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Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) celebrates after Tenessee defeated Kentucky 81-73 in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3 in Lexington, Ky.
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Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball

Fulkerson adjusts to bigger role for Vols

John Fulkerson went from a role player to a starring role for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team.

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Andrew Smith (35) goes up to defend a shot in a game in Portugal.
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Professional basketball

Smith back home after Portuguese league halted

With his hoops dream on hold, Andrew Smith is glad to be back home.

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Clint Bowyer gets ready for a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020.
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NASCAR

Bowyer serious about winning Sunday's virtual race

Clint Bowyer and his fellow NASCAR drivers are about having fun and entertaining fans with Sunday’s iRacing event at the virtual Texas Motor Speedway.

Mar 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Furman quarterback Frankie DeBusk talks to coach Jimmy Satterfield between plays.
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College football

DeBusk led Furman to ultimate prize in 1988

Frankie DeBusk led Furman to the 1988 Division I-AA football national championship in a victory celebrated from Greeneville, Tennessee to Greenville, South Carolina.

Mar 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Tim Byrd won his fourth Crate Late Model championship at Volunteer Speedway in 2019.
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Volunteer Speedway

Volunteer Speedway champion Byrd retires from driver's seat

Tim Byrd is going out on top.

Mar 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Randy Ellis approaches the starting line in his 1957 Chevrolet at Bristol Dragway
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Bristol Dragway

Ellis cruises down drag strip in classic ride

ELIZABETHTON — While it looks like a car more suited for the drive-in than the drag strip, Randy Ellis’ 1957 Chevrolet is a true hot rod.

Mar 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM
(Editors note: This image was computer generated in-game) Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota, races Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 8 FilterTime Chevrolet, during Sunday's eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Dixie Vodka 150 at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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NASCAR

NASCAR provides nice diversion with virtual race

In the absence of real sports, NASCAR was able to create a positive vibe with the iRacing Pro Invitational series opener at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Mar 24, 2020 at 12:00 PM
NASCAR iRacing cars are on the virtual Daytona International Speedway. Several Cup Series veterans including Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be compete in Sunday's event at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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NASCAR

NASCAR drivers to compete in virtual race Sunday

NASCAR is trying to fill the void of live Cup Series racing being postponed through May 3 with several current and recently retired drivers racing simulators Sunday at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Mar 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, center, stands with seniors Jordan Bowden, left, and Lemonte Turner during a ceremony before an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Saturday, March 7.
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Tennessee basketball

Barnes has questions about extra year of eligibility

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has questions about senior basketball players who were denied the chance to play in the NCAA tournament being able to come back for a senior year.

Mar 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Tennessee coach Kellie Harper, left, talks with player Rennia Davis (0) during a home game against Vanderbilt on Sunday, Feb. 23.
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Tennessee Lady Vols basketball

Abrupt ending made it hard for Lady Vols to get closure

Two weeks ago, Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper was focused on getting her team ready for the NCAA tournament. Days later, she had to break the news to her players the tournament had been canceled and to focus on their safety with Mar 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM

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