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Tennessee Volunteers football players spent a Saturday distributing food, organizing facilities, and brightening the day at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, underscoring a culture of service that extends beyond the gridiron.
Tennessee announced the appointment of Chris Parker as assistant director of player development, filling the vacancy left by Riley Collins, while the program confronts a wave of departures and new additions through the transfer portal.
Chaz Coleman's much‑anticipated move to Tennessee has been marred by missed practices and uncertainty, raising questions about his development and the wisdom of Ohio State's original recruitment choice.
The Southeastern Conference announced game times for the opening stretch of the 2026 schedule, highlighting Tennessee's early matchups and the upcoming release of the full slate.
Coach Jake Wyman announced the newest batch of freshmen for the Troy Trojans soccer team, spanning multiple states and Canada, emphasizing character and quality.
The Rebels open their 2026 national championship campaign in Nebraska, aiming to rewrite a road‑game narrative that has long held them back.
Mississippi State’s baseball program, seeded No. 14 nationally, will anchor the Starkville Regional from May 29 to June 1, facing familiar foes and aiming to extend its storied tournament legacy.
North Carolina enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the fifth overall national seed, hosting the Chapel Hill Regional for the fourth time in five years. The team opens against VCU at Boshamer Stadium, with a strong record and recent history of tournament success.
The Tennessee Tornadoes wheelchair basketball team, founded by coach Josh Loop in Knoxville, offers a supportive environment for young athletes with disabilities, drawing families from surrounding counties and connecting them with mentors like Tanner Adkins, a University of Illinois standout.
The University of Kansas will host an NCAA baseball regional for the first time, adding seating to accommodate more fans while chasing a long‑awaited tournament victory.
Ravenwood edged Bearden 1‑0 in a penalty shootout after a weather‑marred final, with goalkeeper Connor Shave’s decisive save sealing the victory.
Knoxville honors former Vols coach John Majors with a newly named bridge, celebrating his lasting impact on Tennessee football.
The Wildcats will open the 2026 season at home against Texas A&M, travel to face Missouri and South Carolina, and meet Texas for the first time as SEC rivals, among other key matchups.
A look at the programs that have logged the longest streaks of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, from Vanderbilt’s 19‑year run to Miami’s 44‑year legacy.
Tennessee will meet Arkansas in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday evening, with coach Josh Elander tabbing Evan Blanco as the starter after a heavy recent workload.
The Tennessee Volunteers begin their SEC Tournament run on May 19 at 6:35 p.m. ET, facing South Carolina at the Hoover Met. Both teams will rely on key pitchers, but the Vols will be without starting outfielder Reese Chapman, and the Gamecocks will be missing several regular contributors.
Tennessee’s tenth‑seed matchup with South Carolina headlines the opening round of the SEC Baseball Tournament, where +2800 odds and a potential clash with Texas add intrigue to the Vols’ title chase.
Mizzou’s baseball team opens the SEC Tournament against Ole Miss, a matchup that pits a rising Missouri roster against a nationally ranked opponent, with key players poised to make an impact.
Jarrell Chandler, a top‑ranked safety from Halls High School, chose Clemson over Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Miami and several other programs, bringing the Tigers' 2027 class to seven commitments.
Tennessee's young arm will take the hill against South Carolina, hoping to translate early promise into tournament performance while the coaching staff weighs rest strategies for key relievers.
The 2026 SEC baseball regular season concluded on May 16, setting the stage for tournament play and the upcoming NCAA bracket reveal.
Landon Mack is listed as questionable for the upcoming series against Oklahoma, with the Vols set to rely on sophomore Tegan Kuhns and senior Evan Blanco for the first two games.
Tennessee starting pitcher Evan Blanco has been selected for the 2026 SEC Baseball Community Service Team, acknowledging his dedication to charitable work that spans hospital visits, school reading programs and pediatric cancer research.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association will crown its inaugural flag football state champions next month, bringing together top high school teams in a landmark event.