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  • Team USA's dream inside-out: LeBron, Durant #

    LONDON - It took one half of basketball for Team USA's current Olympic Dream Team to wake up against Argentina on Monday night. The Americans won, 126-97, but not before getting a bit of a scare. The Argentines, with aging stars Manu Ginobili (35) and Luis Scola (30), played the ...

    Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.

  • Tennessee-Alabama a classic match on diamond #

    OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Tennessee-Alabama matchup at 7 o'clock tonight in the opening round of the Women's College World Series (TV: ESPN2) is a classic boxer vs. puncher matchup. The Lady Vols (52-12) feature speed throughout the lineup, deep pitching and elite defense. The Crimson Tide (55-7) relies on a ...

    Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.

  • Vols brace for Blue Monday challenge #

    It has been a long season, much has been accomplished and overaccomplished by the Tennessee men's basketball team. And for the Vols' reward, they play a 26-6 Middle Tennessee State team that is at its peak. The line opened as UT as a six-point favorite, but quickly fell to five ...

    Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.

  • Knoxville's Tarwater is a golden soul #

    LONDON -- Knoxville has a new hometown hero in Davis Tarwater, and my guess is that won't end at the conclusion of the Olympics. Tarwater wasn't only one of the best stories at the London Olympics Aquatic Centre this week; he was also one of the most impressive and well-rounded ...

    Posted: May 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Cycling at the Velodrome, colorful venue #

    LONDON - I am sitting in a sports venue watching teams spin their wheels and go around in circles. Insert your Tennessee athletics joke here, but I'm talking about cycling, Velodrome style. This is a unique facility, to be sure - 6,000 seats and the temperature set at 28 Celsius ...

    Posted: May 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

• Bike Knoxville

  • Tour de Cure #

    The 2011 Knoxville Tour de Cure offers several routes to choose from including: a 12mile family ride, and 25, 62, and 100 mile rides through the scenic back roads of East Tennessee. Register at www.diabetes.org/tourClick on TennesseeClick on KnoxvilleBEN IS WAIVING THE REGISTRATION FEE FROM NOW UNTIL June 10!!!USE THE ...

    Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.

  • I Bike KNX safe biking pledge #

    Sharing the road means everyone following the same rules, being predictable and communicating with each other. By making this pledge, you'll be doing your part to make Knoxville a safer place to bike, and encouraging others to get on their bicycles, too. And we’ll send you an "I Bike KNX" ...

    Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.

  • Bike to Work Day 2011 #

    We had a record turnout for the 11th annual Bike to Work Day! More than 67 people stopped by Market Square on the way to work to enjoy free biscuits and coffee. There was also a record number of convoys traveling to the event from all directions. The competition for ...

    Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.

  • Bike Month, week 3 #

    It was a big weekend with the AMBC Poker Ride, a bike rodeo in Townsend, and a triathalon in town. And there is lots going on this week! Check our website for bike classes and rides: http://www.knoxtrans.org/bikemonth/index.htm Wednesday, May 18Ride of Silence6:45 p.m.Start and end at the Blount County Courthouse ...

    Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.

  • Bike Month 2011 #

    Bike Month is going by fast! We had a Bicycling Ambassadors booth at the opening day for Market Square Farmers Market, and also at Maryville Farmers Market. This weekend we are holding a kids bike rodeo at Townsend's Child Safety Day. The big events are less than two weeks away! ...

    Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.

• Fulmer's Belly

  • Now what do we call ourselves? #

    There was a lot of talk when Fulmer was let go that we should change our names to Kiffin’s Visor, or Kiffin’s Big Mouth, or Kiffin’s Turncoating Ass… We now welcome Vince Derek Dooley as the next coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. Honestly, before today, we didn’t even know that ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Update… #

    So, just to update. The Tennessee coaching gossip carousel has gone from “zomg, it might be these coaches” to “we have just hired…” so and so coach. So if we are to believe in the internet posts, Tennessee now has approximately 9 head coaches, which I suppose, is a better ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Breaking News! #

    Chris Low is now reporting that Chris Low, is a candidate for the Tennessee Football job. Chris Low, a writer for ESPN reports that Chris Low, a writer for ESPN, has put his name into consideration according to a report by Chris Low from ESPN. Reprinted from WVLT via WBIR ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Speculation… #

    We need to write a couple quickie posts because there’s rampant speculation going around about certain coaching candidates. We’re gonna run down a few quickly. 1. Troy Calhoun – Depending on who you ask, this is a done deal. Please. No. First of all, the triple option is kind of… ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Sourcing #

    One interesting side effect of looking for a new coach (again), is that with the advent of the internet, any Billy Bob Computer User (yes, we realize that that was a bit stereotypically stereotypical… and yes, we realize that “stereotypically stereotypical” isn’t a permeating syllogism) can “lawg on to the ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

• GoVolsXtra Sports

  • Raven Chavanne named top 3 finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year #

    OKLAHOMA CITY - Tennessee senior Raven Chavanne has been named a Top 3 Finalist for the 12th Annual USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year Award, as announced by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and USA Softball on Wednesday.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

  • Jarnell Stokes selected to try out for U19 national team #

    Tennessee’s Jarnell Stokes will have a chance to spend another summer competing internationally after he officially accepted an invitation to tryouts at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Erica Popson tied for 20th at NCAA championship #

    Tennessee senior golfer Erica Popson’s steady round of even-par 72 Tuesday in the NCAA championships at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga., was good enough to sit in a tie for 20th in the 126-player field.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.

