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Silverberg: what to do if the NHL is forced to change playoff OT
How does the NHL make its playoff games shorter if it’s required to make a change?
Guarantano Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® presented by A. O. Smith Corporation is presented annually to the top senior and upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class.
Statement from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Big 10/Pac 12
“I look forward to learning more about the factors that led the Big Ten and Pac-12 leadership to take these actions today.”
UT alum Cierra Burdick grateful for “unscheduleable” blessing
Bill Laimbeer and Cierra Burdick had crossed paths twice before. Despite the WNBA head coach and former NBA “Bad Boy” cutting the Lady Vol product from the New York Liberty during the 2017 season and again in 2018 from the Las Vegas Aces
Oliver, Schwartz Land on List of SEC’s Top Hoops Assistants
Tennessee basketball coaches Desmond Oliver and Michael Schwartz are among the top six assistant coaches in the Southeastern Conference, according to a list published Friday by Stadium basketball insider Jeff Goodman.
Poll Question: Will we see the CFB season postponed until Spring?
This week’s US Army Poll Question brought to you by @ArmyKYTN Will we see the CFB season postponed until Spring? Image courtesy of the US Army. US Army Poll Question Will we see the CFB season postponed until Spring? US Army Poll Question
ESPN’s updated FPI rankings project Vols will finish 4-6
ESPN updated it’s FPI Power Index throughout college football after the SEC released it’s two additional conference games Friday night. What that ranking said about Tennessee is surprising.
Did SEC create a competitive schedule? SOS ranks before and after games added; winners & losers
UT plays 5 of Top 13 in coaches poll but where are Vols in overall SOS rankings in SEC?
New SEC opponents announced for revised 2020 football schedule
The Southeastern Conference on Friday announced the two additional non-divisional opponents each school will play as part of the SEC’s conference-only football schedule in 2020.
Tennessee 2020 Opponents Unveiled; Vols Add Texas A&M, Auburn
Vols add Auburn and Texas A&M to 2020 football schedule.
Lady Vols in the WNBA update: August 7
As the WNBA closes out its second week of competition, Tennessee has an SEC-best seven players in action.
Jimmy’s blog: UT assistant thinks Vols can make Final Four
Oliver thinks UT has talent, depth to be `very, very special’
Silverberg: SEC basketball power rankings after draft deadline
How does the SEC look after the NBA Draft deadline?
Southeastern Conference announces initial medical protocols
The Southeastern Conference has announced its initial COVID-19 management requirements for the fall athletics season as recommended by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force.
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View – Sam Pittman at Arkansas
I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.
Jimmy’s blog: Cedar Bluff sets pickleball grand opening
Fast-growing sport has many followers
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View: Will Muschamp at South Carolina
Starting a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” – Begins w/South Carolina
VFLs in NFL Warrior/Coleman reactivated, James opts out, Gaulden & ex-Vol Hendrix cut
5 moves coming & going have the VFL in the NFL total on active rosters at 28; see the full list
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer nixes idea of 100% capacity at Neyland
Says he hopes to not cut sports or pay for staff
Vols in the MLB Update – Senzel Off to Hot Start for Reds
Baseball is back as the shorted 2020 Major League Baseball season has been underway for two weeks now.
