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Tobe Awaka Signs with Tennessee Basketball
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Friday that New York native Tobe Awaka (pronounced: toe-BAY uh-WAH-kuh) has signed with UT and will enroll in July for the second session of summer school.
Tennessee Returns to Top 15 in Final Directors’ Cup Standings
Tennessee Athletics landed at No. 13 in the final 2021-22 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup national standings, NACDA announced Thursday.
Tennessee Baseball Announces Return of Quentin Eberhardt
Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello announced the addition of a new strength and conditioning coach on Thursday, welcoming back Quentin Eberhardt for his second stint as the Director of Baseball Sports Performance.
Dollander, Gilbert and Lipscomb Garner Baseball America All-America Honors
The final All-America teams of the season were released by Baseball America this week with three Volunteers earning second-team honors.
Video/Photos: Tennessee Athletics 2021-22 Year in Review
Tennessee in 2021-22 claimed its first SEC Overall All-Sports title, presented by USA Today Network, and the Vols also captured the program’s first SEC Men’s All-Sports title since 2007-08.
WATCH: The Starting Lineup 2022 Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Starting Lineup 4th Annual Hotdog Eating Contest powered by Food City, the official supermarket of Tennessee Athletics and Certified Angus Beef.
Vitello Tabbed ABCA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year
Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello was named the Southeast Regional Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC on Tuesday
SEC Announces 2022-23 Men’s Hoops Conference Opponents
The Southeastern Conference released each school’s conference opponents for the upcoming 2022-23 season Tuesday.
Four Vols Named to D1Baseball.com All-America Teams
More All-America accolades were awarded to a handful of Vols on Friday as D1Baseball.com released its postseason All-America teams, which included four Tennessee players.
Board of Trustees Approves Revised Neyland Stadium Renovations Plan
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved Tennessee Athletics’ request to adjust the scope and budget of the ongoing Neyland Stadium renovations project, originally approved in 2017.
Chandler Selected in 2nd Round in NBA Draft, Lands with Hometown Grizzlies
Tennessee point guard Kennedy Chandler was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 38th pick in the NBA Draft Thursday, and his rights were immediately acquired his hometown Memphis Grizzlies.
Parker Named To Seventh WNBA All-Star Game
University of Tennessee graduate Candace Parker has been named to her seventh WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon.
2022 Tennessee Home Football Game Designations Announced
Tennessee Athletics has announced its 2022 home football game designations in Neyland Stadium as the second season of the Josh Heupel era kicks off this fall.
Lady Vols In The WNBA June Update
Six former Lady Vols have played regular-season games in the WNBA this season, with four of those Tennessee alums remaining active with their teams around the league.
Vols Place Four on ABCA /Rawlings All-America Teams
The postseason All-America honors continue to pile up for members of the Tennessee baseball team after their record-breaking season in 2022.
Nkamhoua Wraps Up Pair of Friendly Games With Finnish National Team
Tennessee basketball senior Olivier Nkamhoua dipped into international competition this week, competing in two men’s challenger games for Basketball Finland and notching two productive outings.
Jimmy’s blog: UT baseball ends in disappointment but season a rousing success
Vols set record for wins, shatter attendance marks
Tillman Named Preseason All-American, Eight Vols Earn All-SEC by Phil Steele
A total of eight Tennessee Volunteers find their place in the Phil Steele All-SEC teams while redshirt-senior wide receiver Cedric Tillman was named a Third-Team All-American, the magazine announced this week.
Vols to Host Longhorns for SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Matchups for the 10th annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge were announced Thursday, and Tennessee is set to host Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena on Jan. 28, 2023.
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College Football News
Report: Big 12 interested in adding at least four Pac-12 programs
Big 12 conference officials have their eyes on adding at least four Pac-12 programs, days after the defection of Southern California and UCLA to the Big Ten left the Pac-12 reeling, CBS Sports reporte
Emporia State football player dies in cliff-diving accident
The Emporia State football team is mourning the loss of a player who died in a cliff-diving accident this weekend.Redshirt freshman wide receiver Brexten Green, 20, died Saturday at Grand Lake in D
Francis Mauigoa, top OT in Class of 2023, commits to Miami
Francis Mauigoa, considered the best offensive tackle prospect in the Class of 2023, committed to Miami on Monday.The 6-foot-5, 330-pounder from American Samoa is ranked the No. 1 tackle and No. 9
Former Boise State DL Greg Grimes shot to death
Former Boise State defensive lineman Greg Grimes was shot to death early Monday morning in a shooting outside a Sacramento nightclub. Grimes was 31.Four other people were wounded in the shooting. S
Miami lands commitment from No. 2 TE prospect Riley Williams
Riley Williams, the No. 2 tight end prospect in the Class of 2023, announced Friday he would play for Miami.The four-star player picked the Hurricanes over Alabama and Ohio State. He is ranked No.
