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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Seiya Suzuki rehabs in Knoxville
33+ min ago (961+ words) We were supposed to have our final two affiliates take the field tonight, but South Bend was rained out. I no longer post anything on Twitter/X. I still go over there because the affiliates are there, but I don't post…...
Cost breakdown of enjoying America's Favorite Pastime in Knoxville
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (435+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " The Knoxville Smokies had their home opener on Friday night at Covenant Health Park. It's the team's second year at the brand new stadium." We're breaking down the costs that go into enjoying America's favorite pastime." First comes…...
Knoxville immigrant activist Alejandro Guizar Lozano to be deported
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (327+ words) Nearly six months after his arrest at a check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, Knoxville immigrant activist Alejandro Guizar Lozano has received removal orders, which means he almost certainly will leave an ICE detention facility and be deported to…...
Tennessee families of missing persons advocate for a bill creating a dedicated TBI cold case division
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (536+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A proposed bipartisan bill in Tennessee would create a dedicated cold case division within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, offering hope to families who have spent decades searching for missing loved ones. Under the legislation, the TBI…...
LSU rallies to take series opener from Tennessee
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (193+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee saw a 4-1 eighth inning lead disappear on Friday, falling to LSU, 7-5, in the series opener in front of a Lindsey Nelson Stadium record 7,195 people in Knoxville. Landon Mack was sensational in his Friday night debut for…...
Chicago Cubs outfielder starts 2026 season with Knoxville Smokies
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (200+ words) A Japanese-born baseball star who went viral in 2025 for taking batting practice with a samurai sword started his 2026 season with the Double-A Smokies in Knoxville. Seiya Suzuki appeared with the Cubs in spring training before suffering a knee injury in…...
Jay Johnson’s new-look LSU lineup delivers another comeback win over Tennessee
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (449+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Over LSU baseball's last few games, coach Jay Johnson has found a rhythm with the lineup. Freshman Omar Serna started hitting toward the top of the order. Fifth-year senior Seth Dardar and sophomore John Pearson took the reins…...
Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (868+ words) To share the story of your loved one, you can submit an obituary using any of the following methods: Need assistance? Our obituary desk is here to help. Please call us at 651-228-5263 with any questions regarding the process or deadlines....
Tennessee to lose forward to transfer portal, per report
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (239+ words) Tennessee got to the precipice of the Final Four for the third straight year, once again falling in the Elite Eight in last Sunday's blowout loss to Michigan. Phillips' last appearance for Rick Barnes' team this past season " and now…...
Tennessee basketball's Cade Phillips entering transfer portal, per source
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (180+ words) Tennessee basketball forward Cade Phillips is entering the transfer portal, a source confirmed to Knox News on April 3. Phillips, a 6-foot-9 junior, spent three seasons with the Vols. He appeared in 13 games as a freshman, then became a consistent rotation…...