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NBA now eyeing July return
fter being shut down for the last ten weeks due to the coronavirus, it appears the NBA is getting closer to a possible return to the court by July.
Former Whitehaven football player gets graduation surprise before heading to UT-Knoxville
Whitehave football player celebrates with drive by graduation
Youth baseball first live sporting event to return to Mid-South since coronavirus shut down sports
Youth baseball is the first live sporting event to return to Mid-South
Next steps for NBA could come June 1
NBA teams are expecting the guidelines from the league June 1 in regards to when workouts can be expanded, with an eye toward playing games by the middle of July.
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Orlando leader for NBA reboot
NBA Insider Shams Charania reports Disney World in Orlando has emerged as the front runner for a the single bubble site for the League’s possible return to action.
Former Riverkings GM dies
The man who brought professional hockey back to Mid-South, and turned it into one of the areas longest running pro franchises, has died.
Mike Conley still giving to the Mid-South
One Memphis Grizzlies legend is stepping up when people need it most during the coronavirus pandemic.
Grizzlies’ Jackson Jr. delivers message to graduating seniors
Forward Jeran Jackson Jr. cut a video Tuesday congratulating the Class of 2020 throughout Tennessee.
Ole Miss-Baylor football opener rescheduled
Ole Miss’ game against Baylor was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston. The game is now Sunday, Sept. 6.
Conley supports multiple charities during coronavirus, donates to two Mid-South organizations
Mike Conley donates $200K to six different charities, including two in the Mid-South
901 FC gets back on the pitch on limited basis
One more Memphis professional sports team, 901 FC, is getting back to work as coronavirus restrictions ease in the Bluff City.
Memphis-made water product helps Olympic athletes train during coronavirus pandemic
Memphis-made water helps athletes train during coronavirus pandemic
Remembering Pepper Rodgers: “Colorful and entertaining”
Steve Ehrhart remembers Pepper Rodgers
Rochelle Stevens track meet postponed
While some sports are coming back, one Memphis institution is put on hold.
Former Showboats coach Pepper Rodgers dies at 84
Former Memphis Showboats Coach Pepper Rodgers has died.
Youth baseball could be first live sporting event to return to Mid-South
Youth baseball could return Memorial Day weekend in Mid-South
NBA 2K League and Grizz Gaming adjust season due to COVID-19
Grizz Gaming and NBA 2K League return remotely
EPL set to retake pitch with restrictions
British government is giving the English Premier League the green light to get back on the pitch by June.
MLB eyes June return
Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan to get its season underway by July.
Chase Hayden leaves the Hogs for the Pirates
Former Arkansas running back Chase Hayden is transferring to East Carolina of the American Athletic Complex.
NBA players/league get sense of whether to play or wait
The NBA Players Association issued a statement Tuesday denying it is formally surveying players about a possible return to action this season.
Grizz Gaming debuts season 3 on ESPN-2
The NBA 2K League Season was supposed to start almost two months ago for Grizz Gaming, the Memphis Grizzlies E-Sports team.
French Open postponed
Organizers for the Grand Slam event are looking at dates towards the end of September.
Vols head to Jimmy V Classic
Tennessee will play Gonzaga in basketball this season, if we get sports back on the court.
NBA players, commissioner sort ideas to restart season
NBA players question League Commissioner Adam Silver about the association’s plans to try and get back on the court.
Veatch discusses COVID-19’s financial impact on Memphis Athletics Department
Memphis AD Laird Veatch discusses COVID-19's financial impact on Memphis athletics
Tiger Basketball sets Aubrun for December
Just because coronavirus is wreaking havoc with the sports schedule, doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the future.
Tiger Basketball sets Auburn for December
Memphis Tigers Basketball lands a big get for the upcoming season.
Redbirds adjust plans daily while waiting for MLB’s return to play proposal
Redbirds wait for MLB to decide how to move forward with season.
Memphis 901 FC finds new practices during USL training moratorium
Memphis 901 FC finds new ways to train during coronavirus
Mississippi State basketball signs top player in Magnolia State
Mississippi State gets a late basketball signee, who happens to be top in the Magnolia State.
Tigers athletic director said Memphis will be ready when it’s time
Is there pressure for Mid-South colleges to rush their athletes back on campus to get ready for a football season that may, or may not happen?
