ness Page 15 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

WR Tyler Lockett signing one-year deal with Titans
Free agent wideout Tyler Lockett announced he is signing a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.,"I'm excited to be a Tennessee Titan!!" the longtime Seattle Seahawks receiver posted Wednesday night on X. "I'm super thankful and grateful. Let's get it!! God you get all the glory!!",The deal is fo...
Nico Iamaleava’s Exit From Tennessee Marks New Era of College Football
Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Volunteers right before spring ball because of an NIL dispute, and he's just the first player that will take this route....

Reports: UCLA's Joey Aguilar headed to Tennessee in QB swap
Tennessee and UCLA have finalized what amounts to an offseason quarterback trade.,UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar entered the transfer portal Monday and hours later several outlets reported he committed to Tennessee.,Aguilar changed schools less than four months after he transferred to UCLA from Appal...

Top-five prospect Nate Ament commits to Tennessee
Five-star forward Nate Ament, one of the top players in the Class of 2026, committed to Tennessee on Sunday.,Ament is rated the No. 4 overall player in his class by the 247Sports composite rankings. The native of Virginia chose the Volunteers over Duke, Kentucky, Louisville and Arkansas.,Ament made ...

QB Nico Iamaleava commits to UCLA after Tennessee exit
Nico Iamaleava is officially headed to UCLA, one week after the quarterback's messy, NIL-driven departure from Tennessee.,Iamaleava's representation went to Tennessee seeking to renegotiate the former five-star prospect's name, image and likeness deal, On3 first reported last week. The deal Iamaleav...

Reports: QB Nico Iamaleava headed to UCLA
It didn't take long for quarterback Nico Iamaleava to find a new home.,Days after Iamaleava entered the transfer portal following a disagreement with Tennessee over his name, image and likeness money, multiple reports indicate the former Vols starter is headed to UCLA.,Iamaleava is from Southern Cal...

Nico Iamaleava out as Tennessee QB in NIL dispute
Starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out at Tennessee amid a contract dispute, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,Tennessee will play its spring Orange & White game without Iamaleava on Saturday, and he is no longer with the program, per reports. Coach Josh Heupel is expected to talk about the si...

Reports: Vols QB Nico Iamaleava out of practice amid NIL talks
Tennessee football received a surprise when quarterback Nico Iamaleava opted not to attend Friday's spring practice, according to multiple media reports.,Iamaleava, 20, is attempting to negotiate for more NIL money, per On3.com, with his absence presumably tied to those conversations.,Tennessee is s...

Titans 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history
Soliciting a package of top-100 picks and repeating the sentiment in media sessions that the franchise is "open for business" didn't bring a flotilla of trade offers to the Tennessee Titans.,So are the rebuilding Titans up a creek without a trade partner at No. 1?,Not exactly.,The franchise is armed...
Top NCAA Basketball Futures: Best Bets for the 2025–26 Championship
Get ahead of the game with top NCAA basketball futures picks for the 2025–26 season. See which teams offer the best value to win the national title....
Florida Capitalizes on Houston’s Cold Shooting to Win NCAA Title
Florida rallies late to defeat Houston in the NCAA title game, capitalizing on the Cougars' cold second half and missed free throws....

Yankees OF Cody Bellinger ill, out against Tigers
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Tigers because of food poisoning.,Jasson Dominguez is in the starting lineup in his place.,Manager Aaron Boone said Bellinger was sick throughout the night, potentially because of a tainted or...
A Title Decades in the Making: Houston Cougars Poised to Cut Down the Nets
Houston looks to make history and win its first NCAA championship, ending decades of near-misses and fulfilling a legacy decades in the making....
2025 NCAA Tournament Final: Best Bets, Picks, and Player Props for Championship Monday
Expert picks and best bets for the 2025 NCAA Tournament Final, including totals, player props, and same-game parlays....
Stephen A. Compares Walter Clayton Jr. to NBA Star Who Doesn’t Exist
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. starred in the Final Four, but Stephen A. Smith stole headlines with a shoutout to fictional NBA player “Wade Cunningham....
The NBA’s Top Three Teams Are Inevitable — Just Like March Madness Letdowns
The NBA playoff race feels wide open — until you realize the top three teams are inevitable. Just like March Madness, the upsets are fun... until reality hits....
2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four: How the National Semifinals Will Play Out
All four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston—headline a rare Final Four showdown, each bringing distinct strengths to San Antonio. Here's how it could go down....

Ex-Maryland PG Ja'Kobi Gillespie going home to Tennessee
Former Maryland point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie announced Friday that he is joining the Tennessee program.,That marks a homecoming for Gillespie, who is a native of Greenville, Tenn., located about 70 miles east of the Tennessee campus in Knoxville.,Gillespie's announcements on social media included "...

Powerhouse programs Duke, Houston clash in Final Four
As Duke and Houston prepare to battle Saturday night in San Antonio, the story of the Final Four matchup between these No. 1 seeds is a contrast of two basketball powers at different stages of evolution.,The Blue Devils (35-3), appearing in their 18th Final Four and seeking their sixth national titl...
Why a Duke vs. Auburn Final Would Be the Best 2025 NCAA Championship Game
A Duke vs. Auburn rematch in the NCAA championship game promises the two best teams in an elite matchup, and must-watch basketball....