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Stanley Cupp describes the burglarizing of his home in North Knoxville on Memorial Day. “Even if they don’t take anything, just the fact they’re coming into your house and going through your personal stuff is enough to aggravate you,” he says.

Tennessee incoming freshman Scotty Hopson takes a shot during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League on Wednesday at Bearden High School.

Toyota of Knoxville team's Dane Bradshaw goes up for two under pressure from News Sentinel team's Jeremy Saffore during championship round of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Toyota of Knoxville team's Tony White Jr. takes a shot during championship round of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team's Tyler Smith reaches for a loose ball with Ray's ESG team's Logan Johnson during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team takes on Ray's ESG team to a packed house during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team's Tyler Smith goes up for a dunk during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Ray's ESG team's Brian Williams scores two during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Ray's ESG team's Bobby Maze takes a shot during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Toyota of Knoxville team's Dane Bradshaw pressures News Sentinel team's Damon Johnson as he looks to pass the ball during championship round of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team's Michael Jenkins grabs a rebound during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Toyota of Knoxville teammates Dane Bradshaw and Carlton Hill celebrate after their win over the News Sentinel team during championship round of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Ray's ESG team's Scotty Hopson takes a shot during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team's Tyler Smith (front) reacts as his team defeats the Ray's ESG team to be named champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

HT Group team's Tyler Smith dunks the ball during a game to determine the champion of the Rocky Top Basketball League played at Bearden High School on Wednesday.

Marti Bailey holds the hand of her daughter, Natalie Faith Bailey, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center the week after Natalie and her brother, Julian Keene Bailey, were born.

Gibbs pitcher Danielle Thomas, the PrepXtra softball player of the year, struck out 310 batters her senior season in leading the Lady Eagles to the state finals.

Actors Brendan Fraser, left, and Josh Hutcherson sign autographs and pal around Tuesday before a screening of their new film, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," at the Regal Cinemas Pinnacle 18 in Turkey Creek. The screening benefited the Variety - The Children's Charity of Eastern Tennessee.

West High School's Cody McCoy, the PrepXtra soccer player of the year, refined his skills with extra work and it paid off in a 24-goal season and the Rebels' trip to the state Class AAA semifinals in Murfreesboro.

Flanked by director Eric Brevig, left, and co-star Josh Hutcherson, actor Brendan Fraser takes a photo of the crowd before a premiere for the movie "Journey to the Center of the Earth" on Tuesday.

Catholic’s Steven Young and Webb’s Guinn Garcia, the PrepXtra tennis players of the year, both won state championships this past season.

Red panda Chewbacca, shown here, and Kumari, parents of the two cubs born at the Knoxville Zoo last week, were paired as part of a plan designed to help ensure specific species' survival.

Red panda cubs, one male and one female, are held by Sarah Glass, red panda curator, at the Knoxville Zoo on Friday. The cubs, a week old today, are the 93rd and 94th red pandas born at the zoo.

Members of the Kuumba Watoto Drum & Dance Co. dance down Gay Street during last year’s Kuumba Festival parade.

Tommi Ahvala of Finland stops just short of the stands Wednesday during a stunt show at the Honda Hoot at Chilhowee Park.

Melvin Urias of the Urias Troupe takes a spin around the Urias Globe of Death during a stunt show at the Honda Hoot at Chilhowee Park on Wednesday.

Here’s the clutch trend in black and white. A rattan Maxx New York clutch, top, features an oval handle, while a buckle-front Anne Klein clutch makes a sophisticated statement in black patent. Both are from Belk.

This oceanblue Nine West style from Belk is an example of the fold-over silhouette.

Straw and white leather combine in this Cole Haan clutch from Dillard’s.

This oceanblue Nine West style from Belk is an example of the fold-over silhouette.

Distressed leather and pleating highlight a Beth Springer handbag from Lola B.

An asymmetrical design makes this pink, pleated BCBG purse from Bella Boutique a standout.

At the center of this clutch cluster is a yellow Maxx New York bag from Dillard’s. Around it (clockwise, from top) is a purple Nine West style from Belk, orange Fossil purse from Dillard’s, avocado- green Anne Klein look from Belk and a sparkly fuchsia BCBG number from Dillard’s.

Sparkling gold beading decorates this BCBG design from Bella Boutique.

Quilted pink leather wraps this BCBG clutch from Bella Boutique.

UT's Scotty Hopson dunks the ball during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Wayne Chism (right) signs autographs before playing in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Tyler Smith rests in front of a fan while watching a game during the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Bobby Maze passes the ball during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Wayne Chism (right) signs autographs before playing in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT head coach Bruce Pearl and player TYler Smith talk while watching a game during the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

Former UT player Ron Slay guards UT's Tyler Smith during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT head coach Bruce Pearl and player TYler Smith talk while watching a game during the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Tyler Smith gets to the rim during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Brian Williams (left) signs autographs before playing in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

UT's Scotty Hopson tries to move past Terrence Oglesby, right, during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

061UT's Philip Jurick, left, gets the rebound from Michael Jenkins during play in the Rocky Top basketball league at Bearden High School on Monday night.

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