Thursday, April 19 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-04-19 19:24:42 GMT
A relaxed and smiling Pat Summitt said "it has been a privilege" to be the Tennessee women's basketball coach four nearly four decades.more>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
President Barack Obama said Summitt is an "inspiration" as the coach who has won more games than anyone else in NCAA college basketball history and for her willingness to "speak so openly and courageously about her battle with Alzheimer's."
The White House said Summitt was notified last week of Obama's decision to present her with the award. It will be presented later this year.
Summitt announced Wednesday she was stepping aside as Tennessee's head coach after 38 seasons. Summitt said in August that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Summitt has won eight national titles and 1,098 games during her coaching career at Tennessee.
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Saturday, May 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:32:06 GMT
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Nashville on Saturday to address the graduating class from Martin Luther King Junior High School. The commencement was held at TSU's Gentry Center.more>>
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Nashville on Saturday to address the graduating class from Martin Luther King Junior High School. The commencement was held at TSU's Gentry Center.more>>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:12:11 GMT
Powerball officials said the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.more>>
Powerball officials said the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.more>>
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