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Boxscores/Postgame/Story: #15 Vols Drop Doubleheader to Indiana State
No. 15 Tennessee had a day to forget on Saturday, dropping both games of its doubleheader against Indiana State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Blank Central Michigan, 9-0
After a rain delay paused action for 43 minutes at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium 1.5 innings into play, No. RV/23/24 Tennessee’s offense came alive to shut out Central Michigan 9-0 in five innings.
Highlights/Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #25 Vols lose to Auburn for 6th straight time, 77-72
Tennessee lost the battle on the boards Saturday, as the 25th-ranked Volunteers suffered a 77-72 setback at Auburn Arena.
WATCH: Jaden Springer Auburn postgame “Confidence is definitely missing”
Tennessee guard Jaden Springer spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
WATCH: Keon Johnson Auburn postgame “There’s no more room for error”
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
WATCH: Rick Barnes Auburn postgame “I don’t understand the inconsistency”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
Hoops Preview: No. 20/21 Lady Vols va. Auburn
No. 20/21 Tennessee (14-6, 8-4 SEC) and Auburn (5-17, 0-14 SEC) will meet at 2:02 p.m. ET on Sunday in the regular season finale for both teams at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Boxscore/Postgame/Story: Beck Homers Again as #15 Vols Take Series Opener vs. Indiana St.
Jordan Beck continued to tear the cover off the ball as No. 15 Tennessee opened its series against Indiana State with a 4-3 win on Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel offenses will outdo Leach attack
Commitment to run game will be the difference
Lady Vols Program Recognized On SEC Women’s Hoops Community Service Team
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again
Highlights/Postgame/Boxscore/Story: No. 20/21 Tennessee Fends Off Tigers, 78-73
Senior Rennia Davis scored all 26 of her points in the second half, including 20 in the fourth-quarter, leading No. 20/21 Tennessee to a 78-73 win over Missouri at Mizzou Arena on Thursday night.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Race Past UT Martin, 10-1
A season-high eight-run inning from the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee offense allowed the Lady Vols to run rule UT Martin 10-1 in five innings on Thursday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
PREVIEW: #15 Vols Welcome Sycamores for Four-Game Weekend Slate
The Vols and Sycamores open the series on Friday and will play a doubleheader on Saturday before concluding the series on Sunday afternoon. UT is off to a 5-0 start
Pons Named Semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Tennessee basketball senior and reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year Yves Pons has been named to the 10-man semifinal list for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
Brian Jean-Mary Named Tennessee Linebackers Coach
Brian Jean-Mary, a 21-year coaching veteran who spent the 2020 season as linebackers coach at Michigan, has been named Tennessee’s new linebackers coach
Highlights/Interviews/Boxscore/Story: Vols Down Vandy in Nashville, 70-58
Two 20-point scoring outputs from junior Victor Bailey Jr. and freshman Jaden Springer, along with a double-double from senior Yves Pons, pushed the No. 25 Tennessee basketball team past Vanderbilt, 70-58
WATCH: Barnes after 70-58 win at VU “We just can’t continue to turn the ball over at that kind of rate”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.
WATCH: Bailey after VU win “If we’re not turning the ball over, we’re a good basketball team”
Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #16 Vols Continue Hot Hitting in 14-6 Win Over UAPB
No. 16 Tennessee (5-0) continued its hot hitting by scoring eight runs in the first inning and never looking back in a 14-6 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff
Boxscore/Story: Rogers Stuff Shuts Down Redbirds
A career pitching night by junior ace Ashley Rogers lifted No. RV/23/24 Tennessee past a determined Illinois State team, 3-0, on Wednesday night at Sherri Parker Lee.