Braves news
Braves score 5 runs in 2nd to take down Cardinals
Dansby Swanson’s bases-clearing double sparked a five-run outburst in the second inning and the Atlanta Braves hung on to beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Monday.The game was delayed tw
Braves activate Eddie Rosario, Tyler Matzek off IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) and left-hander Tyler Matzek (shoulder) off the injured list Monday after lengthy absences.Rosario has been out since late April followin
Albert Almora Jr. helps Reds salvage finale vs. Braves
Albert Almora Jr. delivered a walk-off, bases-loaded single as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to avert a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday.Almora’s single agai
Spencer Strider, Braves combine to 1-hit Reds in win
Rookie fireballer Spencer Strider was overpowering, allowing just one hit and one run in six innings as the visiting Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Saturday.Relievers A.J. Minter, J
Dansby Swanson, Max Fried lead Braves to rout of Reds
Dansby Swanson homered as part of his four-hit game while starter Max Fried pitched seven strong innings to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-1 rout of the Cincinnati Reds Friday night.Austin
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: UT baseball ends in disappointment but season a rousing success
Vols set record for wins, shatter attendance marks
Jimmy’s Blog: Danny White hopes baseball renovations complete for 2024
Capacity likely would be between 6,000 and 8,000
Jimmy’s Blog: Saban vs. Fisher takes center stage early in Destin
I’ve never seen Saban like he was Tuesday morning when he met with the media in Destin
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee more than doubles baseball attendance record
Vols also have SEC’s top win percentage in all sports
Jimmy Hyams blog: Biancardi thinks Vols got a game changer in Phillips
ESPN analyst impressed with Grant Williams, Kennedy chandler
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Titans News
Reports: Titans reach deal with first-round pick Treylon Burks
The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with wide receiver Treylon Burks, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.The deal reportedly is for four years
DL DeMarcus Walker to sign with Titans
Free agent DeMarcus Walker is leaving the Houston Texans after one season, but he won’t be going very far. The defensive lineman is staying within the AFC South but will be donning a Tennessee Titans
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill not keen on mentoring Malik Willis
The writing could be on the wall for Ryan Tannehill after the Tennessee Titans picked Liberty quarterback Malik Willis in the third round of last week’s NFL draft.While Tannehill has two seasons re
A.J. Brown trade triggers shift in Eagles’ odds
The Philadelphia Eagles swung the biggest trade during the first night of the 2022 NFL Draft, which in turn swung their futures odds at sportsbooks.The Eagles sent the 18th overall pick and a third
Titans trade WR A.J. Brown to Eagles for pair of draft picks
The Tennessee Titans traded disgruntled receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles for two draft picks during Thursday night’s NFL draft in Las Vegas.The Titans acquired a first-round selection
NFL news
Vacant RFK Stadium catches fire
RFK Stadium, which has sat vacant in Washington, D.C. since its last tenant moved out in 2017, caught fire Tuesday afternoon.”In the process of extinguishing,” the department tweeted. “No injuries
Jody Allen: Neither Seahawks nor Blazers are for sale — yet
Jody Allen, chairwoman of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, issued a statement Tuesday saying neither franchise is for sale and that there are no sale discussions happening at this time
WR Terry McLaurin officially signs extension with Commanders
The Washington Commarnders signed wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a three-year contract extension on Tuesday.The team didn’t announce the financial terms, put multiple reports pegged it at up to $7
Researchers: Late WR Demaryius Thomas had CTE
Late NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had the degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, Boston University researchers revealed Tuesday.Thomas was found dead at
âHammeringâ Hank Goldberg dies at 82
Sports handicapping expert Hank Goldberg died Monday on his 82nd birthday after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.Goldberg’s family confirmed his death.Known affectionately as “Hammering” Han