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Baseball Preview: Round Rock Classic
The Vols are part of a stacked field that includes Texas Teach, Houston and Stanford.
Davis Named to Wade Watch Midseason List
Davis leads the team in three-pointers with 30 buckets from long range and is second in steals (23) and third in assists (56).
Softball Preview: No. 12 Tennessee at USF Invitational
The weekend tournament includes an all-Florida lineup, opening with FIU at 11:30 a.m. (ET), followed by UCF at 2 p.m. in Friday’s doubleheader.
Smith Tabbed as Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year
Tennessee junior offensive lineman Trey Smith was named the 2020 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year by a subset of the award’s Board of Directors on Tuesday night at the Star in Frisco, the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys
Vols Fend Off Commodores 65-61, now 15-11, SEC 7-6
Tennessee defeated in-state rival Vanderbilt for the sixth consecutive time on Tuesday night, 65-61.
Video: Vescovi on Schofield and Turner’s team talk “I really think they’re going to really motivate us”
Tennessee point guard Santiago Vescovi spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 65-61 home win over Vanderbilt Tuesday night.
Video: Barnes “I had Admiral Schofield and Lamonte both talk to them after the game”
Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 65-61 home win Tuesday night.
Video: Stackhouse on Fulkerson “We weren’t able to match him. I think he’s playing at an all-league level”
Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 65-61 home win Tuesday night.
Vols’ Early Offense Leads Way Past Charlotte, 8-2
Early offensive firepower and solid pitching across the board led Tennessee past Charlotte Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, 8-2.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. #22/25 Arkansas
Tennessee (17-8, 7-5 SEC) will meet the No. 22/25 Arkansas Razorbacks (20-5, 8-4 SEC) on Thursday at 6:02 p.m. CT (7:02 ET) at Bud Walton Arena.
Steve Caldwell Returns to Rocky Top as Life Skills & Character Development Mentor
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer has added a familiar face to the UTAD leadership team, as longtime assistant football coach Steve Caldwell has returned to Rocky Top as Assistant Director of Life Skills & Character Development.
Bill Martin Joins Vols as Assistant AD for Football Communications
Bill Martin is set to join Tennessee’s Athletic Media Relations staff as Assistant Athletic Director for Football Communications.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
Tennessee leads the all-time series with Vanderbilt, 123-75, dating to 1922. This is the 199th meeting.
Football Season-Ticket Prices Hold Steady for Highly Anticipated 2020 Campaign
Season-ticket options start as low as $300 with the Volunteers set to host 2020 home games against Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Charlotte, Furman and Troy.
Alontae Taylor Voted Vice Chair of SEC Football Leadership Council
Taylor was selected by a vote of his peers at a meeting of the council held recently at the SEC offices in Birmingham.
Baseball Preview: Tennessee vs. Charlotte
The Vols scored 45 runs during their three wins over the Leathernecks, including 19 on Saturday and 23 on Sunday.
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript
Read everything UT coach Rick Barnes had to say on Monday.
UT Narrowly Misses Upset, Falling 73-71 to #16 Texas A&M
Sophomore Rae Burrell led UT (with 19 points and seven rebounds in front of a season-best crowd of 12,738. Junior Rennia Davis was also in double figures for the Big Orange, posting 18 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Vols Complete Season-Opening Series Sweep of Western Illinois, 23-4
Thirteen Tennessee players recorded hits, while six different Vols had multiple hits.
Silverberg: Hardwood Heedes from Tennessee’s loss to South Carolina
Missed opportunities cost the Vols late on Saturday in a loss to South Carolina.
