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Nominate an Oak Ridge Sports Hall-of-Famer
The Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2024. Nominations will close Aug. 1, 2024. Go to ORSHOF.org and to the "Eligibility" tab on the menu bar. Hover and find "Eligibility Requirements" and "Nomination Form."
Baseball: Scott puts up 9 runs but falls to Clinton in tournament opener
CLINTON, Tenn. | Nine runs are enough to win most games. Scott High put nine runs on the board in Tuesday's (April 30) district tournament opening game against Clinton, but the Dragons scored 10 runs in the first inning and used that hot start to power themselves to a 20-9 win over the Highlanders.
Lady Vols basketball projected to miss March Madness in Kim Caldwell's first season. I can see why | Adams
The NCAA Tournament overshadows everything else in college basketball, which helps explain why it’s never too early for “bracketologists” to do what bracketologists do: Project the next tournament bracket. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme just did that for the women’s 2025 NCAA Tournament. Many SEC fans will...
Late-Inning Surge Powers #3 Lady Vols Past #24 Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 3 Tennessee triumphed over No. 24 Kentucky, 8-3, in the series opener Thursday night, following a back-and-forth contest at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. In a contest waiting for someone to take charge, Rylie West and Sophia Nugent did just that with back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. With UT and UK knotted […]
Tennessee baseball live score updates vs Florida: Vols vs Gators in SEC series
Tennessee baseball is in May, the month coach Tony Vitello always talks about. The No. 3 Vols (37-8, 15-6 SEC) play their first series of the crucial month against Florida (23-21, 9-12). Thursday's opener against the Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida, was postponed. The two teams will now play a doubleheader...
Lady Vols can capture back-to-back SEC regular season titles for first time ever
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Softball has a chance to make program history this week against Kentucky and capture back-to-back SEC regular season titles for the first time in Tennessee history. The Lady Vols (16-5) are currently pacing the pack heading into the final SEC series of the season, but...
Vols and Gators postponed in Gainesville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thursday night’s series opener between No. 3/3 Tennessee and Florida was postponed due to inclement weather in Gainesville. The Volunteers and Gators will play a doubleheader on Friday with game one slated to begin at 3 p.m. Game two will start 45 minutes following the completion of game one.
T&F Do over? Former N.C. A&T commit and Dudley Panther Isaiah Monroe leaves the Vols via the transfer portal
Greensboro's Dudley High School Panther, (Larry) Isaiah Monroe committed to North Carolina A&T fresh out of high school but instead chose to follow Coach Duane Ross to the University of Tennessee. Things didn't quite work out with the University of. as Monroe battled injuries and was limited on the track....
More readers respond to Tennessee's 'worst hires.' Some think I'm the worst. | Adams
A recent survey of select literary contributors on Tennessee’s worst hires sparked more commentary from my readers. They just couldn't resist. Mark writes: Athletic director Mike Hamilton was UT’s worst hire. Hands down. My response: You are obviously basing that on his football coaching hires of Lane Kiffin...
Tennessee Sells Out Of Football Season Tickets For Second Straight Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, Tennessee Athletics has sold out all 70,500 of its football season ticket inventory in historic Neyland Stadium before the summer. It’s the third consecutive season that Tennessee has eclipsed its strategic plan goal. The incredible demand for season tickets along with...
Soccer: Oneida shuts out Clinton for non-district win
CLINTON, Tenn. | Oneida scored three goals in each half to earn a 6-0 non-district win here Tuesday (April 30). Levi James scored twice, and Mason Keeton, George Kline, Alex Jones and Kaiden Krahn also added goals, as the Indians picked up the shut-out win. Jones' goal came in the...
Pickens named SEC’s top pitcher once again
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For the third time this season, the Southeastern Conference named Karlyn Pickens as its SEC Pitcher of the Week. The right-hander made two appearances during Tennessee’s series at No. 17 Alabama, picking up a win and a no-decision. In her start on Saturday night, Pickens...
Ali Howard commits to Lady Vols
Ali Howard committed to Tennessee soccer. “First of all, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the ability to play the game I love and walking with me every step of this journey,” Howard announced. “With that being said I’m extremely happy and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to The University of Tennessee!!!! This would not be possible without the constant support of my family, friends, coaches, teammates, trainers and of course God! I would like to thank coach Joe, coach Jon, coach Becky, and coach Marty for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity to be a Lady Vol. I can’t wait to represent my home state in orange and white! Oh… and GO VOLS.” Howard is from Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tennessee. She is the daughter of former professional and United States men’s national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard. PHOTOS: Tim Howard through the years Justin Ford/USA TODAY Network
Oak Ridge High School tennis teams end season; District 4 tourney is this week
Both Oak Ridge High School tennis teams ended their regular season April 25 against Bearden High School on the public courts near Jackson Square. The Wildcats lost 3-6 and the Lady Wildcats 0-9 to the Bulldogs. Senior Jacob Proffitt and sophomore Billy Bennett were responsible for all three Wildcat points, coach David Bowman said in a news release.
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