  • No headline - sp-digest22 #

    Colleges

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

  • UT tennis coaches honored, No. 1 Mikelis Libietis gets draws for NCAA matches #

    Tennessee men’s tennis coach Sam Winterbotham and associate coach Chris Woodruff earned national coaching awards Tuesday.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

• Knoxville Rugby Football Club

  • Possums Beat Nashville and Move to 6-2 #

    Possums defeat Nashville 46-15. (Full recap to come later) Knoxville finishes the matrix season in second place with a 6-2 record. Next up for the Possums: Knoxville will travel to Little Rock, AR to face the Stormers, the Deep South Champions, on 4/13 for the first round of the south ...

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.

  • Possums Win Mud Bowl #

    The Possums traveled to Birmingham, AL on Saturday, February 23 for the first of two matches with their new matrix foe. The day was perfect for rugby with sunny skies and a light breeze, but a week of rain left the pitch in poor shape. The game started as a ...

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.

  • Chermely Travels to Jamaica with USA Rugby South #

    February 21, 2013 (Knoxville, Tennessee) – Knoxville Men’s Rugby Team Captain and Former Volunteer Wayne Chermely has been selected to represent USA Rugby South in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championship Tournament on Saturday, February 23. Wayne joins 22 other players from the south (TN, AL, FL, GA, MS, ...

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.

  • Possums Win Rematch with Chattanooga #

    The Possums set the tone for the heated rematch with Chattanooga with solid tackling and constant pressure from the opening whistle. A blocked kick and handling error by Nooga gave Knoxville a 5 m scrum and 8 man Matt Abernathy was able to pick the ball weak and find the ...

    Posted: April 28, 2013 at 8:31 a.m.

  • Possums Playoff Bound #

    With the win over Chattanooga this past Saturday the Possums have clinched the # 2 spot in the matrix and will travel to Little Rock, AR on April 13th for the first round of the playoffs. The Possums are asking Old Boys and Supporters for their help in making this ...

    Posted: April 28, 2013 at 8:04 a.m.

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• Off the Hook

  • NBA Pearls of Wisdom #

    Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl said he follows the NBA and international basketball to pick up tips - mostly on defense. Pearl said he is particularly fond of the Utah Jazz. Yet Pearl's heart has long pulled for the Boston Celtics. That means he's seen quite a bit of Celtics' ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Would you like to see Nu'Keese Richardson steal stuff? #

    I thought so. Click here.

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Good Luck Todd #

    It would be idiotic for me to argue that Todd Campbell was one of the best receivers in Tennessee football history. He, however, was one of the better people/players I've covered in over ten years in the Knoxville media. He just smiled and never complained when former coach Lane Kiffin ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • Some Vid #

    Here are some video highlights of some recent visitors to Tennessee's campus. DeAnthony Arnett Zach Debell

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

  • John Brown Update... #

    I know there are a lot of rumors swirling about John Brown and his eligibility. I'm told by someone close to the junior college defensive tackle that he is currently taking a mini-term class at Northeast Mississippi Community College. If he passes the class, he will enroll at Tennessee for ...

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.

• UTLadyVols.com: Basketball

  • R.E.S.P.E.C.T. For WNBA Lady Vols #

    Alumnae of the Lady Vol basketball program were significant vote-getters in the 11th-annual WNBA.com General Manager Survey, released by the league on Wednesday.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 4 p.m.

  • Big Orange Caravan Rolls Into Tri-Cities #

    The first of three stops on the Big Orange Caravan arrived in the Tri-Cities on Monday night. Check out coverage from Kingsport. JONES

    Posted: May 20, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.

  • Sports Medicine Staff Makes A Difference #

    UT's sports medicine department with the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society hosted a conference on Friday at Neyland Stadium that focused on the mental healthcare of student-athletes. PHOTOS

    Posted: May 20, 2013 at 2 p.m.

  • Massengale Makes USA WUG Team #

    After three grueling days of tryouts over the weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo., Ariel Massengale has been notified by USA Basketball that she made the 2013 World University Games team.

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

  • Graves Picked For USA U19 Team #

    Bashaara Graves once again has earned the opportunity to represent her country. She was announced by USA Basketball as a member of the 12-member U19 FIBA World Championship team.

    Posted: May 19, 2013 at 3 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Baseball

  • Saberhagen Named to SEC Comm. Service Team #

    Tennessee junior Dalton Saberhagen has been named to the 2013 Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team for his outstanding efforts in giving back to the Knoxville community, the league office announced Monday.

