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Garrett Crochet Called Up to White Sox Major League Roster
Former Tennessee pitcher and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet has been called up to the Chicago White Sox major league roster, the team announced on Friday afternoon.
Five Vols Named to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams
Tennessee had five players named to the 2020 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference football teams on Thursday, as announced by the league office.
Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 16
Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 16 for the 2020 season from Thursday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
VIDEO: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 16
Here is video of Tennessee football fall practice 16 on Thursday, courtesy of VFL Films and UT Athletics.
Jeremy Pruitt Thursday media avail transcript, talks Mays appeal granted
We had an opportunity Tuesday to go out there and get a lot of specialty situations going and it felt like with the number of guys we had back we had some really good work
Vince’s View: NFL Week 2 picks, trends, notes and what to look for
Percentage of playoff teams that started 1-1 or 0-2, record offensive Week 1, SB rematch, more
VIDEO: Pruitt says NCAA approves Mays appeal, awaits SEC waiver and most players back since 3rd practice
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media Thursday night after practice 16 via Zoom video call from UT Athletics. Watch that full interview below.
Starters, inactives, snaps played, stats on Vols in NFL Week 1
5 U. of Tennessee players out of the 22 in the NFL started games in Week 1; four inactives
Vols RB coach Jay Graham media availability transcript
Jay Graham, Running Backs Coach – On getting to know the skills of each player after taking a new job…“I think first you just have a number of meetings.
Vols LB coach Brian Niedermeyer media availability transcript
Brian Niedermeyer, Linebackers Coach – On what coaching has been like during COVID-19…“It’s been good.
AP names Candace Parker WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
LVFL Candace Parker has picked up a pair of significant honors this week, as the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday after the league office had recognized her as a WNBA Peak Performer for being the season leader in rebounding.
“Vol Calls” Makes 2020 Season Debut Wednesday
“Vol Calls,” the official statewide call-in radio show for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, kicks off its 2020-21 season on Wednesday, Sept. 16, on location from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville.
Vols OL Trey Smith media availability transcript
Trey Smith, Sr., OL – On what it’s been like going to practice despite the lack of numbers… “Every time in football you might have challenges
Vols LB Quavaris Crouch media availability transcript
Quavaris Crouch, So., LB – On what has been the most difficult part in terms of getting ready for the season with everything going on…
VIDEO: Jay Graham – Vols RB coach (9.16.20)
Tennessee running backs coach and VFL Jay Graham caught up with the media Wednesday afternoon.
VIDEO: Brian Niedermeyer – Vols ILB coach (9.16.20)
Tennessee inside linebacker’s coach Brian Niedermeyer caught up with members of the media Wednesday afternoon.
Jimmy’s blog: UT’s Smith furious NCAA hasn’t cleared Mays
Said decision is `asinine’
VFL in the NFL Update: Coleman to IR, Malone up and down off practice squad
There are now 20 VFLs in the NFL, 4 ex-Vols and 4 Knoxville area players active after Week 1
Photo Gallery: Tennessee football fall practice 15
Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 15 for the 2020 season from Tuesday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
VIDEO: Tennessee football fall practice 15
Here is video of Tennessee football fall practice 15 on Tuesday, courtesy of VFL Films and UT Athletics.
