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UT softball still contenders for national championship
The 2012 version of the Tennessee softball team will have a different look after losing Kelly Grieve to graduation and parting ways with former third baseman Jessica Spigner.

Kelly looks to build momentum going into new Lady Vols soccer season
While a 10-9-1 record in 2010 would cause some schools to hold ticker tape parades, it wasn't good enough for coach Angela Kelly and her University of Tennessee Lady Vols soccer team.

Lady Vols golf faces tough road in 2011-12
The University of Tennessee women's golf team announced its 2011-12 schedule on July 12, and it appears to be one formulated for a squad intent on competing for a national championship.

Pluskota, Boren will lead Lady Vols in 2011-12
The 2011-12 version of the Tennessee women's tennis team will be a young, but very talented squad. With just one senior to lead the Lady Vols, Natalie Pluskota, the team will feature five sophomores, one of which, Brynn Boren, played like a seasoned veteran during her rookie season in 2010-11.

UT rowing charged to 2010-11 finish line
The conclusion of the 2010-11 season for the University of Tennessee rowing team was a successful one, as the Lady Vols posted a runner-up finish at the 2011 Conference USA Championships.

Gray denied medical clearance to play for Lady Vols -by Dave Ford
In July of 2009, Amber Gray underwent a 12-and-a-half-hour surgery after suffering a stroke. She entered St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville to repair a rotator cuff injury and woke up at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute to discover she had post-surgery complications that led to the discovery of an unrelated brain aneurysm.

'I think I've come a very long way' -by Dave Ford
With the atmosphere calm and the sweat now dry on the gym floor at Bearden High School, it will be difficult for fans to forget the many highlight-reel plays they were fortunate to witness throughout the fourth year of Pilot Rocky Top League play.

Maze moving on -by Dave Ford
The 2010 Pilot Rocky Top League was a mixed bag of farewell emotions, solid pickup basketball and of course, several "Oh my gosh did you see that?" moments.

Reveiz thankful for second chance -by Dave Ford
Generously listed at 5-foot-10, Nick Reveiz possesses a spirit much bigger than his physical stature.

Take heart Vols fans, UT has tons of it -by Dave Ford
Walking to my truck after surviving yet another whirlwind Tennessee football media day on Aug. 15, I started going over all the things I heard during those two hours. I went over all the positive comments. I went over all the optimistic viewpoints. And finally, I started analyzing how I felt about the 2010 squad before it ever played a game together.

Volleyball plans road to SEC title, NCAA tourney -by Natalie Lester
University of Tennessee head coach Rob Patrick and the volleyball team have set high goals for their performance this season with hopes of not only a SEC championship, but also a NCAA national title.

Football fashion faux pas: One-time black jerseys treasured by Vols -by Natalie Lester
Despite the lack of traditionalism and criticism from some fans, some Vols say they would not mind the black jerseys making a comeback.

Watson inks new deal with Bulls-by Dave Ford
C.J. Watson has come a long way since dishing out his last assist for Tennessee back in 2006.