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National Post
7 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Sportsnet's Buck Martinez on Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: He can't make another start
Just because you haven't heard Buck Martinez on the air covering Blue Jays games over the past couple of weeks doesn't mean that the venerable voice of the team doesn't have some thoughts. Article content In fact, he has a few. Article content First things first: Martinez, who is taking some extended scheduled time off from his regular analyst's role on the Sportsnet broadcasts, will return for a home stand against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre starting on June 30. Article content In the interim, studio analysts Joe Siddall and Caleb Joseph will take turns filling the air alongside play-by-play voice Dan Shulman. Article content 'I'm taking some scheduled time off,' Martinez told the Toronto Sun on Monday. 'But I'll be back for that homestand (against the Yankees). And then I'll have a good chunk of July off for my 50th anniversary. My schedule is to do 100 games.' Article content And with that, the 76-year-old Martinez shifts the conversation to his favourite topic — the Jays — who were scheduled to begin a three-game series in St. Louis on Monday night, part of their current nine-game, 10-day trip. Article content Article content The long-time Jays broadcaster certainly is clear in what he thinks about the Toronto rotation minus Max Scherzer and the alarming struggles of Bowden Francis. Article content '(The Jays) are playing pretty good, but they can't start Bowden Francis another start,' Martinez said. 'It's the one thing that's causing them so many issues. The fourth and fifth spots (in the rotation) have been the issues all season long. Article content 'Unfortunately (Max) Scherzer can't pitch right now. It's just the way it is. Article content 'I'd be surprised if they start (Francis) again. He's just too inconsistent. It just highlights how difficult it is to be a long-term starter in the major leagues. It's the toughest position in baseball, to be a consistent starter. Article content 'Now hitters have made adjustments and he has to establish that he can throw on both sides of the plate.' Article content Martinez believes that if the struggles of Francis, combined with the bullpen days for the fifth spot in the rotation continue, the rest of the bullpen will wear down. Article content 'It's already cost them Yimi Garcia (who is on the injured list with a shoulder issue) and it's going to cost them someone else,' Martinez said. Article content The former catcher has been impressed with the Jays recent surge at the plate, which largely has been the reason they've gone on a 9-1 run and sit in a three-way tie for the top AL wild-card spot prior to Monday's action. Article content 'Everything has come together offensively,' Martinez said. 'They've cut down their strikeouts. They're more patient. And they're realizing one or two guys aren't going to carry the team. They're getting contributions from everywhere in the order.'
USA Today
16-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee versus Florida basketball TV channel, streaming in SEC Tournament
Tennessee versus Florida basketball TV channel, streaming in SEC Tournament The 2025 SEC men's basketball tournament will conclude Sunday. No. 2 seed Florida (29-4) will face No. 4 seed Tennessee (27-6) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Sunday will mark the third matchup between the Vols and Gators during the 2024-25 season. The Gators defeated Tennessee, 73-43, on Jan. 7 in Gainesville, Florida. The Vols were victorious, 64-44, in the second game on Feb. 1 at Food City Center. Tennessee leads the all time men's basketball series versus Florida, 82-60, dating to Jan. 7, 1927. Rick Barnes is 10-4 against the Gators as Tennessee's head coach. Below is television and streaming information for the Tennessee-Florida game. Tennessee versus Florida TV channel, start time, streaming TV: ESPN Announcers: Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) Time: 1 p.m. EDT Watch Tennessee vs. Florida live on Fubo 2024-25 Tennessee Vols basketball schedule results Oct. 27 versus Indiana (L, 66-62 — exhibition) Nov. 4 versus Gardner-Webb (W, 80-64) Nov. 9 at Louisville (W, 77-55) Nov. 13 versus Montana (W, 92-57) Nov. 17 versus Austin Peay (W, 103-68) Nov. 21 versus Virginia (W, 64-42 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 22 versus Baylor (W, 77-62 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 27 versus UT Martin (W, 78-35) Dec. 3 versus Syracuse (W, 96-70) Dec. 10 versus Miami (W, 75-62 — New York, New York) Dec. 14 at Illinois (W, 66-64) Dec. 17 versus Western Carolina (W, 84-36) Dec. 23 versus Middle Tennessee State (W, 82-64) Dec. 31 versus Norfolk State (W, 67-52) Jan. 4 versus Arkansas (W, 76-52) Jan. 7 at Florida (L, 73-43) Jan. 11 at Texas (W, 74-70) Jan. 15 versus Georgia (W, 74-56) Jan. 18 at Vanderbilt (L, 76-75) Jan. 21 versus Mississippi State (W, 68-56) Jan. 25 at Auburn (L, 53-51) Jan. 28 versus Kentucky (L, 78-73) Feb. 1 versus Florida (W, 64-44) Feb. 5 versus Missouri (W, 85-81) Feb. 8 at Oklahoma (W, 70-52) Feb. 11 at Kentucky (L, 75-64) Feb. 15 versus Vanderbilt (W, 81-76) Feb. 22 at Texas A&M (W, 77-69) Feb. 25 at LSU (W, 65-59) March versus Alabama (W, 79-76) March 5 at Ole Miss (L, 78-76) March 8 versus South Carolina (W, 76-65) March 14 versus Texas (W, 83-72 -- Nashville, Tennessee) March 15 versus Auburn (W, 70-65 -- Nashville, Tennessee) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee versus Auburn basketball TV channel, streaming in SEC Tournament
