Mike Wilson
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All things #Vols — mostly basketball and baseball — at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Probably reading. Definitely caffeinated. Psalm 63.
Massive late-night news.
Alberto Osuna, a former North Carolina slugger, transfers to Tennessee baseball.
He is expected to regain eligibility from his JUCO years and is a massive boost at first base.
Alberto Osuna, a former North Carolina slugger, transfers to Tennessee baseball.
He is expected to regain eligibility from his JUCO years and is a massive boost at first base.
Alberto Osuna, former UNC slugger, transfers to Tennessee baseball as first base option
Alberto Osuna hit 45 homers and had 140 RBIs in three seasons at North Carolina. He has transferred to Tennessee baseball.
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February 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Massive late-night news.
Alberto Osuna, a former North Carolina slugger, transfers to Tennessee baseball.
He is expected to regain eligibility from his JUCO years and is a massive boost at first base.
Alberto Osuna, a former North Carolina slugger, transfers to Tennessee baseball.
He is expected to regain eligibility from his JUCO years and is a massive boost at first base.
Tony Vitello has his sights on four position battles as Tennessee baseball nears the season opener.
On those positions and who is involved at each
On those positions and who is involved at each
Tony Vitello is watching these four positions in Tennessee baseball lineup in preseason
Tony Vitello said Tennessee baseball has four positions in the lineup open as the Vols head toward the season opener on Feb. 14.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Tony Vitello has his sights on four position battles as Tennessee baseball nears the season opener.
On those positions and who is involved at each
On those positions and who is involved at each
AJ Russell will pitch in 2025 for Tennessee.
Vols coach Tony Vitello updates Russell's recovery and when he will pitch this season after Tommy John last June.
Vols coach Tony Vitello updates Russell's recovery and when he will pitch this season after Tommy John last June.
When Tony Vitello expects AJ Russell to pitch for Tennessee in 2025 after Tommy John surgery
AJ Russell is coming off Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Tony Vitello expects Russell to pitch for Tennessee baseball around midseason.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
AJ Russell will pitch in 2025 for Tennessee.
Vols coach Tony Vitello updates Russell's recovery and when he will pitch this season after Tommy John last June.
Vols coach Tony Vitello updates Russell's recovery and when he will pitch this season after Tommy John last June.
Rick Barnes had some parenting tips for Justin and Kim Caldwell, who became parents this week to a healthy baby boy named Conor Scott Caldwell.
On Barnes' thoughts and advice.
On Barnes' thoughts and advice.
What Rick Barnes' advice is to Justin and Kim Caldwell as new parents to baby boy
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell and her husband, Justin, welcomed a baby boy, Conor Scott Caldwell. It is the couple's first child.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Rick Barnes had some parenting tips for Justin and Kim Caldwell, who became parents this week to a healthy baby boy named Conor Scott Caldwell.
On Barnes' thoughts and advice.
On Barnes' thoughts and advice.
Chaz Lanier and Felix Okpara answered before they spoke.
Both smiled when asked how intense Tennessee’s film session was Sunday after losing to Vanderbilt
Inside that four-hour film marathon that set up the Vols whipping Mississippi State
Both smiled when asked how intense Tennessee’s film session was Sunday after losing to Vanderbilt
Inside that four-hour film marathon that set up the Vols whipping Mississippi State
Inside Tennessee basketball's four-hour film session before Vols handled Mississippi State
Tennessee basketball rebounded from its 76-75 loss to Vanderbilt with a 68-56 win against Mississippi State on Tuesday.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Chaz Lanier and Felix Okpara answered before they spoke.
Both smiled when asked how intense Tennessee’s film session was Sunday after losing to Vanderbilt
Inside that four-hour film marathon that set up the Vols whipping Mississippi State
Both smiled when asked how intense Tennessee’s film session was Sunday after losing to Vanderbilt
Inside that four-hour film marathon that set up the Vols whipping Mississippi State
Five-star guard Brayden Burries is visiting Tennessee tonight for its game against Mississippi State.
