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Dan Fleser: Vols Hampered, Helped By Portal

  • 5/1/2024

Some thoughts and a pertinent question regarding Tennessee athletics: Managing a program in the transfer-portal era begins with accepting the vagaries associated with it. Or better yet, embracing the roster churn as an opportunity. “Every year, the excitement of putting together a team and putting the parts together is, honestly, it’s fun,” said Vols basketball coach Rick Barnes. “It really is.” The 69-year-old Barnes, who just finished his 37th season as a coach, made this statement about two weeks ago, shortly after being blindsided by Jonas Aidoo’s decision to transfer. Nothing fun about that. But the Vols have put together a sufficient response to losing both Aidoo and ... (click for more)

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Tennessee had its 15-game midweek win streak snapped on Tuesday night after a 9-6 loss to Lipscomb at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Tennessee had its 15-game midweek win streak snapped on Tuesday night after a 9-6 loss to Lipscomb at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
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The Elite 18: Brainerd’s No. 7 Top Vote Getter

  • 5/1/2024

Over the past few years, there has been a full-blown drive across the country to restore golf courses designed by the iconic architect Donald Ross to their original glory. The fact that Chattanooga has a public course laid out by Ross during his prime in Brainerd Golf Course is a rare jewel. Although there have been two renovations since ... (click for more)

#3 Vols Look To Continue SEC Success During Road Series At Florida

  • 5/2/2024

With just three weekend series remaining, No. 3/3 Tennessee is entering the home stretch of the regular season as it head south to Gainesville for a showdown against SEC East rival Florida at Condron Family Ballpark. The Vols are slated to play their second consecutive Thursday through Saturday series with game one set for a primetime 7 ... (click for more)

UTC Men’s Golf Draws NCAA Rancho Santa Fe Regionals

  • 5/1/2024

The Chattanooga Mocs return to the NCAA Men's Golf Tournament in two weeks the NCAA announced on the Golf Channel Wednesday afternoon. The Mocs are the seven seed in the Rancho Santa Fe Regionals May 13-15 at the Farms in suburban San Diego. "We're honored to be in the field again in 2024," Coach Blaine Woodruff stated. "Our guys earned ... (click for more)

CFC Named MLS NEXT Pro Team Of The Month

  • 5/1/2024

Chattanooga Football Club has been named MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Month for its performances throughout the month of April. The Boys in Blue began the month with a 6-2 demolition of Inter Miami II at Finley Stadium on April 13th led by a first-half hat-trick from Jalen James. The next weekend saw CFC defeat Southeast Division rivals Huntsville ... (click for more)

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UTC's Phillips Named SoCon Student-Athlete Of The Week
  • 5/1/2024

Chattanooga’s Kaili Phillips was named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday. Phillips hit .429 last week in four games. She was 3-for-7 on the week with all three hits going yard. She drove in five runs, had 12 total bases and slugged 1.714 for the week. She drew a walk, was hit by a pitch and had a .556 on base percentage. She advanced a runner with a sacrifice bunt in UTC’s first game against Furman. Phillips was 2-for-2 ... more

Lookout Valley's Chandler, Pell Earn Top Player Awards In District 5-A
  • 5/1/2024

The District 5-A baseball coaches have released their regular season awards. The Pitcher of the Year is Christian Chandler and the Player of the Year is Eli Pell, both of Lookout Valley. The Coach of the Year is Dalton Conley of Sale Creek. 2024 District 5-A All-District Honors Sale Creek: Justin Griffin Cristian Moreno Brayden Grimes Billy Powell Kole Sivley Lookout Valley : Ryan Collins Nathan Burnette Aiden Hood Alexander Murasso CSLA: Evan Henderson ... more

Dan Fleser: Vols Hampered, Helped By Portal
Dan Fleser: Vols Hampered, Helped By Portal
  • 5/1/2024

Some thoughts and a pertinent question regarding Tennessee athletics: Managing a program in the transfer-portal era begins with accepting the vagaries associated with it. ... more

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