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Postgame/Boxscore/Stats/Story: #16 Tennessee Wins Series Over South Carolina with, 4-2, Game Three Victory
The 16th-ranked Tennessee softball team took down South Carolina, 4-2, Monday night at the Carolina Softball Stadium, earning its second SEC series win of the season.
Hoops Transfer Justin Powell Signs with Tennessee
Shooting guard Justin Powell, who was a true freshman at Auburn this past season, has signed an institutional aid agreement with Tennessee and plans to enroll this summer.
Baseball Preview: #5 Vols Take On Tennessee Tech on Tuesday Night
No. 5 Tennessee continues its stretch of games against in-state opponents with a midweek matchup at home against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Boxscore/Story/Stats: #16 Tennessee Run-Rules South Carolina, 11-0
No. 16 Tennessee softball bounced back in a big way Sunday night, run-ruling South Carolina, 11-0, at the Carolina Softball Stadium.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #3 Vols Drop Sunday Rubber Game vs. #2 Commodores
No. 3 Tennessee was unable to contain the bats of No. 2 Vanderbilt in a 10-4 loss in Sunday’s rubber game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, dropping its first series of the season.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Drop a Heartbreaker in Extra Innings, 3-2
The No. 16 Tennessee softball team dropped a heartbreaker on the road Saturday night, falling to South Carolina, 3-2, in extra innings at the Carolina Softball Stadium.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Russell’s Record-Setting Day Lifts #3 Vols to 8-4 Win over #2 Vanderbilt
Four huge home runs, including three from senior Evan Russell, powered No. 3 Tennessee to an 8-4 victory over in-state and SEC rival No. 2 Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Transcript: Vols Scrimmage, Heupel Expresses Excitement For Orange & White Game
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel put his Volunteers through their second scrimmage of the spring on Saturday in Neyland Stadium, setting the stage for next week’s Chevrolet Orange & White Game.
WATCH: Heupel reviews second spring scrimmage, praises some individual players
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke with the media Saturday afternoon following UT’s second scrimmage of the spring.
Harper adds Samantha Williams to Lady Vols staff
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper has announced the hiring of one of the nation’s top coaches and elite recruiters
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #3 Vols Drop Series Opener to #2 Commodores
No. 3 Tennessee was unable to get the bats going against Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker, dropping Friday night’s series opener, 5-0, against the second-ranked Commodores
Jimmy’s blog: Two things convinced Fulkerson to return
Way season ended, getting help were factors
WATCH: Minnesota picks Davis 9th in WNBA Draft; List of Lady Vols in WNBA
Rennia Davis taken in the WNBA Draft with the 6-foot-2 guard/forward going to the Minnesota Lynx with the No. 9 pick of the first round.
Barnes Announces Signing of Elite Forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
The Tennessee basketball program continues its stretch of elite recruiting under head coach Rick Barnes, as five-star forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield signed with the Vols Thursday.
Transcript: Mike Ekeler Talks Spring Ball, Vols Prepare For Saturday Scrimmage
Tennessee football wrapped up its 10th practice of the spring on Thursday evening as the Volunteers prepare to hold their second scrimmage on Saturday in Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Ekeler “I’m still looking for a place on the river because I want to ski to work everyday”
Tennessee football special teams coordinator and linebackers coach Mike Ekeler spoke with the media Thursday evening after spring practice 10.
Baseball Preview: #3 Vols and #2 Dores Set for Volunteer State Showdown
No. 3 Tennessee hosts No. 2 Vanderbilt for a top-five in-state showdown at Lindsey Nelson Stadium this weekend.
Harper comments after two assistants leave Lady Vols staff
University of Tennessee head women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper offered her comments about changes on Thursday to the Lady Vol staff.
Basketball Vols Bolster Frontcourt with Signing of Jonas Aidoo
The Tennessee basketball program added significant size to its 2021-22 roster Wednesday when 7-foot forward Jonas Aidoo signed with the Volunteers.
