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James Set to Rejoin Vols for Fifth Year

James Set to Rejoin Vols for Fifth Year

Josiah-Jordan James, a leader and steadying force within the Tennessee basketball program since 2019, has announced plans to return to Rocky Top for a fifth season.

McKenzie Milton Joins Tennessee Football Staff

McKenzie Milton Joins Tennessee Football Staff

Former two-time American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year and top-six Heisman Trophy finisher McKenzie Milton, who shined at quarterback under head coach Josh Heupel, has joined Tennessee’s football staff as an offensive analyst.

Lindsey Named NCBWA Co-Pitcher of the Week

Lindsey Named NCBWA Co-Pitcher of the Week

Tennessee baseball’s Andrew Lindsey was named a Dick Howser Trophy Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association following his tremendous outing in the series opener at South Carolina.

WATCH: Neyland Entertainment District: An Unparalleled Rocky Top Experience

WATCH: Neyland Entertainment District: An Unparalleled Rocky Top Experience

As Tennessee Athletics continues to aggressively pursue its mission of leading the way in college sports, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White has initiated the exploration of a public-private partnership aimed at the development of a first-in-class entertainment district spanning the Tennessee River waterfront near historic Neyland Stadium.

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Five-star LB Sammy Brown commits to Clemson

Five-star LB Sammy Brown commits to Clemson

Sammy Brown, a five-star linebacker prospect in the Class of 2024, committed to Clemson on Monday.The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder from Jefferson, Ga., is rated No. 14 overall in his class by the 247Sport

 

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Four-run sixth inning sends Braves past Mets

Four-run sixth inning sends Braves past Mets

Orlando Arcia’s go-ahead single capped a four-run sixth inning for the host Atlanta Braves, who went on to beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.The Braves earn

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Spin the Wheel of Meat with Tyler and Will!

Spin the Wheel of Meat with Tyler and Will!

Spin the “Wheel of Meat” with Tyler and Will to Win Some Tasty Treats from Trotter’s BBQ and get qualified for an awesome Father’s Day Grand Prize Package from The Vol Shop!

Big Ticket 2023

Big Ticket 2023

Big Ticket has returned for the 2023 season! Find out how you can win a Tennessee season ticket package from 99.1 The Sports Animal, Food City and Certified Angus Beef, and Body Armor Sports Drink!

Paint It Forward! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Paint It Forward! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

The Sports Animal is teaming up with McLain’s Painting Service to help “Paint It Forward” this summer. Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams!

Titans News

Titans DT Teair Tart signs $4.3M RFA tender

Titans DT Teair Tart signs $4.3M RFA tender

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Teair Tart signed his restricted free agent tender, his agents confirmed Monday.Tart, who will earn $4.304 million in 2023, agreed to the deal in time for the star

Pro Bowl P Brett Kern retires after 15 seasons

Pro Bowl P Brett Kern retires after 15 seasons

Three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, who played 13 of his 15 seasons with the Tennessee Titans, announced his retirement Thursday.Kern, 37, began his career with the Denver Broncos in 2008 and pl

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Falcons PR Avery Williams (ACL) out for season

Falcons PR Avery Williams (ACL) out for season

Atlanta Falcons kick returner Avery Williams is scheduled to have surgery Thursday for an ACL injury and will miss the 2023 season.The injury occurred last week during practice on a non-contact pla

Bills QB Josh Allen makes cover of Madden NFL 24

Bills QB Josh Allen makes cover of Madden NFL 24

Bills quarterback Josh Allen achieved a childhood dream Wednesday when he was named the cover athlete for the Madden NFL 24 video game.Allen, 27, is the first Buffalo player to appear on the cover