Tennessee incoming freshman Kenny Hall takes the floor each time with a chip on his shoulder.

Tennessee has exploded onto the national sports landscape during the past 15 years with a myriad of big-time professional sporting events. But pro sports aren't the only game in town, either.

Michael Palardy, ranked as the top kicking prospect in the nation by Scout.com, has committed to kick for Tennessee.

Ted Cook was a defensive star for the Vols who served for three years during World War II. He returned to UT and was a captain of both the UT basketball and golf teams in 1946-47. The Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame will induct him July 9 at the Convention Center.

Tennessee forward Amber Gray is expected to be fully recovered in six months after successful shoulder surgery Thursday.