Ken Lay

Knoxville

I am a freelance writer in the Knoxville area. My work appears in Farragut Press and The Knoxville Focus, Blank, Vols Wire and Clinton Courier News.

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Tennessee football's highest drafted offensive lineman in NFL history

19 hours ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

The 2025 NFL draft will be held, Thursday-Saturday, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Prior to the 90th NFL draft in league history, Vols Wire looks at historical Tennessee players selected. This installment looks back at former Tennessee center Bob Johnson. Johnson is Tennessee's highest drafted offensive lineman in the NFL. He was selected in the first round of the 1968 AFL/NFL draft (No. 2 overall) by Cincinnati and was the first ever draft pick by the Bengals.
Tobias Harris plays 43 minutes, records double-double in Detroit's playoff win at Knicks

1 day ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

No. 6 seed Detroit defeated No. 3 seed New York, 100-94, Monday in game No. 2 during the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Former Tennessee basketball player Tobias Harris started and played 43 minutes for the Pistons. He recorded a double-double, totaling 15 points and 13 rebounds. Harris also recorded one assist and one steal. He converted 6-of-11 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
Tennessee softball ranked No. 1 nationally

1 day ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

Tennessee (37-9, 12-6 SEC) is ranked No. 1 nationally by Softball America. The Lady Vols earned their ranking after sweeping Auburn in a SEC series April 17-19 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Tennessee has won five of its six SEC series, including road series victories at Oklahoma and Texas. Tennessee earned its first series sweep in 2025 against Auburn. Tennessee is one of seven SEC teams ranked in the top 10 by Softball America. Texas A&M is ranked No. 2, Texas No. 3 and Oklahoma is ranked fifth.
Tennessee forward signs with One Knox Sporting Club Women

1 day ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

Tennessee soccer player Kate Runyon has signed to play for One Knox Sporting Club Knoxville Women. "We are thrilled to announce that a familiar face in the 865, Kate Runyon from the University of Tennessee, will be joining us this summer," One Knoxville Sporting Club Women announced. The junior forward scored two goals and recorded two assists for the Lady Vols in 2024. She appeared in 14 matches, including nine starts.
Whited sparkles in return to mound for Bulldogs

3 days ago | knoxfocus.com | Ken Lay

Whited sparkles in return to mound for BulldogsBy Ken LayAfter a long absence due to injury, Isaiah Whited made a triumphant return to the mound for the Bearden High School Bulldogs Thursday night. Whited, a senior, hadn’t pitched in two months. He was injured, suffering a broken bone in his non-pitching hand. He took the mound against the Beavers (14-15) just hours after being medically cleared.
Tennessee softball sweeps Auburn in three-game series

4 days ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

With the victory, the Lady Vols completed a SEC series sweep for the first time this season. Tennessee led, 1-0, in the second inning after Gabby Leach scored on a wild pitch. The Lady Vols scored three runs in the fifth inning as McKenna Gibson hit a RBI single and Laura Mealer hit a two-run single. Auburn scored its only run in the sixth inning, and never led in the series finale after Tennessee earned comeback victories in the first two games.
Lady Vols record second consecutive comeback win against Auburn

4 days ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

With the victory, the Lady Vols clinched a SEC series win against Auburn. Tennessee came from behind for a second consecutive game in the series, as Auburn scored in the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead. The Lady Vols tied the game in the first inning after Laura Mealer hit a RBI single. Tennessee led, 6-1, in the second inning after Sophia Nugent hit a three-run home run, and Saviya Morgan hit a RBI triple. McKenna Gibson also recorded one RBI on a groundout.
Lady Vols record second consecutive comeback win against Auburn

4 days ago | swtimes.com | Ken Lay

No. 4 Tennessee (36-9, 11-6 SEC) defeated Auburn (27-19, 4-16 SEC), 6-4, Friday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. With the victory, the Lady Vols clinched a SEC series win against Auburn. Tennessee came from behind for a second consecutive game in the series, as Auburn scored in the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead. The Lady Vols tied the game in the first inning after Laura Mealer hit a RBI single.
Lady Vol Addison Yelton signs with One Knoxville Sporting Club Women

5 days ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

Tennessee goalkeeper Addison Yelton signed to play for One Knoxville Sporting Club Women. "In-state product Addison Yelton joins One Knox SC Women from the University of Tennessee," One Knoxville Sporting Club Women announced. "We’re excited to have you on board, Addison!"Yelton, a redshirt sophomore for the Lady Vols, did not appear in a match in 2024 for Tennessee. She is a transfer from Ole Miss and played for the Rebels in 2023. Yelton made three starts, allowing six goals and making 10 saves.
Taylor Pannell hits walk-off home run for Lady Vols against Auburn

5 days ago | volswire.usatoday.com | Ken Lay

The Lady Vols won the game in the seventh inning after Taylor Pannell hit a walk-off two-run home run. The Tigers led, 2-0, in the sixth inning after AnnaLea Adams hit a two-run single. Tennessee tied the game in the sixth inning after Sophia Nugent and Gabby Leach each hit a solo home run. Pannell went 3-for-4. She recorded one home run, two RBIs and one run. Nugent went 1-for-3, totaling one home run, one RBI and one run, while Leach also went 1-for-3.