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College Football News
OSU’s Day stumps for quick start to spring season
Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he’s exploring ways to get his team on the field as soon as possible, including via a spring season that begins in early Janua
Conference postponements create havoc for sportsbooks
With the COVID-19 pandemic having a major impact on yet another sport, casinos and sportsbooks are once again scrambling to figure out how to adjust.And in the wake of the Pac-12 and Big Ten announ
Big South postpones fall sports, gives football 4-game option
The Big South became the latest conference on Wednesday to postpone fall sports with hopes of playing in the spring — but with a twist when it comes to football.While the delay applies to men’s an
Big 12 releases revised 2020 football schedule
A revised 10-game schedule was released by the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday.The Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship game will be played Dec. 12 or Dec. 19.The Big 12 met Tuesday and confirmed it wo
S. Dakota State WR Johnson enters transfer portal
South Dakota State wide receiver Cade Johnson has entered the NCAA transfer portal.The 5-foot-10 senior from Papillion, Neb., made the announcement Tuesday on social media.”Please respect my dec
Braves news
Yankees top Braves, still unbeaten at Yankee Stadium
DJ LeMahieu collected four hits, and Clint Frazier homered and had three hits in his season debut as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 Wednesday night to remain unbeaten in games played
Judge blasts ninth homer as Yankees top Braves
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading ninth homer, Luke Voit hit a three-run homer and the New York Yankees recorded a 9-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night to remain unbeaten at hom
Phillies slam Braves with early 10-run outburst
Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper homered and drove in three runs and the host Philadelphia Phillies provided starter Aaron Nola with plenty of run support in a 13-8 win over the Atlanta B
Acuna, Freeman lead Braves to DH sweep of Phillies
Ronald Acuna Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and drove in three runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves completed a doubleheader sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, 8-0.The Braves
Acuna homers as Braves top Phillies in first game of doubleheader
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and drove in two runs to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.Adam Duvall doubled,
Blogs
Silverberg: what to do if the NHL is forced to change playoff OT
How does the NHL make its playoff games shorter if it’s required to make a change?
Did SEC create a competitive schedule? SOS ranks before and after games added; winners & losers
UT plays 5 of Top 13 in coaches poll but where are Vols in overall SOS rankings in SEC?
Jimmy’s blog: UT assistant thinks Vols can make Final Four
Oliver thinks UT has talent, depth to be `very, very special’
Silverberg: SEC basketball power rankings after draft deadline
How does the SEC look after the NBA Draft deadline?
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View – Sam Pittman at Arkansas
I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.
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Titans News
Titans put OLB Beasley on non-football injury list
The Tennessee Titans placed outside linebacker Vic Beasley on the non-football injury list on Tuesday.Beasley will be able to practice with the club once he passes a physical.The offseason free-
Titans place LB Smith on COVID-19 list
The Tennessee Titans added outside linebacker Josh Smith to their reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday.After being placed on the list, Smith will be required to stay away from the team. No details were
Report: Titans’ Beasley reports, begins COVID-19 testing
Outside linebacker Vic Beasley has finally reported to Tennessee Titans camp after racking up $500,000 in fines, according to multiple reports.Upon arrival, Beasley began testing for COVID-19 at a
Titans GM has talked to Beasley, expects arrival soon
Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson has spoken with outside linebacker Vic Beasley and expects him to report to training camp soon, according to a statement released by the team Thursday.
OLB Beasley fails to show at start of Titans camp
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley did not report to the team facility with the other veterans on Tuesday to begin COVID-19 testing as the NFL opened training camp across the league.Th
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Cowboys owner Jones won’t divulge anthem stance
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, speaking publicly Wednesday for the first time since George Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests, refused to say whether he is changing his feeling about players
Report: Browns bringing in G Leary
The Cleveland Browns are bringing free agent guard Ron Leary in for a visit and hope to sign him, NFL Network reported Wednesday.Leary, 31, has been a free agent since the Denver Broncos declined h
Eagles’ Pederson cleared from COVID, back with team
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is back with the team after a 10-day absence due to a positive test for COVID-19.The team announced Aug. 2 that Pederson had tested positive, though the
QB Prescott ‘excited to be a Cowboy,’ not focused on contract
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said he’s focused on the 2020 season, not his contract situation.Prescott, restricted in free agency by the exclusive franchise tag, will play the upcoming s
NFL, NFLPA agree to extend daily COVID-19 testing
The NFL and the NFL Players Association reached agreement on Wednesday to continue daily COVID-19 testing through Sept. 5.The initial pact between the two sides, announced on July 20, mandated dail