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Nate Ament ruled out of Tuesday’s game against South Carolina Gamecocks

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:06:07 GMT

Tennessee freshman standout Nate Ament will miss Tuesday’s matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks after suffering a right leg injury in Saturday’s game against

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Lady Vols set for SEC Tournament opener in Greenville

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:54:11 GMT

Tennessee enters the tournament looking to regain momentum after a challenging close to the regular season.

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No. 1 Tennessee softball closes out perfect weekend with win over Appalachian State, 6-2

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:44:43 GMT

Next up, Tennessee welcomes Belmont to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Tuesday.

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No. 20 Tennessee baseball takes down Virginia Tech behind dominant pitching, 3-1

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:38:49 GMT

The Vols return home for five games next week at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, starting with ETSU on Tuesday.

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Lady Vols finish season losing their 6th straight game after falling to Vanderbilt 87-77

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:33:37 GMT

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball closed out the regular season on a difficult note, falling 87-77 to the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Lady Vols softball sweep doubleheader in dominant fashion

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:49:42 GMT

The Lady Vols continued their impressive run on the diamond, sweeping Saturday’s doubleheader against Penn State and North Carolina Central.

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Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

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No. 22 Tennessee falls to No. 17 Alabama in heartbreaking fashion, 71-69

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:29:50 GMT

Tennessee's basketball clash with Alabama ended in a thrilling defeat as Alabama's last-second plays sealed a 71-69 win, erasing the Vols' early dominance.

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Vol basketball remembers Wes Rucker at game against Crimson Tide

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:39:15 GMT

The Vols honor the late sports journalist Wes Rucker as Tennessee faces Alabama, aware of the insights he would have shared on this anticipated clash.

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Vol baseball bounces back with 5-3 win over Arizona State

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:15:20 GMT

Tennessee wasted no time setting the tone offensively, breaking through with a four-run second inning.

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Top ranked Lady Vols advanced to 16-0 after winning a doubleheader in home opener

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:26:14 GMT

The Lady Vols softball team came away with a dominant doubleheader sweep, defeating Appalachian State 9–1 before topping Penn State 4–1 in the second game.

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Top team in the country the UCLA Bruins defeats Vols 12-5

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:39:38 GMT

UCLA’s hot start proved to be too much for Tennessee to overcome.

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Tennessee women's basketball loses five-straight, falls to No. 6 LSU, 89-73

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:09:22 GMT

The Lady Vols have now lost five-straight games and eight of the last ten.

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WBIR to stream funeral service for sports journalist Wes Rucker

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:51:18 GMT

Wes' wife, Lauren, has asked that only family and close friends attend the service.

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Vols basketball fall to Missouri Tigers 73–69 after second half meltdown

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:32:00 GMT

Missouri outscored Tennessee 47-40 in the second half and knocked down four three-pointers after being shut out from beyond the arc in the first half.

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Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:52 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Sheinbaum in a phone call on Thursday that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup host.

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One Knox SC's season-opening match set for March 7

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:27:39 GMT

One Knox SC starts its season on March 7 at Westchester SC, defending their 2025 playoff title. The home opener is on March 14 against Madison FC.

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You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

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WATCH: New police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:40 GMT

Police video shows him swerve, clip another car, hit a guardrail, and careen back onto the highway.

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'Just us always': Wife, brother remember Knoxville sports journalist Wes Rucker

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:15:23 GMT

Lauren and Grant Rucker, Wes Rucker's wife and brother, share their memories at funeral service.

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Watch: Sports journalist Wes Rucker funeral service

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:04:37 GMT

The beloved WBIR journalist died on Feb. 19. He was 43.

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FIFA's president has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:12:37 GMT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

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Vol baseball bounce back with big seventh inning, defeat Bellarmine Knights 8-3

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:50:53 GMT

The game changed dramatically in the seventh inning when Tennessee’s bats came alive.

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Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

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Tennessee Softball remains No. 1 after dominant Green and Gold Classic sweep

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:44:45 GMT

During the tournament, Sophia Knight earned Player of the Week honors, highlighting her outstanding contributions to the team’s continued success.

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Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were most-viewed Winter Games since 2014, NBC says

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:14:28 GMT

The network said it saw a 96% increase in viewership since the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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Clinton athlete Bryson Maddox shines on hardwood and gridiron

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:17:04 GMT

For Maddox, the idea of becoming a two-sport athlete at the collegiate level is more than intriguing — it’s a challenge he would embrace.

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Ament claims sixth SEC Freshman of the Week honor

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:51:28 GMT

The standout freshman averaged 21.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in Tennessee’s two wins.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

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Former Tennessee basketball player to appear on upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette'

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:44:02 GMT

Lew Evans, who played for the Vols during the 2016–17 season, is set to appear on the dating reality show.

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Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

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Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Braxton was a 10-season WNBA veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty.

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'A dream-like trip' | East Tennessee couple saw US men, women win gold at Olympics

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:20 GMT

An East Tennessee couple's Olympic adventure unfolds in Milan, blending cultural exploration with thrilling hockey games.

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Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here's what to know.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Five of the most popular Grand Prix races will make their way to select theaters as part of Apple TV's latest partnership with the sport.

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When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:40 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

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Vol baseball drops first non-conference series since 2020 in 9-5 loss to Kent State

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:07:34 GMT

Offensively, it was a challenging afternoon for several Tennessee hitters. Five batters finished the game 0-for-3 or 0-for-4 at the plate.

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