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Matthew Sullivan returns to Nashville Sports Report to preview the 2026–27 NBA season using his statistical projections and basketball simulation software at 75teams.com. Matt takes us inside the process of building a basketball simulator, explaining how statistical models predict everything from opening tip-offs to individual shooting tendencies, player rotations, and team performance. We discuss why basketball can be easier to predict than football, how much data is necessary to make reliable predictions, and why modeling team defense remains such a difficult challenge. Then we turn to the upcoming NBA season. Can the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champions? Are the Boston Celtics the team to beat in the East? Can Victor Wembanyama win MVP? And what should fans expect from the Spurs, Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, and Memphis Grizzlies? Matt also discusses the challenges of developing his software, including the growing demand for computing resources and his ambitions to eventually simulate games featuring NBA legends from different eras. Listen to Matt's previous Nashville Sports Report appearance here. This Week in Nashville Sports Following the interview, we recap the latest developments across Nashville sports: Tennessee Titans: The Titans rebound from a 26–3 loss to the Houston Texans to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 26–20 for their first victory of the season. Next up: Cleveland Browns on October 25.Nashville Predators: Nashville falls to Vegas and San Jose before bouncing back with a 5–2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.Nashville SC: A commanding 4–0 win over Sporting Kansas City and a 1–1 draw against San Jose, with Nashville clinching the Eastern Conference.Vanderbilt Football: The Commodores fall 31–21 to Arkansas.Tennessee State Football: TSU defeats Morgan State 25–16.Middle Tennessee Football: The Blue Raiders earn a 33–30 victory over Delaware.Vanderbilt Women's Soccer: The Commodores defeat Florida 3–0 and prepare for a major SEC matchup with Alabama.Game Highlights & Recaps NFL Titans vs. Texans, October 11Titans vs. Colts, October 18NHL Predators vs. Golden Knights, October 13Predators vs. Sharks, October 15Predators vs. Blues, October 17MLS Nashville SC vs. Sporting Kansas CityNashville SC vs. San Jose EarthquakesCollege Football Vanderbilt vs. ArkansasTennessee State vs. Morgan StateMiddle Tennessee vs. DelawareCollege Soccer Vanderbilt Women vs. FloridaAbout Nashville Sports Report Nashville Sports Report explores the people, teams, history, and culture of Nashville sports through thoughtful interviews and a weekly roundup of local sports news. Visit NashvilleSportsReport.com for more episodes and information. Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

This week on Nashville Sports Report, Russell Ries talks with Monica Fawknotson, President of the Metropolitan Nashville Sports Authority, about the people, venues and decisions behind Nashville’s growth as a sports city. Monica explains what the Sports Authority actually does, how Nashville’s major venues are financed and managed, and why the city’s rise as a sports destination was a “10-year overnight success story.” The conversation covers the new Nissan Stadium and East Bank redevelopment, GEODIS Park’s intentionally Nashville design, the 2030 Super Bowl, the future of women’s professional sports in Nashville, Municipal Auditorium, and her memories of working with legendary Tennessee State coach Ed Temple.  Monica Fawknotson Transcription… Also in this week’s Nashville sports recap: Vanderbilt football falls 52-17 to Ole Miss.The Nashville Predators go through an eventful three-game stretch against Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and add defenseman Jayden Struble.Vanderbilt women’s soccer moves to 12-0-1 with a 1-0 win at Missouri and takes over first place in the SEC.Nashville SC beats Austin FC 4-1, extends its winning streak and continues a record-setting season.The Tennessee Titans enter today’s game against Houston still looking for their first win.WATCH / READ MORE Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss recap: Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss recap Predators at Maple Leafs highlights: Nashville at Toronto highlights Predators at Canadiens highlights: Nashville at Montreal highlights Predators at Senators highlights: Nashville at Ottawa highlights Vanderbilt women’s soccer at Missouri recap: Vanderbilt at Missouri recap Nashville SC at Austin FC recap: Nashville SC 4-1 Austin FC recap $1 Vanderbilt soccer tickets vs. Florida, Oct. 15: https://vucommodores.evenue.net/event/SOC26/SOC08 Nissan Stadium memorabilia and legacy collection: Nissan Stadium Collection Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

