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Hoops Central: #2 Tennessee vs. #25 Auburn
Second-ranked Tennessee is back home for another top-25 showdown this weekend, taking on No. 25 Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
Vols Enter 2023 Season Ranked No. 2 Nationally
Tennessee baseball will be a unanimous top-five team when it opens its 2023 season against Arizona on Feb. 17 at the MLB Desert Invitational.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Defensive Effort Sends Tennessee Past Ole Miss, 65-51
Tennessee bounced back from a pair of setbacks to top-five teams, utilizing solid defense and timely buckets to secure a 65-51 wire-to-wire victory over Ole Miss in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night to improve to 9-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Alec Abeln Elevated To Tennessee Tight Ends Coach
Alec Abeln, who was a key member of a Tennessee staff that developed the nation’s most explosive offense the past two seasons, has been named the Volunteers’ new tight ends coach, head coach Josh Heupel announced on Thursday.
NCAA-Leading Six Vols Tabbed as NCBWA Preseason All-Americans
Tennessee had six players tabbed as preseason All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Thursday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #2 Vols frigid shooting, Castleton lead to a rare road loss at Florida, 67-54
A cold shooting night on the road plagued Tennessee, as the Vols dropped their first SEC road contest of the season Wednesday at Florida, 67-54.
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Jackson Named To Cheryl Miller Award Top 10
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the top 10 candidates for the 2023 Cheryl Miller Award on Wednesday, and Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson is among those in consideration.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Ole Miss
Tennessee (16-8, 8-1 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls this week, plays host to Ole Miss (18-4, 7-2 SEC) on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols can’t complete comeback, fall at undefeated #4/3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 4/3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee at Florida
Coming off an undefeated week in front of its home crowd, No. 2 Tennessee hits the road once again this week, traveling to take on Florida on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Five Vols Recognized as Preseason All-Americans by D1Baseball & Baseball America
The preseason honors continued to roll in for the Big Orange as D1Baseball.com and Baseball America both released their preseason All-America teams on Monday.
Zeigler Named SEC Player of the Week
Fresh off two standout performances during Tennessee’s undefeated week, sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Jimmy’s blog: Analysts believe UT is a Final Four caliber team
Defense, depth, experience are UT’s strengths
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Down #10 Longhorns Behind Nkamhoua’s Career-High 27
Fourth-ranked Tennessee emerged with an impressive 11-point victory, putting 10th-ranked Texas away, 82-71, in what was a raucous environment Saturday in a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Nkamhoua comes of age with terrific game against Texas
Ziegler records double double as Vols win SEC-Big 12 Challenge
LaTrell Bumphus To Play In NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Saturday Night
Former Tennessee defensive lineman LaTrell Bumphus will represent the Volunteers in the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at 6 p.m. ET Saturday from the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #10 Texas
Taking a brief hiatus from conference play, No. 4 Tennessee is set to host No. 10 Texas in this year’s edition of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday at 6 p.m. ET inside Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: White sees merit to expanding NCAA field from 68 to 90
Thinks it would be `healthy’ for college basketball
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols not able to get enough stops vs. hot-shooting No. 5/4 UConn, 84-67
Senior Jordan Horston poured in a game-high 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a sharp-shooting No. 5/4 UConn squad that hit 57 percent from behind the arc Thursday night in defeating Tennessee, 84-67, in front of a crowd of 13,804 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
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College Football News
Reports: Tommy Rees interviewing for Alabama OC post
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees is in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday interviewing for the offensive coordinator post at Alabama, multiple outlets reported.Crimson Tide head coach Nick Sa
Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith to return for 2023 season
Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith will return for a fifth season with the team, he announced Thursday.Smith missed the majority of the 2022 season after sustaining a fractured leg during the Agg
North Carolina extends Mack Brown’s contract through ’28
North Carolina rewarded head coach Mack Brown with a contract extension that takes his deal through January 2028.The Tar Heels won nine games in 2022 and went 6-0 in true road games to claim the AC
South Carolina lands 5-star prospect Nyckoles Harbor
Five-star prospect Nyckoles Harbor, who plans to play tight end in college, committed Wednesday to South Carolina.He chose the Gamecocks over a bevy of offers, including from Michigan, Maryland and
4-star QB Jaden Rashada commits to Arizona State
