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WATCH: Byron Young on facing Tide “I see a lot of opportunities for me to rush the quarterback, but it’ll be a bigger challenge this week”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Byron Young spoke to the media to look back on the Ole Miss loss and ahead to Saturday’s game at Alabama.
WATCH: Willie Martinez on Theo Jackson “Great leader. He’s been the most consistent player since day one.”
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez spoke to the media to look back on the Ole Miss loss and ahead to Saturday’s game at Alabama.
WATCH: Jerry Mack “Really impressed with the way Jabari (Small) went out and competed”
Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack spoke to the media to look back on the Ole Miss loss and ahead to Saturday’s game at Alabam
Chandler Named to Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watch List
Tennessee basketball freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler has been named to the 20-man Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award Preseason Watch List
Vols Ranked #18 in Preseason AP Poll
Tennessee basketball is set to open the season as a top-25 team, as the Vols came in ranked No. 18 in the Preseason AP Top 25, which was released Monday.
Candace Parker, LVFLs Celebrate 2021 WNBA Title
A trio of former Lady Vols are celebrating a 2021 WNBA title. Players Candace Parker and Diamond DeShields and assistant coach Tonya Edwards contributed to the No. 6 seed Chicago Sky’s
WATCH: Butler on Bama QB “Never know what he could bring out this week. He’s obviously a talented player. Obviously has all the tools.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler talked to the media about Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss and look ahead to Alabama this week.
WATCH: Carvin on sacks allowed “A lot of it is just M.As. A lot of it is just scheme schematics. Definitely has to get fixed and it will.”
Tennessee offensive lineman Jerome Carvin talked to the media about Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss and look ahead to Alabama this week.
WATCH: Heupel on OM game “Our guys competed extremely hard. Had to play smarter to finish on the right side of that.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media Monday looking back on the Ole Miss game and ahead to Saturday’s road SEC game at Alabama.
Story/Stats/Quotes: No. 13/14 Ole Miss Survives Vols’ Upset Bid, 31-26
Tennessee pushed No. 13/14 Ole Miss to the brink, coming up just short on a last-gasp drive and falling, 31-26, in front of an impassioned crowd of 102,455 at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Tillman on chance for GW TD “It was obviously a shot play. I tried to get to the ball, but unfortunately just fell a little short.”
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman answered questions from the media after Ole Miss defeated UT 31-26 Saturday night at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: “That’s very frustrating” – Trevon Flowers on all the Ole Miss 3rd down conversions
Tennessee safety Trevon Flowers answered questions from the media after Ole Miss defeated UT 31-26 Saturday night at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Josh Heupel reacts to fans, officiating, Matt Corral, team’s fight and more after 31-26 loss to Ole Miss
UT head coach Josh Heupel held his postgame press conference after Tennessee’s 31-26 loss at home to Ole Miss in a long, wild game.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal’s recap of Tennessee’s 31-26 loss to Ole Miss
99.1 The Sports Animal hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara review and analyze UT’s home loss to Ole Miss, 31-26
NFL Week 6 Picks, Notes & Schedule including Bills at Titans on MNF
Week 5 I was 13-3 straight-up and 10-6 against the spread; 4 teams on byes this week
Vince’s View: SEC Week 7 score predictions including Vols vs. Rebels with analysis
6-1 Week 6 straight-up & 5-2 in picks against the spread. Breakdown of Lane Kiffin’s return vs. Vols
Jimmy’s Blog: Kiffin still moves the needle in Knoxville
Vols must win conversions and get huge game from Hooker to win
WATCH: Santiago Vescovi talks start of UT hoops practice
Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi spoke with the media Thursday to talk about the offseason and the start of preseason practice.
WATCH: Josiah-Jordan James talks start of UT hoops practice
Tennessee forward/guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke with the media Thursday to talk about the offseason and the start of preseason practice.
Quotes: Josiah-Jordan James and Santiago Vescovi talk Vols hoops
Last year with COVID was hard to get the camaraderie that we wanted throughout the season, but this year with the restrictions kind of loosening up a little bit
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College Football News
Embattled Ed Orgeron, LSU take on No. 12 Ole Miss
Following a weekend that featured two thrilling wins, LSU and No. 12 Ole Miss will search for normalcy when they square off in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday.In retrospect, so much in the Louisiana bay
Caleb Williams, No. 3 Oklahoma on a roll; Kansas next
A few weeks ago, Oklahoma’s defense was holding the team’s undefeated season together through close games.Questions swirled, though, about Oklahoma’s offense.But after making a quarterback chang
No. 16 Wake Forest puts perfect record on the line against Army
No. 16 Wake Forest has learned how to handle trouble spots in its past two games.Now it must demonstrate that it can deal with Army, which provides problems for opponents in unconventional ways.