This week on Nashville Sports Report, Russell Ries sits down with Betty Wiseman, the founder of Belmont University women’s basketball and one of the pioneering figures in Nashville women’s sports. Wiseman started Belmont’s women’s basketball program in 1968, at a time when opportunities for women in college athletics looked very different than they do today. She talks about discovering basketball growing up in Tennessee, playing for the legendary Nashville Business College program, building Belmont basketball from the ground up, coaching in the years before Title IX transformed women’s athletics, her friendship with Pat Head Summitt, and the players, coaches and experiences that shaped her life in the game. The conversation also explores the remarkable history of women’s basketball in Tennessee and the generations of women who built the sport long before it received the attention it does today. The timing of the conversation became especially appropriate this week, when Nashville unveiled Metro’s 300th historical marker outside Municipal Auditorium honoring the powerhouse Nashville Business College women’s basketball teams. NBC won 11 AAU national championships during its 20-year run, including eight consecutive titles from 1962 through 1969. Russell also runs through the week in Nashville sports, including the Tennessee Titans’ loss to the New York Giants, the Nashville Predators opening their season against Minnesota before earning their first victory against Dallas, Vanderbilt football’s trip to No. 2 Georgia, Middle Tennessee at Kansas, Tennessee State at Western Illinois and another win for undefeated Vanderbilt women’s soccer. Learn More About Betty Wiseman and Nashville Women’s Basketball Betty Wiseman Scrapbooks – Belmont University Archives Explore Betty Wiseman’s digitized scrapbooks at Belmont University Metro’s 300th Historical Marker Spotlights Pioneering Local Basketball Team – Nashville Scene Read the Nashville Scene story about the Nashville Business College historical marker Be Like Belmont Betty T-Shirts https://panetory.com/be-like-belmont-betty-shirt Game Highlights & Recaps Tennessee Titans vs. New York Giants Watch Titans-Giants highlights Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild Watch Predators-Wild highlights Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars Watch Predators-Stars highlights Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Vanderbilt-Georgia game recap Middle Tennessee vs. Kansas Middle Tennessee-Kansas game recap Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois Tennessee State-Western Illinois game recap Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer vs. Kentucky Vanderbilt-Kentucky game recap Nashville Sports Report covers the teams, people, history and culture that make up Nashville sports. Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

What does Nashville’s sports scene look like from the outside? This week on Nashville Sports Report, Russell talks with Alden Reed about Nashville sports from an outsider’s perspective: what stands out about the city’s teams, fans and sports culture, and how Nashville compares with other sports cities. Plus, a look at the week across Nashville sports, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee and the Nashville Sounds. Highlights and recaps from this week: Titans vs. Eagles: Game highlights Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC: Highlights and match recap Vanderbilt vs. Auburn: Game recap Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State: Game recap Nashville Sports Report is a weekly podcast exploring the people, teams, history and culture that make up Nashville sports and the city around them. New episodes weekly. Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Vanderbilt women’s soccer head coach Darren Ambrose joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about building the Commodores into one of the nation’s top programs, how Vanderbilt soccer has evolved during his tenure, the culture behind the program and what he has learned over more than a decade in Nashville. The Commodores enter the week 8–0–1 after a 5–0 win over Texas A&M, continuing a run that has included Vanderbilt’s first No. 1 national ranking, an SEC championship, two SEC Tournament titles, a Sweet 16 appearance and the program’s first trip to the Elite Eight. Before the conversation with Darren, we recap a wild weekend across Nashville sports: Vanderbilt football improves to 3–0 with an incredible 35–31 comeback win over NC State, decided by a forced fumble and touchdown in the final seconds. We feature Andrew Allegretta’s Vanderbilt radio call of the final play.Tennessee State earns its first win of the season, rallying past Florida A&M 29–26.Middle Tennessee improves to 2–1 with a 27–20 win over Nevada.The Tennessee Titans look ahead to the Philadelphia Eagles after a 23–10 season-opening loss to the New York Jets.Nashville SC beats Chicago Fire FC 3–0 to clinch a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs and reach 60 points.Vanderbilt women’s soccer rolls past Texas A&M 5–0.Nashville Predators prospects sweep Carolina and Tampa Bay at the 2026 Prospect Showcase as the Preds move into training camp and preseason.The new Nashville Vibe name and identity are unveiled ahead of the UPSHOT League franchise’s 2027 debut at Memorial Gymnasium.The Nashville Sounds enter their final game of the season at 79–69.Highlights & Game Recaps Vanderbilt 35, NC State 31 — Vanderbilt game recap Tennessee State 29, Florida A&M 26 — Tennessee State game recap Middle Tennessee 27, Nevada 20 — Middle Tennessee game recap New York Jets 23, Tennessee Titans 10 — Titans game recap Nashville SC 3, Chicago Fire FC 0 — Watch the MLS highlights Vanderbilt 5, Texas A&M 0 — Women’s Soccer — Vanderbilt match recap Predators Prospects 4, Carolina 1 — Predators recap Predators Prospects 3, Tampa Bay 1 — Predators recap Featured Call This episode features Andrew Allegretta’s radio call of Vanderbilt’s remarkable final play against NC State. Hear our full Nashville Sports Report conversation with Andrew Allegretta: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2615141/episodes/19724508 Nashville Sports Report covers the teams, people and stories that make up Nashville sports, including the Titans, Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Sounds and more. Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

What does it take to capture a Nashville SC match from the sideline? Sports photographer Christina Moore of SixOneFive Soccer joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about the craft of sports photography—from choosing where to position herself and anticipating action before it happens to recognizing the quieter moments that can tell the story of a match just as powerfully as a goal or celebration. Christina also explains how watching a game through a camera changes what she notices, what makes her know almost immediately that she has captured a special image, and some of the details you only discover when you spend a match watching players through a lens. Elsewhere on this week’s Nashville Sports Report: • Tennessee Titans: The 2026 season begins at Nissan Stadium against the New York Jets in Robert Saleh’s first regular-season game as Titans head coach—and against the team he coached from 2021–24. We also discuss Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and Morgan Cox being named captains. • Chris Johnson: Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction has been postponed, although the Titans will still honor his career at halftime. We also discuss his deeply personal Players’ Tribune piece, “A Letter to My Kids,” about living with ALS, making his diagnosis public and the family helping him continue to fight. • Nashville SC: The Boys in Gold take one point from a difficult two-match road stretch after a 2–1 loss at Toronto FC and a 2–2 draw against Inter Miami. • Nashville Predators: Rookie camp is underway as the Predators begin preparations for the 2026–27 NHL season. • College football: Vanderbilt improves to 2–0 with a win over Delaware, while Tennessee State falls at Alabama A&M and Middle Tennessee loses a close game at Marshall. • Vanderbilt soccer: An unbeaten start, the program’s first-ever No. 1 TopDrawerSoccer ranking, and a draw at Georgia to open SEC play. • Nashville Sounds: Thomas Pannone makes history with a perfect game—retiring all 27 Durham hitters on just 94 pitches. LINKS Chris Johnson — “A Letter to My Kids,” The Players’ Tribune Read “A Letter to My Kids” Christina Moore Instagram: @cmoorestories SixOneFive Soccer: Christina Moore’s photography and stories Personal website: CMooreStoryteller.com Nashville SC highlights Toronto FC vs. Nashville SC — September 9, 2026 Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC — September 12, 2026 Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

