Game Day: Memphis-SMU face each other in Tigers biggest game of season
After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.
Clay Bailey
News Editor
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September, 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
There are 165 articles by Clay Bailey :
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November 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football
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October 2019
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Memphis Tigers Football From a ‘king’ to singers or athletes, who should serve as GameDay guest picker?
The guess picker for Saturday's broadcast of ESPN College Game has drawn a lot of speculation. So, we decided to let The Daily Memphian staff weigh in on the matter.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Changes in culture recommended for Tiger women’s basketball program
A report by an external firm has made a number of recommendations regarding changing the atmosphere surrounding the Memphis women's basketball program.
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September 2019
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz promotions include scarves, pocket squares, oven mitts
Grizzlies fans attending games this year will have an opportunity to gather giveaways including oven mitts, arm sleeves, rally flags and other goodies.
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Sports Game Day: Tigers vs. Tigers highlights celebration of Southern Heritage Classic
The festivities associated with the Southern Heritage Classic culminate Saturday night with the annual game between Tennessee State and Jackson State. Here's our pregame coverage.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers dominate Southern University to remain undefeated
Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Game Day Coverage: Tigers entertain Southern University in another morning kickoff
The Tigers face Southern University on Saturday trying to maintain the momentum from last week's opening win over Ole Miss.
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August 2019
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Sports Taylor’s running, Huff’s safety helped Memphis beat Ole Miss
Patrick Taylor rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, while defensive end Bryce Huff recorded a fourth quarter safety to seal a 15-10 victory over Mississippi on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
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Sports Live from the Bahamas: Tigers vs. The National Team
Link to Daily Memphian basketball writer Drew Hill's Twitter account Saturday afternoon to watch a live feed of the Tigers game against the Bahamas National Team.
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Sports Live from the Bahamas
The Tigers are playing their second game during their trip to the Bahamas, and The Daily Memphian's Drew Hill is providing a live look at the game.
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Sports U of M names Laird Veatch as new athletic director
Laird Veatch, an athletic administrator at the University of Florida, was named the University of Memphis athletic director. In addition to 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Veatch also was a linebacker at Kansas State.
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July 2019
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Golf Brooks Koepka commits for Memphis WGC event
Brooks Koepka, the current No. 1-ranked golfer in the world; Justin Thomas, the No. 7 player in the WGC rankings; and Tommy Fleetwood of England committed Tuesday to the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational later this month.
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June 2019
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Golf U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland commits to local WGC event
U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland, who gained fame earlier this year while playing a hole with a special needs golfer, has committed to play in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational next month.
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Sports Tiger sports radio host Forrest Goodman has died
Forrest Goodman, who served as the studio host for Memphis Tiger sports almost 20 years, has died.
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May 2019
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Sports U of M releases unredacted letter questioning Bowen’s behavior
The University of Memphis has released the unredacted letter questioning former athletic director Tom Bowen's behavior on a women's basketball road trip. The letter was released Friday afternoon in response to an open records request.
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Sports Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
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Sports Bowen resigned after letter alleging questionable behavior
Former U of M Athletic Director Tom Bowen resigned April 20, four days after a letter to university President David Rudd questioning Bowen's actions on a road trip.
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Sports Bowen departs from U of M athletic director post; Allie Prescott named interim AD
Tom Bowen has stepped down as athletic director at the University of Memphis to pursue other opportunities. Allie Prescott will serve as interim AD.
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Sports Former CBU coach Nienaber named new head coach at Delta State
As expected, former CBU basketball coach Mike Nienaber was named the new head coach at Delta State on Monday.
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April 2019
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Sports Former Overton High star, Ole Miss legend Johnny Neumann has died
Johnny Neumann, whose high school career at Overton led to a record-setting career at Ole Miss, has died in Oxford, Mississippi.
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Sports New Grizzlies leadership addresses changes, new philosophy
The new leadership of the Memphis Grizzlies met with The Daily Memphian sports writers Friday afternoon and talked about the status of the organization.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notes: Tyler Zeller arrives; Jerry Stackhouse leaving
Tyler Zeller has signed with the Grizzlies for the remainder of the season as reports emerge that Memphis assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse is headed to Vanderbilt to become the Commodores new leader.
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Sports Reports: AAF suspending operations; co-founder Polian states disappointment
The Alliance of American Football, including the Memphis Express, was expected to formally announce Tuesday afternoon that it is suspending operations until further notice.
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Downtown Obscure considerations for Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
The Memphis Sports Council faces a world of choices when considering the inaugural class of Hall of Famers who called the city home, or had varying degrees of ties to Memphis.
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Downtown Proposed Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations for inaugural class
Leaders of a proposed Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for those with ties to Memphis who had an impact on the city's sports history.
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