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Picchiottino and Whicker do Chattanooga cycling proud at UCI World Championship

by Mark Wiedmer ·October 3, 2018

At first glance, amateur cycling junkies Jordan Picchiottino and Trent Whicker would appear to be twin brothers from different mothers.

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, April 14, 2012, bikes cast long shadows in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, April 14, 2012. In a move aimed at protecting young riders who regularly pedal through busy streets in Netherlands while looking at their phone, developers said Wednesday June 21, 2017, they are developing a lock system to stop the dangerous practice by blocking the phone when cycling. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, FILE)

Wiedmer: College basketball trial another NCAA embarrassment

by Mark Wiedmer ·October 3, 2018

What if disgraced former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is telling the truth when he says he knew nothing about a former Adidas shoe company executive orchestrating a $100,000 payment to former Cardinals signee Brian Bowen?

FILE - In this June 15, 2017, file photo, Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino listens during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Louisville, Ky. Louisville must vacate its 2013 men's basketball title following an NCAA appeals panel's decision to uphold sanctions against the men's program for violations committed in a sex scandal. The Cardinals will have to vacate 123 victories including the championship, and return millions in postseason revenue. The decision announced on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, by the governing body's Infraction Appeals Committee ruled that the NCAA has the authority to take away championships for what it considers major rule violations. (Alton Strupp/The Courier-Journal via AP, File)

Wiedmer: 2018 Vols could learn much from 1998 Vols

by Mark Wiedmer ·October 2, 2018

Eleven days ago, the University of Tennessee welcoming back its 1998 national championship football team on the same night the 2018 Volunteers hosted Florida inside Neyland Stadium, one of the stars of those champs, Fred White, reflected on the chemistry still present with that squad.

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver as the Vols attempt a two-point conversion during their game against Georgia in September 2018.

Wiedmer: Titans eschew a tie to deliver a win to remember

by Mark Wiedmer ·October 1, 2018

The most memorable moment in this most improbable Titans victory was the decision by first-year coach Mike Vrabel to go for the victory.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Wiedmer: Could UT have more to be happy about than UGA after a 38-12 loss?

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 30, 2018

Were it not for one of the oddest scores either side may ever see, this might easily have been a one-touchdown game with 10 minutes to play.

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt reacts on the sideline during Saturday's game against Georgia.

McCallie rolls past Pope John Paul II, 34-3

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 29, 2018

As it has been all season, the ground game was the obvious star of host McCallie's 34-3 victory over Pope John Paul II on Friday night at Spears Stadium.

Wiedmer: John Shulman now an agent for coaches instead of a coach

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 26, 2018

The lyrics come from the Irving Berlin song "What Can You Do With A General?" - a witty number from Berlin's holiday classic "White Christmas."

John Shulman talks to McCallie basketball players during a home game in the 2017-18 season, his last as head coach of the Blue Tornado. After winning 100 games in his four seasons as coach of the Blue Tornado, Shulman resigned. Now the former UTC coach is returning to the college ranks to head up the program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Wiedmer: Jesse Medford a reason cheer all season for the Vols

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 25, 2018

In less than 30 minutes, the University of Tennessee football team would begin its Vol Walk down Peyton Manning Pass into Neyland Stadium, just as it has every home game since Alabama came to town in 1990.

Fans in the Tennessee student section cheer during the Vols' 59-3 win against ETSU on Sept. 8 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols open their SEC schedule there Saturday night against Florida.

Wiedmer: A seemingly kinder, gentler Tiger captures his 80th PGA Tour win

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 24, 2018

You hear the words all the time: People don't change.

Tiger Woods earned the 80th PGA Tour win of his career on Sunday by capturing the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

Wiedmer: Vols’ football season suddenly looks bleak

by Mark Wiedmer ·September 23, 2018

All you wanted was hope if you were a University of Tennessee football fan sitting inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday night.