Chris Thomas is the Executive Editor, Sports, of the USA TODAY Network. He's passionate about cutting-edge sports journalism that provokes thought, engages audiences and evolves at the speed of the news industry. He's an East Tennessee native whose previous stops include the Detroit Free Press, USA TODAY Network South Region, Alabama Media Group, Knoxville News Sentinel and the Mississippi Clarion Ledger.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
Celebrate Nick Saban's epic career at Alabama football with our new book
Celebrate Tennessee's epic CWS championship with our special new book
Zakai Zeigler explains Tennessee basketball loss in 2024 SEC Tournament
Josiah-Jordan James unpacks Tennessee loss to Mississippi State
How to buy Tennessee basketball SEC Championship apparel
Look: Jonathan Weitz's 52-yard field goal gives Clemson lead in Gator BowlVanderbilt-Florida final score, highlights from college football Week 6
REPLAY: South Carolina football falls to No. 1 Georgia in 2023 SEC opener
'Artful Dodger' Smokey Grey jersey: Here's how to buy itDuke fans rush field after stunning Clemson in 2023 college football openerWhy Butch Jones was consoled by his player during 73-0 loss to Oklahoma
What channel is Georgia vs. UT Martin on today? Here's how to watch
'College GameDay' new theme song, explained: Everything you need to know
Ex-Titans QB Joshua Dobbs traded to Cardinals. Can he win QB1 job?
How Danny White smacked down notion Vols job was offered to Tony Elliott
Receiver Mason Kinsey inserted as Tennessee Titans quarterback in preseason vs. Vikings
Stars out to see Nashville SC vs Lionel Messi in Leagues Cup: See the listNolensville vs Smithfield in 2023 LLWS: How to watch on TV, livestreamNashville SC advances in Leagues Cup after wild ending vs Club America
How Titans fans reacted to Jonathan Taylor trade request from Colts
Heupel asked whether Tennessee or Texas is real UT. His answer was epic
SEC Media Days 2023 updates: Clark Lea, Hugh Freeze hit the podium
Covenant School responding officers honored at 2023 SEC Media Days in Nashville
2024 SEC football schedule is out: See every team's opponents
2023 College World Series: Our NCAA super regional predictions are in
Will weather impact Hattiesburg Super Regional? What the forecast says
Who wins College World Series? Our picks are in, from regionals to CWS
2023 NCAA baseball regional pairings: Full schedule, bracket, TV times
Why Vanderbilt freshman RJ Austin was named 2023 SEC Tournament MVP
The perfect gift for a Vols fan in your life? Our new 1998 championship book
Watch Vandy's Enrique Bradfield Jr. rob 9th-inning homer in wild win
See Troy LaNeve's homer cap Vanderbilt's epic rally vs. No. 2 Arkansas
UT football gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day? Try our new book
CA's Jason Munz, Wynston Wilcox win 1st-place honors at APSE contest
Report: Titans have no plans to trade Ryan Tannehill after picking Will Levis
Report: Titans were fighting to take C.J. Stroud before Texans swooped in
Bryan Bresee sister close to Clemson star's heart in 2023 NFL Draft
ESPN host would take Hendon Hooker with No. 1 pick in 2023 NFL Draft
C.J. Stroud to Titans buzzing in final NFL mock drafts — and so is one new face
Tennessee Titans in 2023 NFL Draft: Rumors, updates and when they pick
Titans are finished in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here's every selection they made
See Tennessee baseball's three clutch homers that beat Vanderbilt
Ex-Tennessee Titans LB Bud Dupree signs with Atlanta Falcons | ReportsTennessee to get upset by Louisiana in March Madness, CBS' Seth Davis says
Watch: Brandon Miller cuts down the nets after SEC Tournament title
What Ja Morant's college coach said about Grizzlies star under microscopeTitans reportedly shopping for Derrick Henry trade — but how serious is it?
The Tennessean wins 6 awards in Super Bowl of sports journalism contests
Timeline unchanged for Bill Haslam to become Predators' majority owner
Robert Woods has 1-word response after being cut by Tennessee Titans