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Kurt Gulbrand Named Senior Associate AD for Development

Kurt Gulbrand Named Senior Associate AD for Development

Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Mondaythat Kurt Gulbrand is joining the UTAD leadership team as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development. Currently serving the University of Colorado as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Athletics Development, Gulbrand has spent the past five and a half years in Boulder, where he coordinated all fundraising efforts to…

Indiana Fever to Retire Catchings’ No. 24 Jersey

Indiana Fever to Retire Catchings’ No. 24 Jersey

INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings will be honored for her prestigious career in the WNBA on Saturday night, as the Indiana Fever retire her No. 24 jersey and hang it in the rafters of Bankers Life Fieldhouse during halftime of their matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Catchings is the first player in…

Larry Scott talks with Jimmy Hyams one-on-one

Larry Scott talks with Jimmy Hyams one-on-one

By WNML Staff SportsTalk co-host Jimmy Hyams had a chance to catch-up with Vols offensive coordinator Larry Scott one-on-one. They talked about Josh Dobbs’ comments comparing the UT offense to the Steelers offense, what he’ll miss the most about Dobbs, the “development of the football player,” adapting to his personnel, his upcoming first year as…

Warlick announces departure of Diamond DeShields

Warlick announces departure of Diamond DeShields

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick announced Friday that Diamond DeShields is no longer with the program. “Diamond has opted to forego her final collegiate season,” Warlick said. “She earned a degree from UT and now has a chance to play professionally. “I am pleased with the commitment of our talented group of…

Vols 2018 QB commit Adrian Martinez discusses USC story

Vols 2018 QB commit Adrian Martinez discusses USC story

By WNML Staff Sports 180 co-host Josh Ward was able to catch-up with Vols QB commit Adrian Martinez for the 2018 class. Martinez talked about his recent visit to Tennessee, meeting other committed players, spending time with uncommitted Vols targets, the interest USC has shown in him, the USC story that’s developed since then, the…

Jimmy Hyams’ one-on-one interview with Bob Shoop

Jimmy Hyams’ one-on-one interview with Bob Shoop

By WNML Staff SportsTalk co-host Jimmy Hyams had a chance to catch-up with Vols defensive coordinator Bob Shoop one-on-one. They talked about every level of this year’s defense, injuries last season, why they were so much better in the bowl game, the new assistants, expectations for this season and much more. Listen to that full…

Big Orange Caravan Headed to Tri-Cities July 11

Big Orange Caravan Headed to Tri-Cities July 11

Tennessee Athletics, in partnership with the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, announced details Wednesday regarding next month’s Big Orange Caravan event in the Tri-Cities. The Kingsport Farmers Market (308 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN 37660) will serve as the host site on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m. ET.…

Rodgers Named to ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Rodgers Named to ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball’s Jordan Rodgers was named to the 2017 ABCA/Rawlings Division I Gold Glove Team on Wednesday as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods. Rodgers earned the nod at third base after a stellar senior season for the Volunteers in which he was a rock at the hot corner, committing…

Berry Named an Athlon Preseason All-American

Berry Named an Athlon Preseason All-American

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior kick returner Evan Berry has been named a Preseason Second Team All-American by Athlon Sports, as announced by the highly regarded college football publication on Tuesday. Berry earns the accolade for the second year in a row, having been tabbed a first team selection prior to the 2016 season. A Fairburn, Georgia native, Berry played…

Phillip Fulmer Named Special Advisor to UT President for Community, Athletics and University Relations

Phillip Fulmer Named Special Advisor to UT President for Community, Athletics and University Relations

University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro announced Tuesday the hiring of Phillip Fulmer as special advisor to the president for community, athletics and university relations. In this role, Fulmer will serve as an ambassador for the University system at community and athletics events, support the intercollegiate athletic programs at UT campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and work with…

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer James Daniel III

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer James Daniel III

One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’0 guard James Daniel III from Hampton, Virginia who has transferred in as a graduate from Howard University. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Daniel: “James gives us not only offensive production but toughness and experience as well. He recognized that our program has a lot of positive momentum…

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Chris Darrington

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Chris Darrington

One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’1 combo guard Chris Darrington from Toledo, Ohio, who has transferred in from Vincennes University in Indiana. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Darrington: “Chris brings two qualities we were looking for: confidence and the ability to score the basketball. Chris’ experience at Vincennes was valuable because he has developed…

