July 13, 2026
Sports
MacFarland steps into Predators’ front office, pushes to escape ‘mushy middle’ and build contender
(AP) — Before Chris MacFarland moved forward with his new duties and his task of turning around a franchise, he took a moment to look back.
Home Run Derby Champion E.C. Stewart
Home Run Derby Champion E.C. Stewart
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
Texas softball, Russellville native pitching coach Pattie Ruth Taylor, repeats as WCWS champs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Texas Softball (53-12) has won back-to-back NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS) National Championships after defeating No. 6 Texas Tech, 4-1, in game two of the WCWS Championship Series Thursday night at Devon Park.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 93
NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family announced. He was 93.
Former Vol makes MLB debut
Renegades win Morristown Parks and Rec Minor League Championship, Rockies win Major League Championship
Lady Vols to play at Va. Tech in SEC/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge
ESPN and the Southeastern Conference announced on Friday that Tennessee will travel to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech on Dec. 3 in the fourth-annual SEC/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge.
Tennessee named ATEC/ NFCA Mid-Atlantic Region Staff of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After leading the Lady Vols to a 49-12 record and a second consecutive appearance in the national semifinals at the Women’s College World Series, the Tennessee coaching staff has been named the ATEC/NFCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year.
New York City is in a Knicks frenzy for its beloved team’s 1st NBA Finals in 27 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson was wowed upon hearing how high the price had climbed on the secondary market for the cheapest ticket in New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.
Vols to host Florida State in 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will welcome Florida State to Food City Center for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge, as revealed Friday morning by ESPN.