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Read the latest sports news on the Vols below! WIVK is your official flagship station for the Tennessee Volunteers!  Catch the live broadcasts of all Tennessee football and men’s basketball games here on the frog station courtesy of the Vol Network.  You can also catch Vol Calls right here on WIVK on Monday nights @ 8:00pm throughout football and basketball season. GO BIG ORANGE!!!

 

Alvin Kamara selected in 3rd Rd #67 by New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara selected in 3rd Rd #67 by New Orleans Saints

Vols RB Alvin Kamara was the 2nd Tennessee player selected in the 2017 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints (3rd round, #67 overall. Kamara is the first RB drafted since 2010 when the Cleveland Browns picked Montario Hardesty in the 2nd round, #59 overall. Here’s some great content on Kamara. New Orleans Saints trade…

Eagles Introduce Derek Barnett

Eagles Introduce Derek Barnett

Former Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett was formally introduced by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, less than 24 hours after he was selected by the organization with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Barnett spoke with local media members for almost 15 minutes after snapping a few quick photos holding his new Eagles jersey,…

Video: Erik Ainge breaks down how to beat quarters coverage in QB Meetings #5

Video: Erik Ainge breaks down how to beat quarters coverage in QB Meetings #5

Check out the new 5th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas, Heritage Propane and SafeT Systems! On this video, Erik breaks down how to beat quarters coverage with the play action. Submit your specific play suggestion in Tennessee history that you want Erik to analyze on an upcoming show and find out more about the…

Video: The Big 3 with Heather and Will – Show 5 (NFL Draft/Barnett)

Video: The Big 3 with Heather and Will – Show 5 (NFL Draft/Barnett)

Check out show 5 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. Watch the latest show below and find out more about the weekly feature HERE.  

Barnett selected 14th overall in 1st round, first UT draft pick since 2014

Barnett selected 14th overall in 1st round, first UT draft pick since 2014

PHILADELPHIA — Derek Barnett, Tennessee’s all-time sack king and a 2016 Consensus All-American, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. “I’m excited,” Barnett said at the press conference following his selection. “I don’t have to go…

Philadelphia Eagles select Derek Barnett #14 overall

Philadelphia Eagles select Derek Barnett #14 overall

Derek Barnett has ended the two-year draft drought for the University of Tennessee in the NFL Draft. Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No. 14 overall by Philadelphia Eagles. Highest UT draft pick since 2010, Eric Berry who went 5th. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/tXNr9EMswN — Sports Radio WNML (@SportsRadioWNML) April 28, 2017 Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No.…

2017 NFL Draft News and Notes For Vols

2017 NFL Draft News and Notes For Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several former Tennessee football standouts will look to hear their names called over the next three days during the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first round of the draft will take place on Thursday, April 27, and begin at 8 p.m. ET.…

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols at Vanderbilt

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols at Vanderbilt

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball visits the Vanderbilt Commodores for a three-game series this weekend (Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 29) in Nashville, Tenn. The Volunteers enter their weekend conference matchup against Vandy with a 21-17 overall record, including a 5-13 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores own a 25-16 record and are…

Softball Preview: Top Ten Showndown, #8 Tennessee vs. #1 Florida

Softball Preview: Top Ten Showndown, #8 Tennessee vs. #1 Florida

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A top-10 showdown between No. 8 Tennessee and No. 1 Florida is set for this Friday–Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Media & Broadcast Info The first two games of the series will be streamed online on the SEC Network +/WatchESPN with Mick Gillispie (PxP) and India Chiles (Analyst) on the call. Sunday’s series finale…

Louisville grad transfer CB Shaq Wiggins picks UT

Louisville grad transfer CB Shaq Wiggins picks UT

Tennessee has picked up a huge addition to it’s 2017 football team at a need position. Cornerback Shaq Wiggins, a grad transfer from Louisville, has selected Tennessee for his 5th and final year of eligibility according to his tweet today and in speaking to reporters. I have made my decision and I will continue to…

Currie Adds Reid Sigmon to UTAD Leadership Staff

Currie Adds Reid Sigmon to UTAD Leadership Staff

Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Tuesday that current College Football Playoff Chief Financial Officer Reid Sigmon is joining the UTAD leadership staff as Executive Associate Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer. Sigmon has spent the past four years with the CFP. “It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Reid Sigmon to the Tennessee…

