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Tennessee Volunteers basketball will sport a new patch from logistics firm Axle Logistics, a Knoxville alumni-founded company, as part of a five-year agreement that also fuels athlete branding initiatives.
Tennessee’s rising offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. contributed $20,000 and football equipment to his former high school, Providence Day School, as part of a partnership with XTech Pads.
Strength coach Derek Owings leverages before‑and‑after imagery and social platforms to showcase player development, driving fan excitement and shaping the Vols’ 2026 outlook.
The NCAA has suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for the first two games of the 2026 season after an agent covered a $427 flight to a pre-draft facility. The case raises questions about amateurism, compensation and the evolving landscape of college sports.
Stephen Thompson, formerly of the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, has moved to Knoxville to cover the University of Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team for Knox News, aiming to deliver insightful, fan‑focused reporting on a program riding a wave of recent success.
The University of Tennessee announced its 2028 football schedule, adding a non‑conference game against Central Michigan at Neyland Stadium and a neutral‑site contest with West Virginia in Charlotte. The moves highlight the Volunteers' expanding footprint and include a $1.3 million guarantee to the Chippewas.
A December 2026 doubleheader will bring Michigan State and Gonzaga together in Palm Desert, highlighting major financial backing, coaching milestones, and ambitious non‑conference schedules.
The Wildcats' conference calendar was released this week, revealing a demanding road stretch that includes games in Oklahoma, Florida and Texas, while Rupp Arena will host Alabama and Tennessee. Coach John Calipari is set to return to Lexington on Feb. 20, and Big Blue Madness is just weeks away.
Former Tennessee safety Todd Kelly Jr. runs Camp 24 in Knoxville, a youth football program that blends skill development with lessons in character, inspired by the memory of 15‑year‑old Zaevion Dobson, who was killed while protecting friends from gunfire.
In his first press conference in Knoxville, the former VCU standout outlined his role, the team’s dynamics, and his message to the next generation.
Belmont University will welcome Tennessee’s Lady Vols to the Curb Event Center on November 17, renewing a rivalry that sits at 6‑6 and highlighting the Bruins’ dominance on their own floor.
The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team will open its non‑conference schedule with a game at Belmont on November 17, a venue where the Lady Vols have struggled historically, while coach Bart Brooks looks forward to the challenge.
Clemson's Death Valley stadium ranks No. 11 nationally, praised for its atmosphere and home-field dominance, while the 2026 slate features high‑profile matchups against LSU, Virginia Tech and South Carolina.
The Southeastern Conference released its 2027 men’s basketball schedule, detailing Missouri’s road opener at Arkansas, a home finale against LSU, and a series of neutral‑site contests across the country.
Four‑star recruit Christian Mays, ranked No. 2 among junior college prospects, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee on Wednesday, shutting down pursuits from several SEC programs.
Knox News has released its Elite Eight, highlighting the top prospects from the Knoxville area for the Class of 2027, their achievements, and the universities they have pledged to join.
Top recruit David Gabriel Georges, a five‑star running back from Canada now living in Tennessee, will reveal his college commitment on July 22, weighing the Vols, Buckeyes and Rebels.
The upcoming schedule features opening games against Lipscomb and Bellarmine, a River City Rumble with UNF, and a March ASUN Tournament in Jacksonville.
Tennessee quarterback prospect Faizon Brandon hosted a youth football camp in Knoxville that combined fun, competition and learning for over 100 kids, raising $12,520 for the Tennessee Children’s Home. The event showcased his community focus and his push for the starting quarterback role.
From Georgia's veteran core to Ohio State's revamped front, this analysis spotlights the most formidable offensive lines set to dominate college football in 2026.
Michigan State’s men’s basketball team is set to open its non‑conference schedule with a road game at Tennessee on November 17, a matchup highlighted by a slate of games against ranked opponents.
Niko Kampas, a 6‑foot‑7.5, 294‑pound offensive lineman from Germany, announced his pledge to the University of Tennessee after official visits to Knoxville, Auburn, Michigan and Vanderbilt. His commitment adds to a 2027 class that already includes Princeton Uwaifo and Q’Mari Hudson, raising the group to 17 pledges and elevating the Vols to No. 45 in the national rankings and No. 14 in the SEC.
Tennessee Volunteers gear up for a 50‑day countdown to the 2026 season, highlighting traditions and a challenging schedule under Coach Josh Heupel.
Troy Henderson is set to return to the Tennessee Volunteers after a swift recovery from shoulder surgery, bolstering the team's guard options for the next campaign.