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Thanks For The Ride, John and Jimmy
Josh Ward offers a farewell message to the great duo of John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams.
Coaches and Players Transcripts: Veteran Leadership On Display As Week 2 Of Spring Ball Begins
The second week of spring practice kicked off Tuesday as the Vols took Haslam Field for a morning of on-field development.
Photos/Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Post Third Straight Midweek Shutout in Win Over UNC Asheville
No. 9/10 Tennessee took down UNC Asheville to record its 20th win of the year with a 5-0 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Baseball Preview: #9/10 Vols Take on UNC Asheville in Midweek
Looking to continue its strong play following a sweep of Texas A&M during its SEC home opening weekend, the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers host UNC Asheville in midweek action at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, beginning Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET.
WATCH: Tennessee Football Practice 5 Video
The Tennessee football team held 2023 spring football practice 5 in Knoxville Tuesday. Watch some highlights below.
Poll Question: Which position group on the Vols football team are you most excited about?
Take a look at our latest website poll question below on the Tennessee football team. Photo courtesy of UT Athletics. Vote below and share.
Stats/Story: Denton’s Five RBIs Help #11/12 Vols Complete Series Sweep of #12/21 Aggies
No. 11/12 Tennessee completed the weekend sweep of No. 12/21 Texas A&M with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s series finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #2/4 Lady Vols Softball Takes Series Against #13/16 Alabama
The No. 2-ranked Lady Vols softball team won a wild game three over No. 13 Alabama, 7-5, to win the series Sunday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium
Vols Conclude Week 1 of Spring Practice In Full Pads
The first week of spring football is complete for Tennessee as the Volunteers donned full pads for the first time in a two-plus hour workout on Saturday afternoon at Haslam Field.
Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Clinch Series with Walk-Off Win Over #12/21 Texas A&M
Jared Dickey’s walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth capped a wild back-and-forth affair between No. 11/12 Tennessee and No. 12/21 Texas A&M, propelling the Big Orange to a 8-7 series-clinching victory on Saturday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: 4-seed Vols’ Season ends in Sweet 16, lose to 9-seed FAU 62-55
Tennessee’s season came to a close Thursday in Madison Square Garden, as the Vols fell to Florida Atlantic in the Sweet Sixteen, 62-55.
Photos/Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Snag First SEC Win in Series Opener vs. #12/21 Aggies
No. 11/12 Tennessee opened its weekend series against No. 12/21 Texas A&M with a bang, posting a 10-4 victory over the Aggies in front of a sold-out Friday night crowd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Coach and Players Transcript: Talented Quarterback Room Ready To Lead Vols As Pads Come On At Practice
The past two seasons have seen Tennessee football boast the most accurate and productive quarterback room in the country, and the Volunteers are seeking to continue that momentum in 2023.
Softball Preview: #2/4 Lady Vols Set to Battle #13/16 Crimson Tide
The second-ranked Lady Vols softball team is set to battle No. 13 Alabama Friday through Sunday in front of a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Baseball Preview: #11/12 Vols Open Home SEC Schedule with #12/21 Texas A&M
Ready for its SEC home opener, the No. 11/12 Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their first top-25 matchup of the season as they welcome No. 12/21 Texas A&M to Rocky Top for a three-game series beginning Friday night at 6:30 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Transcript: Barnes & Vols Players Preview Sweet Sixteen Matchup vs. FAU
For all of you, have you played at the Garden before? Is this your first time here? Anything really surprise you about the building?
Hoops Preview: NCAA Sweet 16: #4 Seed Lady Vols vs. #1 Seed Virginia Tech
No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-11) continues its 41st-straight NCAA Tournament journey, facing No. 1 seed Virginia Tech (29-4) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. ET) in a Seattle 3 Regional Semifinal game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
Newcomers Learning Quickly as Second Day of Spring Practice Concludes: Transcript – Banks & 5 Freshmen
With the second day of spring practice already in the books for the Tennessee Volunteers, the highly-touted newcomers are continuing their processing and understanding of the college game, learning quickly with each practice.
Tennessee, NC State To Play in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic
The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced today that Tennessee and NC State will play in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic.
Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Post Sixth Shutout in Win Over Western Carolina
Dominant pitching and timely hitting led No. 11/12 Tennessee to a 7-0 midweek win over Western Carolina on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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College Football News
Report: Troy coach Jon Sumrall lands 4-year extension
Troy football coach Jon Sumrall has agreed to a new four-year contract, ESPN reported Friday.The deal includes a pay raise, an increased pool for staff salaries and “additional program investments
Kentucky dismisses DB Vito Tisdale
Kentucky dismissed defensive back Vito Tisdale on Tuesday for violating team rules.”We have no additional comment on the matter,” Kentucky said in a tweet.Tisdale missed the entire 2022 season r
Report: Ohio coach Tim Albin gets extension through 2026
Ohio gave head coach Tim Albin a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season on Tuesday, ESPN reported.Albin also earned a raise to $700,000 per year, up from $535,000.Albin, 57, was the
Police: Suspended Alabama DB was driving 141 mph
Alabama suspended defensive back Tony Mitchell following a high-speed police chase and an arrest on drug charges.Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced the suspension Monday “until we gather more
Nebraska suspends leading rusher Anthony Grant
Nebraska has suspended running back Anthony Grant for the start of spring practice, new head coach Matt Rhule announced Monday.Rhule said Grant, who led the Cornhuskers with 915 rushing yards in 20
Braves news
Braves’ Kyle Wright headed to IL, rookies to join rotation
Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright will begin the season on the injured list, a move that will allow left-handers Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd to briefly receive a spot in the starting rotation.
