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Lou Holtz, who coached Notre Dame to national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn't beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title as a college football head coach.

By The Associated Press March 4, 2026

AP photo by Kevork Djansezian / Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz leads his team onto the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to warm up for a game against rival Southern California on Nov. 30, 1996. That year was the 11th and final season for Holtz with the Fighting Irish, who won the program's most recent national title under his direction in the 1988 season.

Georgia men’s basketball team boosted by big win against Alabama

On this night, the Georgia Bulldogs could afford to chuckle at Kanon Catchings delivering a pass that brought to mind the Harlem Globetrotters.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press March 4, 2026

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Georgia forward Kanon Catchings smiles after making a 3-pointer during the second half of the Bulldogs' home win against Alabama on Tuesday at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

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Blown double-digit leads keeping Vols from being tied atop SEC

The Florida Gators are 14-2 in the SEC and have clinched the top seed in the league's looming men's basketball tournament with two regular-season games to spare.

By David Paschall March 1, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes gathers with his players Saturday night during the Volunteers' 71-69 loss to visiting Alabama.

Vols clinch winning weekend in Texas by downing Virginia Tech

No. 19 Tennessee bounced from Friday's 12-5 loss to top-ranked UCLA and notched a winning weekend at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas.

By David Paschall March 1, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee second baseman Ariel Antigua helped limit Virginia Tech to three hits Sunday as the No. 19 Volunteers won 3-1 in Arlington, Texas.

No. 5 Vanderbilt uses third-quarter surge to rally past Lady Vols

The fifth-ranked Vanderbilt women's basketball team opened March with a rivalry win, but Commodores coach Shea Ralph is hoping for even bigger victories this month.

By The Associated Press March 1, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman /Tennessee forward Zee Spearman and Vanderbilt's Sacha Washington compete for a jumpball during Sunday's SEC matchup and regular-season finale for both teams Sunday in Knoxville.

Texas now a No. 1 seed in latest NCAA women’s bracket preview

Texas joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament if it began now.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press March 1, 2026

AP photo by George Walker IV / Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer yells at his players during an SEC game against host Vanderbilt on Feb. 12 in Nashville.

Gators hope to follow SEC regular-season crown with more titles

Florida coach Todd Golden's part in the Gators' celebration Saturday could have been smoother, but he should get more chances to perfect his form in the coming weeks.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press March 1, 2026

AP photo by Noah Lantor / Florida men's basketball players celebrate Saturday night after beating visiting Arkansas to clinch a share of the SEC regular-season title and the No. 1 seed for the upcoming league tournament.

Vols bounce back against Arizona State: ‘This was big for our morale’

Tennessee had its second four-run inning in as many days at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, but this one was the difference.

By David Paschall February 28, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee's Chris Newstrom celebrates his two-run double in the second inning of Saturday afternoon's 5-3 win over Arizona State in Arlington, Texas.

Ament injured as Vols fall to Alabama on late Philon basket

Labaron Philon’s jumper in the lane with 24 seconds remaining gave Alabama its one and only lead Saturday night in a comeback triumph at Tennessee.