    Posted: May 20, 2013 at 12 p.m.

  • Vols Finish 2013 with 7-5 Win Over Aggies #

    Tennessee closed out the 2013 campaign on a high note on Saturday, defeating Texas A&M;, 7-5, on Senior Day.

    Posted: May 18, 2013 at 6 p.m.

  • Vols Drop 8-4 Decision to Texas A&M #

    Texas A&M; scored four two-out runs in the top of the ninth and held off a furious rally by Tennessee in the final frame which saw the Volunteers bring the tying run to the plate to emerge with an 8-4 victory on Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

    Posted: May 17, 2013 at 10 p.m.

  • Godley Fans 13 in 5-1 Loss to Texas A&M #

    Zack Godley struck out 13 in his sixth complete game of the year, but Daniel Mendgen matched him all the way as Texas A&M; beat UT, 5-1.

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 9 p.m.

  • This Week in Tennessee Baseball #

    Senior Andy Yates hosts a special episode of "This Week in Tennessee Baseball," featuring the Knoxville Challenger League.

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Basketball

  • Stokes Among 24 to Earn USA U19 Invites #

    Tennessee basketball player Jarnell Stokes is among 24 elite talents invited to participate in the 2013 Men's U19 World Championship Team training camp, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

  • Another Stop, Another Sellout, BOC in ATL #

    The Big Orange Caravan stopped in Atlanta on Tuesday night and another sellout crowd greeted Butch Jones, Cuonzo Martin and Holly Warlick. JONES & MARTIN

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 7 p.m.

  • Storms Hit Close to Home for Richardson #

    The pain of having his wisdom teeth removed Monday was nothing compared to the pain Josh Richardson felt after seeing the devastation wrought by ravaging storms in his home state.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

  • Harris Helps "Build" Community in Orlando #

    Former Tennessee Freshman All-American basketball player and current Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris took part in a work day for the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando Thursday.

    Posted: May 17, 2013 at 2:01 p.m.

  • Vols Duo Makes Coaching Debut #

    Tennessee guards Brandon Lopez and Galen Campbell have stayed busy since the Volunteers' hoops season ended. The Knoxville natives spent the past several weeks coaching a boy's U13 team in a local KYS league.

    Posted: May 16, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Football

  • Mic'd Up: Coach Zach Azzanni #

    Wonder what it is like to play for the Vols Wide Receiver Coach Zach Azzanni? Wonder no more. AZZANNI MIC'D UP

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 11 a.m.

  • Another Stop, Another Sellout, BOC in ATL #

    The Big Orange Caravan stopped in Atlanta on Tuesday night and another sellout crowd greeted Butch Jones, Cuonzo Martin and Holly Warlick. JONES & MARTIN

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 7 p.m.

  • Stone Named To Rimington Watch List #

    Tennessee senior center James Stone has been named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy Watch List as announced Tuesday.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 11 a.m.

  • VFL Program In The Community #

    UT football players Corey Miller and Dontavis Sapp went to the Coulter Grove Intermediate School in Maryville Monday morning to meet with the fifth and sixth grade classes. VIDEO

    Posted: May 20, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.

  • Big Orange Caravan Rolls Into Tri-Cities #

    The first of three stops on the Big Orange Caravan arrived in the Tri-Cities on Monday night. Check out coverage from Kingsport. JONES

    Posted: May 20, 2013 at 7 p.m.

• WBIR: Sports

  • Lady Vols' Chavanne finalist for Player of Year #

     The Tennessee Lady Vols are having an outstanding season and senior Raven Chavanne is a big reason why.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.

  • Did the Cavs win LeBron in the NBA Draft Lottery- again? #

    Is winning the NBA Lottery the Cleveland Cavaliers' final piece to bring back LeBron in the summer of 2014?

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

  • TSSAA Spring Fling #

    East Tennessee teams did very well on the opening day of the 2013 Blue Cross Spring Fling TSSAA Championships.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Unearned run sinks Smokies in 11th #

    The Tennessee Smokies finished off an otherwise successful road trip losing back-to back heartbreakers in Chattanooga.

    Posted: May 22, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Competitors turned teammates at Air Force #

    Chase Cannon and Ryan Kerr have been competing against each other since they first stepped on the mat.  

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

• WVLT: Sports

  • 2013 Spring Fling: Tuesday #

    Baseball, softball and soccer results from Tuesday's action at the high school state championships

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 11 p.m.

  • Popson Even-Par After First Round of NCAA's #

    Senior Erica Popson Tied for 20th Through One Round of NCAA Championships

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.

  • UT coaches sweep national tennis awards #

    NCAA Singles Starts Wednesday for Libietis, Reese

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.

  • Devastating storms hit close to home for Vol Josh Richardson #

    With the spring semester of his sophomore year in the books, Richardson is spending the month of May in his hometown of Edmond, Okla.

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

  • Vol James Stone named to Rimington watch list #

    The Vols center is one of 44 players named to the watch list for 2013

    Posted: May 21, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.