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Full gallery »Tennessee vs. N.C. State - Aug. 31, 2012

  • Buck Geren of Cleveland, TN finds a shady spot to wait for the start of the game against Tennessee and N.C. State game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Geren played linebacker for the Vols from 1965-68. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • Tennessee cheerleaders entertain fans before the game against N.C. State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • Tennessee fans head into the Georgia World Congress Center for pre game festivities Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 in Atlanta prior to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Krysta Cooper shows off their tailgate cake they brought from Sylva, NC for the game Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Her mother, who owns Sassy Sunflowers Backery, made the Smokey cake. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The UT cheerleaders leave a tailgate party in the Georgia World Congress Center Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 in Atlanta prior to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receivers Justin Hunter, center, and Zach Rogers, right, are greeted by fans during the Vol Walk before the game against N.C. State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)


Full gallery »Scenes from U.S. Open - Aug. 28, 2012

  • Rhyne Williams returns a shot to Andy Roddick during the first round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Andy Roddick returns a shot to Rhyne Williams at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Andy Roddick returns a shot to Rhyne Williams in the first round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Venus Williams returns a shot to Bethanie Mattek-Sands during the first round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
  • Venus Williams returns a shot to Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the first round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Canada's Milos Raonic returns a shot to Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in the first round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Mel C. Evans)


Full gallery »'We Back Pat' car and Trevor Bayne in Bristol

  • Driver Trevor Bayne, right, walks past his car bearing the slogan 'We back Pat' before the start of the Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. The slogan is in reference to Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee women's basketball team, who announced last year that she has early onset dementia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Driver Trevor Bayne, right, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., greets Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee women's basketball team, before the Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. Summitt was the grand marshal of the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Driver Trevor Bayne, right, talks with team owner Jack Roush, left, before the Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. Bayne is in the pole position for the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Driver Trevor Bayne, left, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., greets Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee women's basketball team, before the Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. Summitt is the grand marshal of the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Trevor Bayne (60) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (6) drive through a turn in the Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Trevor Bayne drives during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker)


Full gallery »Reception at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro signs autographs for Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame 2012 inductee Mimsy Fleming, left and her husband Stanley Fleming during a hospitality reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, right, meets with Vandy Leake, left, and Don Leake during a hospitality reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • From left, Karen Massey, Joan Cronan, and Betty Gill attend a reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame 2012 inductee Dave Parrington and his wife Marie Parrington attend a reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • 2012 Great Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame inductee Terry McDaniel and his wife and Janna McDaniel attend a reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Linda Powell, left, and Ann Skadberg attend a reception before the start of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)

Guests attend a reception before the start of the 2012 Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Thursday, August 23, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee football media day 2012 photos

  • Tennessee football players, coaches and support staff pose for a team photo during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee deep snapper J.R. Carr, front, and offensive linemen Ja'Wuan James, Dallas Thomas and Zach Fulton, back left to right, wait for the remainder of their teammates and coaches to arrive before posing for the team photo during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter talks with a reporter during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee offensive lineman Antonio Richardson, center, talks with tailback Devrin Young, left, and wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, right, before posing for a team photo during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, standing, talks with tailback Marlin Lane (15) before posing for a team photo during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee tailback Tom Smith walks to join his teammates in their position in the stands for a group photo during media day at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Photos from Tennessee football media day at Neyland Stadium Satruday, Aug. 18, 2012.



Full gallery »Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee football 2012

  • Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee vs. North Carolina State
  • Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee vs. Georgia State
  • Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee vs. Florida
  • Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee vs. Akron
  • Charlie Daniel draws Tennessee vs. University of Georgia


Full gallery »Tennessee football practice at Science Hill High School

  • Head coach Derek Dooley, second from right, and his team arrive for practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. The practice was originally scheduled to take place at nearby Milligan College but rain Thursday forced it to be moved to Science Hill. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receivers Da'Rick Rogers, center, and Justin Hunter, right, pose for a photo before entering practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee takes to the field for practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee players arrive at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., for football practice Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. The team's camp was originally scheduled to take place at Milligan College but weather forced the event to be switched to the high school. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee defensive lineman Marlon Walls, left, poses for a photo as he and teammates arrive for practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver misses a catch during a warmup period in practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Kermit Tipton Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Photos from the Tennessee Vols' football practice at Science Hill High School's Steve Spurrier Field in Johnson City, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. The team's originally scheduled practice at nearby Milligan College had to be moved after storms that swept through the area Thursday left the grass field unusable.