Recap, stats, notes from UT’s DISH Orange & White Game

Recap, stats, notes from UT’s DISH Orange & White Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The offense had its day as the White team took a 44-29 win over the Orange team in the 2017 DISH Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game was shortened to one half due to inclement weather. SEE THE FULL STATS HERE. SEE THE SCORING SUMMARY HERE. Junior…

New Stokely Hall Dedicated Saturday

New Stokely Hall Dedicated Saturday

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — The University of Tennessee’s newest residence hall was officially dedicated on Saturday morning. Stokely Hall is a $100 million, state-of-the-art facility that houses 684 students in private and shared super-suite rooming options. It features a community kitchen, two lobbies, two study rooms and two laundry rooms on each floor. The building, which was…

Warlick Announces Alexa Middleton’s Departure

Warlick Announces Alexa Middleton’s Departure

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Tennessee head women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick announced Friday that rising senior Alexa Middleton has left the Lady Vol program. Middleton, a 5-9 guard from Murfreesboro (Riverdale H.S.) will complete the spring semester at UT and explore transferring to another school. “I appreciate the contributions Alexa made to our program,” Warlick said.…

Details on 2017 DISH Orange & White Game

Details on 2017 DISH Orange & White Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will conclude its spring season with the DISH Orange and White Game on Saturday, April 22, at 4 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium. Along with the traditional spring practice format, the Vols are scheduled to compete in the Circle of Life, one-on-one situations (wide receivers vs. defensive backs, offensive linemen vs. defensive…

Spring Football Practice 14: Last Tune-Up

Spring Football Practice 14: Last Tune-Up

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee conducted its final practice before the DISH Orange & White Game on Thursday, running through a productive 90-minute session in shorts and helmets on Haslam Field. First-year quarterbacks coach Mike Canales spoke with reporters at the conclusion of practice, discussing the way his group of young signal-callers have progressed not only over the course…

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols visit #20 Texas A&M

Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols visit #20 Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Tennessee Volunteers (19-15, 4-11 SEC) look to begin the second half of Southeastern Conference play this weekend, visiting the No. 20-ranked Texas A&M Aggies (26-12, 8-7 SEC) for a three-game set in College Station, Texas (Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 23). The weekend series marks the third-ever SEC series between…

Brent Hubbs and Jimmy Hyams have epic debate on NCAA early signing period

Brent Hubbs and Jimmy Hyams have epic debate on NCAA early signing period

Brent Hubbs from Volquest, joined Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara on SportsTalk Thursday afternoon for his weekly hour-long visit. Jimmy and Brent disagreed completely on the NCAA moving the football early signing period to mid-December as opposed to September, and it was fantastic! You’ll want to listen to Brent vs. Jimmy, Hubbs vs. Hyams…

A Letter From John Currie: April 19, 2017

A Letter From John Currie: April 19, 2017

Good Afternoon Big Orange Nation: We are a just a few days away from the DISH Orange & White Game – even for an exhibition contest, pulling onto campus on a gameday morning is a special feeling! I can’t wait to see the Volunteer faithful lining up to get into Neyland Stadium for a look…

UT places 41 on Winter SEC honor roll

UT places 41 on Winter SEC honor roll

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee placed 41 student-athletes on the 2016-17 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. The UT women’s swimming and diving team had 21 student-athletes posting GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The men’s team was next with 14 named to the honor roll. Women’s basketball put four…

Softball Weekend Preview: Tennessee at LSU

Softball Weekend Preview: Tennessee at LSU

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fresh off a two-game sweep of then No. 9 Alabama, No. 9 Tennessee looks to keep its 18-game win streak going this weekend against No. 16 LSU at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. Media & Broadcast Info The first two games of the series will be streamed online on the SEC Network…

Video: Larry Scott Interview

Video: Larry Scott Interview

Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott chatted with the media after UT’s 13th football practice of the spring.

Video: Darrell Taylor Interview

Video: Darrell Taylor Interview

Tennessee redshirt sophomore defensive end Darrell Taylor spoke with the media after UT football spring practice 13 on Tuesday.

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Read the latest sports news on the Vols below! WIVK is your official flagship station for the Tennessee Volunteers!  Catch the live broadcasts of all Tennessee football and men’s basketball games here on the frog station courtesy of the Vol Network.  You can also catch Vol Calls right here on WIVK on Monday nights @ 8:00pm throughout football and basketball season. GO…Continue Reading