Tennessee versus Auburn basketball TV channel, streaming in SEC Tournament Semifinal matchups are set in the 2025 SEC Tournament. The top four seeds advanced to the semifinals: No. 1 Auburn, No. 2 Florida, No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 Tennessee. The Vols will face Auburn on Saturday in the first semifinal contest at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m. EDT. Alabama and Florida are also scheduled to tipoff at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The championship game is slated for 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday. Below is television and streaming information for the Tennessee-Auburn game. Tennessee versus Auburn TV channel, start time, streaming TV: ESPN Announcers: Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) Time: 1 p.m. EDT Watch Tennessee vs. Auburn live on Fubo 2024-25 Tennessee Vols basketball schedule results Oct. 27 versus Indiana (L, 66-62 — exhibition) Nov. 4 versus Gardner-Webb (W, 80-64) Nov. 9 at Louisville (W, 77-55) Nov. 13 versus Montana (W, 92-57) Nov. 17 versus Austin Peay (W, 103-68) Nov. 21 versus Virginia (W, 64-42 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 22 versus Baylor (W, 77-62 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 27 versus UT Martin (W, 78-35) Dec. 3 versus Syracuse (W, 96-70) Dec. 10 versus Miami (W, 75-62 — New York, New York) Dec. 14 at Illinois (W, 66-64) Dec. 17 versus Western Carolina (W, 84-36) Dec. 23 versus Middle Tennessee State (W, 82-64) Dec. 31 versus Norfolk State (W, 67-52) Jan. 4 versus Arkansas (W, 76-52) Jan. 7 at Florida (L, 73-43) Jan. 11 at Texas (W, 74-70) Jan. 15 versus Georgia (W, 74-56) Jan. 18 at Vanderbilt (L, 76-75) Jan. 21 versus Mississippi State (W, 68-56) Jan. 25 at Auburn (L, 53-51) Jan. 28 versus Kentucky (L, 78-73) Feb. 1 versus Florida (W, 64-44) Feb. 5 versus Missouri (W, 85-81) Feb. 8 at Oklahoma (W, 70-52) Feb. 11 at Kentucky (L, 75-64) Feb. 15 versus Vanderbilt (W, 81-76) Feb. 22 at Texas A&M (W, 77-69) Feb. 25 at LSU (W, 65-59) March versus Alabama (W, 79-76) March 5 at Ole Miss (L, 78-76) March 8 versus South Carolina (W, 76-65) March 14 versus Texas (W, 83-72 -- Nashville, Tennessee) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What time is Tennessee basketball playing Texas in SEC Tournament?
What time is Tennessee basketball playing Texas in SEC Tournament? The SEC Tournament enters its third day of competition Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Friday will feature quarterfinal play with the top four seeded teams in action after earning a double BYE: No. 1 Auburn, No. 2 Florida, No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 Tennessee. No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-6) will open play in the SEC Tournament against No. 13 seed Texas (19-14) on Friday. The Vols defeated Texas, 74-70, during the regular season on Jan. 11. Tennessee leads the all time men's basketball series against Texas, 6-4, dating to Dec. 18, 1952. Rick Barnes is 3-1 against the Longhorns as Tennessee's head coach. The winner between Tennessee and the Longhorns will advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday against either No. 1 seed Auburn or No. 8 seed Ole Miss. Below is television and streaming information for the Tennessee-Texas game. Tennessee versus Texas TV channel, start time, streaming TV: ESPN Announcers: Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT Watch Tennessee vs. Texas live on Fubo 2024-25 Tennessee Vols basketball schedule results Oct. 27 versus Indiana (L, 66-62 — exhibition) Nov. 4 versus Gardner-Webb (W, 80-64) Nov. 9 at Louisville (W, 77-55) Nov. 13 versus Montana (W, 92-57) Nov. 17 versus Austin Peay (W, 103-68) Nov. 21 versus Virginia (W, 64-42 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 22 versus Baylor (W, 77-62 — Naussau, Bahamas) Nov. 27 versus UT Martin (W, 78-35) Dec. 3 versus Syracuse (W, 96-70) Dec. 10 versus Miami (W, 75-62 — New York, New York) Dec. 14 at Illinois (W, 66-64) Dec. 17 versus Western Carolina (W, 84-36) Dec. 23 versus Middle Tennessee State (W, 82-64) Dec. 31 versus Norfolk State (W, 67-52) Jan. 4 versus Arkansas (W, 76-52) Jan. 7 at Florida (L, 73-43) Jan. 11 at Texas (W, 74-70) Jan. 15 versus Georgia (W, 74-56) Jan. 18 at Vanderbilt (L, 76-75) Jan. 21 versus Mississippi State (W, 68-56) Jan. 25 at Auburn (L, 53-51) Jan. 28 versus Kentucky (L, 78-73) Feb. 1 versus Florida (W, 64-44) Feb. 5 versus Missouri (W, 85-81) Feb. 8 at Oklahoma (W, 70-52) Feb. 11 at Kentucky (L, 75-64) Feb. 15 versus Vanderbilt (W, 81-76) Feb. 22 at Texas A&M (W, 77-69) Feb. 25 at LSU (W, 65-59) March versus Alabama (W, 79-76) March 5 at Ole Miss (L, 78-76) March 8 versus South Carolina (W, 76-65) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee-Texas basketball injury report for SEC Tournament quarterfinals
Tennessee-Texas basketball injury report for SEC Tournament quarterfinals No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-6) will open play in the SEC Tournament on Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Vols will face No. 13 seed Texas (19-14) in the quarterfinals. Tipoff between the Vols and Longhorns is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPN. Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) will be on the call. The winner between Tennessee and Texas will advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday against either No. 1 seed Auburn or No. 8 seed Ole Miss. Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in each conference game in football, men's basketball, women's basketball and baseball. Below is the final student-athlete availability report for the Tennessee-Texas men's basketball game on Friday. Tennessee versus Texas basketball injury report Tennessee sophomore forward J.P. Estrella is listed as out. He will miss the remainder of the season due to a foot injury. Texas does not have any student-athletes listed on its injury report.
