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Nate Ament Projected to Dallas at No. 9 in NBA Draft

ESPN’s latest mock draft places Tennessee’s freshman forward Nate Ament with the Dallas Mavericks at the ninth overall pick, envisioning a potential partnership with projected top‑pick Cooper Flagg and a strategy that keeps Kyrie Irving in Dallas.

Jun 23, 2026

2026‑2027 College Football Playoff Schedule Unveiled, USC Eyes First Playoff Run

The 2026‑2027 College Football Playoff schedule was announced, marking the third year of the 12‑team era. Opening round games will be played on Dec. 18‑19 at campus sites, quarterfinals at four major bowls, semifinals at the Orange and Sugar Bowls, and the national championship in Las Vegas on Jan. 25, televised by both ABC and ESPN. USC, seeking its first playoff appearance in twelve years, hopes head coach Lincoln Riley can lead the Trojans to the final four.

Jun 23, 2026

Tennessee’s NBA Draft Pipeline Thrives at Barclays Center

The NBA draft will descend upon the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, this week, turning the iconic arena into a stage for 60 selections spread across two rounds. The event will be televised nationally by ESPN and streamed on ABC, bringing the drama to millions of viewers. Tennessee's basketball program, under head coach Rick Barnes, has produced 57 all‑time NBA draft picks, and a steady stream of alumni are being selected each year, highlighting the university's growing influence on the professional game.

Jun 23, 2026

The Miracle Goal and the Vanishing Hero: Joe Gaetjens’ Legacy

Joe Gaetjens scored the winning goal for the United States against England in the 1950 World Cup, later vanished under François Duvalier's regime, and his story is being revived through literature, documentary and the upcoming 2026 tournament.

Jun 23, 2026