Quarterback Jaden Rashada will play at Arizona State, he said Wednesday, selecting his new school after plans to play at Florida ended when a reported $13 million name, image and likeness deal didn’t
Braves news
RHP Darren O’Day retires after 15 seasons
Right-handed submarine-style pitcher Darren O’Day announced his retirement Monday after 15 seasons.O’Day, 40, announced his decision in a lengthy Twitter post.”It’s been a wild ride that I never
Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through 2025
For the second time in a span in two years, the Atlanta Braves lengthened the contract of Brian Snitker, extending the World Series-winning manager Friday for one more season through 2025.No financ
Braves give C Sean Murphy six-year, $73M extension
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Sean Murphy on Tuesday to a six-year, $73 million contract extension that will run through the 2028 season.The deal features a $15 million club option with no buyo
Reports: Braves land C Sean Murphy in 3-team trade
The Atlanta Braves acquired Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy in a three-team trade involving the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Monday.Murphy, 28, batted .250 with a career-high
Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame
Former first baseman Fred McGriff was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after being voted in by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee.McGriff was a unanimous selecti
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Analysts believe UT is a Final Four caliber team
Defense, depth, experience are UT’s strengths
Jimmy’s blog: Nkamhoua comes of age with terrific game against Texas
Ziegler records double double as Vols win SEC-Big 12 Challenge
Jimmy’s blog: White sees merit to expanding NCAA field from 68 to 90
Thinks it would be `healthy’ for college basketball
Vince’s View: NFL Divisional Round Playoffs predictions straight-up and vs. the spread
In AFC, all 4 starting QBs: Lawrence. Mahomes, Burrow & Allen, are under 28 years old
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee makes near miraculous football turnaround in less than 2 years
Vols hope to sell out season tickets; renewal date is Feb. 24
What’s Happening
Tennessee Sports Show- Saturday, March 18th
Don’t miss the Tennessee Sports Show on March 18th 11am-6pm. Meet your favorite sports stars and former UT stars like Peerless Price, Travis Henry, Travis Stephens and Chris Lofton. Meet wrestling legends and more!
XHunger Poker Classic 2/19-3/26/23
Help end hunger in America by playing in the XHunger Poker Classic! Qualifying begins on Feb. 19th with finale on March 26th. Free to play!
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Polar Plunge “Freezin’ For A Reason” 2/18/23
Come and join hundreds of brave individuals on Saturday, February 18th, and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by taking a chilly dip into the pool at the Pilot YMCA.
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Titans News
Titans switching to turf surface for 2023
The Tennessee Titans are going away from natural grass and will install “cutting-edge field turf” in time for the 2023 NFL season.According to the Titans, they’re replacing their grass with monofil
Titans hire Ran Carthon as general manager
The Tennessee Titans are hiring San Francisco 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carthon to be their next general manager, multiple reports said Tuesday.Carthon, who turns 42 next month, is a f
Cardinals hire Titansâ Monti Ossenfort as new general manager
The Arizona Cardinals tapped Monti Ossenfort as their new general manager on Monday.Ossenfort was the Tennessee Titans’ director of player personnel for the past three seasons. Before that, he work
Titans GM search focused on collaboration with coach Mike Vrabel
General manager candidates for the Tennessee Titans’ vacancy must be ready to collaborate with head coach Mike Vrabel.Owner Amy Adams Strunk began the search for Jon Robinson’s replacement in Decem
Jaguars stun Titans in final minutes to clinch AFC South
Josh Allen returned a fumble for a touchdown with 2:51 remaining and the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched their first playoff berth since 2017 by recording a 20-16 victory over the visiting Tennessee Tit
NFL news
Derek Carr digs at Raiders, helps AFC grab lead at Pro Bowl Games
Derek Carr had a parting shot for the Las Vegas Raiders as he helped the AFC take a 9-3 lead at the inaugural Pro Bowl Games skills competition on Thursday night in Las Vegas.The “reimagined” Pro B
Arrest warrant issued for Bengals’ Joe Mixon on menacing charge
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has a warrant for his arrest on a charge of aggravated menacing, according to court records.Mixon allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and said, “You should
Philly-area schools plan late start after Super Bowl LVII
Some school districts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are running their own “Philly Special” with the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.Multiple districts informed parents this week of plans for a
Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman unlikely to play vs. Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s availability to play in Super Bowl LVII is trending in the wrong direction, coach Andy Reid announced Thursday.Hardman initially sustained a pelvis
Patrick Mahomes on Black QBs starting Super Bowl: ‘It’s special’
Patrick Mahomes didn’t mince words on Thursday when asked about the importance of having two Black quarterbacks start a Super Bowl for the first time in the history of the game.That’s precisely wha