How did Nashville transform from a city with no major professional sports teams into one of America’s major sports destinations? Jay Grider, COO and Special Advisor at the Nashville Sports Council and author of Last Call: From the Minor Leagues to Nashville’s Rise as a Major Sports Destination, joins Nashville Sports Report to discuss the people, events and decisions that helped build Nashville’s modern sports identity. Grider has spent much of his career working behind the scenes in event operations, sports recruitment and the development of major sporting events in Nashville, with experience ranging from minor-league baseball to the Music City Bowl. We talk about how Nashville earned its place on the national sports map and what it takes for a city to establish itself as a destination for major events. Also on this week’s Nashville sports roundup: The Nashville Predators trade Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils, receiving Colorado’s conditional 2028 first-round pick and New Jersey’s 2028 second-round pick as Nashville continues accumulating draft capital.The Tennessee Titans set their initial 53-man roster, Xavier Restrepo lands on the practice squad, former starting quarterback Will Levis remains unsigned, and rookie Fernando Carmona earns the starting job at right guard.Nashville SC plays New York City FC to a 0–0 draw before road matches against Toronto FC and Inter Miami.Vanderbilt football opens its season with a 28–9 win over Austin Peay.No. 3 Vanderbilt soccer improves to 5–0, with Sydney Watts scoring twice in a road win over Houston.Middle Tennessee defeats Murray State, while Tennessee State falls on the road at No. 3 Georgia.Nashville Sports Report covers the teams, people, events and stories that make up Nashville’s sports community, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt Athletics, Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee and more. Links Buy Jay's Book "Last Call" HereVolunteer with the Nashville Sports CounselNashville SC vs NYCFC highlightsVanderbilt Soccer vs. Houston highlightsTSU vs Georgia HighlightsVanderbilt Football vs. Austin Peay highllightsMTSU vs Murray State Post-Game Press ConferenceSend us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Vanderbilt broadcaster Andrew Allegretta joins the Nashville Sports Report to talk about the craft of play-by-play, how he prepares differently for football, baseball and basketball, and the path that brought him from Tulane to the Vanderbilt Sports Network. Allegretta, Vanderbilt’s Director of Radio Broadcasting and play-by-play voice for Commodore football and baseball, also discusses what it is like covering Vanderbilt athletics from one of the best seats in the house. Elsewhere in Nashville sports, Nashville SC continued its remarkable season with a dominant 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati at GEODIS Park, giving the club 52 points and four straight MLS victories. The show also covers the Titans’ final two preseason games, Cam Ward’s progress, Carnell Tate’s strong joint practice against Chicago, Will Levis’ preseason finale, the Titans’ new “Music City” Rivalries uniform, Vanderbilt soccer’s 4–0 start, and the Nashville Sounds’ first no-hitter since 2017. Links: Robert Saleh Post-Game press conference 8.29.26Titans "Music City" Rivalry UniformsNashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati Last Two Minutes commentary of the All Ireland Football final between Mayo and Kerry (Russell misidentified County Mayo as County Cork during the interview)Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Michael Hanna, chef, founder and owner of St. Vito Focacceria, joins Nashville Sports Report to talk about building one of Nashville’s distinctive restaurants, the city’s food and hospitality culture, and the connection between restaurants, sports and the communities that form around them. Also this week, Nashville SC completes a remarkable nine-points-in-eight-days run with wins over Inter Miami, the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew. The Columbus match provided the wildest finish of the stretch, with Reed Baker-Whiting and Andy Nájar scoring in stoppage time to turn a 2–1 deficit into a 3–2 win. Nashville now has 49 points through 21 matches—the most in MLS history through that point of a