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Audio: EJ Anosike on Sports 180 “Growing up, I’ve always been a Tennessee fan”
New Tennessee basketball grad transfer commit, forward EJ Anosike from Sacred Heart, spoke with Josh Ward on Sports 180 on 99.1 The Sports Animal about his decision to transfer to UT.
Audio: Darrell Taylor talks ’19 season, NFL Draft prep on The Nation
Tennessee OLB/DE Darrell Taylor was a guest on The Nation with Chris Low and Austin Price to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft amid the COVID-19 period the country is in, his senior season at the University of Tennessee and much more.
Silverberg: E.J. Anosike’s former coach dishes on new Vols grad transfer
Sacred Heart’s Anthony Latina spoke to WNML about E.J. Anosike transferring to Tennessee.
Jimmy’s blog: Yarbrough never felt pressure as McDonald’s All-American
Former UT star put up some solid numbers
Abbott, Schutzler Headed to Salinas Valley Sports HOF
Both Abbott and Schutzler finished their time on Rocky Top as part of one of the most successful stretches in program history with three consecutive trips to the Women’s College World Series from 2005 through 2007.
Video: Jordan Bowden discusses season, career, preparing for hoops future and more
Vols exiting senior guard Jordan Bowden discussed, via video teleconference with the media, his season, career, handling of social distancing, SEC Tournament that never happened, his basketball future and more.
Tennessee Takes Charge Friday with SEC Network Takeover
Ten Tennessee athletic events from the 2019-20 season and two documentaries – SEC Storied: The Color Orange and Nine for IX: Pat XO – highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover.
UT’S Davis Named WBCA Region Finalist
Davis connected on 46.9 percent of her attempts from the field and 80.2 percent from the free throw line, and she tallied a team-leading 34 three-pointers this season.
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis garners USBWA postseason accolades
The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Monday its women’s basketball All-America team, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis was among those earning honorable mention.
Silverberg: Which schools missed out the most from the canceled tourney?
Which schools missed a rare opportunity at a big tournament run this year?
Tennessee Takes Top Honors for Combined Hoops Attendance
Tennessee drew more fans to Thompson-Boling Arena for men’s and women’s basketball games during the 2019-20 season than any other school in America.
Great Games in NCAA Tournament History Airing on 99.1 The Sports Animal
99.1 The Sports Animal, via Westwood One, the official network radio partner of the NCAA, will rerun 15 Great Games in NCAA Tournament History.
Lady Vol Basketball’s Rennia Davis nets AP All-America Honorable Mention
The Associated Press (AP) announced its women’s basketball All-America honors on Thursday afternoon, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis is among those receiving honorable mention.
Jimmy’s blog: Would canceling spring practice be a big deal to SEC teams?
It is for first-year coaches installing new systems
Cainer’s Corner: What are you going to talk about?
There’s no shortage of conversation – now or ever.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Media Teleconference Transcript March 18, 2020
Below is the transcript of SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s media teleconference. Names of speakers are on the left of each statement. This is courtesy of the SEC office.
SEC Statement on remaining 2020 competition being canceled
The Southeastern Conference today announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events.
Video: Vitello “We felt like we had a great team. Where the season would have taken us, who knows.”