NCAA after Louisville again
The University of Louisville basketball program is under NCAA investigation, again.
No Summer meetings for AAC
In college sports, the American Athletic Conference is canceling its Summer Kickoff Media Days for football.
Is the NBA planning ticket refunds?
Some mixed-signals from the NBA on when or if the league and the Memphis Grizzlies will get back in action to try and finish this season.
NBA postpones draft lottery
The NBA announced the postponement of the NBA Draft Lottery and the NBA Draft Combine Friday, both scheduled to take place later this month in Chicago.
Cisse names Memphis Tigers basketball in top 6 collegiate list
G-League competition or not, the recruiting race rages on for prep stars, and Penny Hardaway has the Tigers in the mix for another top local standout.
‘I don’t agree with that’: Hardaway on G-League going after top high school talent
Penny Hardaway not happy with how NBA G-League is going after high school recruits
NASCAR sets mid-May return
The event will be run without fans in the stands for the time being.
BIG3 event set for Memphis canceled
The BIG3 Basketball season-opening event at FedExForum, originally scheduled for June 20, has been canceled.
Briarcrest hoop star puts out college top 5 list
Memphis Tiger hoops recruiting target Kennedy Chandler has released his top five schools.
NCAA backtracks one-time waiver proposal
The NCAA is apparently doing an about-face, on another proposal and it’s one that could cost the Tiger basketball team.
NCAA moves to modernize player compensation, changes the game for student-athletes
NCAA modernizes to allow players receive endorsements
Former Memphis Tiger Russell Copeland loses father and aunt to COVID-19
Former Memphis Tiger football player loses father to coronavirus.
Grizz studying NBA proposal to open practice facilities
The NBA is looking for a way to ease players back on the court - for practice at least.
Former Memphis Tiger applies football lessons to business practices
Alan Cross starts business using lessons from football.
92-year-old gets up from recliner, dances, after hearing grandson is selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL draft
92-year-old gets up from recliner,dances,after hearing grandson is selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL draft
Coronavirus can’t keep the Memphis Tigers football team from gathering - virtually
The Tiger Football Team is rallying virtually, despite the coronavirus.
Tunsil gets bank in NFL
Former Ole Miss All American Laremy Tunsil hit the jackpot with signing a massive extension to his contract with the Houston Texans.
Memphis rifleman earns All-American honors
Levi Clark is named a National Rifle Association-Collegiate Honorable Mention All-American.
U of M’s Antonio Gibson picked in 2020 NFL Draft
A do-everything playmaker at the University of Memphis, Gibson is called the Ultimate Swiss Army Knife by most NFL Scouts.
Silverfield pleased with off-field leadership during COVID-19
Silverfield still monitors leadership off the field during coronavirus
Memphis Tigers’ Precious Achiuwa enters NBA Draft
AAC Player and Freshman of the Year Precious Achiuwa has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft.
St. Jude patient introduces Cleveland Browns’ first-round NFL Draft pick
12-year-old St. Jude patient introduces Cleveland Browns' first-round draft pick
Legendary prep coach passes away in Memphis
Legendary Memphis high school football Coach, Tom Nix, has died.
Grizzlies’ first assistant female coach returns home to Notre Dame as head coach
Niele Ivey, the Memphis Grizzlies’ first assistant female coach, will now be returning to her Notre Dame roots.
Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. creates music during NBA hiatus
Jaren Jackson Jr. creates music during the NBA's hiatus
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class action
Opening day on March 26 was pushed back until mid-May at the earliest after a national emergency was declared due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Tigers land Landers Nolley
Memphis Tigers basketball team finally got their man on the recruiting trail, although it’s not the one they originally set their sights on. But, he’s a big get none the less.
14-year-old living golf dream after beating leukemia
Dakota Cunningham lives golf dream after beating leukemia
U of M Tigers football flashbacks on YouTube
Games kick off at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday on the Memphis Tiger Network YouTube Channel.
U of M Tigers women sign Mid-South JUCO star
The Memphis Tiger Women’s team announces the signing of 5′10″ guard and junior college transfer Jatyjia Jones from Pontotoc, Mississippi.