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Tennessee Earns No. 9 National Seed in NCAA Tournament
Tennessee will host an NCAA Tournament Regional for the 16th straight year as the Lady Vols were revealed as the No. 9 national seed when the bracket was announced Sunday night on ESPN2.
Postgame/Boxscore/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Fall in Series Finale to #1 Arkansas, 3-2
Despite a standout performance from freshman Blade Tidwell on the mound, No. 4 Tennessee dropped the final game of the series against top-ranked Arkansas in a low-scoring affair Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, 3-2.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Ferguson’s Walk-Off Homer Powers #4 Vols Over #1 Hogs
Max Ferguson’s walk-off three-run blast lifted No. 4 Tennessee to a dramatic 8-7 comeback win over No. 1 Arkansas on Saturday afternoon.
Boxscore/Stats/Story: Tennessee Falls to Alabama in SEC Tournament Semifinal, 6-5
A two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth propelled second-seeded Alabama into the SEC Tournament Championship game over seventh-seeded Tennessee Friday night at Rhoads Stadium as the Tide won, 6-5.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #4 Vols Drop Game One of Series to Top-Ranked Arkansas, 6-5
In what had the feel of a heavyweight fight from the start, No. 4 Tennessee dropped round one to top-ranked Arkansas, 6-5, on Friday night in front of a capacity crowd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee leads SEC with seven on WNBA opening night rosters
The WNBA tips off its 25th season Friday, and as the new campaign begins there will be seven former Lady Vols on rosters around the league on opening night.
Tennessee Selected as Potential NCAA Baseball Tournament Host Site
Tennessee’s Lindsey Nelson Stadium was among the 20 sites announced by the NCAA on Friday that have been approved to host NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals for baseball this season.
Boxscore/Stats/Story: Tennessee Takes Down SEC Co-Champions Arkansas As Rogers Throws One-Hitter
Junior Ashley Rogers twirled a gem Thursday as the 19th-ranked and seventh-seeded Tennessee softball team shutdown No. 6 and second-seeded Arkansas, 1-0, at Rhoads Stadium.
Baseball Preview: #4 Vols Host Top-Ranked Razorbacks in Battle Between SEC’s Best
In one of the most highly-anticipated series of the season, No. 4 Tennessee hosts No. 1 Arkansas this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
UT Great Todd Helton Selected for Induction into College Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Tennessee baseball great Todd Helton has been selected for induction into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, as announced by the College Baseball Foundation on Thursday.
VOLeaders Academy Welcomes Largest Class Ever for 2021-22
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department recently selected its VOLeaders Academy Class of 2021-22. Following the success of last year’s expansion, this year’s program will be split into two cohorts that will participate simultaneously.
Boxscore/Stats/Story: Tennessee Walks Off Against Texas A&M, Advances to SEC Tournament Quarterfinals
Ivy Davis walked the game off for the Lady Vols with a two-run double, propelling UT to the, 3-2, victory Wednesday night at Rhoads Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel loves Milton’s arm but says QB must expand game
CBS analyst also thinks LB transfer will lead Vols in tackles
2021 NFL Schedule Release: See, download, print
Here’s the 2021 NFL Regular Season Schedule and the 2021 NFL Preseason Schedule.
Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel says Heupel has done `excellent job’
Says offenses can be productive with lesser talent
Seggern Named to Community Service Team
Lady Vol senior Chelsea Seggern has been named to the 2021 SEC Softball Community Service Team, the league office announced Wednesday.
Tennessee Baseball Announces Checker LNS on Saturday, Shirsey Friday, Pig Roast and Weekend Promotional Lineup
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Baseball team is anticipating a weekend filled with excitement and sold out crowds at Lindsey Nelson Stadium as the Vols take on top-ranked Arkansas for their final SEC home series of the season.
Catchings entering Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday
Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
Heupel Era Opener Set For Sept. 2 SEC Network Thursday Primetime
Josh Heupel and his Volunteers will make their debut in a nationally televised SEC Network primetime game on Thursday, Sept. 2, against Bowling Green in Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #4 Vols Fend Off Late Rally to Beat Tennessee Tech, 10-8
No. 4 Tennessee scored in each of the first six innings to build a big lead but had to stave off a late rally in a 10-8 win over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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College Football News
Powers Warren, son of Big Ten commissioner, transfers to Michigan St.
