Alex Carpenter

UTK JEM ‘27 | Proud West Tennessean

[UT Knoxville Alumni @tennalum]

Alex Carpenter (’26) went from covering the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy to a full-circle moment back home, when his grandfather spotted and circled his byline in USA TODAY.
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[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

My first byline with USA Today!

[USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports]

Steve Emt is pushing Team USA to the brink of its first Paralympic wheelchair curling medal.

Here's how Emt is one step closer to his ultimate goal. https://t.co/XpQsx1kZxX

📷: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

Check out my byline!

[USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports]

The USA sled hockey team has outscored opponents 27-1 so far at the 2026 Paralympics. https://t.co/CRaBPyw4pt

[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

Rock Solid Sports joins the community in mourning the loss of Wes Rucker.

We ask that if you are able, please use this link to give in support of the family.

We pray for peace and guidance for the Rucker family at this time. @WUTKTheRock

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[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

CHAMPIONS ⛳️🔥

@Vol_WGolf, in their first event of spring, dominates! Tennessee earns its second win of the season at the FAU Paradise Invitational. 🍊

Let @realLohanSutton fill you in on everything you need to know for Rock Solid Sports. @WUTKTheRock

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[Maryville College Athletics @MCScots]

One Last Ride: Grant Henderson’s All-American Collegiate Career Comes to a Close

A feature story by Alex Carpenter

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[Lady Vols Basketball @LadyVol_Hoops]

Honoring a legend 🧡

[Maryville College Athletics @MCScots]

CHAMPIONS

@mcscotsmsoccer defeats Covenant on PKs 6-5 to claim the 2025 CCS Tournament Championship!!

[Maryville College Athletics @MCScots]

WHAT A COME BACK!! DOWN 0-2 LATE IN THE SECOND HALF, THE SCOTS COME BACK TO WIN 3-2 AND ADVANCE TO THE FINALS!!

@mcscotsmsoccer @CCofSouth

[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

Had a great time in NYC!

Excited to share our coverage of the Paralympics with everyone.

[UT School of Journalism and Media @UTJEM]

Three students were in New York City this week at the @TeamUSA Media Summit ahead of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. It is part of our school's preparation to cover the Paralympic Games in Italy next March for @USATODAY. Stay tuned for more!

[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

Check out my story on Tennessee’s new PG!

[Tennessee Basketball @Vol_Hoops]

"I've been waiting to finally represent Tennessee."

Greeneville native Ja'Kobi Gillespie is back home and poised to cap his collegiate career in the same arena that once cultivated his basketball dreams

[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

A new era. 🏀

@Vol_Hoops ready to turn the page and create new history at Tennessee.

@LoganStarkJourn previews everything -and everyone - you need to know this season for Rock Solid Sports. @WUTKTheRock

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[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

Missing NFL coverage from @WUTKTheRock?

Rock Solid Sports presents the debut episode of Benchwarmers! A podcast dedicated to all things NFL.

Join @_BradleyHicks, @CalongeGreyson, @abrahamibates, and @Goofydrumguy for this week's episode!

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[Jack Foster @JackFoster44]

Hockey is back on Hockey Top! Tune into the Tennessee Club Sports Network for game 2 of the series featuring the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Tennessee Ice Vols! https://t.co/jiw4AgXz1H

[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

Such a cool experience. Blessed to have the opportunity!🔥🔥 @tennvoice @wutksports

[Tennessee Athletics @Vol_Sports]

This week’s @KnoxKUB You Make the Call 🎙️

Tune in here » https://t.co/GOwTh9I14f

[Alex Carpenter @AlexTCarp04]

Chills.

[Tennessee Athletics @Vol_Sports]

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE

@tennvoice @VolNetwork

[Tennessee Athletics @Vol_Sports]

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE

@tennvoice @VolNetwork

[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

Week 1 is finally HERE! 🔥

The Rock Solid Sports crew has submitted their picks for all the action. Let us know your picks down below!

#football #week1 #tennessee

[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

There's nothing like playing in front of a hometown crowd, and for Mike Matthews, it doesn't get much bigger.

@Vol_Football is set to face @CuseFootball on Saturday at 12:00 PM EST on ABC.

Nate DeVille reporting for Rock Solid Sports. @WUTKTheRock

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[WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports @wutksports]

Full Time: Tennessee 2-0 North Carolina

The Lady Vols defeat the top-ranked team in the country for the season opener.

It is the first time Tennessee has defeated the Tar Heels in program history.

#Tennessee #SECSOC