Burries is the No. 12 recruit in the 2025 class.
Burries is the No. 12 recruit in the 2025 class.
Five-star Brayden Burries visits Tennessee basketball for Mississippi State game
Brayden Burries is a five-star recruit and the No. 12 prospect in the nation in the 247Sports Composite. He is visiting Tennessee basketball.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Five-star guard Brayden Burries is visiting Tennessee tonight for its game against Mississippi State.
Burries is the No. 12 recruit in the 2025 class.
Burries is the No. 12 recruit in the 2025 class.
Baseball season is coming quickly -- and Tennessee is loaded up again.
Where the #Vols are ranked in the D1 Baseball preseason rankings.
Where the #Vols are ranked in the D1 Baseball preseason rankings.
Where Tennessee baseball is ranked in 2025 preseason D1Baseball poll
Tennessee baseball won the 2024 College World Series title against Texas A&M, its first national championship in program history.
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January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Baseball season is coming quickly -- and Tennessee is loaded up again.
Where the #Vols are ranked in the D1 Baseball preseason rankings.
Where the #Vols are ranked in the D1 Baseball preseason rankings.
Chris Stamos' mom was cooking dinner when the evacuation order came: Get out of Altadena.
When she returned, the Stamos family home was gone, destroyed by one of the California wildfires.
The story of the Stamos home, the loss, and starting again
When she returned, the Stamos family home was gone, destroyed by one of the California wildfires.
The story of the Stamos home, the loss, and starting again
Chris Stamos' family home lost in California wildfires. Tennessee, CWS title season items were in his room
Chris Stamos pitched for Tennessee baseball in 2024, starting 11 games including a pair in the College World Series as the Vols won the national title
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January 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Chris Stamos' mom was cooking dinner when the evacuation order came: Get out of Altadena.
When she returned, the Stamos family home was gone, destroyed by one of the California wildfires.
The story of the Stamos home, the loss, and starting again
When she returned, the Stamos family home was gone, destroyed by one of the California wildfires.
The story of the Stamos home, the loss, and starting again
Cam Carr 'just walked out' on Tennessee basketball.
On a baffling but unsurprising decision by Carr to leave the No. 1 Vols in the middle of the season.
On a baffling but unsurprising decision by Carr to leave the No. 1 Vols in the middle of the season.
What Rick Barnes said about Cam Carr leaving Tennessee basketball: 'He just walked out'
Cam Carr elected to leave Tennessee basketball on Monday in the middle of the Vols' season in a decision that surprised coach Rick Barnes.
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December 24, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Cam Carr 'just walked out' on Tennessee basketball.
On a baffling but unsurprising decision by Carr to leave the No. 1 Vols in the middle of the season.
On a baffling but unsurprising decision by Carr to leave the No. 1 Vols in the middle of the season.
Christian Moore is the Knox News Sportsperson of the Year.
It was an easy choice.
Moore smashed his way to one of the most prolific seasons in SEC baseball history and catalyzed the Vols winning the program's first national title.
It was an easy choice.
Moore smashed his way to one of the most prolific seasons in SEC baseball history and catalyzed the Vols winning the program's first national title.
Christian Moore named 2024 Knox News Sportsperson of the Year after Tennessee baseball CWS title
Christian Moore smashed his way to one of the best seasons in Tennessee baseball history as the Vols won the program's first national championship.
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December 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Christian Moore is the Knox News Sportsperson of the Year.
It was an easy choice.
Moore smashed his way to one of the most prolific seasons in SEC baseball history and catalyzed the Vols winning the program's first national title.
It was an easy choice.
Moore smashed his way to one of the most prolific seasons in SEC baseball history and catalyzed the Vols winning the program's first national title.
The story of Jordan Gainey’s game-winning layup begins in 1980.
It’s a play Rick Barnes picked up then from a legendary high school coach and has carried with him since.