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College Football News
Memphis cancels UTSA game due to COVID-19 quarantine
Memphis and UTSA won’t play their game scheduled for Friday as the Tigers program continues to battle an outbreak of COVID-19.The game will not be rescheduled.The Tigers previously were forced t
Mizzou down 12 players vs. Alabama due to COVID-19
The Missouri Tigers will be down 12 players for next week’s season-opener against Alabama due to the impact of the coronavirus, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Wednesday.Mizzou had seven active cases as o
Report: Michigan QB McCaffrey looking to transfer
Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey reportedly will not be around when the Big Ten kicks off the delayed 2020 season next month.The 6-foot-5 McCaffrey is opting out of the Wolverines’ upcoming cam
California governor: State not stopping Pac-12 from playing
The Pac-12 stands as the lone Power 5 conference currently not scheduled to play football in the fall, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make his stance known.”I want to make this crystal c
Big Ten reverses decision, football season to start Oct. 23
The Big Ten plans to begin the 2020 season on October 23.The conference overturned an initial decision to delay football season until spring 2021, which followed the lead of the Ivy League, Pac-12
Braves news
Orioles’ Akin beats Braves for first career win
Baltimore rookie Keegan Akin worked five scoreless innings and picked up his first career win as the Orioles beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Wednesday.The 25-year-old left-hander allowed th
Report: Braves lay off ‘dozens’ after dire financial report
The Atlanta Braves are laying off employees throughout the organization following a precipitous drop in revenues in the second quarter, multiple outlets reported.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution sa
Duvall blast helps Braves down Orioles
Left fielder Adam Duvall blasted his team-leading 15th home run, tying a team record in the process and helping the Atlanta Braves to a 5-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.Duvall’s h
Report: Braves sign 3B Sandoval to minor-league deal
Four days after he was placed on release waivers by the San Francisco Giants, third baseman Pablo Sandoval was signed by the Atlanta Braves on Monday, MLB Network reported.Sandoval was brought aboa
Orioles come alive (3 HRs) to crush Braves
Baltimore cracked three home runs during a nine-run third inning and the Orioles cruised to a 14-1 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Monday.Baltimore sent 12 runners to the plate in the third
Blogs
Vince’s View: NFL Week 2 picks, trends, notes and what to look for
Percentage of playoff teams that started 1-1 or 0-2, record offensive Week 1, SB rematch, more
Starters, inactives, snaps played, stats on Vols in NFL Week 1
5 U. of Tennessee players out of the 22 in the NFL started games in Week 1; four inactives
Jimmy’s blog: UT’s Smith furious NCAA hasn’t cleared Mays
Said decision is `asinine’
VFL in the NFL Update: Coleman to IR, Malone up and down off practice squad
There are now 20 VFLs in the NFL, 4 ex-Vols and 4 Knoxville area players active after Week 1
Vince’s View: 2020 NFL Season Predictions
I have 4 new playoff teams from 2019 and 3 new division champs; where are Titans?
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Emerald Youth Rick Barnes Golf Classic
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic, presented by UT Medical Center, raises support for Emerald Youth Foundation.
Coors Light Man Cave Makeover
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Virtual Tennessee Valley Fair
While the traditional Tennessee Valley Fair is not happening this year, the fair fun will continue! The 2020 Virtual Fair will consist of a small number of open competitions and many virtual competitions. Find out how you can join the fun!
Imagery Wine Donating Wine Sales to Pat Summitt Foundation
Imagery Wine Estates is donating $1.00 per bottle sold of Imagery Wine to the Pat Summitt Foundation. Find out where you can get a bottle here!
MLILY Giveaway with The Starting Lineup
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Titans News
Report: Titans restructure S Byard’s contract, free up $6.1M
The Tennessee Titans have restructured Kevin Byard’s contract, freeing up $6.1 million in cap space, NFL Network reported Tuesday.The team signed Byard to a five-year, $70.5 million extension in 20
Titans look to maintain success against Jaguars
Their game plan tossed aside by time and score, the Tennessee Titans still found a way to win their season opener on the road against an inspired underdog.The 16-14 decision in Denver gives Tenness
Titans promote WR with Davis, Brown banged up
Tennessee Titans wideouts Corey Davis and A.J. Brown showed up on the injury report Wednesday, prompting the team to promote a wide receiver from the practice squad.Davis (hamstring) did not practi
Titans place CB Jackson (knee) on IR
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson on injured reserve because of a knee injury just hours before their Monday night season opener against the Denver Broncos.Jackson, 24, injured
Gostkowski’s late FG lifts Titans past Brocnos
Stephen Gostkowski, who missed four earlier kicks, booted a 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left, and the visiting Tennessee Titans beat the Denver Broncos 16-14 on Monday night.Ryan Tannehill c
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Bears, RB Cohen agree to 3-year extension
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year extension with dynamic running back Tarik Cohen, according to multiple reports Sunday.Agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the deal on Twitter but didn’t dis
Zero positives across NFL in day-before-game testing
Zero players, coaches or top personnel tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, clearing all teams and players for Week 2, NFL Network reported.No “Tier 1” personnel tested positive prior to Week
Chiefs coach Reid tweaks face shield for Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid had trouble with his face shield in the season opener, but he’s giving it another shot in Week 2 when his team takes on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday.Reid
Cowboys LT Smith (neck) ruled out vs. Falcons
Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.Smith initially was listed as questionable with a neck injury after missing practice on Thurs
Report: Broncos RB Lindsay (toe) out 2-4 weeks
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay was diagnosed with a toe sprain and will be sidelined two to four weeks, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.Lindsay, who was ruled out for Sunday