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College Football News
Southern Illinois halts North Dakota State’s 39-game winning streak
Small-college powerhouse North Dakota State saw its FCS-record 39-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday when it was routed 38-14 by Southern Illinois in Missouri Valley play at Carbondale, Il
Former Notre Dame standout Louis Nix III reported missing by family
Former Notre Dame standout and NFL defensive lineman Louis Nix III was reported missing in Florida by his family on Saturday.The 29-year-old Nix was last seen at his father’s home in Jacksonville o
Five-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Alabama
Five-star quarterback prospect Ty Simpson committed to Alabama.The 6-foot-2 Simpson, from Martin, Tenn., is ranked as the No. 3 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2022. He had scholarship offers
Michigan, Northwestern to honor Big Ten football legend
Future football games between Michigan and Northwestern will be played for the George Jewett Trophy in honor of the first Black player in the Big Ten.Jewett, who went on to become a doctor, played
Clemson DE Justin Foster retires after bout with COVID-19
Clemson defensive end Justin Foster announced his retirement from football after missing the entire 2020 season battling symptoms of COVID-19.Foster was projected to start for Clemson last season a
Braves news
Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through 2023
The Atlanta Braves on Friday extended manager Brian Snitker’s contract through the 2023 season, with a club option for 2024.Snitker, 65, led the Braves to a 35-25 record and a third straight Nation
Report: Braves reach deal with infielder Jake Lamb
The Atlanta Braves have reached a one-year deal with corner infielder Jake Lamb, according to published reports.The Braves are likely hoping Lamb can provide depth at both first and third base as w
2B Jason Kipnis announces signing with Braves
The Atlanta Braves signed second baseman Jason Kipnis to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to major league spring training, MLB Network reported.There was no immediate confirmation f
Marcell Ozuna returning to Braves on 4-year deal
The Atlanta Braves filled what could have been a major hole, bringing back Marcell Ozuna on a four-year, $64 million contract, the club announced on Friday night, with a $16 million team option for a
Chipper Jones joins Braves’ staff in part-time role
Since retiring from the Atlanta Braves in 2012, Chipper Jones has worked as an ESPN broadcaster, and as a special assistant to baseball operations for the team, with a new title on the way.The Brav
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel offenses will outdo Leach attack
Commitment to run game will be the difference
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols
VIDEO: Cainer reacts to offensive staff presser
Cainer gives the biggest takeaways from press conference.
Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
VFL has done a great job at Appy State
Super Bowl prediction and game notes from the NFL
Below is my Super Bowl prediction along with some great notes and stats
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Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Sporting Clays Tournament
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Titans News
OT Isaiah Wilson tweets he’s ‘done’ with Titans
Offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson’s brief tenure with the Tennessee Titans might be ending.The 2020 first-round pick, the 29th overall selection, tweeted Monday, “Im (sic) done with football as a Tita
Titans’ GM: ’20 first-rounder Isaiah Wilson must decide if he’s playing
Isaiah Wilson’s football future is up in the air.The 2020 first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans played only four snaps as a rookie, and general manager Jon Robinson said Tuesday that next season
Former Titans DT Josh Evans dies of cancer at 48
Former Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Josh Evans died after a year-long battle with cancer, the team announced Friday. He was 48.Evans was a starter for the Titans in Super Bo
Titans promote from within for OC, DC jobs
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel filled two key positions on his coaching staff Friday, promoting tight ends coach Todd Downing to offensive coordinator and Shane Bowen to defensive coordinator
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.
NFL news
Report: WR Josh Gordon signs with FCF league
Former NFL wide receiver Josh Gordon has found a new team — the Zappers of the Fan Controlled Football league, team owner Bob Menery told ESPN on Saturday.Gordon will join Johnny Manziel — his fo
Texans release RB Duke Johnson
Running back Duke Johnson was released by the Houston Texans on Friday.According to multiple reports, Johnson was let go by the Texans as the team tries to dodge the full $5.025 million salary cap
Report: Ravens OT Orlando Brown drawing trade interest
Ravens right tackle Orlando Brown covets a role at the exclusive left tackle position and is pushing for a trade out of Baltimore.Brown made his desire public via social media, and reports indicate
Report: Texans will not use franchise tag on Will Fuller
The Houston Texans will not place a franchise tag on wide receiver Will Fuller, likely prompting his departure via free agency, according to a report Thursday from the Houston Chronicle.The 26-year
Deshaun the Dolphin? Miami favored to acquire Texans’ QB
With Deshaun Watson reportedly telling new coach David Culley that he has no intention of playing for the Houston Texans again, the Miami Dolphins are favored to be the quarterback’s next NFL destinat