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July 16, 2023: Volunteer vacation: Tennessee hit with sanctions

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While the Vols avoided a bowl ban despite over 200 NCAA violations, they dropped from the top-10 of all-time CFB wins thanks to 11 voided victories. - Mark


	Tennessee football must vacate 11 wins as part of NCAA punishment

	Tennessee football hit with massive fine, penalty for over 200 infractions
	...but dodges bowl ban
	Oklahoma HC Brent Venables defends first season with shot at Miami
	Miami beats Florida and FSU for five-star recruit Joshisa Trader
	Notre Dame QB's mom assists in making bizarre necklace

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10	Marketa Vondrousova an unlikely Wimbledon champ

	Ons Jabeur was a big betting favorite in Saturday's final
	Naomi Osaka missed Wimbledon for this special reason
	What to expect in Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final
	Carlos Alcaraz responds to reports of father filming Novak Djokovic
	The '2022 award winners' quiz


9	Mavericks eyeing scoring threat coming off career year

	Trae Young offers strong take on comparisons with Luka Doncic
	Former Heat guard believes Celtics weren't right 'internally' in postseason
	Former No. 3 overall pick in NBA likely heading to Europe
	Nets sign former first-rounder
	NBA grants Bulls exception worth over $10M for Lonzo Ball injury


8	Spurs won't rush generational rookie's development path

	Glen 'Big Baby' Davis shares thoughts on 'baby giraffe' Victor Wembanyama
	Wembanyama comments irritate former enforcer Kendrick Perkins
	Brandon Miller responds to allegedly not knowing NBA All-Star
	Josh Minott enters Summer League play with everything to prove
	Eight draft picks have yet to sign

"I’ve never had anything like it ... It’s just weird, honestly. I don’t know what to make of it. But I’m just gonna have to listen to [doctors]." - Clayton Kershaw


7	Dodgers ace hoping to make his return in early August

	A Tommy Edman health update
	Braves place key reliever on IL
	Guardians trade candidate undergoes MRI on right elbow
	Rockies starter to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery
	Marlins reliever set for hip surgery and likely done for season


6	Who should fight for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title?

	Is Ronda Rousey working toward a comeback to the UFC?
	...Holly Holm doesn't think so
	Raquel Pennington expects to fight for women's bantamweight title
	Mark Zuckerberg looks shredded after training with UFC champions
	Jake Paul is bored by the lack of chatter about Nate Diaz


5	Patrick Mahomes wanted playoff rematch with Bengals

	Mahomes says that he loves playing role of the road-game 'villain'
	Details on Joe Mixon’s reworked contract with Bengals
	Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has wild guarantee for upcoming season
	Former Aaron Rodgers teammate thinks Jets could start with 1-5 record
	Former NFL MVP makes bold prediction regarding Rodgers’ commitment


4	Cubs in uncertain position ahead of trade deadline

	Red Sox GM talks deadline
	Tigers preaching flexibility
	Francisco Lindor agrees with owner about Mets struggles
	Padres' Juan Soto linked to NL East team
	Reds eyeing White Sox starters

"I have a fighting chance of actually being able to guard [Embiid] one-on-one ... Jokic, it’s like there’s stuff that’s out of your control." - Myles Turner


3	Myles Turner's hot take on reigning MVP doesn't hold water

	Watch: Stephen Curry makes a long shot on the golf course
	Fans warned to buckle up regarding this pair of star players
	Knicks shied away from three-time All-Star due to 'onerous' salary
	Paul Pierce refuses to call Heat a contender despite recent success
	Lakers HC Darvin Ham has a new problem with the Nuggets


2	Is a housecleaning on the horizon for the Hornets?

	Hornets positives from Summer League
	Pacers general manager talks expectations for 2023-24 season
	James Harden should be very weary of his desired destination
	Doc Rivers shares a surprising take on his coaching future
	Will anybody – players or fans – care about the NBA In-Season Tournament?


1	Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gaining hype ahead of season

	49ers QB Sam Darnold explains why he signed with franchise
	49ers' Kyle Juszczyk recalls when QB Brock Purdy out-dueled Tom Brady
	Bucs Pro Bowl LB says team has more 'togetherness' post-Brady
	Patriots safety ducks question on starting quarterback Mac Jones
	DK Metcalf reveals when Geno Smith took command of Seahawks

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