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Ohio State transfer forward signs with Tennessee basketball

Ohio State forward Felix Okpara signs with Tennessee basketball on Thursday.

Forward Felix Okpara signed with Tennessee on Thursday. He will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Vols.

Okpara signed with Ohio State on July 26, 2021. He played for the Buckeyes for two seasons.

The 6-foot-11, 235-pound forward is from Lagos, Nigeria.

Okpara ranks as the No. 35 overall transfer. He averaged 5.3 points, five rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.

Tennessee has one commitment in its 2024 recruiting class. Bishop Boswell, a combo guard, signed with the Vols on Nov. 8, 2023. Okpara also joins guard Darlinstone Dubar as the second portal addition for Tennessee during the 2024 offseason.

READ: Rick Barnes discusses Felix Okpara signing with Tennessee

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Trey Lipscomb returns to Nationals’ lineup at first base, Nick Senzel hits home run

Trey Lipscomb returns to the Nationals’ lineup at first base and Nick Senzel hits home run against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles (15-11) defeated Washington (10-13), 11-2, on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb returned to the Nationals’ starting lineup at first base. He went 0-for-2, recording one walk and one run.

Former Vol Nick Senzel also started at third base for Washington against the Dodgers. He went 1-for-3 and hit a two-out home run in the second inning.

Washington recalled Lipscomb on Wednesday after placing outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee sprain.

Washington will next play on Thursday against the Dodgers at Nationals Park. First pitch is slated for 4:05 p.m. EDT.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Rick Barnes discusses Ohio State transfer Felix Okpara signing with Vols

Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes discusses Ohio State transfer Felix Okpara signing with the Vols.

Tennessee announced the signing of Ohio State sophomore transfer Felix Okpara on Thursday.

“We are thrilled to have Felix join us here on Rocky Top,” Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes said. “He comes from a great family and is an exceptional teammate whose primary goal is to win. Felix is an elite shot blocker, high-level defender and terrific rebounder. He possesses the ability to score in the low post, as well as play on the perimeter. A mobile athlete with excellent length who creates space offensively, Felix is a constant threat to get to the rim for a lob. We will do everything we can to help him further develop all aspects of his game.”

Okpara appeared in 70 games, including 45 starts, from 2022-24. He averaged 5.3 points, five rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. He also recorded 126 blocks and 28 steals for the Buckeyes.

The 6-foot-11, 235-pound forward is from Lagos, Nigeria.

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NFL draft bio for running back Jaylen Wright

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright is projected as a 2024 NFL draft pick.

The 2024 NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright is projected as a 20024 NFL draft pick.

Wright played for the Vols from 2021-23.

During his junior season and final campaign at Tennessee, Wright was named All-SEC by the Associated Press.

He started all 12 regular-season games and totaled a career best 1,013 rushing yards. Wright averaged 7.39 yards per rushing attempts, leading all FBS running backs and was second to LSU quarterback and Heisman Memorial Trophy winner Jayden Daniels.

Wright recorded six 100-yard rushing games in 2023.

In 2022, he led the Vols in rushing yards (875) and scored 10 touchdowns on 146 attempts. Wright also recoded 538 rushing yards after contact.

As a freshman in 2021, Wright appeared in nine games and recorded 409 yards and four touchdowns on 89 rushing attempts. He led all SEC freshmen in rushing yards during November (259).

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NFL draft bio for defensive back Kamal Hadden

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden is a projected pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The 2024 NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Maritus Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden is projected as a 2024 NFL draft pick.

Hadden played for the Vols from 2021-23 after transferring from Independence Community College and originally signing with Auburn.

During his final season at Tennessee, he was tied for a team lead in interceptions (3) and returned one interception for a touchdown.

Hadden started seven games last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. He also led Tennessee in pass deflections and recorded 19 tackles, including 13 solo tackles.

In 2022, Hadden appeared in nine games and made six starts. He recorded 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three pass deflections, two quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery.

As a redshirt sophomore in 2021, he played in seven games and made two starts, recording 17 tackles, two tackles for a loss and one interception.

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NFL draft bio for quarterback Joe Milton III

NFL draft bio for former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III.

The 2024 NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III is projected as a 2024 NFL draft pick.

Milton played for the Vols from 2021-23 after transferring from Michigan.

He started all 12 regular-season games for Tennessee in 2023, leading the Vols to an 8-4 record (4-4 SEC) during his sixth season of college football.

Milton III completed 229-of-354 passing attempts for 2,813 yards in 2023, recording 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also recorded a career best 299 rushing yards and scored seven rushing touchdowns.

In 2022, Milton served as Tennessee’s backup quarterback before starting the final two games of the season after Hendon Hooker suffered a season-ending injury.

He was named MVP of the Orange Bowl after completing 19-of-28 passes for 251 yards and three touchdown passes against Clemson.

In 2021, he started the first two games of the season, leading the Vols to a 1-1 record before an injury.

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Tennessee-Missouri projected starting pitchers

A look at Tennessee-Missouri baseball projected starting pitchers.

No. 3 Tennessee (34-7, 12-6 SEC) will return to Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Thursday for a three-game series against Missouri (19-23, 6-12 SEC).

Missouri leads the all time series against the Vols, 17-13. The Tigers are 8-7 in Knoxville.

First pitch for game No. 1 on Thursday is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by SEC Network. Game No. 2 on Friday is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+), while Saturday’s series finale will take place at noon EDT (SEC Network).

Live stream on Fubo TV

Tennessee’s projected starting pitchers against Missouri:

Game 1: LHP Chris Stamos (3-0, 3.38 ERA)
Game 2: RHP Drew Beam (5-1, 3.40 ERA)
Game 3: TBD

READ: Tennessee-Missouri baseball series preview

Drew Beam. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

How to watch 2024 NFL draft

How to watch the 2024 NFL draft, Thursday-Saturday, from Detroit, Michigan.

The 2024 NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

The first round is slated for Thursday and will begin at 8 p.m. EDT. Rounds 2-3 will be held on Friday (7 p.m. EDT), while rounds 4-7 are scheduled for Saturday (noon EDT).

ABC, ESPN and NFL Network will televise the three-day draft from Detroit.

Live stream on Fubo TV

NFL draft projections for nine former Vols can be viewed here. Three Vols are projected to be selected in the NFL draft: Quarterback Joe Milton III, running back Jaylen Wright and defensive back Kamal Hadden.

READ: 2024 NFL draft order for rounds 1-7

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Washington Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb

Washington recalls former Vol Trey Lipscomb on Wednesday.

Washington recalled former Vol Trey Lipscomb on Wednesday. The Nationals placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee sprain.

Lipscomb made his Major League Baseball debut for Washington on March 30 after former Vol Nick Snezel was placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of opening day.

The former Vol appeared in 14 games during his first stint with the Nationals before being optioned to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.

Lipscomb played at Tennessee from 2019-22 and appeared in 103 games, including 78 starts.

He was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

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Ja’Quain Blakely set for Nashville Kats’ debut

Former Vol defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely is set for his Nashville Kats’ debut.

The Arena Football League will return on Saturday after not fielding a season since 2019.

Nashville will also return to competition for a third stint in 2024. The Kats will play at Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Former Vol defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely is on roster for the Kats in 2024.

Blakely played for the Vols from 2017-24. He appeared in 50 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee, while recording 44 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three pass deflections.

The 6-foot-1, 270-pound defensive lineman went to Tennessee from Colquitt County High School in Norman Park, Georgia.

Nashville’s first game is slated for Saturday against Minnesota. Kickoff between the Kats and Myth is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Nashville Municipal Auditorium.