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Peyton Manning says Horns-Vols rooting interest a ‘no-brainer’

Peyton has made his preference known.

By David Paschall June 26, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / When quarterback Peyton Manning and Tennessee played Ole Miss during the 1990s, it was never easy on his father, Archie Manning. Later this year, the Volunteers will host Texas and quarterback Arch Manning, Peyton's nephew.

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame set to induct newest class in Knoxville

Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season with the Minnesota Lynx to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press June 26, 2026

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve celebrates during a game against the Atlanta Dream on May 27 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Ole Miss QB disagrees with Lane Kiffin on how Black recruits view Oxford

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments to Vanity Fair.

By BRETT MARTEL / The Associated Press June 26, 2026

Lane Kiffin, the head football coach for Ole Miss at the time, confers with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss during an SEC game against visiting Florida last Nov. 15 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Vols under Barnes becoming an NBA draft picks factory

It shouldn't come as a sizable surprise that the Tennessee Volunteers' greatest run in postseason basketball play is being accompanied by their greatest run in the NBA draft.

By David Paschall June 25, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes visits with Nate Ament, who was selected 13th overall and will play for the Milwaukee Bucks, during Tuesday night's opening round of the NBA draft in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Bucks banking on former Vols star to play key role as they rebuild

NBA draft lottery picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks got their first bit of tough love from their new coach before learning they'd be playing for him.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press June 25, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins, left, reaches behind Nate Ament to grab Brayden Burries during Thursday's introductory news conference for the pair of Milwaukee Bucks rookies at a Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee. Ament and Burries were both lottery picks as top-15 selections in the NBA draft Tuesday night in New York. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Okpara, Gillespie taken in NBA draft; Fife decommits from football Vols

Chattanooga's connections to the NBA continue to grow.

By David Paschall June 24, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Former Tennessee forward and Hamilton Heights standout Felix Okpara was selected by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the NBA draft Wednesday night.

Sticking together was vital to Oklahoma’s College World Series title run

When the Oklahoma baseball program brings in new players, coach Skip Johnson gives them a daily exercise to make sure they're cut out for the type of team he runs.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 24, 2026

Oklahoma baseball coach Skip Johnson, front left, hands the championship trophy to outfielder Jason Walk, center, as they celebrate the Sooners' 13-2 victory over North Carolina in the deciding third game of the College World Series finals Monday night at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Nebraska. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Ament becomes Vols’ highest NBA draft pick in 24 years

This week's NBA blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpko from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat wound up including former Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament.

By David Paschall June 23, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Former Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament was the 13th overall selection in Tuesday night's NBA draft and will play for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Oklahoma wins College World Series to keep SEC’s streak going

The way the regular season unfolded for the Oklahoma Sooners, a third national championship for their baseball program would have seemed impossible.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 23, 2026

Oklahoma baseball players celebrate after beating North Carolina 13-2 in the deciding third game of the College World Series finals Monday night at Charles Schwab Stadium Omaha in Nebraska. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

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Former Vols QB bringing youth football leagues to Chattanooga

During his University of Tennessee career, Casey Clausen became known for his ability to make long-distance connections for big-splash plays.

By Stephen Hargis June 21, 2026

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