Nine team blocks and an all-around outing from senior Wooden Award candidate John Fulkerson propelled the ninth-ranked Tennessee basketball team past Arkansas, 79-74, on Wednesday at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
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WATCH: Keon Johnson postgame after 79-74 win over Arkansas
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson spoke in the postgame after the Vols beat the Arkansas Razorbacks at home 79-74 to move to 2-1 in SEC play.… MORE
WATCH: John Fulkerson postgame after 79-74 win over Arkansas
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson spoke in the postgame after the Vols beat the Arkansas Razorbacks at home 79-74 to move to 2-1 in SEC play.… MORE
WATCH: Rick Barnes postgame after 79-74 win over Arkansas
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke in the postgame after the Vols beat the Arkansas Razorbacks at home 79-74 to move to 2-1 in SEC play.… MORE
Fulkerson Named to Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
Tennessee basketball senior forward John Fulkerson has been placed on the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Wednesday.… MORE
NCAA selects Michelle M. Marciniak for silver anniversary award
University of Tennessee graduate and women’s basketball standout Michelle M. Marciniak is one of seven former college student-athletes who will receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award… MORE
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. No. 13 Arkansas
Tennessee (6-1, 0-0 SEC) finally opens Southeastern Conference play on Thursday, as No. 13/13 Arkansas (10-2, 1-1 SEC) comes to Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
WATCH: Barnes says Springer a go for Arkansas game, talks corrections and previews Razorbacks
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media via Zoom call on Tuesday to look back more on the loss to Alabama and preview this week’s game vs. Arkansas.… MORE
Coach Harper Arkansas Preview Media Availability Transcript
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday in a Zoom interview session that covered the Lady Vols’ upcoming SEC tilts against Arkansas and LSU.… MORE
Coach Barnes Arkansas Preview Media Availability Transcript
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes met with the media via Zoom on Monday afternoon to preview the Vols matchup with Arkansas.… MORE
Cumulus Knoxville Gives Back In 2020
Here are some of the highlights of how our three Cumulus Broadcasting Knoxville radio stations gave back to the community in 2020. … MORE
UT’s Bryce Thompson declares for NFL Draft
Vols lose top defensive back to draft.… MORE
15 VFLs Represent Eight Franchises in 2021 NFL Playoffs
A total of 15 VFLs will represent eight franchises in the 2021 NFL Playoffs after the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #9 Tennessee vs. Arkansas
The ninth-ranked Tennessee basketball team returns to action on Wednesday night for home bout with Arkansas. Tipoff from Thompson-Boling Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.… MORE
Lady Vols cleared to resume team activities
The Tennessee women’s basketball program, which had games vs. Texas A&M and Kentucky postponed last week due to COVID-19 contact tracing, has been cleared to resume full team activities this week.… MORE
#7 Vols lose for 1st time, 71-63 to Alabama in SEC Home Opener
Three Vols scoring at least a dozen points and five thunderous blocks from senior Yves Pons weren’t enough for the seventh-ranked Tennessee basketball team, which fell at home to Alabama, 71-63… MORE
Trey Smith Adds AFCA Second-Team All-America Honor
One day after receiving All-America accolades from the Football Writers Association of America, Tennessee senior offensive guard Trey Smith … MORE
#7 UT Rolls Past #12 Missouri, 73-53, to Open SEC Play
A dominant defensive effort and an efficient shooting mark of .500 (27-54) from the field pushed the seventh-ranked Tennessee basketball team past 12th-ranked Missouri, 73-53, to open SEC play Wednesday.… MORE
Lady Vols Close Out Pre-Conference Play With Win Over Lipscomb, 77-52
Senior Rennia Davis turned in a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Tennessee to a 77-52 win over Lipscomb in Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday night. … MORE
Hoops Preview: #7 Tennessee at #12 Missouri
The seventh-ranked Tennessee basketball team opens up conference play and leaves Knoxville for the first time this season when it travels to No. 12 Missouri for a Wednesday night bout.… MORE
Rick Barnes Media Availability Transcript Entering SEC Play
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday via Zoom to discuss the beginning of SEC play.… MORE
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Lipscomb
Tennessee (5-1) closes out the pre-conference portion of the 2020-21 schedule with a Monday night home contest vs. in-state opponent Lipscomb University (3-2). … MORE
#8 Vols Improve to 6-0, Down USC Upstate, 80-60
Another balanced offensive effort and timely stops on the defensive end pushed the eighth-ranked Tennessee basketball team past USC Upstate, 80-60, on Wednesday at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
Davis grabs player of the week acclaim
Tennessee guard/forward Rennia Davis has been named SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week by both the Southeastern Conference office as well as College Sports Madness.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #8 Tennessee vs. USC Upstate