University of Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
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College Football News
FCS All-American kicker transfers to Georgia State
All-American kicker Noel Ruiz is transferring to Georgia State for his final year of eligibility.The North Carolina A&T standout announced the move this week on Twitter. As a graduate transfer, he
Former LSU standout McDaniel dies of coronavirus
Former LSU football player and track standout Orlando McDaniel died Friday night due to the coronavirus. He was 59.”He was such a tremendous athlete in both sports, but the love he had for track an
Nation’s top 2021 RB Henderson chooses Ohio State
TreVeyon Henderson, ranked the nation’s top-ranked prep junior running back in the country, committed to Ohio State on Friday.The 5-foot-10 Henderson, out of Hopewell, Va., chose the Buckeyes over
Former Texas star, Vikings OL Tausch dead at 61
Terry Tausch, a two-time All-America offensive lineman for the University of Texas and second-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings, died Wednesday night, the school announced. He was 61 years old
Washington State DB Beekman dies at 22
Washington State redshirt senior safety Bryce Beekman died Tuesday night in Pullman, Wash. He was 22.The cause of death and other details were not immediately available.According to reports, pol
Braves news
Braves 1B Freeman says elbow swelling not a concern
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said the swelling of his surgically impaired right elbow won’t keep him out long and he expects to return to the spring training lineup next week.Speaki
Braves sit 1B Freeman (elbow) as precaution
The Atlanta Braves pulled first baseman Freddie Freeman from Tuesday’s spring training game against the Minnesota Twins over concerns regarding his inflamed right elbow.The Braves said Freeman had
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
Blogs
Silverberg: E.J. Anosike’s former coach dishes on new Vols grad transfer
Sacred Heart’s Anthony Latina spoke to WNML about E.J. Anosike transferring to Tennessee.
Jimmy’s blog: Yarbrough never felt pressure as McDonald’s All-American
Former UT star put up some solid numbers
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns
Silverberg: Which schools missed out the most from the canceled tourney?
Which schools missed a rare opportunity at a big tournament run this year?
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Big Kahuna Wing Festival
The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, September 6th, 2020! Tickets go on sale July 6th.
Great Games in NCAA Tournament History
99.1 The Sports Animal will rerun 15 Great Games in NCAA Tournament History to help college basketball fans experience the madness of March, after the NCAA cancelled this year’s winter and spring championships.
Restaurants Offering Takeout & Delivery
Due to COVID-19 concerns, dine-in restaurants are currently closed. But you can still enjoy food from your favorite restaurants at home! Find out which East Tennessee restaurants are providing takeout & delivery services.
Titans News
Titans sign OL Sambrailo to one-year deal
The Tennessee Titans signed veteran offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo to a one-year deal Wednesday.Sambrailo, 28, appeared in 44 games (six starts) with Atlanta after being acquired before the 2017 se
Broncos acquire DT Casey from Titans
The Denver Broncos acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round draft pick in 2020, the teams announced Thursday.Casey, 30, has spent his
Reports: Broncos acquire DT Casey from Titans
The Denver Broncos acquired Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round draft pick in 2020, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.Casey, 30, has spent his en
Titans franchise tag 2019 rushing leader Henry
The Tennessee Titans placed the franchise tag on 2019 NFL rushing champion Derrick Henry on Monday.One day after signing quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a long-term contract, the Titans kept their 1-
Titans face decisions as free agency looms
One effect of the passage of the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement is the loss of a player tag: teams can use either the franchise tag or the transition tag this offseason, but not both.One tea
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Report: Former NFL lineman Boselli in ICU with COVID-19
Former NFL offensive tackle Tony Boselli was placed in an intensive care unit of a Jacksonville-area hospital hospital as a result of the coronavirus, according to a report from Mike Freeman of the Bl
Burrow runaway betting favorite for Offensive ROY
Joe Burrow is still a month away from knowing the identity of his NFL team, but that hasn’t stopped him from being the runaway favorite to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award.The Heism
Jaguars serve as betting favorite to sign QB Winston
While Tom Brady’s odds of being the NFL MVP for the 2020 season improved greatly after the six-time Super Bowl champion ventured to Tampa Bay, former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston is now facing odds
Report: ESPN offers ‘MNF’ job to Brees, post-retirement
ESPN has made a substantial offer to Drew Brees that would send him straight to the “Monday Night Football” booth once he retires from the NFL, according to a report Sunday.Clay Travis wrote on his
Report: Redskins reach deal with CB Darby
Cornerback Ronald Darby has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Washington Redskins, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday.Darby, 26, will remain in the NFC East after spending the past t