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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Seth Halvorsen records tenth save for Rockies in 2025
Colorado (27-76) opened a three-game road series against Baltimore (45-58) on Friday. The Rockies defeated Baltimore, 6-5, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Former Tennessee pitcher Seth Halvorsen recorded his tenth save during the 2025 regular season. He pitched one inning and faced a minimum of three batters. The former Vol totaled 11 pitches, including seven strikes. Three strikes were on a first pitch for Halvorsen. The Orioles hit two groundouts and one fly out in the ninth inning. Former Vol Jordan Beck also started in left field for the Rockies. He went 2-for-4 and recorded one two-out RBI. Beck and Halvorsen were teammates at Tennessee in 2022. The Vols won SEC Tournament and regular-season championships during the 2022 season. More: Chase Burns pitches against Jordan Beck in Reds-Rockies game More: Garrett Crochet pitches eight innings in Red Sox win at Baltimore Game No. 2 between Colorado and Baltimore is slated for Saturday at 7:05 p.m. EDT. Sunday's series finale is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EDT. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Tennessee basketball to host Duke at Food City Center
The 2025-26 men's basketball season will be the 11th for Tennessee under head coach Rick Barnes. He has compiled a 232–109 (111–66 SEC) record with the Vols. Barnes guided Tennessee to a 2022 SEC Tournament title, two SEC regular-season championships (2018, 2024) and two NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearances (2024-25). On Friday, he announced a preseason basketball exhibition game against Duke at Food City Center. "We have so much respect for Jon Scheyer and for the Duke basketball program," Barnes said. "It is an exciting opportunity for our players and our fans to host the Blue Devils here in Knoxville for a high-level exhibition game. We are confident this matchup will benefit both teams and really help prepare us for the upcoming season." Tennessee will host Duke on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. EDT. A TV network designation will be announced at a later date. More: 2025-26 Tennessee men's basketball nonconference schedule PHOTOS: Tennessee basketball defeats Duke in NCAA Tournament Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Fox News
4 days ago
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- Fox News
World's Tallest Teen, 7-foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux, Tries Football at Florida
The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators' football team. Rioux donned an orange helmet and took snaps on special teams, with Florida assistant coaches hoping his massive wingspan might be a difference maker when it comes to blocking field goals and extra points. "I like the idea," Gators basketball coach Todd Golden said during a booster event Thursday evening. "I give them credit for trying it." There was one issue: The 305-pound Rioux has an 11-inch vertical, so even with his extra-long reach, he was unable to block any kicks during the workout. "They were a little disappointed," Golden said. No worries. Rioux can simply stick to his full-time gig with the hoops team. After redshirting as a true freshman last season, he's expected to get on the court in a limited capacity this fall. He's unlikely to play much considering the defending national champions return their entire frontcourt, but he should at least get on the court in garbage time. Golden has already considered using him to guard inbound passes, something Rioux did to perfection just before halftime against the United States in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland earlier this month. Rioux forced an errant pass that led to a turnover and a 3-pointer just before halftime. Rioux's unusual height landed him in the Guinness World Records a few years ago, and he has become a walking viral video at Florida. While coaches and teammates climbed a ladder to cut pieces of the nets after the Gators won the SEC Tournament, Rioux was able to do it while standing flat-footed. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
4 days ago
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- Fox Sports
World's Tallest Teen, 7-foot-9 Center Olivier Rioux, Tries Football at Florida
The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators' football team. Rioux donned an orange helmet and took snaps on special teams, with Florida assistant coaches hoping his massive wingspan might be a difference maker when it comes to blocking field goals and extra points. "I like the idea," Gators basketball coach Todd Golden said during a booster event Thursday evening. "I give them credit for trying it." There was one issue: The 305-pound Rioux has an 11-inch vertical, so even with his extra-long reach, he was unable to block any kicks during the workout. "They were a little disappointed," Golden said. No worries. Rioux can simply stick to his full-time gig with the hoops team. After redshirting as a true freshman last season, he's expected to get on the court in a limited capacity this fall. He's unlikely to play much considering the defending national champions return their entire frontcourt, but he should at least get on the court in garbage time. Golden has already considered using him to guard inbound passes, something Rioux did to perfection just before halftime against the United States in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland earlier this month. Rioux forced an errant pass that led to a turnover and a 3-pointer just before halftime. Rioux's unusual height landed him in the Guinness World Records a few years ago, and he has become a walking viral video at Florida. While coaches and teammates climbed a ladder to cut pieces of the nets after the Gators won the SEC Tournament, Rioux was able to do it while standing flat-footed. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football College Basketball Florida Gators recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Seth Halvorsen earns ninth save for Colorado in 2025
Colorado (23-74) opened its second half of the 2025 MLB season with a, 6-4, win against Minnesota (47-50) on Friday. The three-game series is taking place at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Former Vol Jordan Beck started in left field for the Rockies. He went 3-for-5 and hit his 11th home run in 2025. Beck recorded two RBIs, two runs and one stolen base. Former Tennessee pitcher Seth Halvorsen earned his ninth save of the season for Colorado. He pitched one inning and recorded two strikeouts. Halvorsen totaled 17 pitches, including 12 strikes, against four batters. He allowed one hit and zero walks. Beck and Halvorsen were teammates at Tennessee in 2022. The Vols won SEC Tournament and regular-season championships in 2022. Game No. 2 between the Rockies and Twins is slated for 8:10 p.m. EDT on Saturday. Sunday's series finale is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. EDT. More: Tony Vitello describes what 2022 Tennessee championship team means to him Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
