biography of TERESA M. WALKER. TERESA M. WALKER is an exclusive reporter of Associated Press in Oklahoma City since 2000. Award-winning journalist specializing in science, medicine, the environment, and social change.
Oklahoma City Joined June 2011.
Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Top-ranked Auburn snaps back with an 80-68 win over Vanderbilt
Denver Jones scored 21 points as No. 1 Auburn held off Vanderbilt 80-68 Tuesday night to avoid the Tigers’ first losing skid of the season.
 
Las Vegas Aces' Alysha Clark (7) looks to pass during the second half of a WNBA basketball semifinal game against the New York Liberty, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women’s hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason options
Alysha Clark wants to end the narrative that Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled pits women’s basketball players against each other or forces them to make an either or decision.
 
NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits
The NCAA has settled the lawsuit with the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia and other states over its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits.
 
Tennessee Titans President of Football Operations Chad Brinker, right, speaks during a news conference with the team's new general manager Mike Borgonzi, left, at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans add a pair of former GMs to work with new general manager Mike Borgonzi
The Tennessee Titans have given new general manager Mike Borgonzi more help, hiring Dave Ziegler as assistant general manager and Reggie McKenzie as vice president and football adviser.
 
In this Jan. 28, 2013, file photo, former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt smiles as a banner is raised in her honor before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
 
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans announce John Fassel as special teams coach among staff changes
The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran assistant John Fassel as their special teams coordinator among some changes to coach Brian Callahan’s staff announced Monday.
 
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell yells from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Kim Caldwell will coach her Lady Vols vs South Carolina week after giving birth
Kim Caldwell will be back on the sideline Monday night when her 17th-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols host the defending national champion South Carolina Gamecocks. Exactly one week after giving birth to her first child in a bouncing baby boy.
 
Vanderbilt guard MJ Collins Jr. (2) shoots the ball past Kentucky forward Trent Noah (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vanderbilt fans storm court again as Commodores beat No. 9 Kentucky 74-69
Tyler Nickel’s 3-pointer with 1:50 left put Vanderbilt ahead to stay as the Commodores upset a Top 10 team on their home court for a second straight Saturday by beating No. 9 Kentucky 74-69.
 
Tennessee Titans new general manager Mike Borgonzi speaks during his introductory news conference at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
New Titans GM Mike Borgonzi ready for rebuild with No. 1 overall draft pick and cap space
The Tennessee Titans introduced Mike Borgonzi as their 15th general manager all time at a news conference.
 
Vanderbilt guard Jason Edwards, right, hugs teammate guard AJ Hoggard, left, after the team's win against Tennessee as fans storm the court after an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jason Edwards scores 18 points as Vanderbilt holds off No. 6 Tennessee 76-75
Jason Edwards scored 18 points as Vanderbilt held off No. 6 Tennessee 76-75 for the Commodores’ second straight win.
 
Fans watch the Houston Texans play the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans hire Chiefs executive Mike Borgonzi as their general manager
The Tennessee Titans hired Kansas City assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi as their general manager. The Titans only started interviewing candidates virtually on Jan. 10 and spoke to 10 candidates over the span of four days.
 
Jon-Eric Sullivan, Green Bay Packers director of college scouting, talks in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, April 26, 2018, about the team's pick in the first round of the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Titans interview Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan and John Spytek of the Bucs for their GM job
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up a third straight day of interviews Thursday in the second round of their search for a general manager, meeting with Tampa Bay assistant general manager John Spytek and Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan.
 
Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham poses for a photo April 28, 2022, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo, File)
Titans interview Chicago’s Ian Cunningham and Mike Borgonzi of the Chiefs in GM search
The Tennessee Titans continued their second round of interviews Wednesday for a general manager, meeting with a pair of assistant general managers in Mike Borgonzi of Kansas City and Chicago’s Ian Cunningham.
 
An NCAA delegate holds a voting machine during the organizations Division I Business Session at their annual convention Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
March Madness will pay women’s teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA
Women’s basketball teams finally will be paid for playing games in the NCAA Tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.
 
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell yells from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Dec. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day
Being a private person from a small town is why Kim Caldwell keeps her business to herself. That’s also why the Tennessee women’s basketball coach dodged questions for months about her first pregnancy.
 
NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks at his first state of college sports address, at the association's annual convention in Phoenix, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
NCAA president says transfer portal for football still must fit academic calendars
NCAA President Charlie Baker says there’s plenty of time to figure out the best window for the transfer portal.
 
Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham poses for a photo April 28, 2022, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo, File)
Titans wrap up 3rd day of interviews for general manager job with 2 more candidates
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up a third straight day of searching for a new general manager Sunday with virtual interviews with Chicago assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and Kansas City assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi.
 
Catherine Hickman, assistant GM & vice president of football operations for the Cleveland Browns, is pictured during an interview at an NFL football practice, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Titans interview 4 more candidates for their general manager job
The Tennessee Titans interviewed four more candidates Saturday in their search for a new general manager. The Titans are working to replace Ran Carthon who was fired Tuesday after the franchise went 9-25 in his two seasons as general manager.
 
Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck runs with the ball during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 5, 1999, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea, File)
Researchers confirm ‘Music City Miracle’ star Frank Wycheck had CTE
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died in December 2023 at his Chattanooga home.
 
Catherine Hickman, assistant GM & vice president of football operations for the Cleveland Browns, is pictured during an interview at an NFL football practice, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Browns approve the Titans’ request to interview Catherine Hickman for GM, AP source says
The Tennessee Titans have been granted permission to interview Catherine Hickman by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks for a new general manager.
 
Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
RJ Melendez scores 19 as No. 14 Mississippi State beats Vandy 76-64 for 8th straight win
RJ Melendez scored 19 points and No. 14 Mississippi State beat Vanderbilt 76-64 for its eighth straight victory. The Bulldogs came in with their highest ranking yet under coach Chris Jans. They leave having won six of eight in this series.
 
Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon watches the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans fire GM Ran Carthon after two seasons despite big spending spree
Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon lost his job Tuesday for a 9-25 record over his two seasons. Now the Titans face a pivotal offseason after three straight losing seasons cost two general managers and a coach their jobs.
 
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Embarrassed Titans determined not to repeat season that netted them No. 1 overall draft pick
The Tennessee Titans are embarrassed, angry and a bit relieved the season is over. The promise bolstered by one of the NFL’s biggest offseason spending sprees disappeared into a 3-14 record and the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft next April.
 
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, left, celebrates with owner Cal McNair after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick
C.J. Stroud completed all six of his passes for 50 yards and a touchdown Sunday on the Texans’ opening drive before going to the bench as Houston snapped a two-game skid going into the AFC playoffs with a 23-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
 
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans trying to stay healthy before playoffs with Titans closer to top of NFL draft
Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is balancing the need to keep his Texans healthy for their AFC wild-card playoff game against the desire to knock off rust after a long break leading into Sunday’s regular-season finale.
 
Missouri players hoist the trophy after winning the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
No. 23 Missouri rallies from 10 down, beats Iowa 27-24 in the Music City Bowl
Blake Craig kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter, his second a 56-yarder with 4:36 left as No. 23 Missouri rallied to beat Iowa 27-24 in the Music City Bowl.
 
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan answers questions from reporters after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Skidding Titans on the verge of their highest NFL draft pick since at least 2015
The Tennessee Titans are living through a repeat of their worst season since leaving Texas in 1997. Only this is much worse. The 2014 team went 2-14 in Ken Whisenhunt’s first season as head coach.
 
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, center right, celebrates with fans after defeating Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 23 Missouri and Iowa finally get to play each other in the Music City Bowl
The Missouri Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes have a chance on Monday to make up for lost time at the Music City Bowl. The teams originally were set to play each other in this game in 2020 only to have it canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton looks to pass during an NCAA football game against Arizona, in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2024, (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire ready for Liberty Bowl eager to quiet Arkansas fans
Joey McGuire grew up on the Texas-Arkansas border with his family season-ticket holders for the Razorbacks, a team known locally as the Hogs. The number for his first landline telephone as a teenager literally ended in 1464 — or 1HOG.
 
Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Titans QB Mason Rudolph gets another chance at starting, this time against the Jags
Coach Brian Callahan is sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback for a second straight game to see if the Tennessee Titans can build on the veteran who’s played in four of their highest scoring games this season.
 
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