WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational preview, but without the golf
Even the most casual golf fan should have plenty to do at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational this week.
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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July 2019
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Who let the dogs out? Penny Hardaway wants freshmen to be (Baha) men in Caribbean
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway wants to see his young team grow up on its upcoming trip to the Bahamas.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis coaches Hardaway, Norvell golf to aid community
Mike Norvell said it "means everything" that his coaching platform matters in the city of Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Former women’s basketball players come out in support of coach Melissa McFerrin
Less than a month after the University of Memphis announced an investigation has been launched into the women's basketball program for claims of abuse and racial insensitivity by coach Melissa McFerrin, several former players are denying the allegations and coming out in support of the coach.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball led the nation in increased average attendance last season
The Tigers finished the 2018-19 season 22-14 overall and 18-3 at in FedExForum. It was the program’s highest home win total since the 2011-12 season under coach Josh Pastner.
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Golf Thursday shows ‘everything is bigger’ with WGC event in Memphis
The first day of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational proved it's a big deal, even if it was missing a frisbee.
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Golf Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama – like Memphis – does not bluff
Matsuyama is a blue-collar guy. He ate breakfast at Waffle House, drove a pickup truck to the course and changed shoes in the parking lot Friday at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Metro Former women’s basketball strength coach defends Melissa McFerrin following accusations
Michael Jenkins said he was unsure why players complained about Melissa McFerrin on surveys.
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Golf Hole No. 14 is a nightmare at WGC-FESJI, but not for Penny Hardaway
Fourteen balls have ended up in the water at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational this week on hole No. 14.
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Golf If Sunday wasn’t goodbye from Memphis to Mickelson, it was at least thank you
The three-time Master's champion will be 50 years old when the tournament returns to Memphis next year.
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August 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football Years after tragedy, ‘survivor’ Pop Williams doing whatever it takes for Memphis
After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger Will Coleman wins $40,000 in TBT dunk contest
A vacation could be on the horizon for former Memphis Tigers star Will Coleman, who collected the winning prize in the TBT dunk contest.
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Sports Previewing the American Athletic Conference
Previewing the American Athletic Conference's football slate going into the 2019 season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Burning Bahamas questions: How will Penny Hardaway’s Tigers look in the Caribbean?
Which experimental lineups will Penny Hardaway use in the Tigers' trip to the Bahamas?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball schedule takes shape as team prepares for Bahamas
The Tigers basketball schedule isn't complete yet, but unofficially, the potential games are becoming clear through contracts and other teams' announcements.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tyler Harris, Alex Lomax accept leadership roles for Memphis basketball ahead of Bahamas trip
Penny Hardaway described Alex Lomax as “big brother” part of the leadership roles of returning player ahead of his team’s trip to the Bahamas.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers recruiting notebook: Memphis in good shape for 2020
When asked if he thinks Memphis is any closer to filling out its 2019-20 roster, Penny Hardaway said he "really doesn't know yet."
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Memphis Tigers Football Coxie vs. Carter: ‘Iron sharpens iron’ for Memphis football stars
Coach Mike Norvell said Memphis football's best players have naturally been the team's biggest competitors. And the daily Coxie-Carter showdown in practice is worth watching.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball How the question ‘what if’ drove Precious Achiuwa from Nigeria to Memphis basketball star
If you told Precious Achiuwa he would be playing for Memphis a year ago, he probably wouldn't believe you.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball What to know: Memphis basketball begins Bahamas trip Monday
The University of Memphis will not televise or stream the Bahamas games, according to a university spokesperson, but the trip gives Penny Hardaway and his staff a good look at his team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Freshman Precious Achiuwa not traveling with Memphis basketball to Bahamas
Precious Achiuwa did not travel to the Bahamas due to visa complications.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball ‘soaking it all in’ on Bahamas trip
Penny Hardaway spent his Tuesday running on the beach, checking out the golf course and preparing his team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway begin new era Wednesday in Bahamas
Penny Hardaway said he can’t wait for the Memphis fans to arrive at the Baha Mar resort Wednesday as competition begins in the Bahamas.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball looks ‘scary’ in opening Bahamas victory
The Bahamas are nothing like Memphis, but it was game day just the same.
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Sports First impressions important to young Tigers, Hardaway
The nation's No. 1 recruiting class left Penny Hardaway impressed after one game in the Bahamas.
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