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Tennessee (14-6, 6-0 SEC) defeated Georgia(13-7, 2-4 SEC), 68-55, Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols did not trail in the contest. Tennessee debuted its Summitt Blue uniforms against the Bulldogs. In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue. Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) will debut Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series. PHOTOS: Lady Vols soccer debuts Summitt Blue uniforms PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue…
The Denver Nuggets have officially announced the signing of nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. Backed by Nikola Jokic, this addition gives the Nuggets a lot of what they have been missing, from ball handling help, point of attack defense, transition play, and more. While Westbrook appeared primarily off the bench for the LA Clippers last season, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes he should start in Denver. During a recent episode of Undisputed, Pierce revealed why Westbrook should start for the Nuggets. “I would make him as a starter,” Pierce said. “… You can throw Jamal Murray at the two……
The retired sprinter has raised eyebrows about Shericka Jackson’s depth of injury following her silence as the Paris Olympic Games loom. After pulling up an injury at the Gyulai István Memorial, a Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Shericka Jackson has not raced or made any appearance and fans have expressed worry concerning that. Fans were expecting to see Jackson at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony but she was a no show, something the raised more questions. Three-time Olympic bronze medallist Ato Boldon has made a damning revelation concerning the MVP Track Club that may sink the hearts of fans even…
Sports Illustrated is predicting that Jamaica will not win any gold medals but will secure 15 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Track and field events are set to begin on August 1. According to the world-respected magazine, Jamaica will win 15 medals in total. According to the website, Jamaica will win five men’s medals. On the men’s side, Kishane Thompson, who has been the fastest man for the past few seasons with a time of 9.77, is predicted to take silver behind Noah Lyles, who is expected to win three gold medals. Oblique Seville, who is the joint…
Chicago Cubs celebrate Tyson Miller has he add another year the young player is now 24 years old today
Viewed in the totality, Danny Jansen is a pretty good catcher. With the bat, he’s displayed good power and on-base skills. Although he’s a righty, he’s tended to perform better against right-handed pitchers. Defensively, he has a great reputation as a receiver and excels at keeping the ball in front of him. Over the past few seasons, Jansen and fellow righty Alejandro Kirk have combined to form one of the most productive catching tandems in all of baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays. Viewed in the context of 2024, Danny Jansen is . . . bad. While the glove is…
Tony Vitello etched his name into Tennessee lore after leading the Vols to their maiden College World Series title on Monday. The coach also made a bold statement on whether he will continue at Tennessee amid rumors of taking up the job at Texas. When asked about the possibility of joining the University of Texas next season, Vitello spoke about how Tennessee approached him initially and the support he has received from the Vols faithful. “But Tennessee came calling, and I knew a little bit about it. I knew it had those ingredients. But I’ve been blown away by how…
When it comes to baseball in Tennessee, Tony Vitello is more than just a coach – he’s a game-changer. Since taking the reins in 2017, the Vols have soared, securing a third trip to the College World Series in just four seasons. Such accomplishments are not merely a marker of success, but also a harbinger of financial reward. As reported by WVLT, Vitello’s contract includes a base pay of $350,000 and “Supplemental Pay” totaling $1.5 million, connected to the University of Tennessee’s broadcast and consultation deals. With the Vols’ recent success, his earnings this year will be a minimum of…
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.