season. Plus: Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans have an encouraging joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks ahead of their second preseason game.The Nashville Sounds continue their season before heading to Jacksonville for a six-game series against the Jumbo Shrimp.Vanderbilt women’s soccer improves to 3–0 with a 4–1 win over No. 21 Memphis.The Nashville Stampede extend their franchise-record winning streak. Links: St. Vito Focacceria: stvitonashville.com Instagram: @st.vito_focacceria Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami highlights Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bull highlights Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew highlights Reed Baker-Whiting's game tying goal BJ Callaghan Columbus Post-Match Press Conference Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

This week on the Nashville Sports Report, we break down what we learned about Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans during their joint practice and preseason win over the San Francisco 49ers — including why Ward’s stronger performance in Tuesday’s practice may tell us more than his uneven night in Thursday’s game. We also look ahead to the Titans’ upcoming test against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, recap Nashville SC’s Leagues Cup exit, and preview a major MLS matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at GEODIS Park. Plus, we check in on the Nashville Sounds, the Nashville Stampede at Bridgestone Arena, and Vanderbilt’s upcoming Dore Jam. This week’s guest is Lisa Carter, a Nashville commercial real estate agent and real estate investor, who joins the show to explain what actually goes into finding, evaluating and purchasing land for a potential new baseball stadium in Nashville. We discuss the real estate side of stadium development — from assembling enough property to location, infrastructure, surrounding development and the challenges involved in getting a large site under control. Lisa is not affiliated with Music City Baseball or the Nashville Stars. Her conversation offers an independent real estate perspective on what it would take to secure a stadium site if Major League Baseball eventually comes to Nashville. You can contact Lisa at [email protected] Topics include: Cam Ward’s joint practice vs. preseason performanceTitans vs. 49ersRobert Saleh’s defenseTitans-Seahawks previewNashville SC vs. Inter MiamiNashville’s MLS standings pushNashville SoundsVanderbilt Dore JamNashville baseball expansionFinding land for a potential MLB stadiumNashville commercial real estateLinks Robert Saleh Press ConferenceBJ Callaghan Pre-Match Press ConferenceSend us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Training camp is in full swing for the Tennessee Titans, and this week's Nashville Sports Report covers the latest developments from around the Nashville sports scene. 🏈 Tennessee Titans • Training camp is underway with the pads officially on • Elic Ayomanor is making waves and could challenge Calvin Ridley for the WR3 spot • Peter Skoronski signs a four-year, $100 million extension with $88 million guaranteed • The Titans hold their Blue & White Scrimmage at Nissan Stadium • Tennessee heads to San Francisco for joint practices with the 49ers before Thursday night's preseason game • Netflix releases the trailer for The Testimony of Vince Young, including a focus on how Steve McNair's death affected the former Titans quarterback • The Titans unveil a controversial new look for mascot T-Rac ⚽ Nashville SC • Nashville SC falls to Club León in the Leagues Cup • The Boys in Gold use a heavily rotated and historically young lineup • Nashville continues Leagues Cup play against Atlético de San Luis and Monterrey • NSC returns to MLS action next weekend against Inter Miami in a top-two matchup ⚾ Nashville Sounds • The Sounds sit at 61-51 and remain in third place • Nashville faces the Memphis Redbirds before returning home for a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians 🎙️ Featured Interview: Ricky Thrash This week's guest is Ricky Thrash, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives at Vanderbilt University. Ricky has spent nearly two decades at Vanderbilt, and Russell sits down with him to discuss his role, the current state of Vanderbilt athletics, and the start of the new athletic year. Links Purchase Vanderbilt Women's Soccer Season TicketsRobert Saleh Blue and White Scrimmage Press ConferenceTitans - Peter Skoronski Extension