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KNOXVILLE, TN - January 28, 2023 - Guard Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers during...

Tennessee falls on AP college basketball poll after loss to Florida

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Paige Hill
After losing to unranked Florida, the Tennessee Volunteers dropped four spots on the Associated Press college basketball poll.

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No. 2 Tennessee defeats Bruce Pearl’s No. 25 Tigers

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 3:23 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
It’s another top-25 showdown inside Thompson-Boling Arena with the No. 10 Vols and No. 25 Tigers clashing.

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KNOXVILLE, TN - May 08, 2022 - Outfielder Kiki Milloy #9 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers...

Tennessee softball hosting open practice, autograph session Sunday

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
The home-opening weekend is set for March 3-5, when UT plays host to the Tennessee Classic.

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No. 2 Vols set to host SEC showdown with No. 25 Auburn

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
No. 2 Tennessee is back home for another top-25 showdown, taking on No. 25 Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.

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Gators put the chomp to 2nd-ranked Vols in Gainesville

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Florida’s aggressive defense stymies Tennessee shooters in 67-54 win

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Heupel names new tight ends coach

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Alec Abelin elevated to the post held by former OC Alex Golesh the past two seasons

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Lady Vols avoid 3 game skid

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Tennessee turns back Ole Miss 65-51 at Thompson-Boling Arena

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Tennessee’s diamond teams earn more preseason praise

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
NCAA-Leading Six Vols Tabbed as NCBWA Preseason All-Americans, while Lady Vol Trio Named Preseason All-SEC

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Several Farragut stars extend their athletic careers on the collegiate stage

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:16 AM EST
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By Paige Dauer
Wednesday morning nearly a dozen Farragut Admirals put pen to paper to continue their athletic careers at the next level.

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Lady Vol named to Cheryl Miller Award Top 10

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:09 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson is among those in consideration
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Ice Bears captain MacDonald named January SPHL Player of the Month

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
The forward led Knoxville to a 6-4-1 record during the month while scoring ten goals and adding 11 assists

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National Signing Day: East Tennessee private schools

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
National Signing Day made its way to private schools across East Tennessee, Wednesday.

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Weekly talks UT Softball as season fast approaches

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Tennessee is preseason ranked #2 in the SEC

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The Unsung Hero: Tennessee’s Athletic Trainer Chad Newman

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:42 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
He’s a former national Trainer of the Year and he loves his job; he’s Chad Newman. Tennessee’s athletic trainer loves to be with his family at UT.

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Lady Vols drop first SEC game to No. 3 LSU, 76-68

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 3 LSU, 76-68.

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Five Vols recognized as preseason All-Americans by D1Baseball and Baseball America

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
The trio of Dollander, Burns and Beam combined to make 43 starts last season, posting a 26-3 record.

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Zeigler named SEC Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
His performance was just the seventh game in program history in which a player had 20 or more points and 10 or more assists in a game.

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Tennessee jumps to No. 2 in AP college basketball poll following Texas win

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By Paige Hill
After defeating Texas inside an electric Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, the Tennessee Men’s basketball team jumped two spots in the Associated Press college basketball poll.

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Tennessee dominates in top-10 showdown against Texas

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
No. 4 Tennessee came out victorious against No. 10 Texas with an 82-71 win, in front of a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.

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No. 4 Tennessee secures win over No. 10 Texas

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:19 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
No.4 Tennessee Volunteers (17-3) step out of conference for the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday at 6 p.m. inside Thompson-Boling Arena.

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Vols Men’s Tennis eye a return to the NCAA postseason

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
In consecutive years they’ve made deep postseason runs and were SEC Champions in 2021. In 2023 they hope to move their name one spot closer to the national championship match.

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‘Continue to grow’ | Lady Vols star breaks down team’s SEC success

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:20 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
The Lady Vols are continuing to find their success on the court. A key reason for that success is senior Jordan Horston.

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Where to park on campus as GameDay comes back for Tennessee-Texas matchup

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM EST
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By Jared Austin
No. 4 Tennessee will play #10 Texas at 6 pm Saturday night.

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No.5 UConn proves too tough as Lady Vols fall to Huskies

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Storied rivalry renewed tonight at Thompson-Boling Arena

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Tennessee’s Zakai Ziegler up for national honor

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:40 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
UT point guard named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year watch list

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Derrick Henry surprises veteran with trip to Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:09 PM EST
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By Carmyn Gutierrez
Henry announced in a tweet that he would be helping Titans fan and veteran John Lambert attend Super Bowl LVII.

