by design | Jul 13, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The 2026 World Cup is now complete. Well, technically, it’s not over just yet, but with the United States falling to Belgium 4-1 in the Round of 16, the casual sports fan will likely move on to preparations for the upcoming college and professional...
by design | Jun 29, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi So, here’s the thing about sports… there are many reasons not to like them. Tickets are too expensive. Traffic is too bothersome. Fans are drunkards. But every now and then, something comes around that makes us realize why sports are incredible...
by design | Jun 8, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It’s a shame that the Tennessee Lady Vols softball team didn’t win the Women’s College World Series when they had Monica Abbott, the best pitcher on the planet. From 2004 to 2007, Abbott set career and single-season records with 189 wins, 2440 strikeouts,...
by design | May 11, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The only constant… is change. That is certainly the case in the world of collegiate athletics. The way that the NCAA and its member institutions do business looks very different today than it did a decade ago. Conference realignment. NIL. The most absurd...
by design | May 4, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It’s not a perfect sign of the health of your football program, but typically, if your team doesn’t have the NFL looking at your roster, you probably aren’t succeeding at a high level. The 2002 NFL Draft saw 10 Vols selected, a high mark for the program....
by design | Apr 20, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Spring practice is now complete for the Vols. Back on April 11, over 48,000 fans showed up at Neyland Stadium to watch the Orange & White Game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Those who witnessed the scrimmage might have their own opinions on...