AnnouncementNetflix - Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young trailerTitans - T-Rac Page (new look)Nashville SC vs. Club Leon highlightsSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #Titans #TennesseeTitans #TitansTrainingCamp #PeterSkoronski #ElicAyomanor #Vanderbilt #RickyThrash #NashvilleSports #NashvilleSC Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Training camp is officially underway, and on this special edition of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries takes a deep dive into everything you need to know before the Tennessee Titans begin the 2026 NFL season. From last year's disappointing 3-14 finish to the arrival of head coach Robert Saleh, this episode examines how the Titans have transformed the organization and what fans should expect this fall. Topics include: 🏈 What Went Wrong in 2025 • Why the Titans finished with one of the NFL's worst records • The coaching change from Brian Callahan to Robert Saleh • Lessons learned from last season 🏈 A New Era in Nashville • Robert Saleh's defensive philosophy • Brian Daboll's impact on Cam Ward's development • How the new coaching staff is reshaping the franchise 🏈 Titans Roster Breakdown • Cam Ward and the quarterback room • Can the offensive line improve? • Carnell Tate and one of the deepest receiving corps the Titans have had in years • Jeffery Simmons, the rebuilt defensive line, and Saleh's defensive system • Position-by-position analysis of the offense and defense 🏈 Offseason Moves • Free agency additions • NFL Draft picks, including Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, and Anthony Hill Jr. • The Titans' new uniforms, logo refresh, and upcoming Rivalries jersey 🏈 2026 Schedule & Season Outlook • Key games to watch • The final season at Nissan Stadium • Training camp and preseason storylines • Russell's win prediction and playoff expectations Whether you're getting ready for fantasy football or simply counting down to Week 1, this episode covers everything Titans fans need to know heading into the 2026 season. Link: Training Camp Opening Press ConferenceTitans Brand pageTitans Rivalry leakMusic City Audible: Titans LEAKED Rivalry Uniform ConceptSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #Titans #TennesseeTitans #NFL #CamWard #RobertSaleh #TrainingCamp #NFLPreview #TitansFootball Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries recaps another busy week across Middle Tennessee sports, highlighted by Nashville SC's return to winning ways, the start of Tennessee Titans training camp, and an in-depth conversation with Nashville SC supporter and commentator Parkins Gillespie. ⚽ Nashville SC The Boys in Gold defeated CF Montréal 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a Sam Surridge penalty, despite continuing injury concerns following the MLS World Cup break. Russell previews tonight's matchup against Orlando City, now featuring French star Antoine Griezmann and returning Orlando striker Daryl Dike, and discusses what lies ahead for Nashville SC. 🏈 Tennessee Titans Titans rookies have reported for training camp, with veterans arriving next week. Russell breaks down the early storylines, including injuries to JC Latham and Amani Hooker and what they could mean for an offensive line already facing important questions entering the season. ⚓ Vanderbilt Athletics Vanderbilt announces SRM Concrete as the first all-sports jersey patch sponsor in school history, while details for the annual Dore Jam fan event are revealed. Plus, former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is waived by the Baltimore Ravens. ⚾ Nashville Sounds The Sounds continue their road trip in Sugar Land as they battle to stay in the International League playoff race before returning home next week. 🎙️ Featured Interview: Parkins Gillespie (@parkinsgillespie.bsky.social) This week's guest is Nashville native, Nashville SC season ticket holder, and BlueSky contributor Parkins Gillespie. Russell and Parkins discuss Nashville SC's season, the MLS World Cup break, injury concerns, roster questions, and the current state of soccer in Nashville. Links: Nashville SC Post-Match PresserNashville SC vs CF Montreal HighlightsVanderbilt / SRM Concrete AnnouncementDore Jam InformationRavens Waive Diego PaviaProbably not the Pro Bowl Parkins was referencing but everything about this video of the 1993 Pro Bowl highlights is perfectSubscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Nashville sports. #NashvilleSC #Titans #TrainingCamp #NashvilleSports #MLS #Vanderbilt #NashvilleSounds Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

