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Dragons fall in Homecoming heartbreaker

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON, Tenn. - A homecoming win is elusive again for Lane College. The Dragons fell 51-0 to the Golden Bears of Miles College at Lane Field, Saturday. Lane has not had a homecoming…

Kiffin facing rocky reception in return to Neyland

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin isn't talking as the former Tennessee coach prepares to make his much-anticipated return to Knoxville. He has no choice. Alabama coach Nick Saban's policy of keeping his assistants off limits to…

Slive to retire as SEC commissioner in July

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive will retire next summer after 13 years leading the league and plans to begin treatment for a recurrence of prostate cancer. The 74-year-old Slive says his retirement will take effect July 31. Slive took over…

Jones expects Hurd at 'full go' for No. 3 Ole Miss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee isn't quite at full strength at the running back position as the Volunteers prepare to play a Mississippi defense that ranks among the nation's best. A shoulder injury limited first-team running back Jalen Hurd to…

Lady Vols say they're heeding Warlick's message

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee guard Ariel Massengale says the Lady Vols are listening more closely to coach Holly Warlick this season. The Lady Vols are hoping that extra attention helps them earn the Final Four bid that has eluded…

Ole Miss and Miss. State tied at 3 in the the AP Top 25

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 4, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:…

Tennessee's Hurd savors first matchup with Gators

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Jalen Hurd already has caught the attention of his favorite player. Now the freshman running back wants to make an impression on one of his team's biggest rivals. Hurd has rushed for a total of…

Vanderbilt suspends running back indefinitely

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt has suspended running back Brian Kimbrow indefinitely for what Commodores coach Derek Mason described as "conduct detrimental to the team." The school announced Kimbrow's suspension Monday. Kimbrow rushed for a combined 754 yards over his…

UTM Routs Cumberland in Home Opener

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin cruised past Cumberland 63-7 in their home opener. The Skyhawks play Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, September 20 for their Ohio Valley Conference opener. UTM has…

Tennessee defense getting tougher on third down

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Third-down situations suddenly are cause for cheer rather than fear at Tennessee. Tennessee opponents have converted just seven of their 31 third-down situations through the first two weeks of the season, a remarkable turnaround for a…

Mason throws open Vanderbilt QB competition again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is looking for another quarterback once again, and he's thrown open the competition even more in his search for someone who can help the Commodores score points. The Commodores are 0-2, have…

Vols' Pearson out, Wolf questionable vs. Oklahoma

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's offense may be missing two starters Saturday when the Volunteers play at No. 4 Oklahoma. Vols coach Butch Jones said at his Monday news conference that wide receiver Von Pearson won't play Saturday because of…

Stoic Vandy coach plans to be more demonstrative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt first-year coach Derek Mason has studied the tape of the Commodores disappointing loss to open the season. He's found plenty of mistakes to correct, including how he acts on the sideline. So expect to see…

Tennessee OT Gilliam out for year with torn ACL

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee offensive tackle Jacob Gilliam will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament Sunday in a 38-7 victory over Utah State. Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced the severity of Gilliam's injury…

Young players lead charge to Vandy's championship

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin figured last year was his baseball program's best chance to win its first national championship. The 2014 team is the one that got the job done. The Commodores finished 51-21 with an…

Tennessee releases 2014-15 nonconference schedule

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee faces VCU, Kansas State, Butler and North Carolina State as part of its nonconference schedule. The Volunteers released their nonconference schedule Wednesday. The Southeastern Conference schedule hasn't been announced. Tennessee has a Dec. 22 home…

Skyhawks maintain lead at National Rodeo

CASPER, WY -- After three days of competition, the University of Tennessee at Martin rodeo team ranked first out of 54 teams in the men‘s standings with 470 points.

Vanderbilt beats Stanford 12-5 to advance to CWS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vince Conde and John Norwood had three hits and two RBIs each and Vanderbilt combined for six runs in the seventh and eighth innings to beat Stanford 12-5 Sunday to advance to the College World Series.…

Chattanooga extends Wade's deal through 2018-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Will Wade through the 2018-19 season after a strong debut season. Athletic director David Blackburn announced the extension Tuesday, saying Wade exceeded expectations in his first season.…

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