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Jaylen Wright Honored as SEC Freshman of the Week
Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright was named the SEC Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee vs. Presbyterian
The 15th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back in action Tuesday, taking on Presbyterian at 7 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 11/10 Lady Vols Roll Past Oklahoma State, 80-55
No. 11/10 Tennessee improved to 6-0 on the season, shooting 55 percent from the field to defeat Oklahoma State at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout on Saturday, 80-55.
Postgame Quotes/Notes/Story: Vols Run Through Commodores In Regular Season Finale, 45-21
Tennessee football rounded out the 2021 regular season with a 45-21 Senior Day victory over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
99.1 The Sports Animal’s recap of Tennessee’s 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Station hosts Josh Ward and Vince Ferrara reviewed Tennessee’s Senior Day win over Vanderbilt and what it means moving forward.
WATCH: Hendon Hooker and Theo Jackson postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and defensive back Theo Jackson spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Cedric Tillman and Jabari Small postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman and running back Jabari Small spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Oklahoma State
No. 11/10 Tennessee (5-0) plays its second of two games at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, facing Oklahoma State (3-2) on Saturday.
Stats/Story: Lady Vols Take Down Jayhawks, 68-58
No. 11/10 Tennessee picked up its fifth straight win to start the 2021-22 campaign on Friday, defeating Kansas at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout in Las Vegas, 68-58.
Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Story: Second Half Surge Pushes #15 Vols Past Tennessee Tech, 80-69
Tennessee’s offense surged in the second half, as the 15th-ranked Vols took down Tennessee Tech, 80-69, Friday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Football Preview: Vols Set for In-State Showdown vs. Vanderbilt
Tennessee concludes its regular season with an in-state rivalry game against Vanderbilt at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech
The 15th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for another in-state battle, as the Vols are set to take on Tennessee Tech Friday at 3 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Kansas in Las Vegas
No. 11/10 Tennessee (4-0) will be in Las Vegas this week for the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, facing Kansas (4-0) on Friday and Oklahoma State (3-1) on Saturday.
Quotes: Rick Barnes and Santiago Vescovi Preview Tennessee Tech
Well, I’m thankful for a lot of things. I’ve been blessed. I thank God for bringing so many wonderful people in my life.
Vince’s View: SEC Week 13 score predictions with 9 games including Vols vs. Commodores
This season, I’m sharing my picks both against the spread and straight-up.
NFL Week 12 Picks & Schedule including Titans vs. Patriots, 3 Thanksgiving games
Coming off 11-4 SU & 10-5 vs spread week; My NFL Week 12 predictions with game schedule
Banks & Seniors Quotes: Vols Reflect On 2021 Campaign As Senior Day Approaches
With Tennessee football set to round out its 2021 regular season on Saturday against Vanderbilt, the Vols took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to begin implementing preparations to face the Commodores.
WATCH: Tremblay “I’ve learned so much, as a player, from a lot of those seniors. I feel like I’ve elevated my game just being around those guys.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Butler on seniors “We are the 2017 class. There’s very few of us left. And, you have Blakely, who’s 2016. He’s the last of the mohicans in that class.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
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College Football News
Reports: Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame for LSU job
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly is leaving the Fighting Irish to accept the same job at LSU, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.Kelly, 60, became the winningest coach in Notre Dame hist
Reports: LSU making ‘aggressive’ push for Brian Kelly
LSU has set its sights on Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly in its coaching search, multiple media outlets reported Monday.The Athletic termed it “an aggressive push” on LSU’s part to hire Kelly, w
Kirby Smart downplays 0-3 record against Nick Saban
Georgia coach Kirby Smart couldn’t avoid the question.For all Georgia has done in his six seasons, especially the last five when he’s led the Bulldogs to a 56-9 record, four Southeastern Conference
Georgia Tech RB Jahmyr Gibbs to enter transfer portal
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the biggest offensive weapon for Georgia Tech in 2021, said Monday he will transfer.”After a long and hard process and talks with my family, I have decided to enter the t
Report: Washington to hire Fresno State’s Kalen DeBoer
Washington is close to hiring Fresno State’s Kalen DeBoer as its new head coach, multiple outlets reported.Yahoo Sports said an announcement could happen as soon as Monday.DeBoer, 47, is in his
Braves news
Marcell Ozuna given retroactive suspension over domestic violence
Major League Baseball handed Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna a retroactive, unpaid suspension of 20 games for violating its joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.Oz
Braves sign C Manny Pina to two-year deal
The World Series champion Atlanta Braves went back to work on formulating their roster for a potential repeat title, adding veteran catcher Manny Pina on Monday with a two-year, $8 million deal.Pin
Braves celebrate World Series title at championship parade
Three days after winning the franchise’s first World Series title in 26 years, the Braves celebrated in and around downtown Atlanta on Friday.According to police estimates, approximately 300,000 to
Report: Adam Duvall declines option, return to Braves TBD
After helping the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title in 26 years, outfielder Adam Duvall declined his side of a 2022 mutual contract option with the club, the Miami Herald reported.T
Braves blank Astros, capture World Series title in Game 6
Jorge Soler smacked a mammoth three-run homer, Dansby Swanson hit a two-run blast and Max Fried pitched six shutout innings as the Atlanta Braves won their first World Series title since 1995 with a r
Blogs
Vince’s View: SEC Week 13 score predictions with 9 games including Vols vs. Commodores
This season, I’m sharing my picks both against the spread and straight-up.