On the play and its history
It’s a play Rick Barnes picked up then from a legendary high school coach and has carried with him since.
On the play and its history
History of the play Tennessee basketball ran on Jordan Gainey's winning shot at Illinois
The play that Tennessee basketball ran for Jordan Gainey's winning layup dates to 1980, when Rick Barnes consulted a legendary high school coach.
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December 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
The story of Jordan Gainey’s game-winning layup begins in 1980.
It’s a play Rick Barnes picked up then from a legendary high school coach and has carried with him since.
On the play and its history
It’s a play Rick Barnes picked up then from a legendary high school coach and has carried with him since.
On the play and its history
Bright lights in the big cityyyyyy.
December 10, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Bright lights in the big cityyyyyy.
Tennessee is No. 1 for the third time in program history and the second time under coach Rick Barnes.
Tennessee basketball ranked No. 1 for third time in program history
Tennessee basketball received the No. 1 ranking for the third time in program history and the second time under Rick Barnes on Monday.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Tennessee is No. 1 for the third time in program history and the second time under coach Rick Barnes.
Rick Barnes and the Vols are feeling hot, hot, hot
December 9, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Rick Barnes and the Vols are feeling hot, hot, hot
Josh Heupel got a sweet bonus for the #Vols reaching the CFP.
He can earn a whole lot more with each win if Tennessee can advance against #OSU and beyond.
He can earn a whole lot more with each win if Tennessee can advance against #OSU and beyond.
How much Josh Heupel receives as a bonus for Tennessee reaching College Football Playoff
Josh Heupel received a $200,000 bonus for Tennessee football receiving a College Football Playoff berth. The Vols play Ohio State on Dec. 21.
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December 8, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Let's break down Ohio State, shall we?
An early look at the Buckeyes, who have a fantastic defensive and a curious situation at head coach.
It's #Vols and #OSU in the CFP on Dec. 21.
An early look at the Buckeyes, who have a fantastic defensive and a curious situation at head coach.
It's #Vols and #OSU in the CFP on Dec. 21.
What to know about Ohio State, Tennessee's College Football Playoff opponent
Tennessee football will play at Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes and Vols both went 10-2.
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December 8, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Kim Caldwell has given the Lady Vols something they haven’t had in years.
This Tennessee team has an identity and a clear playing style — and both are working in an impressive way immediately.
This Tennessee team has an identity and a clear playing style — and both are working in an impressive way immediately.
December 8, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Kim Caldwell has given the Lady Vols something they haven’t had in years.
This Tennessee team has an identity and a clear playing style — and both are working in an impressive way immediately.
This Tennessee team has an identity and a clear playing style — and both are working in an impressive way immediately.
Cade Phillips is an absolute star as a role player for this Tennessee team.
On Phillips and what it looks like when you know your role and play it to perfection.
On Phillips and what it looks like when you know your role and play it to perfection.
Cade Phillips is a star role player for Tennessee basketball. How he's affecting the Vols
Cade Phillips had 12 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes in Tennessee's 96-70 win against Syracuse on Tuesday.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Cade Phillips is an absolute star as a role player for this Tennessee team.
On Phillips and what it looks like when you know your role and play it to perfection.
On Phillips and what it looks like when you know your role and play it to perfection.
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There are 9 undefeated teams left. Which teams am I buying stock in?
EMPTY THE WALLET:
Tennessee, #2 at EvanMiya.com
BUYING:
Florida, #9
Oregon, #18
UNCONVINCED:
Oklahoma, #40
Utah State, #61
Loyola, #66
SELLING:
Rhode Island, #92
CINDERELLA POTENTIAL:
UC Irvine, #60
Drake, #82
EMPTY THE WALLET:
Tennessee, #2 at EvanMiya.com
BUYING:
Florida, #9
Oregon, #18
UNCONVINCED:
Oklahoma, #40
Utah State, #61
Loyola, #66
SELLING:
Rhode Island, #92
CINDERELLA POTENTIAL:
UC Irvine, #60
Drake, #82
December 6, 2024 at 5:40 PM
There are 9 undefeated teams left. Which teams am I buying stock in?
