The coronavirus claims another event. Tuesday’s official announcement of the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympic put the dreams of more than 10,000 athletes worldwide who were expected to descend on Tokyo Japan this July.
Tiger basketball forward Precious Achiuwa, who was snubbed from All American Honors, is named First Team All-District 24 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
The long-run is over for a former Memphis Tiger great in New England. In what’s reported as a cap saving move, the Patriots release veteran Kicker Stephen Gostkowski after 14 years with the team.
Several fitness studios in the Mid-South are local businesses that shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But owners aren’t letting their students go without a workout, they’re just bringing them into their homes -- virtually.
Payton said he came forward with his coronavirus diagnosis because he wants all people to heed the warnings of government officials, stay inside, and behave responsibly
The Fight Game brings a lot of people to the cage for various reasons. But, for one fighter on the local V3 circuit, the Mixed Martial Arts are a vehicle to help American Veterans in their transition back to society.
With news of the PGA Tour canceling all tournaments through the Byron Nelson Classic May 10, and the postponement of the PGA Championship May 14, the WGC-FESJI released a statement saying this is a fluid situation that requires constant review.
Robert Pera, owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, is stepping up to compensate all Grizzlies game night employees for missed games, according to team officials.
Thanks to the coronavirus, that’s the final record for the University of Memphis Men’s Basketball team. Covid-19 has canceled conference tournaments and the big dance.
Thursday, officials with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association announced they are suspending the remainder of the girls’ state tournament and next week’s boys’ state tournament.
Golden State will play Brooklyn in an empty arena, and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a temporary home as sports teams try to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
The league’s 12 coaches voted on the honors, making the 6-foot-9 freshman forward the first UofM player to earn FOY since the Tigers joined the AAC seven years ago and the first Tigers’ freshman to be conference player of the year since Keith Lee in 1982.
It’s postseason conference tournament time for the Memphis Tigers. Before the festivities get underway at the New Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, the business of naming the best players in the American Athletic Conference is just about complete.
With what the Memphis Grizzlies have coming up on the road in the next couple weeks, they really need to pull a win out of their hat against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night at the FedExForum.
With the spread of coronavirus on the minds of every organization throughout the county, the NBA could be on the verge of taking drastic steps to prevent the spread of the disease.
It’s a maroon sweep for the top college basketball players in the Magnolia State. Both the C-Spire Howell Trophy, and the Gillom Trophy go to Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been terrorizing the NBA lately with back to back 39 point wins on the road but, can they keep it up against the team that’s rated #1 in offensive efficiency in the league?
Boys action in Tennessee Division-2 Class-A High School State Tournament at Nashville. Lausanne gets 15 points, rebounds and six blocked shots the state’s number one recruit Moussa Cisse to upend defending state champion Webb in overtime 63-55.
It’s usually never good when you see the NCAA snooping around your campus. The University of Memphis is hoping that’s not the case this time as the governing body for college athletics looks to put a bow on its investigation of top recruit James Wisman’s time with the Tigers.
Memphis 901 FC principal owner Peter Freund and team president Craig Unger announced Wednesday Howard has signed to play in the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval.
Over in Lexington, the polls say the 6th ranked Kentucky should have its way with 16-13 Tennessee, but that's rarely the way it goes in this series..UT has won half of the last 14 meetings.Yves Pons comes up big for the Vols late with several putbacks around the basket.John Fulkerson adds a caree
It’s always time to talk football here in the Mid-South, and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Peyton Manning as the winner of its Distinguished Citizen Award.
The NFL combine is underway in Indianapolis, and a Memphis Tiger figures prominently in day one of the on-field festivities. NFL scouts all over Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the best college talent available for the June draft.
It’s a big week at the ballot box for the Ole Miss Baseball Team. The 15th ranked Rebels got two players voted Best on the Diamond in their league, and in the nation!
If you’ve been hoping for a quick return of NBA Playoff fever to FedExForum, you found it Wednesday night with the Memphis Grizzlies in a legitimate race for the post season way ahead of schedule.