2023 Preview: Atlanta Braves
2022 record: 101-61, first in National League EastOffseason headlines: While the rival New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies added payroll, the Braves had a relatively quiet offseason. In a swap
Braves RHP Raisel Iglesias to start season on IL
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will start the season on the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder.Braves skipper Brian Snitker told reporters Thursday that Iglesias won’t thro
Braves appear to hand shortstop job to Orlando Arcia
The Atlanta Braves cleared the way for Orlando Arcia to serve as their regular shortstop, optioning Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.The moves appear to put an end
Braves RHP Kyle Wright (shoulder) making progress
Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright is slated to make his spring training debut next week with the team still feeling the 21-game winner last season will be ready by Opening Day.Wright, 27, has
Blogs
Thanks For The Ride, John and Jimmy
Josh Ward offers a farewell message to the great duo of John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols vault past Arkansas despite losing Ziegler
Barnes proud team showed maturity during adversity
Jimmy’s blog: James sparks Vols to rout of South Carolina
Senior wing could be key to Tennessee’s postseason play
Vince’s View: 9 VFLs and 3 ex-Vols on opening week XFL rosters
Orlando has the most XFL UT players; track them all with the full list with jersey numbers
Jimmy’s blog: Vols knock off top-ranked Alabama with stout defense
Aidoo, Ziegler spark huge SEC win
What’s Happening
2nd Annual Joshua Dobbs ASTROrdinary Charitable Golf Classic, Mixer, and Concert 4/14/23
Fri, April 14 2023 | Tennessee National Golf Club-9:00 AM – 6:30 PM EST-8301 Tennessee National Dr. Loudon, TN 37774
KARM Restoring Lives Radiothon 3/29/23
The 2023 Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) Restoring Lives Radiothon is taking place now! Please help those in need by donating what you can. Special thanks to Delta Dental of Tennessee, Diversified Enclosures and Screen, Home Federal Bank, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Holly’s Gourmets Market, Rusty Wallace Honda, H.C.S. Mechanical Contractors, and Replacement Window Center for making this day so special!
Sports Animal SportsFest 2023
99.1 The Sports Animal is proud to present the inaugural Sports Animal SportsFest on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at Knoxville Expo Center!
Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 1st
Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.
Join Jimmy Hyams at Harper Volkswagen 3/31
Join Jimmy Hyams at Harper Volkswagen on Friday, March 31st from 3p-7pm for Jimmy’s last remote broadcast on The Sports Animal! Stop by and register to win lunch for 2 with Jimmy Hyams and VFL Chris Brown.
Titans News
Report: Titans signing LB Azeez Al-Shaair to one-year deal
The Tennessee Titans are signing linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a one-year contract, NFL Network reported Sunday.The $5 million deal includes a $3.17 million signing bonus and can rise to $6 million
Reports: Titans to release Pro Bowl C Ben Jones
The Tennessee Titans are releasing Pro Bowl center Ben Jones, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.Jones, 33, started all 12 games he played for the Titans last season. He was named to the Pro
Reports: Titans shopped Derrick Henry, to release Bud DuPree
The Tennessee Titans are expected to release pass rusher Bud DuPree in a cost-cutting move, NFL Network reported Monday.The report comes a day after Bally Sports reported that the Titans shopped Al
New Titans GM insists team will keep Ryan Tannehill
The Tennessee Titans are moving forward with Ryan Tannehill as their starting quarterback in 2023.So says general manager Ran Carthon, who didn’t sound sold during his introductory press conference
Titans releasing LT Taylor Lewan
Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan confirmed over social media Wednesday that he is being released by the team.Lewan’s podcast Bussin’ With The Boys initially broke the news before the three
NFL news
Report: Patriots not in on Lamar Jackson
The New England Patriots are not expected to be players in the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes, despite the quarterback’s reported interest in joining the team, The Athletic reported Wednesday.Patriots o
Reports: DE Calais Campbell to sign with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are closing in on a one-year deal with free agent defensive end Calais Campbell, the latest in a series of moves to bolster a moribund defense, ESPN and NFL Network reported Wednes
NFL will allow teams to play on two short weeks
NFL teams will be allowed to appear in two Thursday games on short weeks based on a rule change implemented Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix.The league tabled a vote on permitting flex
NFL votes to allow players to wear jersey No. 0
It’s zero hour in the NFL.The league’s owners voted Tuesday to allow players to wear jersey No. 0 for the first time.”I don’t think there was any discussion, and we voted. As someone who works f
Arthur Smith: Desmond Ridder is Falcons QB1
What seemed to be implied and assumed in Atlanta has now been stated out loud and made official by Falcons head coach Arthur Smith — Desmond Ridder is the team’s QB1.”The plan is to start Desmond,