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Derrick Walker

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Derrick Walker

One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’8 forward Derrick Walker from Kansas City, Missouri. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Walker: “Derrick is going to blend nicely into our team due to his combination of size, strength and toughness. We’re also excited about his basketball IQ and the fact that he’s a vocal defender, a…

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Zach Kent

Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Zach Kent

One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’9 forward Zach Kent of Magnolia, Delaware. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Kent: “Zach obviously adds some needed size and length to our frontcourt, but he’ll also elevate our overall skill level with his ability to pass and shoot the ball, as well as his high basketball IQ.…

Christian Coleman: A letter to Vol Nation

Christian Coleman: A letter to Vol Nation

First off, I want to thank you so much for the love, support, and most of all, the dedication to helping me get where I am today. I not only want to thank the Tennessee track & field coaching staff, but I would also like to thank the entire University of Tennessee faculty and extended…

Frank Anderson Set to Join Vol Baseball Coaching Staff

Frank Anderson Set to Join Vol Baseball Coaching Staff

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello announced the first addition to his coaching staff Monday, naming former Oklahoma State head coach Frank Anderson as the Volunteers’ pitching coach. Anderson comes to Knoxville after spending the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Houston, where he helped lead the Cougars to three NCAA Tournaments, including…

Manning Helps Dedicate Carmen and Deborah Tegano Dining Hall

Manning Helps Dedicate Carmen and Deborah Tegano Dining Hall

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Carmen and Deborah Tegano were recognized Friday morning for their countless hours of service on Rocky Top at the dedication of the new dining facility in Stokely Hall named in their honor. A gift from Peyton and Ashley Manning, longtime friends of the Teganos, paved the way for the naming of The Carmen and Deborah…

2017 Peyton Manning Scholars Recognized

2017 Peyton Manning Scholars Recognized

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An exclusive club of current and past Tennessee students welcomed new members on Friday as four incoming freshmen were awarded the Peyton Manning Scholarship at Neyland Stadium. Manning and University Provost John Zomchick presented Emma Kate Hall of Lebanon, Grace Neiman of West Point, Nebraska, Sydney Peay of Spring Hill, and Blake Turpin of Knoxville with plaques…

Details Set for Next Month’s Nashville Big Orange Caravan Stop

Details Set for Next Month’s Nashville Big Orange Caravan Stop

Tennessee Athletics, in partnership with the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, announced details Friday regarding next month’s Big Orange Caravan event in Nashville. The Nashville stop coincides with the 51st annual UT All-Sports Picnic at The Barn at Sycamore Farms (located east of Franklin) on Monday, July 10…

A Letter from John Currie: June 15, 2017, including painting Neyland Stadium

A Letter from John Currie: June 15, 2017, including painting Neyland Stadium

Good Evening Big Orange Nation! I was especially glad to be back in the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center today after spending three hours in the Charlotte airport last night waiting out a flight connection delay during my return from the annual NACDA athletics administrators convention in Orlando. We have now moved into our new Knoxville house,…

Rocky Top Traditions: 1951 Vols Baseball & Shields-Watkins Field

Rocky Top Traditions: 1951 Vols Baseball & Shields-Watkins Field

By WNML Staff We have a really neat new feature exclusively here at SportsRadioWNML.com! It’s called Rocky Top Traditions. It’s presented by People’s Home Equity. This week’s Rocky Top Traditions (5 & 6) bring you back to the 1951 Vols baseball team and Shields-Watkins Field. Listen to those in this post below. A VOL for Life.…

MLB Draft recap: Five Vols selected in 2017

MLB Draft recap: Five Vols selected in 2017

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteer baseball program had five players selected by four different organizations in the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft (Monday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 14). On Tuesday, Tennessee third baseman Jordan Rodgers was selected in the sixth round (170th overall) by the Atlanta Braves, becoming the first Volunteer draftee in 2017.…

Jeff Moberg selected in 30th round of MLB Draft by the Rockies

Jeff Moberg selected in 30th round of MLB Draft by the Rockies

University of Tennessee infielder Jeff Moberg was selected by Colorado Rockies in the 30th round (896th overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Moberg joins Jordan Rodgers (sixth round — Atlanta), Kyle Serrano (10th round — Houston), Zach Warren (14th round — Philadelphia) and Hunter Martin (20th round – Houston) as Tennessee’s 2017 Major League Draft picks through the…

