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Tales from Michael Jordan’s brief baseball trips to Memphis
Jordan was THE ticket in Memphis in June of 1994, and the stories of those who clamored to see him won't be forgotten.
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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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers pick up Evansville transfer DeAndre Williams
DeAndre Williams, who played last season at Evansville, has announced that he will transfer to Memphis, adding a power forward to the Tigers roster if he is eligible next season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball A winding road for DeAndre Williams ends up in Memphis
Evansville transfer DeAndre Williams committed to Memphis Friday. The 'college journeyman' has a unique back story.
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Sports Aresco: Football, Olympic sports scheduling could change
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco told Dave Woloshin and Brett Norsworthy on Wednesday that the conference is still planning to play football this fall.
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Coronavirus Local expert: Colleges must weigh campus experience vs. Covid risk
On football this fall, Dr. Jon McCullers says he is hearing college conferences will make decisions whether to play, but having spectators in Neyland Stadium is "just not going to happen."
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SportsTigers Notebook: Transfer rules, Penny Hardaway briefly appears in ‘The Last Dance’
Penny Hardaway voiced his displeasure Friday with the reported delay in transfer rule changes. Does the timing make sense?
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Coronavirus University of Memphis provides communication boards for local hospitals
The boards produced inside the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center allow COVID-19 patients on ventilators to communicate without talking.
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Music Memphis school of music exploring all options despite online challenges
The school of music is not the same without togetherness and non-digital interaction.
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Business Without customer experience, Buff City Soap improvises
Even though the stores are closed, Buff City Soap is finding new ways to connect with customers and provide hygiene during the pandemic.
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BusinessHome innovations, security are success stories amid pandemic
George Gattas wondered if his home innovations business would tank during the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, his workload has nearly tripled.
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Sports Memphis commit Landers Nolley II changes mind, won’t test NBA waters
Memphis commit Landers Nolley decided to honor his commitment to the Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballAchiuwa heading to the NBA, according to ESPN, sources
In what should not come as a surprise, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa will leave the Tiger basketball program after one year and head to the NBA.
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Business Self-reflection key for small business owner
Eclectic Eye owner Robbie Johnson Weinberg is using writing and Facebook to share her emotional vulnerability amid pandemic concerns.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Virginia Tech transfer chooses Tigers
Landers Nolley, the former Virginia Tech wing, is transferring to Memphis, choosing the Tigers over SEC schools Georgia and Ole Miss.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis guard Tyler Harris enters transfer portal
Tyler Harris announces he will transfer after two seasons with Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballSophomore leap still the biggest factor in future of Memphis basketball
Memphis' recruiting haul doesn't look as expected. It's now up to the potential returning sophomores to show improvements and win.
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Coronavirus Laid Off Lawn Care was robbed – but saved by Memphis again!
Remember Scott Briggs from Laid Off Lawn Care? He had his tools stolen on Thursday, but Memphis came to the rescue.
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Health Care Chiropractors face delicate decision to stay open or close
Some local chiropractors have stayed open, while others have closed due to coronavirus concerns. The balance of safety and pain relief make the decision extremely difficult.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballAnalysis: Tigers’ pitch on G League risks falls short with five-star guard Jalen Green
Jalen Green made it official Thursday. The NBA G League snatched the elite prospect from the hands of the Tigers.
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Business Former bartender turns misfortune into ‘Laid Off Lawn Care’
Scott Briggs, a laid off bartender in Memphis, borrowed a truck and turned his misfortune into a lawn care business that can pay the bills.
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SportsJalen Green switches decision date, weighs pro options
The tone shifted around Jalen Green's commitment Tuesday, and many are now picking the prospect to make the professional leap.
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Business Oak Hall gets crafty, donates mask for every mask purchased
Memphis staple Oak Hall is using tailors to make masks and is donating about 1,200 of them to Church Health.
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Business Need jewelry in a pandemic? ‘Drive-by diamonds’ is one store’s solution
Robert Irwin Jewelers is allowing customers to pick up diamonds at the door of its Perkins Extended location.
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South Memphis Mahaffey takes hit, finds peace of mind in battle against coronavirus
Memphis-based temporary structure company Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals is helping in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
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City of Memphis Sewing volunteers repair 20,000-plus masks for Baptist
Stephanie Lepone and Ginna Rauls helped organize a sewing group that fixed over 20,000 damaged masks discovered by Baptist employees.
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