Full gallery »Tennessee Football Practice, Monday August 6, 2012

  • Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley leads practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Offensive lineman Antonio Richardson runs to the defensive lineman during during practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Tyler Bray during practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Antonio Richardson (74), center, lines up with the other members of the offensive line during practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. The other linemen include, from left, Marcus Jackson, Darin Gooch, Carson Anderson, James Stone, and Zach Fulton. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley talks with wide recover Justin Hunter during practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Jason Croom runs drills during practice at Haslam Field on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)

Tennessee players practice on Haslam Field on MOnday, August 6, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee football practice at Haslam Field

  • Quarterback Tyler Bray hands the ball off to tailback Marlin Lane during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter catches the ball during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee offensive lineman Ju'Wuan James, center, runs a drill during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley looks on during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, center, looks on during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee tailback Tom Smith runs a drill while running backs coach Jay Graham looks on during practice at Haslam Field at the University of Tennessee Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee practices at Haslam Field Friday, Aug. 3, 2012.



Full gallery »Vols preseason press conference

  • University of Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley addresses members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • University of Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter addresses members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • University of Tennessee defensive back Prentiss Waggner addresses members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • University of Tennessee offensive lineman Antonio Richardson addresses members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • University of Tennessee offensive lineman Dallas Thomas addresses members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)
  • University of Tennessee offensive lineman Antonio Richardson, left, and wide receiver Justin Hunter address members of the media at Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Fall practice for the Vols begins Friday and the team opens the season Aug. 31 against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL STAFF)

Aug. 2, 2012



Full gallery »GKAISA City Championship Sunday

  • Chase Lahr of the Concord Hills Recreation Association swims the butterfly in the first heat of the Girls 11-12 200 Yard Medley in the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Sydney Ragsdale of Oak Ridge City Aquatics swims the backstroke second heat of the girls 11-12 200 yard medley relay in the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012. at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Isaiah Maine of the Sugarwood Stingrays dives into the water for his part of the boys 11-12 200 yard medley relay in the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Glenna Whaley of the Knoxville Racquet Club competes in the second heat of the girls 13-14 200 yard medley relay in the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012. at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • Swimmers compete in the girls 15-18 200 yard medley relay in the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012. at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)
  • From left, Emma Leonard, 8, Kayleigh Redington, 8, and Olivia franklin, 11, all of the swim team at West Side YMCA, swim in the warm up pool at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center during the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swim Association Championship on Sunday, July 29, 2012. (Saul Young/News Sentinel)

Photos from the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association (GKAISA) City Championship at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center at the University of Tennessee Sunday, July 29, 2012.



Full gallery »Tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center at UT

  • The grand meeting room as seen on a tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.
  • University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley, left, and strength and conditioning coach Ron McKeefery, right, point out highlights of the weight room during a tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.
  • University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley, left, strength and conditioning coach Ron McKeefery, center, and director of sports medicine Jason McVeigh, right, describe capabilities of the hydrotherapy center during a tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.
  • The view from University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley's new office at the Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.
  • University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley shows a typical office as he leads members of the media on a tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.
  • University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley leads members of the media on a tour of the new Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Friday, July 27, 2012. The 145,000-square-foot practice facility is slated for completion this fall.


Full gallery »Football Vols attend Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony

  • Tennessee linebacker Herman Lathers, center, presents a key to homeowner Kim Dixon, left, during a dedication ceremony for a Habitat for Humanity home that was built in part by members of the football team in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The home is not completed but is set for Dixon and her roommate Marye Byrd to move in next month. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Homeowner Marye Byrd, left, looks on as her daughters Ja'Rih, 2, third from left, and Jahmia, 2, right, explore their new home built by members of the Tennessee football team for Habitat for Humanity with Byrd's nephews Zyrome, 6, second from left, and Montrez, second from right, in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. Although the official dedication took place Saturday, the family, along with roommate Kim Dixon and her children, will not be able to move in until next month. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Marye Byrd explores her new home with twin daughters Ja'Rih and Jahmia, 2, left to right, after a dedication ceremony by Habitat for Humanity in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The University of Tennessee football team helped to build the house which will be completed next month. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Members of the University of Tennessee football team pose with Habitat for Humanity homeowners Kim Dixon and Marye Byrd after a dedication ceremony in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The team helped build the home which will be ready for Dixon and Byrd's families next month. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Vol for Life coordinator Andre Lott, left, holds a Bible as Tennessee football defensive back Rod Wilks, right, signs it during a Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony at the home of Kim Dixon and Marye Byrd in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The team helped to build the house which was dedicated on Saturday. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee defensive lineman Marlon Wals, right, speaks during a Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony at the home of Kim Dixon and Marye Byrd in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The home, which was built in part by the football team, will be ready for Dixon and Byrd to move in with their families next month. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Members of the Tennessee football team attended a dedication ceremony at the home of Kim Dixon and Marye Byrd in South Knoxville Saturday, July 21, 2012. The team helped build the home which will be completed and ready for Dixon and Byrd to move into next month.



