NFL Combine omission added more ‘fuel to the fire’ for Tigers linebacker
Many believed Memphis linebacker Chander Martin should have received an invited to last month’s NFL Combine. Martin turned it into motivation to keep working.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballFormer Tiger Tony Madlock leads Alabama State to the Big Dance
Tony Madlock, a former Memphis player and assistant coach, led Alabama State to its first SWAC Tournament Championship since 2011. His son TJ was a major reason why.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fall to ECU in AAC Women’s Tournament
East Carolina eliminates Memphis from the conference tournament for the third straight year.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBanged-up Tigers open AAC women’s tournament Sunday vs. East Carolina
Injuries have been a major factor for Memphis women’s basketball team and that will continue heading into Sunday’s game against East Carolina (6 p.m. Sunday, ESPN+) in the second round of the AAC Tournament.
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SportsWhy ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
The day before the Tigers started their three-game home series against Southeastern Louisiana, baseball coach Matt Riser reflected on where his nickname originated. It dates back to his time at SLU before arriving at Memphis.
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SportsTigers beat SLU with walk-off hit to tie series
Memphis baseball will have a chance to start a season with four straight series wins for the first time since 1994 when the Tigers play the final series game against SLU on Sunday.
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SportsWhy the Southern Heritage Classic changed dates/teams
The Southern Heritage Classic in 2025 will feature new teams and a new date. TSU and JSU are gone, this year’s game — in late September — will feature Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State. What happened to cause the changes?
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis athletics nears stadium renovation fundraising goal
Work continues on the $222 million Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation as the Memphis Tigers athletic director updates the board on fundraising and ticket revenue.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football spring game date set
Memphis football announced its spring game, and two former Tigers offered feedback on who they expect to be productive in 2025.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAAC sets 2025 Tigers football schedule
The American has released its 2025 football schedule, including all league games for Memphis. The Tigers will once again play on Thanksgiving. This year they will host Navy.
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Sports Here’s who is playing in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic
The 2025 Southern Heritage Classic will not include TSU for the first time in the event’s history.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers quarterback Seth Henigan looks to impress NFL teams with his IQ
Former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan said his most impressive attribute is his intelligence, and that’s what he attempted to display during his meetings at the NFL Combine.
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Memphis receiver Roc Taylor pays homage to his mother at NFL Combine
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis receiver Roc Taylor pays homage to his mother at NFL Combine
Roc Taylor said he hopes to reach the NFL so his mom can be “very relaxed and live like she deserves.”
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SportsTigers freshman Carter McKay delivering early behind big bat
Arlington High product Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
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SportsTigers baseball fails to sweep series against Valparaiso, but takes two of three
A big second inning by Valparaiso and hitting struggles by Memphis caused the Tigers to fall Sunday.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballFormer Memphis basketball star explains why his number isn’t retired
While being inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame, Chris Douglas-Roberts told fans why No. 14 isn’t hanging in the rafters of FedExForum.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis Tigers transfer portal tracker
Here is a list of players who have joined the Tigers through the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the regular season and a list of Memphis players who have entered the portal.
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Sports Tigers baseball splits doubleheader against Redhawks on opening day
Memphis coach Matt Riser liked what he saw from the team’s pitching and defense, but wants to see more consistency at the plate.
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SportsImproved pitching, defense high on Tigers baseball coach’s priority list
The new-look Memphis Tigers baseball team will open its 2025 season with a three-game home series against Southeast Missouri starting Feb. 14.
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Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers invited to NFL Combine
A pair of former Memphis Tigers are headed to the NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled for Feb. 27 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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SportsUFL optimistic about Showboats connecting with Memphis fan base
The Showboats are looking to create a better product on the field while also creating fan excitement this UFL season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Memphis kicker Jake Elliott sets Super Bowl record
Jake Elliott is just the fourth kicker in NFL history to make four kicks in a single Super Bowl and his nine consecutive makes across three Super Bowl appearances is the longest streak in NFL history.
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Memphis Tigers Football Three former Tigers to represent Memphis in Super Bowl
Running back Kenneth Gainwell, kicker Jake Elliott and edge rusher Bryce Huff will represent the University of Memphis as members of the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s Super Bowl.
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Sports Showboats announce coaching staff hires
New Memphis Showboats head coach Ken Whisenhunt has finalized his coaching staff.
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Memphis Tigers Football Seth Henigan leads game-winning drive in Senior Bowl
Former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan led a 12-play and 85-yard drive and threw a walk-off touchdown to win the game in Mobile, Alabama.
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