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No. 6 Vol Drop Home Contest to No. 19 Missouri, 73-64
A 27-point scoring output from Xavier Pinson and a turnover-plagued offensive effort did the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team in on Saturday, as the Volunteers fell to 19th-ranked Missouri, 73-64, at Thompson-Boling Arena.
WATCH: Barnes postgame after 73-64 loss to Mizzou
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee was defeated at home by Missouri 73-64.
WATCH: Pons postgame after 73-64 loss to Mizzou
Tennessee basketball forward Yves Pons spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee was defeated at home by Missouri 73-64.
WATCH: Gaines postgame after 73-64 loss to Mizzou
Tennessee basketball guard Davonte Gaines spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee was defeated at home by Missouri 73-64.
Hoops Preview: No. 25/RV Lady Vols vs. No. 13/13 Kentucky
No. 25/RV Tennessee (9-3, 3-1 SEC) and No. 12/12 Kentucky (11-3, 4-2 SEC) meet Sunday afternoon in a border rivalry game that was originally slated to take place on Jan. 3.
Transcript: Tennessee AD Danny White Intro Press Conference
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman introduced new Director of Athletics Danny White Friday afternoon at the Ray & Lucy Hand Digital Studio.
WATCH: NFC Championship Game Preview from TJ Rives – Bucs Sideline Reporter
I visited with the Bucs Radio Network Sideline Reporter and Host to preview the game
WATCH: New UT AD Danny White Introductory Press Conference
New University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Danny White was introduced at a press conference Friday and fielded questions. Chancellor Donde Plowman spoke and took questions as well.
WATCH: Highlights/Postgame – No. 25 UT falls short against No. 3 UConn 67-61
The No. 25/RV Lady Vols took a four-point lead into the final quarter but couldn’t hold on, falling 67-61 to No. 3/5 UConn in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night
WATCH: Kim English “I’m going to have a hard talk with the guys about what it actually means to be a leader on a team”
Tennessee men’s basketball assistant coach Kim English spoke to the media Thursday to review the rough loss at Florida and preview Saturday’s home tilt with the Missouri Tigers.
Hoops Preview: #6 Tennessee vs. #19 Missouri
The No. 6 Tennessee basketball team returns to its home floor for a rematch with the 19th-ranked Missouri Tigers on Saturday night.
Transcript: Kim English Media Availability Previewing Mizzou
Tennessee basketball assistant coach Kim English met with the media on Thursday morning to discuss the Vols weekend matchup with Missouri.
Harper, Auriemma back Pat, WBHOF
Thursday evening, the No. 25 Tennessee Lady Vols will host the No. 3 UConn Huskies in year two of the Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series.
Danny White Named UT Director of Athletics
Dr. Danny White, recently ranked the fourth-best athletic director in the country by Stadium, will become the new athletic director at the University of Tennessee
Tennessee quickly lands AD, hiring Danny White from UCF
Tennessee has moved quickly on a new Athletics Director hire first reported by USA Today and now confirmed by the University of Tennessee.
Cainer’s Corner: Mass Exodus
Vols lose four to the portal Wednesday night.
Poll Question: Who do you want to see hired as UT’s new AD?
Please vote in our new poll question below on who you’d like the University of Tennessee to hire as Athletics Director. Photo courtesy of UT Athletics.
WATCH: Fulkerson “It’s on me for this loss. Not being a leader. Not getting the guys ready to play. Me not coming to play.”
Tennessee men’s basketball forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
WATCH: James says Barnes told experienced players they’re “not being great leaders or leaders at all”
Tennessee men’s basketball guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
Vols “humbled,” suffer 2nd and worst loss of season, 75-49 at Florida
Offensive struggles and a difficult night on the boards were too much for the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team to overcome, as the Volunteers fell to Florida, 75-49, on Tuesday at Exactech Arena.