‘Nothingâs done’: No. 2 Cincinnati, unbeaten so far, faces Navy
Cincinnati rose to No. 2 in The Associated Press poll, the highest ranking in program history, following its 56-21 victory over UCF last Saturday.Senior quarterback Desmond Ridder said he asked his
After bye week, No. 5 Ohio State ready for Indiana
A bye week gave No. 5 Ohio State a chance to regroup and prepare for a difficult second half of the season.That challenge will begin Saturday night at Indiana.After facing the Hoosiers, the Buck
Braves news
Braves earn second straight walk-off win over Dodgers
Eddie Rosario lined Kenley Jansen’s first pitch off the glove of shortstop Corey Seager and into center field for a walk-off single Sunday night, scoring Dansby Swanson as the host Atlanta Braves work
Dodgers, Max Scherzer favored to even NLCS at Braves in Game 2
The Atlanta Braves have a win in their back pocket but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes his team has some offensive momentum as the clubs prepare to meet again in Atlanta in Game 2 of
Braves take NLCS opener over Dodgers in walk-off win
Austin Riley singled home Ozzie Albies in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, giving the Atlanta Braves a 3-2, walk-off win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National L
Braves RHP Chris Martin added to NLCS roster
The Atlanta Braves added right-hander Chris Martin to their National League Championship Series roster ahead of Game 1 against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.Infielder Johan Cam
Freddie Freeman’s HR sends Braves past Brewers into NLCS
Freddie Freeman hammered a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the eighth inning to propel the Atlanta Braves to a clinching 5-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National Le
Blogs
NFL Week 6 Picks, Notes & Schedule including Bills at Titans on MNF
Week 5 I was 13-3 straight-up and 10-6 against the spread; 4 teams on byes this week
Vince’s View: SEC Week 7 score predictions including Vols vs. Rebels with analysis
6-1 Week 6 straight-up & 5-2 in picks against the spread. Breakdown of Lane Kiffin’s return vs. Vols
Jimmy’s Blog: Kiffin still moves the needle in Knoxville
Vols must win conversions and get huge game from Hooker to win
WATCH: Interview with Bellator MMA on Showtime Analyst Big John McCarthy on living in Knoxville, Vols & show 268
I caught-up with the legendary referee from the UFC & now terrific analyst for Bellator MMA on Showtime
Jimmy’s Blog: Tennessee’s fast starts have been impressive
Vols must play clean game, avoid sacks to beat Rebels
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Community Change Foundation Golf Tournament
Community Change Foundation,
previously Community Change Tennessee, will be hosting their annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 with tee off starting at 9:00 AM. The tournament will take place at Three Ridges Golf Course, located at 6101 Wise Springs Road.
Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair at Foothills Mall
All your holiday shopping under one roof, bring your friends and enjoy the fun!
Dogwood Arts Bazillion Blooms
It’s planting time in Tennessee! Dogwood Arts is on a mission to Keep Knoxville Blooming by selling dogwood trees through their annual Bazillion Blooms program.
Urban Cowboy Night
Don’t miss Urban Meyer’s Urban Cowboy Night!
Titans News
Report: Titans rookie CB Caleb Farley (ACL) out for season
Tennessee Titans first-round rookie cornerback Caleb Farley sustained a torn ACL in Monday night’s win over the Buffalo Bills and will miss the rest of the season, ESPN said.An MRI confirmed the di
Titans stuff Bills near goal line, survive for wild win
Derrick Henry scored three touchdowns and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons stuffed Josh Allen for no gain on a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak with 12 seconds left Monday night as the Tennessee Titans
MNF Preview & Odds: Bills popular bet as 6-point favorites at Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill says their offense is trending in the right direction.The Buffalo Bills’ defense will be the ultimate judge of that when the teams meet on Monday night i
Titans WR Julio Jones (hamstring) vows to play vs. Bills
Tennessee Titans receiver Julio Jones said Friday that he will return from his hamstring injury to play in Monday night’s home game against the Buffalo Bills.Jones was injured against the Indianapo
Ryan Tannehill, Titans need better effort vs. stingy Bills
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill says their offense is trending in the right direction.The Buffalo Bills’ defense will be the ultimate judge of that when the teams meet on Monday night i
NFL news
Colts waive backup QB Jacob Eason
The Indianapolis Colts waived third-string quarterback Jacob Eason on Tuesday.The Colts selected Eason in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year, $4.03 million contrac
Broncos’ Teddy Bridgewater (foot) expected to play vs. Browns
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to play in Thursday night’s road game against the Cleveland Browns despite a foot injury.Bridgewater, 28, was seen limping onto the practice
Texans release DE Whitney Mercilus
The Houston Texans released veteran defensive end Whitney Mercilus on Tuesday.Mercilus, 31, told Sports Talk 790 that he was informed of the impending move on Monday by the Texans, who are looking
Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley needs season-ending surgery
Baltimore Ravens All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley is set for season-ending ankle surgery for the second consecutive year.Stanley recovered from ankle surgery in 2020 to start against Las Vegas in
Browns QB Baker Mayfield determined to play despite injury
While he reportedly is seeking a second opinion on the results of an MRI, he said he will be on the field as long as he’s able to be. ESPN reported Tuesday that the Browns don’t think the injury is se