Full gallery »SEC Media Days - July 19, 2012

  • Alabama Coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Alabama Coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Alabama Coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Alabama Coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Alabama tight end Michael Williams speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Alabama tight end Michael Williams speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Thursday, July 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)


Full gallery »SEC Media Days - July 18, 2012

  • Florida defensive end Lerentee McCray speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Florida linebacker John Bostic speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Florida linebacker John Bostic speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Florida running back Mike Gillislee speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Florida coach Will Muschamp speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Florida coach Will Muschamp speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Wednesday, July 18 , 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)


Full gallery »SEC Media Days - July 17, 2012

  • SEC Commissioner Mike Slive speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • SEC Commissioner Mike Slive speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • SEC Commissioner Mike Slive speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
  • Butch Dill/Associated Press South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier at media days in Hoover, Ala. on Tuesday.
  • South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day in Hoover, Ala. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)


Full gallery »Bayne to drive 'We Back Pat' car at Bristol

  • Pat Summitt climbs into the car of NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on his car for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt will be Grand Marshal for the race. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Pat Summitt, left, and NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne pose with his during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on his car for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt will be Grand Marshal for the race. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Pat Summitt, left, listens to Preston Garland of YourRaceCar.com during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on the car of NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne, center, for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt will be Grand Marshal for the race. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • Pat Summitt, left, and Trevor Bayne listen to Preston Garland of YourRaceCar.com during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on Bayne's car for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt will be Grand Marshal for the race. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne speaks during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on his car for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt will be Grand Marshal for the race. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)
  • John Jones, executive vice-president of the Knoxville Division of Food City, speaks during a press conference Friday, July 13, 2012 at Thompson-Boling Arena to announce the 'We Back Pat' theme to be on the car of NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne for the Food City 250 to be held in August at Bristol Motor Speedway in support of the Pat Summitt Foundation. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News Sentinel)


Full gallery »2012 ESPY Awards

  • Denver's Peyton Manning, right, presents Pat Summitt with the Arthur Ashe courage award as her soon Tyler looks on at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
  • Pat Summitt accepts the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
  • Pat Summitt speaks after being presented with the Arthur Ashe courage award by Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, right, at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. At left is Tyler Summitt. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
  • Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning speaks onstage while an image of Pat Summitt is projected at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
  • Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, right, presents Pat Summitt with the Arthur Ashe courage award onstage at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. At left is Tyler Summitt. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
  • Kenny Chesney speaks onstage at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)


Full gallery »Historic photos of Stokely Athletic Center

  • In a May 7, 1966, photograph, William B. Stokely Jr., left, the chairman of the board of the Stokely-Van Camp Co., lays the cornerstone of the Stokely Athletic Center with University of Tennessee President Andy Holt. (KNS Archive)
  • Stokely Athletics Center at the University of Tennessee, 1987. (KNS Archive)
  • In an October, 15, 1966, photograph, William B. Stokely Jr., left, and University of Tennessee Director of Development Charles Brakebill view construction work at the Stokely Athletics Center. Stokely, the chairman of the board of the Stokely-Van Camp Co., died two days later at the home of his mother in Newport. He was 66. (KNS Archive)
  • Stokely Athletics Center at the University of Tennessee, 1987. (KNS Archive)
  • In a March 19, 1987, photograph, Coach Pat Summitt watches the Lady Vols defeat Virginia 66-58 during the NCAA Mideast Region semifinal at Stokely Athletics Center. Lady Vol No. 44 is Cheryl Littlejohn. (J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel)
  • University of Tennessee men's basketball coach Don DeVoe carried on the winning tradition at Stokely Athletics Center that had been started by Ray Mears. (University of Tennessee)


Full gallery »Pilot Rocky Top League Finale

  • R. Larry Smith's Josh Richards, right, shoots as he's fouled by Carson Brooks of Choice Spine during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Dre Mathieu goes for a dunk to end the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • Choice Spine's J.P. Primm drives against Skylar McBee during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Skylar McBee shoots a free throw during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • Choice Spine's J.P. Primm shoots over R. Larry Smith's Dre Mathieu during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.
  • R. Larry Smith's Bobby Mays, left is defended by Choice Spine's J.P. Primm, right and Jamar Board during the championship game of the Pilot Rocky Top League Monday, July 2, 2012 in Knoxville, Tenn. R. Larry Smith Insurance won 131-124.



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