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College Football News
NCAA ponders one-time transfer rule for all sports
Division I athletes in all sports could transfer once and be immediately eligible if the Division I council adopts an idea being considered by the Transfer Waiver Working Group.The NCAA announced T
Clemson, Georgia set for neutral-site opener in 2021
Clemson and Georgia will meet in Charlotte, N.C., to open their 2021 seasons, the schools announced Tuesday.Even at this stage, it’s easy to see the matchup being a key battle in that season’s play
Report: Alabama hires Strong as defensive analyst
Former South Florida head coach Charlie Strong is joining Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama as a defensive analyst, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.ESPN’s Chris Low reported that Strong, who was
Arkansas adds Clemson grad transfer DL Kelly
Clemson graduate transfer defensive lineman Xavier Kelly will complete his college career at Arkansas.The former four-star recruit in the 2016 class didn’t gain a lot of traction with the Tigers, o
Reports: Bielema interviewing for Colorado job
Colorado is interviewing Bret Bielema for its head coaching position, according to multiple reports Monday.The former Wisconsin and Arkansas head coach was hired last month as the New York Giants’
Braves news
Braves OF Markakis wants ‘beating’ for cheating Astros
Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis ratcheted up the aggressive criticism of the Houston Astros on Tuesday, calling for a “beating” for players cheating the game.”It’s anger. I feel like every
Braves extend manager Snitker, GM Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves on Monday extended manager Brian Snitker’s contract and promoted general manager Alex Anthopoulos to president of baseball operations and GM.The contracts of Snitker and his coac
LH Hamels (shoulder) out as Braves open spring training
Left-hander Cole Hamels, signed in the offseason by Atlanta, isn’t in spring training with the rest of the Braves as he deals with soreness in his throwing shoulder.Manager Brian Snitker told repor
Braves RHP Greene loses arbitration case
Atlanta Braves right-hander Shane Greene lost in the first salary arbitration case of the year and will make $6.25 million this season, according to reports on Wednesday.The panel of arbitrators Ga
Reports: Braves agree to minor league deal with 1B Alonso
The Atlanta Braves and veteran first baseman Yonder Alonso have agreed to a minor league deal, according to multiple reports Tuesday.Alonso is expected to receive an invitation to spring training.
Blogs
Silverberg: Hardwood Heedes from Tennessee’s loss to South Carolina
Missed opportunities cost the Vols late on Saturday in a loss to South Carolina.
Silverberg: Hardwood Heedes and Tennessee’s 3s
Joel Silverberg breaks down Tennessee’s outside shooting issues over the course of the season
Silverberg: Hardwood Heedes following Tennessee’s loss to MSU
Recapping the Vols loss to Mississippi State and other storylines around college hoops.
Vince’s View: Super Bowl prediction and notes, 2 VFLs in the game
See some terrific notes on this year’s Super Bowl & my prediction; 66% this season
Jimmy’s blog: Aggies dominate Vols on the boards to score upset
Home loss damages NCAA hopes
What’s Happening
Foo Fighters at Thompson-Boling Arena
Foo Fighters bring their 25th Anniversary Van Tour to Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, April 20th, 2020! Listen to The Erik Ainge Show this week to win tickets!
Jason Aldean at Thompson-Boling Arena
Jason Aldean brings the We Back Tour to Thompson-Boling Arena this Saturday, February 22nd! Listen to Sports 180 this week to win tickets!
Def Leppard & ZZ Top at Thompson-Boling Arena
Def Leppard & ZZ Top are bringing the 20/20 Vision Tour to Thompson-Boling Arena on Friday, September 25th, 2020! Listen this week to win tickets before they go on sale.
Coors Light Climb to the Championship
It’s the Coors Light Climb to the Championship! Listen for your chance to win tickets to the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville March 11 – 15!
Polar Plunge
The Knoxville Polar Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. Grab some friends and come support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by jumping into a freezing pool water at the World’s Fair Park!
Titans News
Henry: Brady still at high level, but why part ways with Tannehill?
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has heard the whispers surrounding Tom Brady, with Nashville being one perceived landing spot for the veteran New England Patriots quarterback should he pur
Titans TE Firkser signs one-year extension
Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser signed a one-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Firkser, who was set to become an exc
Titans hire Haslett to coach inside linebackers
The Tennessee Titans on Thursday named former New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett as their inside linebackers coach.Haslett, 64, has been coaching in the NFL since 1993 and most recently serv
Police: Angry Titans fan wields gun in barbershop
An alleged victim told police that a man who threatened to kill Nashville barbershop patrons on Sunday was upset after the Tennessee Titans lost the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs ear
Titans DC Pees retires … again
Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced his retirement Monday, one day after the Titans’ loss in the AFC Championship Game.Pees, 70, previously retired from the Baltimore Ravens
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NFL news
Browns WR Landry recovering from hip surgery
The Cleveland Browns expect Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry to be ready for the 2020 season following hip surgery.The team announced Thursday that Landry underwent surgery on Feb. 4, performed
Reports: Rams promote Sophie Luoto to exec role
The Los Angeles Rams have promoted Sophie Luoto to the team’s director of football operations, making her the organization’s highest-ranking woman involved in the football administration, according to
NFL notebook: Playoff expansion reportedly planned
The NFL is expected to add two playoff teams and reduce the number of teams getting a playoff bye in the next collective bargaining agreement, and that agreement could be completed within a week, ESPN
Cowboys WR Cooper says no truth to shooting report
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper confirmed on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon that he was fine, despite an earlier social media report that he had been shot in an area parking garage.The
Report: Browns OT Robinson facing federal drug charges
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson, the No. 2 overall selection of the 2014 NFL Draft, is facing a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute drugs after his arrest at the Sie