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The Tennessee Vols took on the Duke Blue Devils in an exhibition game in Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday evening. Duke came out on top in the exhibition, winning 83-76.

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There have been a ton of stories about Sunday night’s exhibition game between Duke and Tennessee, so here’s some more links. Make sure to read Scott’s story too!

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 27

Duke Isn’t Using A Traditional Point Guard. That Looks To Be By Design.

How you view Duke’s performance after two exhibitions says a lot about whether you are a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” fan. The optimistic bunch will be focused on two victories over power conference opponents in games that looked like exhibitions in name only.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / October 27

Duke Edges Tennessee 83-76 in Final Exhibition Matchup

I’m not a huge proponent of change in college basketball, not because I’m an old head (which I am) but because the sport has always been beautiful the way it is.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 27

Reliving Duke Football's Tense History With ACC Rival

The Duke Blue Devils are looking to get back on track next week. They lost their previous game, but they are all confident that they will get a win in the next one.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 27

More On Duke’s Win Over Tennessee

It wasn’t a perfect game (not that there ever is such a thing), but Duke’s exhibition win over Tennessee, in Knoxville, was highly impressive. Let’s dive back in.

Caleb Foster News / Duke Basketball Report / October 27

Latest Chronicle Player Profile: Caleb Foster

The Duke Chronicle’s player profiles concludes with a look at Caleb Foster. Duke’s point guard went through a tough sophomore year last season but he hung in there and by the end, he worked his way back to being a factor for Duke.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 27

Where Duke and ACC’s Top Teams Stand After Week 9

The ACC continues to go through its twists and turns following another week of action. The Duke Blue Devils were on a bye this week, but there were still plenty of storylines and movement that occurred this past weekend.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 27

Brotherhood Rookie Watch Update

In Sunday’s NBA action, Charlotte, Dallas and Cleveland were in action. Cooper Flagg and Dallas won for the first time, winning 139-129 over Toronto. Flagg finished with 22 points on 8-14/2-6.

Bill Buckner News / Duke Basketball Report / October 27

YouTube Gold: Bill Buckner’s Devastating Error In The 1986 World Series

Before the Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series, they had a long and pretty amazing history of futility known as the curse, or, more fully, the Curse of the Bambino, so-called because the Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to New York in 1919 (it was formally announced shortly after New Year’s Day).

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 26

Duke Wins In Knoxville, 83-76

Any questions that may have lingered about Cameron Boozer after Duke’s win over UCF were answered in Knoxville as the freshman stepped up with 24 points and 23 rebounds against one of America’s most physical defenses.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 26

New Freshmen Rankings Include Rising Duke Star

The Duke Blue Devils football team is on a bye week. They are looking to regroup after their tough loss last weekend. This gives them time to fix the issues they faced in their last game.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 26

Where Duke's Star Ranks Heading into the New Season

The Duke Blue Devils are going to be a top team not only in the ACC but in all of College Basketball next season. They are bringing in a great team that is going to be heavily loaded once again with a lot of talented freshmen.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 26

Latest on Injury Recoveries of Two Duke Basketball Teammates

Two hours before tipoff of the Duke basketball exhibition opener on Tuesday night, a 96-71 win over the UCF Knights, the Blue Devils' official social media accounts revealed that senior forward Maliq Brown and freshman guard Dame Sarr would be out of action due to injury.

College Basketball News / Duke Basketball Report / October 26

This Looks Like Tennessee’s Starting Lineup For Sunday Night

The season hasn’t officially started yet and we don’t have a really good grip on who Tennessee will start. Fortunately, this guy from Rocky Top Insider does, and Ryan Schumpert thinks this is their starting lineup Sunday night: Ja’Kobi Gillespie Bishop Boswell Nate Ament Jaylen Carey Felix Okpara Notably, Okpara is the only returning starter.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 26

Class of 2026 No. 4 Prospect Names Duke To Top 3

While head coach Jon Scheyer got off to a slow start with his Class of 2026, Duke is beginning to pick up the pace. After landing Bryson Howard less than a week ago, the team now learned that they're among the Top 3 schools for Cameron Williams.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 26

Duke Guard Lands Recognition in Elite Ranking

It is going to be a fun watch for all Duke Blue Devils fans this season. They have put together another top team in the Nation. And at the end of the season, they could be the best team in all of college basketball.

Dallas Mavericks News / Duke Basketball Report / October 26

Bill Simmons On Cooper Flagg: Dallas Asking Too Much?

With the Dallas Mavericks opening at 0-2, people are questioning Jason Kidd’s decision to start Duke rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard. Actually, he calls him point forward, but potato potahto.

Kirk Gibson News / Duke Basketball Report / October 26

YouTube Gold: Kirk Gibson’s Immortal World Series Home Run

In 1988, the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Oakland A’s in the World Series. The Dodgers were the underdogs for most of the playoffs, a task made tougher by injuries to star outfielder Kirk Gibson, who had both a left hamstring injury and a swollen right knee.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 25

Meet the Latest Star Emerging for Duke Basketball

The Duke Blue Devils basketball team is looking to have a special season. They are almost set to take the court for their first official game of the year.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 25

Running Back Nate Sheppard Added to Prestigious List

Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard has been a standout player this season for a program looking to prove itself in national recognition. Sheppard was one of five freshmen added to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 25

Evaluating Duke's Linebacker Room After Eight Weeks

Duke's 4-3 start can mostly be attributed to the offense's explosiveness. The Blue Devils have scored 33.9 points per game this season, and the passing game has soared during conference play.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / October 23

Watch: Duke QB Darian Mensah Is Making His Mark In Durham

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 20

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 19

No. 12 Georgia Tech stifles Duke behind record fumble return TD

No. 12 Georgia Tech's defense kept host Duke off track and the Yellow Jackets produced their only touchdown drives in the fourth quarter for a 27-18 victory Saturday afternoon at Durham, N.C.