Former Mississippi State tight end Powers Warren, son of Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, is transferring to Michigan State, he announced Sunday on Twitter.The 6-foot-3, 245-pound player entered
Ex-Rams coach Scott Linehan joins Missouri staff
Former NFL head coach Scott Linehan is joining the staff at Missouri as an offensive analyst.”Scott Linehan is an exciting addition to our staff,” head caoch Eliah Drinkwitz said Thursday. “He’s a
Family: Former Hawaii QB Colt Brennan dies at 37
Former Heisman Trophy finalist and record-setting Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan has died at the age of 37, his father told the Star-Advertiser on Tuesday.Terry Brennan told the Star-Advertiser th
Florida State adds former Kansas WR Andrew Parchment
Former Kansas wide receiver Andrew Parchment joined Florida State as a graduate transfer on Monday.”We’re extremely excited about Andrew joining our program,” Seminoles coach Mike Norvell said in a
WR Jamire Calvin transferring to Mississippi State
Wide receiver Jamire Calvin said he’s transferring to Mississippi State, where he’ll rejoin Mike Leach, his former coach at Washington State.He announced his decision on social media late Saturday.
Braves news
Brewers outlast Braves’ rally to avoid sweep
Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave the host Milwaukee Brewers a terrific performance as they avoided a sweep by holding off the Atlanta Braves 10-9 on Sunday afternoon.Milwaukee, which had lost i
Freddie Freeman, Braves score early, beat Brewers
Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman hit his 250th career home run to back the strong pitching of Ian Anderson and help the visiting Braves to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.Freeman was 2-fo
Braves halt 3-game skid with victory over Brewers
Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies hit back-to-back homers and Drew Smyly pitched six strong innings to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers and snap their three-game l
Veteran C Tyler Flowers retires
Longtime catcher Tyler Flowers announced his retirement just 10 days after signing a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.The 35-year-old Flowers injured his back again last weekend and de
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) out of lineup vs. Brewers
Major league home run leader Ronald Acuna Jr. was out of the Atlanta Braves lineup on Friday night against the host Milwaukee Brewers due to an ankle injury sustained one day earlier.X-rays taken a
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel loves Milton’s arm but says QB must expand game
CBS analyst also thinks LB transfer will lead Vols in tackles
Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel says Heupel has done `excellent job’
Says offenses can be productive with lesser talent
Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel likes UT players taken in draft
Thinks Palmer is Rookie of year candidate and Smith a steal
Vince’s View: Charles Davis helps analyze Vols rookies on NFL teams
UT Football VFL Charles Davis helps me breakdown team fits for Smith, Palmer & Thompson
Vince’s View: Vols Spring Game drive-by-drive QB breakdown beyond the stats, notes and observations
Every QB’s drives with and against 1s/2s/3s and how each fared, my OL standout, 21 missing players
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Titans News
Titans sign top pick Caleb Farley
First-round pick Caleb Farley signed his rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.Farley is guaranteed $13.495 million in a four-year deal that includes a signing bonus of $7.174 milli
Titans hire Jim Schwartz as senior defensive assistant
The Tennessee Titans added Jim Schwartz as a senior defensive assistant, the team announced Wednesday.Schwartz, who spent 10 seasons with the Titans (1999-2008), still lives in the Nashville area.
Reports: Titans sign ex-Rams WR Josh Reynolds
Wide receiver Josh Reynolds agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans following a 52-catch season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020, multiple outlets reported Monday.A fourth-round pick i
Titans sign DL Denico Autry, four others
Free agent defensive lineman Denico Autry officially agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.The Titans also announced they signed free agent offensive linema
Reports: Titans release CB Adoree’ Jackson, OT Dennis Kelly
The Tennessee Titans are parting ways with cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, releasing the former first-round draft pick Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.The Titans also released tackle Dennis Kelly, w
NFL news
Giants sign WR/TE Kelvin Benjamin, RB Corey Clement
The New York Giants announced the signings Sunday of former first-round wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and former Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement.Both veteran free agents tried out fo
Travis Etienne works at WR for Urban Meyer, Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a somewhat mysterious selection by picking Clemson running back Travis Etienne in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.The team already had a strong No. 1 running bac
Cowboys coach: Dak Prescott expected to be cleared for camp
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy expects quarterback Dak Prescott to be fully cleared for training camp in July.”I have no reason not to think that,” McCarthy said, per ESPN. “I think this week i
Packers add Kurt Benkert to quarterback room
The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Saturday, the second quarterback added to the roster this week amid uncertainty over MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the franchise.Benkert, 25, was broug
Patriots owner ‘excited’ for Tom Brady’s Week 4 return
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is ready to embrace an old friend when Tom Brady returns to Gillette Stadium in Week 4 of the upcoming NFL season.”Excited to have him,” Kraft told TMZ Sport