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Vols transfer safety TJ Metcalf no stranger to sizable stadiums
It's hard to confuse the maize and blue of Michigan and the football helmets of the Wolverines with Tennessee orange and the "Power T" helmets of the Volunteers.

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UTC’s receiver shortage opens door for Erik Bussmann
What might have seemed to outsiders like a sudden opportunity for Erik Bussmann last week was a role he has spent years preparing for at UTC.

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UTC notebook: Evan Rogers wins golf opener vs. loaded field in Knoxville
UTC golfer Evan Rogers is 1-for-1 as a sophomore, and he helped the Mocs open their 2026-27 schedule strong to continue the program's best stretch in years.

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Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula speed into third round at US Open
Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 singles ranking on the WTA Tour.

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Ronald Acuña Jr.’s milestone homer sets MLB record as Braves rout Nationals
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases for his career during Wednesday's win in Washington.

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NBA announces steep penalties for Clippers in cap circumvention case
The NBA imposed a sweeping punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules.

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Missouri DT cleared to play less than 24 hours before Tigers open
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz was in the midst of a 10-minute teleconference with reporters Wednesday when he got some good news for the Tigers.

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Falcons GM calls keeping four quarterbacks on roster ‘an insurance policy’
The Atlanta Falcons have four quarterbacks and two running backs on their 53-man roster right now. That doesn't mean the situation can't or won't change.

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NFC South preview: Falcons can’t be counted out in weak division
How many victories will it take to win the NFC South Division this season? A losing record was good enough twice in the past four years.

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AFC South preview: Titans hope to move up in division amid rebuild
Five years ago, the Tennessee Titans won their second straight AFC South title. Last season, they were at the bottom of the division for the third straight time.
