Rick Russo
WVLT Sports Director
Knoxville, TN
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Rick Russo is the Sports Director for WVLT News.
He arrived in Knoxville in August of 1987 when the station call letters were WTVK. Rick remained with the station as it transitioned to VHF becoming WKXT. The final transformation came with the acquisition by Gray Television and the switch of our call letters to WVLT.
Rick's first UT football game was the Kickoff Classic in the Meadowlands in 1987 and he's enjoyed covering the Big Orange ever since, including the memorable championship season of 1998.
Rick has had the pleasure of reporting on everything from high school football to NASCAR and even Super Bowls.
He's been married for 32 years and has two lovely daughters. Rick's family is proud to call East Tennessee home.
Coach Antonio Mays talks about assisting AE students both on and off the field
John, mom Mona and dad Mike discuss Fulky’s return to Tennessee
Donnie Tyndall leads Chipola Junior College to championship
Wolverine QB Joe Milton reportedly transferring to Tennessee
Annual Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic will be at Avalon Country Club on April 23rd
The 6′2″ forward is headed to Minnesota to play for the Lynx
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield reclassifies and commits to Tennessee
Tennessee basketball adds significant size to its 2021-22 roster with the 7-foot forward
Sneed, an edge rusher out of Florida joins Elijah Herring as commitments for the 2022 signing class
Keegan Smith is setting records while leaving the competition behind
Tennessee will practice again on Thursday before scrimmaging on Saturday
Dominant pitching pushes UT Past Tennessee State in Wednesday’s twin bill
George introduced by former Vol standout and TSU AD, Mikki Allen
The main bowl of Neyland Stadium will be general admission seating utilizing every other row
Gainey has 15 years of Division I coaching and administrative experience in the ACC, Pac-12, and Big East
Tennessee went 3-1 last week including a series win over SEC rival Florida
The new Tennessee head coach said once he has all the necessary information, he'll make a long-term decision regarding Beasley
Sophomore Harrison Bailey, senior Hendon Hooker and sophomore Brian Maurer all took snaps under center
The Lady Vols and Golden Eagles are back on for a Monday evening softball showdown at Lee Stadium
The series will be the first between top-10 teams at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since 2004
Tennessee to hold open football practice Saturday in Neyland Stadium
Knoxville Municipal Golf course recently voted favorite public course
The opportunity to reschedule the games later this season will be evaluated
NewsTalk 98.7 WOKI show host Hallerin Hilton Hill will be part of the 2021 Class
Tennessee Baseball is now 80-28 over the last three seasons
Tennessee completes practice session number six of Spring drills
Rogers was stellar for the Orange & White notching 31 total strikeouts and three victories
Lewis discusses Tennessee coaching staff changes, transfer portal and Keon Johnson
Hubert Davis, a UNC assistant for nine seasons, has deep connections to the program
Vols offer scholarship to 2023 shooting guard Blue Cain
MMA fighter Dre Miley making most of opportunity
Harold “Herky” Payne, a two-sport standout for the Volunteers in the early 1950s has passed away at 92 years old
Lady Vols legends teams up with JBL to donate headphones to Big Bothers, Big Sisters
Records like Peyton manning’s single season passing mark
WR’s coach Kodi Burns says UT’s storied tradition sells itself, but that’s not all
Vols hold first practice outdoors and in full pads
NASCAR’S best taking in Bristol transformation
Trey Smith performs 32 reps during his bench press session on Thursday
Railsplitters making third NCAA Division II Final-4 in six seasons
Ice Bears host Birmingham Thursday on Throwback Jersey night at Civic Coliseum