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College Football News
Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman to transfer
Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman announced Friday that he will transfer.As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately with another program.Bowman played in 19 games over thre
Alabama hires Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator
Alabama hired former Houston Texans coach and general manager Bill O’Brien as its offensive coordinator Thursday night.O’Brien will follow in the footsteps of Steve Sarkisian, who left his job as C
Notre Dame fined $5K, placed on one-year probation
The NCAA put Notre Dame on probation and fined the Fighting Irish $5,000 for multiple minor recruiting violations, the Committee on Infractions announced Thursday.The NCAA also handed out a few min
Tennessee hires UCF’s Danny White as athletic director
Tennessee hired Danny White as its new athletic director on Thursday.White has been serving in the same role at UCF for the past five-plus years. He also was the AD at Buffalo for 3 1/2 years befor
Reports: Mizzou hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has agreed to become the defensive coordinator at Missouri, multiple outlets reported Thursday.Wilks, 51, went 3-13 during his lone season in charge
Braves news
Legendary slugger Hank Aaron dies at age 86
Major League Baseball icon Hank Aaron died Friday morning, WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta is reporting, citing his daughter.Aaron, who was a senior vice president for the Atlanta Braves, was 86.The longtim
Braves great Phil Niekro passes away at 81
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81, died in his sleep overnight, the Atlanta Braves announced in a statement on Sunday.Niekro had battled cancer, but a cause of death was not reported.”We are heartbr
Ozuna first from NL to win DH of Year award
The Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna made history on Friday, becoming the first player from the National League to win the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.The 30-year-old Ozuna, tra
Braves sign Morton to one-year, $15M deal
The Atlanta Braves signed free agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million deal on Tuesday.The deal for Morton, 37, is the largest free agent pact so far this offseason with mo
Braves sign LHP Smyly to one-year, $11M deal
The Atlanta Braves picked up free agent starting pitcher Drew Smyly on Monday, signing the lefty to a one-year, $11 million deal.The 31-year-old Smyly went 0-1 in seven games (five starts) for the
Blogs
WATCH: NFC Championship Game Preview from TJ Rives – Bucs Sideline Reporter
I visited with the Bucs Radio Network Sideline Reporter and Host to preview the game
Cainer’s Corner: Mass Exodus
Vols lose four to the portal Wednesday night.
Cainer’s Corner: The Morning After
Cainer unravels all that was Monday on Rocky Top.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts
VIDEO: Reactions from Cainer and Brian Rice
Cainer and Brian discuss the events from Monday.
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TN Job Fair – Are You Hiring
TENNESEE VIRTUAL JOB FAIR February 1st – February 28th Are you hiring? We’re hosting a virtual job fair and can help you fill positions with qualified candidates.
Cumulus Knoxville Gives Back In 2020
Here are some of the highlights of how our three Cumulus Broadcasting Knoxville radio stations gave back to the community in 2020.
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Titans News
Lamar Jackson runs into NFL record book
Quarterback Lamar Jackson etched his name in the NFL record book while leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 20-13 win over the host Tennessee Titans in an AFC wild-card game on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.
Lamar Jackson rushes Ravens past Titans
Lamar Jackson rushed for a touchdown en route to recording his first NFL playoff win in the Baltimore Ravens’ 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.Jackson completed
Titans activate K Stephen Gostkowski from COVID list
The Tennessee Titans activated kicker Stephen Gostkowski from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.Gostkowski, 36, missed the regular-season finale at Houston but is eligible to play in Sunday’s w
Rush offenses collide as Titans host Ravens
In a quarterback-driven league, Derrick Henry is unlikely to win Most Valuable Player.But the Tennessee Titans’ running back is perhaps the most feared player out there, as the Baltimore Ravens fou
Six vacancies, six interview requests for Titans OC Arthur Smith
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could be primed to become a first-time head coach.ESPN reported the Tennessee play-caller has received — or soon will — interview requests from
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Reports: Lions seeking to trade QB Matthew Stafford
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are likely to part ways during the offseason, with the team actively shopping their franchise quarterback on the trade market, according to numerous
Chiefs CB Bashaud Breeland out of concussion protocol
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland is out of the concussion protocol and cleared to play Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the visiting Buffalo Bills.The team made the announc
Falcons, United to honor Atlanta legend Hank Aaron
Atlanta’s NFL and MLS teams will retire No. 44 for their 2021 seasons to honor Hank Aaron, who died Friday at age 86.Aaron played for the Braves for 21 of his 23 major-league seasons, first in Milw
Former Broncos Pro Bowl OT Tony Jones dies at 54
Former offensive tackle Tony Jones, a starter on two Super Bowl championship teams with the Denver Broncos in the late 1990s, died Friday at age 54.The team announced his passing but did not state
Texans interview Jim Caldwell, Josh McCown for coaching gig
The Houston Texans said Friday that they interviewed former NFL coach Jim Caldwell and current NFL quarterback Josh McCown for their head coach opening.Caldwell has served as head coach of the Indi