On this week's episode of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries recaps a busy week across Nashville sports, highlighted by Nashville SC's return from the MLS World Cup break with a hard-fought win over Atlanta United and another major addition to the roster. This week's topics include: ⚽ Nashville SC • Nashville SC defeats Atlanta United despite a long injury list • Shaq Mohammed scores the match-winning goal • New signing Elias Saad arrives from Germany after representing Tunisia at the World Cup • Reports link Nashville SC to Senegalese midfielder Famara Camara • Preview of Wednesday night's match against CF Montréal at GEODIS Park 🏈 Tennessee Titans • Chris Johnson will be inducted into the Titans Ring of Honor during Week 1 against the New York Jets • Cam Ward takes center stage in Season 3 of Netflix's Quarterback • Titans training camp begins this week as rookies and veterans report to Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park 🏒 Nashville Predators • The Predators unveil their 2026-27 regular season schedule with a hilarious TV-themed release video • Nashville's home opener is set for October 1 against the Minnesota Wild • Locally televised games move to The Spot - Nashville 28 • Assistant GM Jeff Kealty departs for the San Jose Sharks ⚾ Nashville Sounds • The Sounds continue their pursuit of the Memphis Redbirds in the International League standings as they wrap up their series with Norfolk before heading to Sugar Land. Featured Interview This week's guest is Matthew Sullivan, a senior developer at Atiba with nearly 20 years of experience building sports analytics, fantasy sports, and simulation software. Russell and Matt discuss the evolution of sports data, predictive modeling, fantasy sports strategy, and how technology continues to shape the way fans understand the games they love. Links Nashville SC vs Atlanta United full highlightsTitans' Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Announcement VideoElias Saad highlightsFamara Camara highlightsNashville Predators 26/27 Season Schedule Announcement Video"How Lucky You Can Be" - Buster Olney book on Don MeyerAbstract of "Authorship Versus Influence" about Professor Martin Mueller's workYakety Sax - 1 Hour Version (for when the pain is too great)Subscribe for weekly coverage of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt athletics, the Nashville Sounds, and the biggest stories in Middle Tennessee sports. #NashvilleSC #Titans #ChrisJohnson #CamWard #Quarterback #Predators #NashvilleSports #MLS #FantasyFootball #RotoBaseball Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w

Nashville SC is back from the World Cup break, and Russell previews Friday night's showdown with Atlanta United, predicts a big win for the Boys in Gold, and discusses Sam Surridge joining Nashville's league-leading four MLS All-Stars. Also this week: the Nashville Predators lock up Mavrik Bourque with a six-year contract, continue reshaping the front office with the hiring of assistant GM Vukie Mpofu, Titans training camp draws closer as Cam Ward prepares for Netflix's Quarterback, the USMNT's disappointing World Cup exit, and the latest on the Nashville Sounds' push for first place. Plus, Russell sits down with Nashville entrepreneur and Atiba founder JJ Rosen to talk about growing up in Nashville, his grandfather Ralph Kornman's career as a local sportswriter, founding one of Nashville's leading technology companies, and former Nashville Sounds slugger Steve Balboni. Links: Steve Balboni 1980 profileNetflix Quarterback - Season 3 trailerUSA vs Belgium extended highlightsIf you enjoy Nashville sports, Tennessee Titans, Nashville SC, Predators hockey, Sounds baseball, and conversations about Music City sports history, be sure to subscribe to the Nashville Sports Report. #NashvilleSports #NashvilleSC #TennesseeTitans #Predators #NashvillePredators #NashvilleSounds #MLS #MLSSoccer #USMNT #WorldCup #SamSurridge #HanyMukhtar #CamWard #ChrisMacFarland #MavrikBourque #JJRosen #SteveBalboni #Atiba #Nashville #MusicCity Send us your thoughts OR Come be on the show Nashville Sports Report https://nashvillesportsreport.com Twitter/X - @NSHSportsReport BlueSky - @NSHSportsReport.bsky.social YouTube - @NashvilleSportsReport Music: Games by Pold https://soundcloud.com/pold-music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/pold/games Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/SyFPLhALc5w