Hunter Martin 20th round pick in MLB Draft by Astros

Hunter Martin 20th round pick in MLB Draft by Astros

University of Tennessee right-handed pitcher Hunter Martin was selected by the Houston Astros in the 20th round (601st overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Martin joins third baseman Jordan Rodgers (sixth round — Atlanta), righty Kyle Serrano (10th round — Houston) and lefthander Zach Warren (14th round — Philadelphia) as Tennessee’s 2017 Major League Draft picks…

Zach Warren selected in 14th round of MLB Draft by Phillies

Zach Warren selected in 14th round of MLB Draft by Phillies

University of Tennessee pitcher Zach Warren was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 14th round (413th overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Warren joins third baseman Jordan Rodgers (sixth round — Atlanta) and pitcher Kyle Serrano (10th round – Houston) as Tennessee’s 2017 Major League Draft picks through the first 14 rounds.…

Kyle Serrano selected in 10th round of MLB Draft by Houston

Kyle Serrano selected in 10th round of MLB Draft by Houston

Former University of Tennessee pitcher Kyle Serrano was selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round (301st overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Serrano joins third baseman Jordan Rodgers (sixth round — Atlanta) as Tennessee’s 2017 Major League Draft picks through the first 10 rounds. Previously drafted by the Colorado Rockies…

Jordan Rodgers a 6th round pick by Atlanta in MLB Draft

Jordan Rodgers a 6th round pick by Atlanta in MLB Draft

University of Tennessee third baseman Jordan Rodgers was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Rodgers becomes the 129th overall player drafted out of Tennessee and the first Volunteer to be selected in the 2017 Major League Draft. He becomes the 54th Volunteer…

Vols Finish Season Ranked for 14th Straight Year

Vols Finish Season Ranked for 14th Straight Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After another successful season that saw Tennessee reach the NCAA Super Regionals for the fifth time in six years, the Volunteers are ranked in both national polls to end the season for the 14th straight year. The Volunteers came in at No. 11 in the final USA Today/NFCA Coaches’ Poll and earned the…

Christian Coleman presser on record setting NCAAs

Christian Coleman presser on record setting NCAAs

Tennessee sprinter Christian Coleman and Assistant Coach (sprints) Tim Hall talked to the media on Monday afternoon after a historic performance at the NCAA Championship last week. Coleman won the NCAA Championship in both the 100m and 200m dashes to become just the second person in collegiate history to win the 60m and 200m indoor as well as the…

Christian Coleman wins 100M and 200M National Championships

Christian Coleman wins 100M and 200M National Championships

EUGENE, Oregon – Tennessee junior Christian Coleman became the second person in NCAA history to win four sprint national championships in one year as he won the 100m and 200m dashes on day three of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship at Historic Hayward Field on Friday. After sweeping the 60m and 200m championships during the indoor…

Preparations Underway for European Tour

Preparations Underway for European Tour

KNOXVILLE — With the Tennessee Basketball program set to get an early jump on the 2017-18 season during a summer tour Spain and France, the Volunteers held their first of 10 extra summer practices Friday at Pratt Pavilion. The trip overseas, which runs Aug. 2-12, will see the Vols make stops in Barcelona, Valencia and Paris.…

Tony Vitello Introductory Press Conference

Tony Vitello Introductory Press Conference

Full Presser Video | Full Transcription  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics John Currie officially introduced new Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello during an introductory press conference today at Robert M. Lindsay Field at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The entire press conference as well as a full transcript can be found at the links…

Video: The Big 3 with Heather and Will – Show 10 (Stoops/Dubs/Ex-Husband Drama)

Video: The Big 3 with Heather and Will – Show 10 (Stoops/Dubs/Ex-Husband Drama)

Check out show 10 of the SportsRadioWNML.com exclusive weekly video podcast “The Big 3 with Heather & Will.” Sports Radio WNML hosts Heather Harrington and Will West discuss and debate current local and national sports topics including the Tennessee Volunteers. This week they talk about Bob Stoops retiring, are the Warriors the best NBA team…

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Rocky Top Traditions: Gene McEver and General Neyland’s Grave

By WNML Staff We have a really neat new feature exclusively here at SportsRadioWNML.com! It’s called Rocky Top Traditions. It’s presented by People’s Home Equity. This week’s Rocky Top Traditions (3 & 4) bring you back to the accomplishments of Gene McEver and looks at General Neyland’s Grave. Listen to those in this post below.…

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