At long last, it’s football time in Tennessee. The Volunteer football program has surely undergone its share of changes over the past year, from the departure of former coach Jeremy Pruitt … more

Kirby Smart has been building the Georgia Bulldogs into a perennial power for years now. Since he was hired as the Bulldogs’ head coach in 2016, Georgia has dominated the SEC East and in addition to winning an SEC title in 2017, Georgia went on to face Alabama in the national championship later that season. Smart has built a winning pedigree, having posted 10-plus win seasons in three of his five seasons at the helm for Georgia... more

Change is never easy. Time unfortunately catches up to all of us, whether we like to admit it or not. All the greats, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Alex Rodriguez-all notable faces of their respective franchises-eventually had to hang it up. That time may have finally come for Pekka Rinne... more

Calling the Tennessee Volunteers' season a mixed bag of results so far might be the understatement of the year. The Vols have all the talent in the world, but for whatever reason, just haven't been able to string together consistency. While the team itself has struggled with consistency, one key piece of the puzzle has been consistent from Day 1-Keon Johnson... more

Exactly one year ago, news broke there would be no NCAA tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the year since has been anything but normal, sports found a way to persevere and the athletics world is about to be entertained with one of the most enjoyable times of the year-the NCAA tournament... more

At a certain point, uncharacteristic mistakes become characteristic. It's time to accept what the Jeremy Pruitt coaching staff is. The Volunteers, under his direction in Year 3 of his tenure, have amassed a 15-14 overall record, and there have been plenty of bumps along the way... more

While the Big Ten and Pac-12 are currently opting to sit out, the SEC has charged ahead and has created a 10-game slate for all members. In addition to the usual six games scheduled against their respective division opponents, the SEC now has paired each team with four non-division games... more

BRISTOL, Tenn. – There are many reasons why a young woman decides to pick up a ball and glove, step on a field, and devote their time to softball. They might have been gifted softball gear by their parents, they could realize they possess skills and talents on the field, or it could be a dream to follow in the footsteps of a family member... more

College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall... more

With the holidays in full swing, the football season is reaching the most exciting time of the year. In the past, the Times-Gazette has produced a top bowl guide for the die hard football fan. This season puts a little bit different spin on the bowl guide... more

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt believes quarterback Brian Maurer will be available Saturday at No. 1 Alabama after a concussion prevented the freshman from finishing a 20-10 victory over Mississippi State last week. “Brian took some reps last night at practice,” Pruitt said Monday. “So he’s going to be fine, I’m sure.”... more