Exclusive Podcasts

Trending on The Sports Animal Knoxville

Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fourteen Tennessee VFLs showcased their skills in front of scouts and coaches from all 32 NFL teams at Tennessee Pro Day on Tuesday in the Anderson Training Center.  Five of the Vols’ six NFL Combine participants worked out on the field, including running back Dylan Sampson, edge rusher James Pearce Jr., defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, wide…

Crabtree & Fischer Pace #1/2 Vols in Midweek Win Over West Georgia
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Crabtree & Fischer Pace #1/2 Vols in Midweek Win Over West Georgia

Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee will enter conference play unbeaten after a scrappy 4-2 win over West Georgia on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers improved to 17-0 with Tuesday’s victory over the Wolves, marking the first time in the modern era that they’ll start SEC play…

#7 Lady Vols Defeat #16 Blue Devils, 1-0, Behind Pannell’s Homer and Pickens’ Dominant Outing
Courtesy / UT Athletics

#7 Lady Vols Defeat #16 Blue Devils, 1-0, Behind Pannell’s Homer and Pickens’ Dominant Outing

Read Online | Box Score | Photo Gallery | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The seventh-ranked Lady Vols secured a 1-0 victory over No. 16 Duke on Tuesday night, marking the Blue Devils’ first-ever trip to Rocky Top. Tennessee (22-4) took an early lead when Taylor Pannell crushed a solo home run in the first inning. The redshirt sophomore now has a career-high 10…

Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dozens of NFL personnel will descend upon the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday as Tennessee football holds its annual Pro Day leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. A total of 15 Volunteers from the College Football Playoff team are slated to participate on the field, including defensive back Will Brooks, offensive lineman John Campbell…

Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team collected All-SEC honors from the league’s head coaches, as announced Monday afternoon by the conference office. For the second consecutive season, Zakai Zeigler earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team status. Chaz Lanier received SEC Newcomer of the Year and…

Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…