Postgame/Boxscores/Stories: Dominant Pitching Pushes UT Past Tennessee State in Wednesday Twin Bill
An impressive 18 strikeouts in 8.2 innings of work from junior righty, Ashley Rogers and timely runs pushed the No. 16 Tennessee softball team past Tennessee State
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College Football News
Southern California QB Hasan tears ACL
Southern California senior quarterback Mo Hasan said Monday that he sustained a major knee injury during Saturday’s spring game.Hasan said he will undergo surgery to repair the knee.”Bringing th
North Texas signee identified as victim in Austin shooting
A high school senior who planned to play football at North Texas this fall was identified Monday as one of three people shot and killed Sunday in Austin, Texas.The Elgin (Texas) Independent School
Reports: Ex-Michigan QB Joe Milton headed to Tennessee
Former Michigan quarterback Joe Milton has transferred to Tennessee, multiple outlets reported Monday.While new coach Josh Heupel hasn’t confirmed the move, Tennessee-focused website Volquest confi
Former Southern California OL Chris Brown dies at 24
Former Southern California offensive lineman Chris Brown has died, coach Clay Helton announced Sunday. Brown was 24.The school confirmed Brown’s death, according to the Los Angeles Times. No cause
South Dakota State gains top seed in FCS playoffs
South Dakota State is the top seed in the field of 16 teams competing for the 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship, announced Sunday.The season was pushed to spring because of the coronavirus
Braves news
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. listed day-to-day after MRI
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who leads the major leagues in hits, runs, home runs and slugging percentage, is listed as day-to-day after leaving Sunday’s game with an injury.The Brav
Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. nursing abdominal injury
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will be re-examined Monday in New York after leaving Sunday’s blowout victory over the Chicago Cubs with an abdominal injury.Acuna, who is off to a tor
Braves blast 4 HRs in first inning, rout Cubs 13-4
Freddie Freeman, Travis d’Arnaud, Ehire Adrianza and Guillermo Heredia connected for first-inning home runs against Kyle Hendricks and Heredia belted a sixth-inning grand slam to power the visiting At
Cubs launch six homers while routing Braves
Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant each slugged two homers to help the Chicago Cubs defeat the visiting Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Saturday afternoon.Javier Baez, and David Bote also hit homers as Chica
Braves call up IF Sean Kazmar, who last played in majors in 2008
A 36-year-old infielder who hasn’t played in the major leagues in nearly 13 years has a new home.Sean Kazmar Jr., who most recently played in the majors on Sept. 23, 2008, with the San Diego Padres
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Two things convinced Fulkerson to return
Way season ended, getting help were factors
Observations, notes and analysis from Vols open football practice from Vince’s View
Position-by-position analysis of what I saw in near 3-hour practice & what it means
LISTEN: ESPN’s Paul Biancardi breaks down Chandler, Vols to NBA Draft, next year’s UT hoops team
Kennedy Chandler play vs. elite players? Where will Johnson/Springer/Pons be drafted?
LISTEN: Preview of Vols Baseball opponent, UF, with Gators PxP voice Steve Russell, plus spring football storylines
Steve previews Vols/Gators baseball series. Why has UF Baseball under-performed?
LISTEN: Preview of Ennis/Lipinets and full show with Showtime Boxing Host Brian Custer
Why do we still have all the letter belts in boxing? MMA & boxing fans shared?
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Titans News
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
Reports: OLB Bud Dupree to join Tennessee
Outside linebacker Bud Dupree agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal with the Tennessee Titans, according to reports.Dupree is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered 11 games into the 2020 season
NFL news
OL D.J. Fluker announces deal with Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with free agent offensive lineman D.J. Fluker, he announced via social media Monday.Details of the contract were not disclosed.Fluker started eight games at gu
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ahead of schedule after toe surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Monday he is ahead of schedule in his rehab after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a turf toe injury.Mahomes had the procedure days after g
Washington waives former Heisman runner-up Bryce Love
The Washington Football Team on Monday waived running back Bryce Love, the former Stanford star who has yet to play a down in the NFL.Love was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy as a junior in 20
Raiders sign CB Rasul Douglas
The Las Vegas Raiders on Monday announced the signing of free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas.Terms were not released.Douglas was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles in September and scooped up by
Deshaun Watson attorney: Lawsuits ‘an avalanche of false accusations’
Deshaun Watson’s attorney said his investigative team has found that the women accusing Deshaun Watson of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions aren’t giving accurate representations of their