Author: Mikesportz
Tony Vitello, the man behind the Tennessee Volunteers’ baseball resurgence, recently celebrated a monumental anniversary as head coach, marking another successful year at the helm of the program. The milestone was not only a celebration of his achievements on the field but also an opportunity for the Tennessee baseball family to reflect on the impact Vitello has had since his arrival. His leadership has revitalized the team, and the success story continues to build with every season. In honor of his anniversary, the major figures within the Tennessee Volunteers’ athletic program and management, including Athletic Director Danny White and key…
Tennessee Volunteers baseball head coach Tony Vitello turned 46 in grand fashion, celebrating his birthday with a powerful tribute to the Vol Nation, his unwavering supporters. On his special day, Vitello, who has elevated Tennessee baseball to new heights since his arrival, took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude. His message went beyond a simple thank-you, offering fans an emotional reflection on his journey with the team and his appreciation for their relentless backing. “Birthdays come and go, but what stays with me is the love and support from our incredible fans,” Vitello wrote. “I’m incredibly blessed to…
As its eagerly awaited airdropapproaches, tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat has revealed an ambitious roadmap for the year following its token launch on The Open Network (TON). Plans include NFTs and new games—and starting to distance itself from Telegram exclusivity. Hamster Kombat’s tap-to-earn game has been hugely popular attracting over 300 million players as gamers tapped their screens via a Telegram mini app in an attempt to gain a slice of a future airdrop. Approximately 130 million players will receive HMSTR when the airdrop goes live on Thursday, but what happens after that? The anonymous team behind Hamster Kombat has ambitious…
Angel Reese Appears to Be Unofficial Chicago Sky Coach While Out With Injury An interaction between Angel Reese and her head coach on Sunday is turning a lot of heads. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had her first WNBA season cut short due to a hairline fracture in her wrist that required surgery. This was disappointing for a few reasons. Not only is Reese one of the league’s biggest superstars, but the Sky are in the midst of a playoff chase, and losing their best player was a brutal blow.
Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve downplayed the extent of her influence in picking the squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics as the omission of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark remains a sticking point for some. She explained there’s a misconception about the selection process in general. “I think what people don’t get about it — and it’s OK, you can’t change what people think — the coach of the national team truly has no power in the selection of the team,” Reeve said on Good Game with Sarah Spain, which is produced by iHeartPodcasts, as part of the company’s…
Tennessee Lady Vols basketball superstar Candace Parker has had a pretty successful career after college. She spent 16 seasons in the WNBA and has become a valuable voice in basketball since retiring, which is a big reason why she landed on Sports Illustrated’s list of “The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports.” She won two National Championships at Tennessee and then became one of the best players in the WNBA for almost two decades. While at Tennessee, she was named SEC All-Freshman, 2006-07 SEC Player of the Year, Naismith Award and two-time Wooden Award winner, three-time NCAA All-Region, two-time NCAA All-Tournament player,…
Most NBA fans think superteams are a modern day phenomenon. But before LeBron James’ Miami Heat ‘Big Three’ and Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors ‘Big Four’, Michael Jordan almost formed The Association’s first real Avengers-esque squad. The year was 1990 and the Boston Celtics were reportedly looking towards the future. Franchise icon Larry Bird had re-energised the league and the organization in the 1980s en route to three titles, two Finals MVPs and three MVPs. But the C’s last championship came in 1986 and Boston’s management felt changes were needed to improve their postseason performances.
BEIJING — US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and finalist Jessica Pegula lead the draw at the China Open, the penultimate WTA 1000 event of the season. Beijing: Scores | Order of Play | Draws Main-draw play begins on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The top 32 seeds receive a first-round bye. Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek withdrew from the tournament ahead of the draw citing personal reasons. Must See Ningbo main-draw entry list features 15 of the world’s Top 20 players Beijing 2024: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know Rybakina hopes to be ready for WTA Finals after withdrawing from Asian…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has signed a new five-year contract after leading the Volunteers to a national championship. The contract, announced by athletic director Danny White on Friday, runs through June 30, 2029. It follows the Vols’ run to their first College World Series title that earned Vitello multiple national coach of the year honors. Terms of the deal weren’t announced. “Tony and his staff have developed the country’s top baseball program, and we are excited to announce this long-term extension to keep Tony on Rocky Top,” White said in a statement. “As an athletics…
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers practiced Monday but remains questionable to play with an abdomen strain when the No. 1 Longhorns face Mississippi State in their Southeastern Conference opener, coach Steve Sarkisian said. Ewers sat out last weekend’s 51-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe, and Arch Manning threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in earning his first career victory as a starter.