Author: Mikesportz
What a weekend it was for Tennessee on the recruiting trail. The Volunteers landed a longtime target in four-star safety Lagonza Hayward on Saturday, then turned around and pulled off a flip of four-star tight end Da’Saahn Brame. The former Oregon commit swapped his green and yellow for the orange and white after another visit to Knoxville, and he’s going to bring Tennessee a level of athleticism we haven’t seen at the tight end spot in some time. Brame offers a 6-6, 235 pound frame — almost that of a jumbo-type receiver. Brame is the 102nd ranked prospect in the…
Tennessee baseball pitcher Tanner Franklin joined the Chatham Anglers as a pitcher in the Cape Cod Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league, and has been dominant on the mound this summer. The Cape Cod League is often considered the best summer league in the country for collegiate players and boasts some of the best and brightest future stars in college baseball.
Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello uncharacteristically pushed the wrong button on Saturday and it cost UT in game one of the College World Series finals against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Vols never led on Saturday against the Aggies after falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first inning. It was that top of the first inning where Vitello made the mistake that cost the Volunteers and put Tennessee in a position where the program now has to win two straight games against the Aggies to win the College World Series.
Tennessee’s offensive dominance came to a screeching halt Thursday. After stringing together their best offensive performances the last few games, the Lady Volsscored only 14 points in each quarter against Alabama. Tennessee (14-8, 7-3 SEC) couldn’t rely on its defense and lost 72-56 to Alabama (19-6, 6-4) at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tennessee didn’t get the performances it’s used to – and needs – from seniors Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear, who has been on a hot streak in SEC play. Jackson led the Lady Vols with 13 points and six rebounds, and Spear managed only five points. She added…
Free agent Tyus Jones, the market’s top remaining guard, has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, his agent, Kevin Bradbury of Lift Sports Management, told ESPN on Saturday. Jones is a massive addition for the Suns, who struggled without a true point guard last season. Jones, who averaged 12.0 points and 7.3 assists for the Washington Wizards in 2023-24, will get a chance to impact a Western Conference contender and potentially return to a more financially flush free agent market next summer.
For the past several weeks, the most controversial topic in track and field has been who can rightfully claim the title of the fastest man in the world. Is it the reigning Olympic or world champion? Is it the current world leader? Is it the world record holder? The truth is that each of those questions has its own title. Typically, the general consensus is that the fastest man in the world is the reigning champion from the Olympics or outdoor world championships. There is no rule book that officially states this definition, so much of the discourse has come…
The wait to see your favorite athletes in action is almost over. In five days, the world’s fastest and strongest track and field athletes will face off for Olympic gold. The journey to Paris was difficult beyond imagination for many competitors. From dealing with injury to being unsponsored, every athlete has a story that makes this moment special for them. The track and field portion of the Olympics will begin on August 1st, kicking off with the race walk. Here is a guide that takes you through a few of the most exciting match-ups to tune into
Tony Vitello announced the coming back of Kirby Connell to Tennessee baseball in a different way in 2025 There’s little doubt that former Tennessee Vols hurler Kirby Connell is going to go down as one of the most memorable pitchers in Tennessee baseball history. The mustachioed left hander was a key piece of the bullpen on the Vols’ first-ever national championship squad. His mustache is unrivaled in collegiate athletics. It earned him one of the greatest nicknames of all time. Now, Vol fans will be able to continue to get a glimpse of the legendary facial style in 2025 and…
The winner of the award is likely to be one of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese or IndianaFever guard Caitlin Clark. ‘House of Highlights’ asked a number of NBAplayers, including Brown, for their thoughts on who they would choose as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Brown and fellow NBA star Immanuel Quickley both believe that Reese should be the choice for ROY. They’re not alone – with other prominent basketball figures like South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and USC star Juju Watkins backing Reese to win the award.
Coco Gauff beat Germany’s Laura Siegemund 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in her first match of the 2023 US Open. Throughout the match, Gauff expressed frustration with her opponent’s time-wasting antics. Barack and Michelle Obama commended the 19-year-old for speaking out when they chatted after the match. Coco Gauff was visibly fuming after her opponent’s controversial delay tactics resulted in a contentious, nearly 3-hour thriller for her first match of the 2023 US Open. But just before she was prepared to share her frustrations with the media late Monday night, she got a surprise visit from President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle…