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UTC senior Kam Baah-Slay’s big plays finally showing up in box score

Kam Baah-Slay had waited three seasons for the football to come to him.

By Gene Henley October 21, 2026

UTC photo by Ray Soldano / UTC safety Kam Baah-Slay returns an interception during a home win against Wofford on Sept. 19 at Finley Stadium. The play didn't count due to a UTC penalty, but Baah-Slay has become more of a playmaker for the Mocs this season and had an interception in their most recent game on Oct. 10 against Samford.

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Vols thriving on getting their opponents to ‘tap out’

It's not a statistic that is discussed like rushing offense and turnover margin, but Tennessee has scored the last touchdown in all seven of its games so far this season.

By David Paschall October 21, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Elliot Walker / Senior running back DeSean Bishop has typified Tennessee's ability this season to get stronger as the game goes along.

Dream thrill home fans, beat Valkyries for 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the 19-year-old franchise's first league championship.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and guard Rhyne Howard react after a foul during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the visiting Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Grizzlies open with home win over Jazz behind Ty Jerome’s 45 points

Memphis Grizzlies fans were excited about the way Ty Jerome played in Wednesday night's season opener, and they let him know.

By CLAY BAILEY / The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (2) drives past Chattanooga native Ace Bailey of the Utah Jazz during Wednesday night's game at the FedEx Forum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Hawks extend streak against Magic with victory in season opener

Nickeil Alexander-Walker punctuated a 31-point performance with a pair of 3-pointers, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic in the season opener for both teams.

By The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, right, pushes against center Wendell Carter Jr. of the host Orlando Magic during the season opener for both teams Wednesday night at the Kia Center. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

AP reveals preseason All-America men’s basketball team for 2026-27

National championship hopes led Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. and Florida's Thomas Haugh to stay in college basketball for another season.

By JOHN MARSHALL / The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr., right, looks to shoot as UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) defends during an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game on March 27 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

SEC’s two-loss teams not out of league title race or playoff hunt just yet

There are five two-loss teams in the current AP college football poll, and every one of them is from the Southeastern Conference.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer stands on the visitors' sideline at Neyland Stadium during the Crimson Tide's loss to SEC border rival Tennessee last Saturday in Knoxville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Maryland’s move could get college football coaching carousel going

Michael Locksley is out at Maryland in the first big move of the new college football coaching cycle.

By NOAH TRISTER / The Associated Press October 21, 2026

Maryland football coach Michael Locksley watches as the Terrapins face Michigan State last Nov. 29 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Titans coach says Jordan Elliott was released after pulling out gun

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after pulling a gun in the parking lot of the team facility.