Michael Hunter Jr. is hired as the Vols' new cornerbacks coach, reuniting with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, his former colleague from Ohio State, to strengthen Tennessee's defense.

Tennessee has fired secondary coach Willie Martinez after ranking 113th in pass defense, part of head coach Josh Heupel's revamp of the defensive staff.

TD Garden hosted a PBR rodeo event, bringing 1.5 million pounds of dirt to the arena, typically home to basketball and hockey. Fans enjoyed the unfamiliar sport with enthusiasm.

The Navy Midshipmen beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 35-13 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, with quarterback Blake Horvath leading a strong Navy offense. Cincinnati ended their season at 7-6.

Biltmore Hills Community Center launches a volleyball skills program for kids aged 10-14, focusing on technique and sportsmanship, with affordable fees and flexible scheduling.

The Tennessee Titans are restructuring their front office, with GM Mike Borgonzi taking on more control, including overseeing the team's roster and leading the coach search.

Hawaii Women's Basketball was defeated by UC Riverside, with Hannah Wickstrom scoring 36 points for the Highlanders. Despite Australian connections, the Rainbow Wahine fell short 65-58.

Noah Hanifin and Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights will represent Team USA at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Hanifin making his first Olympic appearance.

USA Hockey announced the Olympic rosters, featuring Michiganders like Dylan Larkin and Megan Keller. Notably, Alex DeBrincat was not chosen despite a strong season.

Professional Bull Riding (PBR) events and the New York Mavericks are set to compete at Madison Square Garden, while the NY Botanical Garden showcases a Holiday Train Show featuring plant-made NYC landmarks, providing unique New York City experiences.

NHL players, including nine from Tampa Bay Lightning, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics; Team Canada's roster features veterans and newcomers, such as Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini.

Hawaii men's basketball team achieved a record-breaking 88-45 win over UC Riverside, marking their largest road conference victory in program history. Isaac Johnson led with 18 points.

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes discussed preparations for the SEC opener against Arkansas and highlighted the need for consistent improvement and player development.