NFL Week 12 Picks & Schedule including Titans vs. Patriots, 3 Thanksgiving games
Coming off 11-4 SU & 10-5 vs spread week; My NFL Week 12 predictions with game schedule
Jimmy’s Blog: Banks makes plea to top-ranked recruit
Says you’d be a ‘fool” not to want to play for Garner
Jimmy’s Blog: Vols don’t overlook underdogs
Tennessee leads nation in first-quarter scoring
NFL Week 11 Picks, Notes & Schedule including Titans vs. Texans
My NFL Week 11 predictions, straight and spread, with the full schedule of games
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Chris Stapleton at Thompson-Boling Arena Dec. 5th
DECEMBER 5, 2021 – 7:00 PM BUY TICKETS $99.75, $69.75, $49.75 The Chris Stapleton event scheduled for September 23, 2021 has been rescheduled to December 5, 2021. All tickets will be honored for the new date. Though not required for entry to Thompson-Boling Arena or movement throughout the seating bowl, facial coverings are encouraged for arena…
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Titans News
Patriots ride Mac Jones’ career day to win over Titans
Mac Jones passed for a career-high 310 yards and two touchdowns as the host New England Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans 36-13 for their sixth straight win on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mas
Titans place WR A.J. Brown on injured reserve
The Tennessee Titans put wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve Saturday, one day before a matchup against the New England Patriots.Brown will miss the next three weeks and be eligible to retu
Who’s No. 1? AFC top seed on line as Patriots welcome Titans
The No. 1 seed in the AFC is up for grabs Sunday as the leading Tennessee Titans visit the surging New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.Tennessee (8-3) suffered a shocking 22-13 home loss to th
Titans waive veteran RB Adrian Peterson
The Tennessee Titans waived running back Adrian Peterson on Tuesday after just three games with the team.The seven-time Pro Bowler rushed for just 82 yards and one touchdown on 27 carries for the T
Report: X-rays negative on A.J. Brownâs ribs
The X-rays on A.J. Brown’s ribs came back negative Monday, but the Tennessee Titans wide receiver is undergoing further tests, according to NFL Network.Brown, 24, suffered the injury in the third q
NFL news
Washington holds off Seahawks’ late comeback attempt
J.D. McKissic scored two touchdowns Monday night and Kendall Fuller intercepted a potential game-tying two-point conversion pass in the end zone as the Washington Football Team nipped the Seattle Seah
Reports: Aaron Rodgers not pursuing toe surgery during Packers’ bye
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is playing with a fractured pinkie toe, but ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday that he is not planning to undergo surgery to repair the injury this week while the
Niners WR Deebo Samuel (groin) out 1-2 weeks
San Francisco 49ers leading receiver Deebo Samuel will miss one to two weeks with a groin strain.Niners coach Kyle Shanahan also said Monday that linebacker Fred Warner will miss this week’s game a
Raiders TE Darren Waller (knee) week-to-week
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller is week-to-week with knee injury he sustained in last week’s Thanksgiving Day game.An MRI last Friday revealed that Waller was spared serious injury, suffe
Falcons thankful for hybrid offensive threat Cordarrelle Patterson
It’s become clear there are two kinds of Atlanta Falcons offenses in 2021: The offense with Cordarrelle Patterson and the offense without him.The Falcons were certainly glad to have Patterson back