
Willie Gault and Deon Grant Eye 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Induction
The National Football Foundation announced its 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, featuring Tennessee legends Willie Gault and Deon Grant as prominent candidates.
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The National Football Foundation announced its 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, featuring Tennessee legends Willie Gault and Deon Grant as prominent candidates.
Willie Gault and Deon Grant are among the 227 candidates for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame, highlighting Tennessee’s continued impact on the sport’s legacy.
Tennessee Volunteers are grappling with the unexpected absence of transfer edge rusher Chaz Coleman, whose off‑field issues have sparked comparisons to former safety Boo Carter and raised questions about the team's pass rush and leadership.
Edge rusher Chaz Coleman's recent absences and off‑field distractions have drawn comparisons to former Volunteer Boo Carter, prompting questions about the team's defensive outlook.

Denny Hamlin captured his 62nd NASCAR Cup Series win at Nashville Superspeedway, edging out Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a dramatic finish.

Denny Hamlin won the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway after serving a drive‑through penalty, finishing ahead of Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe while Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick wrecked in the final laps.

Denny Hamlin edged out teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a weather‑hit NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway, marking a significant moment for Toyota and the sport.

A sudden rainstorm halted the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, forcing Denny Hamlin to serve a jump‑start penalty that dropped him to the rear. Tyler Reddick capitalized on the chaos to seize the lead, while the race's midpoint now looms as a pivotal moment for the playoff cut line.

Five new UConn basketball players have settled into off‑campus housing in Storrs, expressing excitement and a championship mindset, while additional transfers await and sophomore Colben Landrew competes for the United States in Mexico.
During a high-profile recruiting weekend, Clemson football added two new pledges, boosting its 2027 class to a top-15 national ranking. The commitments of Santana Harvey and Julian Cromartie, along with several other prospects, signal a strong future for the Tigers.

The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 will take place on May 31 at 7 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Prime Video, featuring Ryan Blaney’s bid for back‑to‑back victory and a tribute to the late Kyle Busch.

23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will take over the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE in 2027, joining a lineup that also features Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick.

Former Tennessee assistant coach Doug Matthews announced the dismissal of sophomore edge rusher Chaz Coleman, a highly touted transfer, after he missed most of spring practice due to personal issues.

Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman and River Bailey from the On3 podcast have compiled a list of the fifteen most defining plays in college football history, highlighting moments that span decades and showcase the sport’s evolving drama.
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, while rain forced a rule‑book start and a 300‑lap event will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

A loss to VCU ends a five‑year regional winning streak, prompting a wave of departures and a push to develop younger talent.

USA TODAY Sports is spotlighting Tennessee’s greatest high school baseball players, inviting fans to vote for the best as the poll remains open through April and May.
The 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 will light up the 1.33‑mile oval on May 31, featuring a rain‑affected qualifying session, a full slate of drivers and a multi‑platform broadcast.

A recent fire forced Timmy Hill out of competition, prompting the team known as Garage 66 to enlist Chad Finchum for the upcoming Nashville event. The team aims to run at least six more races but has yet to confirm drivers for most of them.
The addition of Texas and Oklahoma has intensified the SEC's reliance on NIL deals, altering rankings, playoff prospects and long‑term sustainability for programs across the conference.

Marcel Reed hosted a five‑day football camp at Wellborn Middle School, offering drills, a short scrimmage and plenty of personal interaction for campers aged five to sixteen.

Luke Braham, a highly touted offensive line prospect from Morgantown, West Virginia, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, citing a familiar relationship with offensive line coach Matt Moore and a preference for the Hokies over West Virginia, Rutgers and other programs.

After a challenging outing at Nashville Superspeedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with driver Cleetus McFarland on pit road, offering encouragement and humor. The exchange highlights a broader pattern of veteran support for emerging talent in NASCAR.

Justin Allgaier captured his second consecutive O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Nashville Superspeedway, leading 50 laps and adding to a strong 2026 campaign that includes earlier victories at Darlington and Martinsville.