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WATCH: Fulkerson “It’s on me for this loss. Not being a leader. Not getting the guys ready to play. Me not coming to play.”
Tennessee men’s basketball forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
WATCH: James says Barnes told experienced players they’re “not being great leaders or leaders at all”
Tennessee men’s basketball guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
Vols “humbled,” suffer 2nd and worst loss of season, 75-49 at Florida
Offensive struggles and a difficult night on the boards were too much for the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team to overcome, as the Volunteers fell to Florida, 75-49, on Tuesday at Exactech Arena.
Hoops Preview: No. 25/RV Lady Vols vs. No. 3/5 UConn
The second installment of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series will take place on Thursday night,
Transcript: Kellie Harper Media Availability Previewing UConn
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday evening in a Zoom interview session that covered the Lady Vols’ upcoming home games vs. No. 3/5 UConn
Vols Announce Baseball Schedule for 2021 Season
Head coach Tony Vitello and the 19th ranked Tennessee baseball team officially announced its 2021 schedule on Tuesday.
Lady Vols to host No. 13 Kentucky Sunday
The Southeastern Conference has announced a revised schedule for women’s basketball games to be played on January 24 as a result of game postponements during the 2021 season due to the impact of COVID-19.
WATCH: Barnes extremely upset with his team after blow-out loss at UF; talks football/Fulmer
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
Hoops Preview #6 Tennessee at Florida
The sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team returns to action for a Tuesday night showdown with conference rival, Florida. Tipoff from the O’Connell Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Transcript: Rick Barnes Media Availability Previewing Florida
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday morning to preview the Vols upcoming matchup with Florida.
Cainer’s Corner: The Morning After
Cainer unravels all that was Monday on Rocky Top.
WATCH: Tennessee’s Plowman, Fulmer & Boyd on Football Firings
The University of Tennessee held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss the firing of head football coach Jeremy Pruitt, assistant coaches Brian Niedermeyer and Shelton Felton, along with 7 other staffers
WATCH: Auriemma on UConn playing Lady Vols “It’s not a big deal anymore. It’s not.”
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma spoke with the media Monday in advance of the team’s game in Knoxville at the Tennessee Lady Vols on Thursday.
WATCH: Barnes talks small line-up, VU win, freshmen, Florida, Lady Vols-UConn, more
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media via Zoom on Monday to discuss the win over Vanderbilt and preview Tuesday’s game at Florida.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts
UT Issues Letters of Termination for Jeremy Pruitt, Two Assistants & 7 Others on Football Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today announced significant personnel action in the football program resulting from an investigation into potential NCAA violations.
VIDEO: Reactions from Cainer and Brian Rice
Cainer and Brian discuss the events from Monday.
REPORT: Pruitt fired, Fulmer stepping down
Jeremy Pruitt OUT after three seasons.
Jeremy Pruitt fired for cause, Fulmer to retire as AD
Tennessee has fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt with cause after 3 seasons. Pruitt’s overall record was 16-19 and 10-16 in SEC.
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College Football News
Alabama QB Mac Jones wins Manning Award
Alabama’s Mac Jones on Tuesday was named the winner of the 2020 Manning Award, presented to the nation’s top quarterback.The redshirt junior guided the No. 1 Crimson Tide (13-0) to the College Foot
Ohio State WR Chris Olave to return for senior season
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave will return to school for his senior season rather than enter the NFL draft, he announced Monday.Olave had 50 catches for 729 yards and seven touchdowns for the
Reports: Tennessee to fire coach Jeremy Pruitt
Tennessee will fire football coach Jeremy Pruitt, according to multiple reports Monday.His dismissal will come amid an investigation into potential recruiting violations. Earlier this month, Tennes
Ohio State QB Justin Fields declares for NFL draft
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields declared for the 2021 NFL Draft on Monday, a move that was expected.Fields finishes his career with 5,701 yards passing and 67 touchdowns against nine intercept
Michigan hires Ravens assistant Mike Macdonald as DC
Michigan announced the hiring Sunday of Mike Macdonald as Jim Harbaugh’s new defensive coordinator.Macdonald, 35, spent the past seven seasons with the Baltimore Ravens as an assistant coach under
Braves news
Braves great Phil Niekro passes away at 81
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, 81, died in his sleep overnight, the Atlanta Braves announced in a statement on Sunday.Niekro had battled cancer, but a cause of death was not reported.”We are heartbr
Ozuna first from NL to win DH of Year award
The Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna made history on Friday, becoming the first player from the National League to win the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.The 30-year-old Ozuna, tra
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
Blogs
Cainer’s Corner: The Morning After
Cainer unravels all that was Monday on Rocky Top.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts
VIDEO: Reactions from Cainer and Brian Rice
Cainer and Brian discuss the events from Monday.
REPORT: Pruitt fired, Fulmer stepping down
Jeremy Pruitt OUT after three seasons.
Jeremy Pruitt fired at UT, Fulmer to retire when AD replacement found.
Fulmer to step down when replacement found
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Titans News
Lamar Jackson runs into NFL record book
Quarterback Lamar Jackson etched his name in the NFL record book while leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 20-13 win over the host Tennessee Titans in an AFC wild-card game on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.
Lamar Jackson rushes Ravens past Titans
Lamar Jackson rushed for a touchdown en route to recording his first NFL playoff win in the Baltimore Ravens’ 20-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.Jackson completed
Titans activate K Stephen Gostkowski from COVID list
The Tennessee Titans activated kicker Stephen Gostkowski from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.Gostkowski, 36, missed the regular-season finale at Houston but is eligible to play in Sunday’s w
Rush offenses collide as Titans host Ravens
In a quarterback-driven league, Derrick Henry is unlikely to win Most Valuable Player.But the Tennessee Titans’ running back is perhaps the most feared player out there, as the Baltimore Ravens fou
Six vacancies, six interview requests for Titans OC Arthur Smith
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could be primed to become a first-time head coach.ESPN reported the Tennessee play-caller has received — or soon will — interview requests from
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New Falcons coach excited to work with QB Matt Ryan
Taking over as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith knows one person he can rely on for stability: quarterback Matt Ryan.After sparking quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s career as offensive c
New Lions GM Brad Holmes to evaluate everything, including Matthew Stafford
After taking over a team that finished 5-11 this season and hasn’t had a winning season since 2017, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes knows everything has to evaluated, and that includes q
Report: WR Corey Coleman suspended six games
Free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman has been suspended six games by the NFL for violating its performance-enhancing drug policy, the NFL Network announced Tuesday.Coleman, 26, was released by th
Saints’ next QB? Taysom Hill leads odds on 21 names
Taysom Hill watched in street clothes as Drew Brees struggled in the New Orleans Saints’ loss in the Divisional Playoffs on Sunday.Brees gave a quick look back at the field at the Mercedes-Benz Sup
Saints keep D-line coach Ryan Nielsen from leaving for LSU
After New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen was offered the defensive coordinator position at LSU, the NFL team responded by elevating his position and giving him with a new three-year