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Week 10 SEC football score predictions; Iron Bowl headlines 6 games with Vols off
5 other SEC game picks: VU/Mizzou, UK/UF, MSU/OM, LSU/Tx A&M, UGA/SC
NFL Week 12 predictions, league game notes, thankful for football, record-setting players
Record-setting performances by Herbert, Hopkins, Rams WR duo and many more
Jimmy’s blog: Gray matters, propels UT offense
But key turnovers and flopping get red flagged
College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2020 Season
About the College Football Playoff – The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl game
Lady Vols basketball single-game tickets on sale
Lady Vol basketball single-game tickets for all home match-ups are now available for purchase at AllVols.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-800-332-VOLS or 865-656-1200.
Vols Basketball shutdown extended, won’t play Gonzaga or Notre Dame; update on Barnes
After receiving Monday’s COVID-19 test results, the Tennessee men’s basketball program is extending its pause on team activities.
SEC Network shares select slate of televised Lady Vols games
SEC Network unveiled its full women’s television schedule for the 2020-21 campaign, with regular season games and postseason play set for SEC Network this season.
WATCH: Harper “Our returners are better. Our team chemistry is good.”
Tennessee Lady Vols head basketball coach Kellie Harper spoke to the media Monday to preview the 2020-2021 season scheduled to begin this weekend at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Lady Vols Hoops Opener Canceled
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed that the Lady Vols’ season opener scheduled for Friday afternoon vs. Florida A&M has been canceled.
Transcript: Lady Vols HC Kellie Harper previews season
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper met with members of the media over Zoom on Monday to discuss the approaching campaign.
Volunteer Classic Basketball Multi-Team Event Canceled
After consultation with the Knox County Health Department, Tennessee has announced that its men’s basketball games against Charlotte and VCU, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively, have been canceled due to COVID-19 contact tracing.
Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt Monday Press Conference
Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference – Monday, Nov. 23 – Opening Statement – After reviewing the game, I was pretty spot on after the game. Starting offensively, it was probably our best performance, especially up front.
SEC games of November 28 rescheduled; Tennessee/Vanderbilt postponed
Arkansas at Missouri football game of November 28 has been postponed, resulting in rescheduling of games that include Vanderbilt playing at Missouri on November 28 and the postponement of the Tennessee at Vanderbilt game originally scheduled for November 28.
WATCH: Pruitt talks INT, what he liked in Bailey, improved offense, Vandy
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his Monday game week press conference ahead of Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt.
Tennessee Men’s Basketball Pausing Team Activities, This Week’s Games In Question
The Tennessee men’s basketball program has paused all team activities following multiple positive COVID-19 test results among its Tier 1 personnel
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee at Auburn
Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of SEC Media Portal, of Tennessee’s 30-17 loss at Auburn on Saturday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
WATCH: Highlights of Tennessee’s 30-17 loss at #23 Auburn
Here are extensive game highlights from Tennessee’s 30-17 loss on the road to Auburn on Saturday. Video courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.
WATCH: Malzahn on win over Vols “It’s a quality win against a talented team”
Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn held his postgame press conference to discuss the 30-17 win over Tennessee Saturday night.
Media votes Davis preseason first team
Tennessee women’s basketball standout Rennia Davis has been named in a vote by the media as a member of the Preseason All-SEC First Team, the league announced on Friday.
Select Lady Vols hoops tip times released
Select tip-off times for the 2020-21 Tennessee women’s basketball season have been released, including those for the first five games scheduled at Thompson-Boling Arena.