EMPTY THE WALLET:
Tennessee, #2 at EvanMiya.com
BUYING:
Florida, #9
Oregon, #18
UNCONVINCED:
Oklahoma, #40
Utah State, #61
Loyola, #66
SELLING:
Rhode Island, #92
CINDERELLA POTENTIAL:
UC Irvine, #60
Drake, #82
EMPTY THE WALLET:
Tennessee, #2 at EvanMiya.com
BUYING:
Florida, #9
Oregon, #18
UNCONVINCED:
Oklahoma, #40
Utah State, #61
Loyola, #66
SELLING:
Rhode Island, #92
CINDERELLA POTENTIAL:
UC Irvine, #60
Drake, #82
No. 1 Tennessee could make a return Monday.
The #Vols look poised to take the top spot in the polls next week, rising from No. 3 after the teams ahead lost Wednesday.
The #Vols look poised to take the top spot in the polls next week, rising from No. 3 after the teams ahead lost Wednesday.
Will Tennessee be nation's No. 1 team under Rick Barnes after losses by Kansas, Auburn?
Undefeated No. 3 Tennessee basketball could supplant Kansas as the No. 1 team in the nation after the Jayhawks and No. 2 Auburn both lost Wednesday.
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December 5, 2024 at 6:24 PM
No. 1 Tennessee could make a return Monday.
The #Vols look poised to take the top spot in the polls next week, rising from No. 3 after the teams ahead lost Wednesday.
The #Vols look poised to take the top spot in the polls next week, rising from No. 3 after the teams ahead lost Wednesday.
Tennessee is No. 5 in adjusted offensive efficiency, No. 2 in adjusted defensive efficiency and No. 2 overall on KenPom.
The #Vols are rolling this season.
The #Vols are rolling this season.
Tennessee basketball off to best start under Rick Barnes, reaches 8-0 with Syracuse win
Tennessee basketball won its first eight games in a season for the first time under coach Rick Barnes after beating Syracuse on Tuesday.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Tennessee is No. 5 in adjusted offensive efficiency, No. 2 in adjusted defensive efficiency and No. 2 overall on KenPom.
The #Vols are rolling this season.
The #Vols are rolling this season.
The #Vols were never jumping #OSU in the penultimate rankings.
This week was always going to say Tennessee at Ohio State.
This is why.
This week was always going to say Tennessee at Ohio State.
This is why.
Explaining why Tennessee football is ranked behind Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Tennessee football is projected to play a first-round game at Ohio State in the latest CFP rankings released Tuesday.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Tennessee's dark mode movement has infiltrated the basketball court.
The #Vols will debut all-black uniforms on Tuesday.
The #Vols will debut all-black uniforms on Tuesday.
Tennessee basketball to debut dark mode uniforms against Syracuse
Tennessee basketball is debuting dark mode uniforms when it hosts Syracuse in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Tuesday in Knoxville.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Tennessee's dark mode movement has infiltrated the basketball court.
The #Vols will debut all-black uniforms on Tuesday.
The #Vols will debut all-black uniforms on Tuesday.
Being ranked in the top-5 is becoming a common thing for the #Vols under Rick Barnes.
A 7-0 start has #Tennessee back ranked among the top few teams in the country.
A 7-0 start has #Tennessee back ranked among the top few teams in the country.
Where Tennessee basketball is ranked in USA TODAY coaches poll after 7-0 start to season
Tennessee basketball is ranked No. 3 in the USA TODAY coaches poll after a 7-0 start to coach Rick Barnes' 10th season.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Being ranked in the top-5 is becoming a common thing for the #Vols under Rick Barnes.
A 7-0 start has #Tennessee back ranked among the top few teams in the country.
A 7-0 start has #Tennessee back ranked among the top few teams in the country.