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Football
- Service Projects Open Eyes for Football
Anthony Anderson did his best to protest.Last Wednesday, the Tennessee defensive back stood under an interstate overpass with his fellow junior teammates and tried to say no to the woman from Lost Sheep Ministries. - All-America Lineman Galbreath Dead at 45
The Tennessee athletics family learned Tuesday of the sudden death of former All-America football lineman Harry Galbreath (76, above). - Vols, Montana Agree to '11 FB Date
Tennessee and Montana announced Monday a one-game deal to open the 2011 football season in Knoxville. - Stocker, Reveiz Tabbed by SEC Media
Tennessee helped close the successful 2010 SEC Media Days on Friday morning by making the rounds at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala.
Basketball
- Former Vol Watson Joins Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday that former Tennessee point guard C.J. Watson (2003-06) has joined the Chicago Bulls following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Golden State Warriors. - 42 UT Freshmen Earn Academic Honors
Tennessee's 2009-10 freshman class contributed 42 members to the 2010 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll, as announced Monday by Commissioner Mike Slive. - Fancher Joins Full-Time Hoops Staff
Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced Wednesday that former Appalachian State University head coach Houston Fancher has joined the Volunteers program in a full-time capacity as director of video scouting. - Forward John Fields Joins Hoops Team
Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced Tuesday that 6-9, 230-pound forward John Fields has enrolled at UT and will play his final collegiate season for the Vols during the 2010-11 season.
Top Vols Stories
- M. Swimming. More International Gold for Vols
Tennessee swimmer Mattias Kahlin claimed gold and bronze medals recently at the Swedish Swimming Federation Championships in Malmo, Sweden. - Football. Service Projects Open Eyes for Football
Anthony Anderson did his best to protest.Last Wednesday, the Tennessee defensive back stood under an interstate overpass with his fellow junior teammates and tried to say no to the woman from Lost Sheep Ministries. - Football. All-America Lineman Galbreath Dead at 45
The Tennessee athletics family learned Tuesday of the sudden death of former All-America football lineman Harry Galbreath (76, above). - M. Swimming. Former Swimmer Alesi Wins Gold Medals
Former Tennessee swimmer and Venezuelan Octavio Alesi won two gold medals, one silver medal and broke two meet records recently at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. - Football. Vols, Montana Agree to '11 FB Date
Tennessee and Montana announced Monday a one-game deal to open the 2011 football season in Knoxville. - Football. Stocker, Reveiz Tabbed by SEC Media
Tennessee helped close the successful 2010 SEC Media Days on Friday morning by making the rounds at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala. - M. Track. UT's Hunter Sixth At World Juniors
With his first football season at Tennessee rapidly approaching, Justin Hunter understandably has been training this summer with the gridiron in mind. - Baseball. Vols in the Pros Update
With MLB teams back in action following the All-Star break and a number of former Tennessee players beginning their minor league careers in recent weeks, UTSports.com takes a look at the former Volunteer players currently in professional baseball. Below is the fourth installment of how the Orange and White is faring on the next level - complete with links to video highlights. - M. Tennis. Tennis Team Paces UT in Academics
During the spring semester, the tennis team accomplished what no men's program has done before: lead the entire Tennessee athletic department in team grade point average. - M. Track. Hunter Makes Long Jump Final At Worlds
UT football and track & field signee Justin Hunter took care of business in his first foray into international competition.