Joe Rexrode

Senior Writer, Tennessee

Joe Rexrode is a senior staff writer for The Athletic covering all things Nashville and some things outside Nashville. He previously worked at The Tennessean, the Detroit Free Press and the Lansing State Journal, spending the past three years as sports columnist at The Tennessean.

CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase and one player contract worth watching for every NFL team

Whether it's Tua Tagovailoa's deal or finding the right price for Brandon Aiyuk, NFL teams have plenty work to do at the negotiating table.

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NHL free agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?

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NHL Draft 2024: Will any (more) teams trade their first-round picks?

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Tony Vitello-loving Vols fans should thank John Currie. Danny White should write fat check

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Vols are champions, rock stars and reminders that these are Tennessee's glory days

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What should each NFL team be worried about entering camp? Picking one concern for all 32

Anthony Richardson's shoulder, the Eagles' new offensive approach, competitions galore and more intrigue our NFL beat writers.

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Tennessee baseball shows heart, elevates heart rates, forces Game 3 for the national title

Tennessee will turn again to perhaps the best individual story of its season, senior lefty Zander Sechrist, in Game 3 of the CWS.

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What NHL offseason trades, signings and other moves would we like to see? One pick for each team

The Athletic asked its NHL staff what each team should prioritize this offseason, looking at free-agent signings, cap dumps, trades, more.

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Vols baseball euphoria runs into Aggies reality, but Tennessee has the edge from here

Game 1 was a vibe-wrecker, a reminder of the way Tennessee teams can tease. But as AJ Causey said, the Vols are "not new to this."

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NHL free agency 2024: Every team’s toughest decision, from Stamkos to Kane to Reinhart vs. Montour

With the draft coming Thursday and unrestricted free agency opening July 1, now is the time for teams to figure out their paths forward.

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Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact

Patrick Mahomes' new playmakers, Kirk Cousins' new home and a host of rookie QBs getting their NFL footing highlight the NFL's offseason.

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Tony Vitello's Vols are in the College World Series again, proving 'goofy' goes a long way

As Vols rejoice in their seven home runs and super regional win, it’s worth a pause to appreciate the extraordinary job Vitello has done.

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Why Vols' title hopes could falter: Evansville pokes holes in pitching, pipes up pressure

Tennessee is not pitching like a team that can successfully navigate the College World Series, and the tension is mounting in Knoxville.

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Vols show national championship traits, earned over time, in overcoming pesky Purple Aces

Tennessee’s 11-6 super-regional win against Evansville had tenuous moments, but the Vols showed the experience and demeanor to handle it.

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Vols hope leading lefty Chris Stamos will help script a Hollywood ending

Stamos never had the show biz bug like his parents, but he has earned a key role on opening night of the Knoxville Super Regional.

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NHL Stanley Cup Final predictions: Athletic staff picks for Oilers-Panthers, Conn Smythe and more

For the 11th time since last offseason, The Athletic polled its NHL staff this week for their favorite to win the Stanley Cup.

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Do Vols need national title to be a success? Grading Vandy, Titans stadium impact: Mailbag

Will a team from Tennessee actually close the deal on a major championship? The last to do it was Vanderbilt baseball, five years ago.

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Submit your questions for Joe Rexrode’s mailbag

Is a Tennessee sports team actually going to finish the deal and win a championship? Vols baseball is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years, hoping to reach Omaha for the third time in four years. Vanderbilt is in the tournament as well, for a nation-best 18th straight time, and has the talent to make a run. The Titans are early in the stages of a new era, the Preds may be on the cusp of a big move, and questions on all this and more are welcome for Joe Rexrode’s latest mailbag.

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NHL conference final predictions: Panthers vs. Rangers, Oilers vs. Stars, Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe picks

The Stars opened the postseason as The Athletic NHL staff's favorite to win the Cup. Are they still our top pick?

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Nashville Predators fan survey results: Belief in Trotz, Brunette and trading Juuse Saros

Based on the responses of hundreds of Preds fans in our 10-question survey, 2023-24 was a promising start to a new regime.

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Must-watch games for all 32 NFL teams: Matchups worth clearing schedule for in 2024

From 49ers-Chiefs to Packers-Eagles and everything in between, The Athletic's NFL staff picks must-see games for 2024.

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Ranking all 32 NFL schedule release videos: Eagles shine while Chargers impress again

Which teams stole the show with the best schedule release videos this year? The Athletic ranks all 32.

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Tennessee Titans 2024 schedule: Aaron Rodgers, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, oh, my

The Titans attempt to compete in an improved AFC South while battling other top quarterbacks in 2024.

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Tennessee and Vanderbilt, baseball programs on different paths, facing different questions

It's time for Tennessee to figure a way to go win the whole thing. It’s time for Vanderbilt to figure a way back into the fight.

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Titans rookie T’Vondre Sweat has a lot on him – but if enough comes off, watch out

It’s the story of this rookie class and it’s a big one. Sweat could join Jeffery Simmons to form a front line of disruption and destruction.

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