Vanderbilt baseball is heading back to the College World Series for the fifth time in a decade, and Tennessee will play for the national championship for the first time in 16 years after both won best-of-three super-regional series over the weekend.
A Quieter Racetrack At The Nashville Fairgrounds? Potential Operator Has Some Ideas
Noise from the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway has long been a source of conflict. But a new study presented to the fairgrounds’ board offers options for a quieter racetrack.
Tennessee State Considers Adding Hockey — A First For An HBCU
Tennessee State University is considering expanding its athletics program for a somewhat unexpected sport — ice hockey.
Young Transgender Tennesseans Feel Bullied By Anti-LGBT Legislation
Adam remembers turning to the internet two years ago to pinpoint the exact right words for his gender identity. That’s when he came across articles about anti-transgender legislation. He felt demonized.
In Hiring Blitz, UT Names New Football Coach — Also From Central Florida
Josh Heupel was hired by his former boss Danny White, who was announced as UT’s new athletic director last week. Heupel is a former quarterback at Oklahoma.
Cumberland University Baseball Coach To Retire After Four Decades
Woody Hunt is one of just six college baseball coaches to top 1,600 wins. He also coached 99 players who went on to professional contracts, including two major leaguers.
COVID Ends Vandy Women’s Basketball Season
After just eight games, the Vanderbilt women’s basketball season is over. A statement from the university says the remainder of the season will be cancelled due to a combination of COVID-19 related circumstances, opt-outs and injuries.
Sarah Fuller Makes History As 1st Woman To Play In A Power 5 Football Game
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game after kicking off for Vanderbilt in its game against Missouri on Saturday.
Titans Won’t Return To Practice Until At Least Wednesday After More COVID Cases
The Titans are currently being investigated by the NFL and its players association to determine whether the team violated the league’s health and safety protocols.
Titans Coach Says Players Have Flu-Like Symptoms From COVID But Recovering
The head coach of the Tennessee Titans says his team will be ready to take the field as soon as Monday, despite being the first in the NFL to experience a coronavirus outbreak.
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