No. 8 Tennessee basketball suits up for its final contest before the start of SEC action, with a Wednesday night matchup with USC Upstate. Tipoff from Thompson-Boling Arena is slated for 5 p.m. ET on SEC Network.… MORE
Springer Shoots His Way to SEC Freshman of the Week Acclaim
Following two consecutive lights-out shooting performances and his most complete game of the season in Tennessee’s victory over Tennessee Tech,… MORE
Vols Take Down Saint Joseph’s, 102-66, for Fifth Straight Win
Six double-figure scorers for the second straight game and a dominant performance on the glass pushed the eighth-ranked Tennessee basketball team past Saint Joseph’s, 102-66, on Monday at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
NFL Week 17 predictions, league game notes, scenarios for 7 playoff spots remaining
7 NFL playoff spots still open, most available entering final weekend in 31 years… MORE
Vince’s View: SEC Bowl Game Score Predictions
84% picks record this season; SEC teams play Dec 30 to Jan 2 including CFB Playoff… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Buchanan said he didn’t want to leave UT but couldn’t get cleared
Said NFL doctors have cleared him to play, so he’s transferring… MORE
Lady Vol Basketball pausing team activities due to COVID-19
The Tennessee women’s basketball program has paused all team activities following one positive COVID-19 test result and subsequent contact tracing among its Tier 1 personnel… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pope explains decision to enter transfer portal
Tight end wants to catch passes to help his NFL goal… MORE
NFL Week 16 predictions, league game notes, playoff scenarios involving 12 teams
3 teams clinched division titles, 3 more secured playoffs spots, 3 could go worst to 1st… MORE
3-star DB De’Shawn Rucker – Vols 18th 2021 ESP signee
Rucker is one of the most underrated prospects in Tennessee’s class. He doesn’t have a great size but has SEC speed.… MORE
Three VFLs Selected to the 2021 Pro Bowl
Tennessee VFLs Morgan Cox, Alvin Kamara and Cordarrelle Patterson were selected to the 2021 Pro Bowl, the National Football League announced this week. … MORE
Trey Smith Named to Coaches All-SEC First Team For Second Straight Season
For the second consecutive year, Tennessee senior offensive guard Trey Smith was tabbed to the SEC Coaches All-SEC First Team, the league office announced on Tuesday.… MORE
Vols won’t play in Liberty Bowl due to COVID-19 issues, Pruitt and others tested positive
“After receiving Sunday’s COVID-19 test results, the University of Tennessee football program has paused all team activities and will be unable to compete in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.… MORE
Tennessee Rolls Past Spartans, 66-40
The Lady Vols picked up their fourth home win of the season on Sunday, toppling UNCG in Thompson-Boling Arena, 66-40.… MORE
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee vs. Texas A&M, seniors and game images
Here are some pregame and in-game photos of the final regular game for UT from the home game vs. Texas A&M. Click on any image and scroll through all the images easily. Also, please view the station photo galleries in the Vols tab.… MORE
WATCH: Tennessee vs. Texas A&M highlights, senior day send-offs
Here are some highlights of Tennessee honoring seniors before the regular season finale vs. Texas A&M, as well as some game highlights, courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.… MORE
Tennessee, West Virginia To Meet In 62nd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve
For the 54th time in program history, Tennessee football is bowl bound as the Volunteers will face West Virginia in the 62nd edition of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl… MORE
Hoops Preview: #10 Tennessee vs. Saint Joseph’s
No. 10 Tennessee basketball returns to action for a Monday night home matchup with Saint Joseph’s. Tipoff from Thompson-Boling Arena is slated for 6 p.m. ET on SEC Network.… MORE
SEC Football Bowl Assignments Announced – UT vs. WVU in Liberty
Twelve Southeastern Conference football teams learned their post-season bowl destinations on Sunday… MORE
Silverberg: The good, the bad and the ugly from week 13
Tennessee’s nightmare season is over and other teams were probably having nightmares after their performances Saturday.… MORE
Vols Fall To #5 Aggies 34-13, finishes 3-7 in regular season
Tennessee got touchdown passes from Harrison Bailey and J.T. Shrout in the first half, but the Vols were unable to keep pace in falling 34-13 to fifth-ranked Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium.… MORE
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal postgame field report on Aggies-Vols
Vince Ferrara and Eric Cain recapped Texas A&M’s 34-13 win over Tennessee in Knoxville with a report from the field with perspective and analysis on what we saw and why.… MORE
WATCH: WR Cedric Tillman Texas A&M postgame
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols lost at home to Texas A&M 34-13 in the regular season finale.… MORE
WATCH: Brandon Kennedy Texas A&M postgame
Tennessee center Brandon Kennedy spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols lost at home to Texas A&M 34-13 in the regular season finale.… MORE
WATCH: Alontae Taylor Texas A&M postgame
Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols lost at home to Texas A&M 34-13 in the regular season finale.… MORE
WATCH: Pruitt Texas A&M postgame on loss, Gray’s absence, report of NCAA investigation, 3-7 regular season, more
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols lost at home to Texas A&M 34-13 in the regular season finale.… MORE
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