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College Football News
Top 25 roundup: Oregon State tops No. 9 Oregon in final minute
Chance Nolan scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 33 seconds remaining on his first career snap for Oregon State as the host Beavers recorded a 41-38 upset of No. 9 Oregon on Friday night at Corv
No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois
No. 3 Ohio State canceled its scheduled football game at Illinois on Saturday, the school’s leadership announced late Friday night.The cancellation came after another round of testing for COVID-19
Oregon State stuns No. 9 Oregon in final minute
Chance Nolan scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 33 seconds remaining on his first career snap for Oregon State as the host Beavers recorded a 41-38 upset of No. 9 Oregon on Friday night at Corv
Day, Saban absences create minimal impact on odds
Ryan Day and Nick Saban are two of the most influential coaches in college football, but their absences on Saturday are not expected to put their teams on upset alert.The top-ranked Alabama Crimson
Blocked PAT preserves Stanford’s win over Cal
Thomas Booker blocked Dario Longhetto’s potential game-tying extra-point attempt after a Christopher Brown Jr. touchdown run with 58 seconds remaining Friday afternoon, allowing Stanford to hold off C
Braves news
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
Braves’ Freeman wins NL MVP in landslide vote
The blow of just missing out on the World Series was softened a bit for Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman after he was selected the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday.In
Braves re-sign RHP Tomlin to one-year deal
The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday signed right-hander Josh Tomlin to a one-year, $1 million contract for 2021 with a $1.25 million club option for 2022.Tomlin, 36, went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 appe
Dodgers move on to World Series after Game 7 win over Braves
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh, one inning after pinch-hitter Enrique Hernandez tied it with his own homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to their third World Series in t
Blogs
Week 10 SEC football score predictions; Iron Bowl headlines 6 games with Vols off
5 other SEC game picks: VU/Mizzou, UK/UF, MSU/OM, LSU/Tx A&M, UGA/SC
NFL Week 12 predictions, league game notes, thankful for football, record-setting players
Record-setting performances by Herbert, Hopkins, Rams WR duo and many more
Jimmy’s blog: Gray matters, propels UT offense
But key turnovers and flopping get red flagged
Jimmy’s blog: Guarantano’s disaster play costs UT chance to upset Auburn
UT has lost 5 in a row by double digits for fist time in program history
Silverberg: The good, the bad and the ugly from week 9
The Big 12 dug itself a deeper hole, the Big Ten had a major officiating blunder and Georgia looked rough despite debuting a new quarterback.
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Titans News
Colts-Titans meet again with AFC South on the line
The AFC South division lead and a distinct edge in the playoff race will be at stake Sunday when the Tennessee Titans visit the Indianapolis Colts.Both teams enter at 7-3 after victories last week.
Report: Titans LB Brown (elbow) out for season
Tennessee Titans linebacker Jayon Brown will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a dislocated and fractured left elbow, the NFL Network reported on Sunday.Brown was injured after he w
Titans rally for OT win over Ravens
Derrick Henry’s 29-yard touchdown run with 5:21 left in overtime Sunday capped a Tennessee Titans’ rally from a 21-10 third quarter deficit as they stopped the Baltimore Ravens 30-24 at M&T Bank Stadi
Titans place LB Clowney (knee) on injured reserve
The Tennessee Titans placed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.Clowney, who is nursing a meniscus issue in his knee, will miss at least the next thr
Slumping Titans look to get on track against Ravens
The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens are known for having two of the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL. Both are looking to play to that identity again on Sunday when they meet in a key AFC bat
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NFL issues facilities closure for Monday, Tuesday
The NFL is taking drastic steps to try to halt the impact of COVID-19 on its already battered schedule.According to a league-wide memo distributed Friday, all team facilities will be closed to in-p
49ers ready to active CB Sherman, RB Mostert
The San Francisco 49ers will add cornerback Richard Sherman and running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. to the active roster on Saturday, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.All three players
Bengals RB Bernard (concussion) questionable for Sunday
The Cincinnati Bengals may be shorthanded at the running back position Sunday as starter Giovani Bernard was listed as questionable on Friday due to a concussion.Bernard did have a full practice Fr
Falcons RB Gurley (knee) ruled out vs. Raiders
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee injury.Receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is one of the Falcons who were listed as
Colts down three defensive starters vs. Titans
The Indianapolis Colts will enter Sunday’s key AFC South matchup with the Tennessee Titans minus three starters on defense.Head coach Frank Reich stated Friday that defensive linemen DeForest Buckn