KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee guard Trae Golden has informed the Volunteers' men's basketball coaching staff that he is transferring. Golden said Tuesday in a university release that "I had a great three years here at Tennessee, but I plan…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials are citing unsatisfactory job performance as their reason for firing Lady Vols associate strength coach Heather Mason, who sued the university last fall. Mason's personnel file, obtained through a public records request, includes letters…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart has received a one-year contract extension. Hart's salary will remain $592,250, though he also earns $150,000 annually for media appearances. Hart's contract now runs through Sept. 18, 2018. His deal also…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt guard A.J. Astroth has decided to transfer. Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings said Monday in a university release announcing Astroth's decision that "he is looking for an opportunity to play more and we understand that." Astroth,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has hired Mike Vollmar as its senior associate athletics director for football administration. Vollmar spent the last two years as Michigan's associate athletic director for football. He held the same position at Alabama from 2008-10.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is parting ways with associate strength and conditioning coach who sued the university for discrimination and retaliation last fall. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Jimmy Stanton confirmed Thursday that Heather Mason has been "placed on administrative…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee has hired Bob Welton as director of player personnel after he spent the past nine years as a scout with the NFL's Cleveland Browns. Coach Butch Jones announced the hiring Tuesday, saying…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Music City Bowl will kick off at 3:15 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 30 and be televised by ESPN. The 2013 bowl, sponsored by Franklin American Mortgage, will match the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The format of Tennessee's Orange & White Game reflects the depth problems facing the Volunteers as they attempt to re-establish themselves as Southeastern Conference contenders. Rather than dividing his roster into two complete teams and having…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Add running back to the growing list of skill-position concerns for Tennessee as it approaches the end of spring practice. Marlin Lane's continued absence for disciplinary reasons leaves Rajion Neal as the only Tennessee running back…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Peyton Manning is back at his alma mater this week endorsing new Tennessee coach Butch Jones and preaching patience from the Volunteers' fan base. The Denver Broncos quarterback returned to campus to speak at Tennessee's spring…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is running out of healthy receivers. Paul Harris, Vincent Dallas and Jacob Carter haven't practiced this week because of various minor injuries. Dallas got shaken up early in Saturday's scrimmage and Harris injured his hamstring…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Bethel University has added another West Tennessean to its sports roster. Liberty Tech High School's Clayton Parker signed today with the Bethel baseball team. The four-year starter plays second base and pitches. Bethel coach Rusty Thompson said he is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings says he has an effective way to get his players' attention when he's frustrated without doing something stupid, like putting his hands on them. He kicks a basketball as hard and high…
Cumberland (Tenn.) 12, Bethel (Tenn.) 5 Martin Methodist 13, Tenn. Temple 1 Freed-Hardeman 10, Union (Tenn.) 9 Tennessee 4, ETSU 3 Memphis 7, Ark.-Pine Bluff 5 Vanderbilt 10, UT-Martin 3 Middle Tennessee 12, Tennessee Tech 9
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - After producing one of the most unusual statistical accomplishments in recent college football history last year, Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson doesn't expect to get a chance to repeat the feat. Johnson led the Volunteers in tackles…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis junior forward Tarik Black is transferring after three seasons, and he'll be leaving with his degree. Coach Josh Pastner said Tuesday that he wishes the 6-foot-9 Black nothing but the best. Pastner says he doesn't…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Scott Sanderson resigns as Lipscomb's men's basketball coach after 14 seasons. The son of former Alabama coach Wimp Sanderson said in a statement released Tuesday by the university that "after much consideration, I believe it is…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The changing jersey number of freshman Paul Harris exemplifies the youth and inexperience of Tennessee's receiving corps. After Harris struggled early this spring, Tennessee coach Butch Jones switched the early enrollee from the No. 1 jersey to…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis forward-guard Adonis Thomas plans to forego his final two seasons with the Tigers to sign with an agent and declare for the NBA draft. The Commercial Appeal first reported Thomas' decision Thursday. Memphis coach Josh…