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Vols put bite to Dawgs dominating Georgia, 70-41

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:06 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
#4 Tennessee improves to 17-3 overall and 7-1 in SEC play

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No. 4 Tennessee resumes SEC play at home against Georgia

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
The Vols are coming off their two-game road trip undefeated, and now the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back home for a pair of contests this week. The action starts with a matchup against Georgia on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.

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‘Thor’ is back | One Knoxville SC building out squad with impressive signings

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:43 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Knoxville’s professional soccer team is building out its squad with several signings.

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University of Tennessee’s Athletic Director Danny White gets contract extension

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:19 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The University of Tennessee’s Athletic Director Danny White will be staying on campus for a bit longer after earning a contract extension.

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University of Tennessee teases date for Orange and White game

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:54 AM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
The University of Tennessee has released the upcoming date for the return of the Orange and White game.

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Knoxville native Todd Helton falls short in Baseball Hall of Fame vote

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
Helton was a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and three-time Gold Glove Award winner.

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UT baseball coach Frank Anderson earns top honor

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:01 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Frank Anderson was named Rawlings 2022 Pitching Coach of the Year.

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Derek Rang named head football coach at Oak Ridge

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:56 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Former Powell and G-P coach takes over the Wildcats program

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Tennessee’s Coach Josh Heupel earns contract extension

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
After leading the University of Tennessee Vols to its first 11-win football season in over 20 years, Head Coach Josh Heupel has earned a contract extension through January 2029.

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Barnes selected for North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame induction

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
The UT head basketball coach is a native of Hickory, North Carolina, and graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in his hometown

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One Knoxville SC announces preseason friendly against Chattanooga FC

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:07 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
An East Tennessee soccer matchup is coming to Chattanooga, and One Knoxville’s boys in mountain blue will be representing the scruffy city.

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Simcox honored for contributions to baseball in Tennessee

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:46 AM EST
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By Rick Russo
Former UT assistant honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Phillips earns first SEC Freshman of the Week honor

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:45 AM EST
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By Rick Russo
Phillips averaged 14 points and almost 8 rebounds while shooting 4-for-7 from 3-point range

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Football Vols add 4 transfers as Spring 23 classes start

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:45 AM EST
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By Rick Russo
24 additional members of the #RockyTop23 signing class began classes on Monday

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Vols fall in AP Top 25 college basketball poll

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
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By Carissa Simpson
The AP Top 25 college basketball poll announced the Vols at number 8 in the latest poll.

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Tennessee baseball leads nation with five players on preseason All-American Teams

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
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By Paige Dauer
Ahead of their 2023 college baseball season, the preseason honors are starting to roll in, and Tennessee had five players named to Collegiate Baseball’s Preseason All-America teams on Monday.

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Tennessee’s Byron Young declares for NFL Draft, will still play in Orange Bowl

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
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By Paige Hill
University of Tennessee’s Byron Young declared for the 2023 NFL Draft Thursday but will still be on the field battling it out against Clemson in the Orange Bowl, according to his announcement.

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Tennessee basketball special to air on WVLT

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Tennessee basketball fans can look forward to a new special airing on WVLT later this month.

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UT student athlete to become Tennessee Fund ‘Shareholders Society’ member

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Tennessee football player and entrepreneur Grant Frerking is set to make a gift to become the newest member of the Tennessee Fund’s “Shareholder Society.”

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‘One more time’ | Vol to enter NFL draft after Orange Bowl

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:36 PM EST
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By Carissa Simpson
Tight-end Princeton Fant will leave the University of Tennessee after six years to pursue a professional football career.

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Lady Vol Suarez stepping away from basketball

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Red-shirt sophomore will remain enrolled at Tennessee

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Vols wideout Walker Merrill enters transfer portal

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
Merrill - a 6′1″, 195-pound in-state receiver out of Brentwood High School - caught eight passes for 116 yards and three touchdowns this season.

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Horston’s 4th quarter heroics lift Lady Vols over Miss. State

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM EST
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By Zack Rickens
Tennessee improved to 3-0 in Southeastern Conference play, after beating Mississippi State 80-69 in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night.

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Tennessee’s Condredge Holloway honored as college baseball legend

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
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By Rick Russo
Vol great one of seven selected for induction into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2022
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