Jeremiah Martin scores 43 points as Tigers roll over Tulane, 102-76
The Memphis Tigers cruised past Tulane, 102-76, behind 43 points from Jeremiah Martin, to improve to 16-11, 8-6 in the AAC. Tulane lost its 15th-straight game and is 4-21, 0-13.
Don Wade
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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February 2019
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to face reeling Tulane team Wednesday at FedExForum
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway says the Tigers are focused on trying to finish in the top four of the American Athletic Conference, so as to earn a first-round bye in next month’s league tournament at FedExForum.
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Sports Armed and dangerous: With a 105 mph fastball, Cardinals’ Jordan Hicks is a game-changer
St. Louis Cardinals rookie reliever Jordan Hicks gave up only three “barreled” balls out of 216 put in play last season. But that’s what happens when you can throw 105 mph and your pitches dance.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball UCF holds off Tigers, 79-72
The Memphis Tigers fell to 7-6 in American Athletic Conference play after losing 79-72 at UCF Saturday, despite 25 points from Jeremiah Martin.
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Sports Baseball’s ongoing quest: Bring more African-Americans to the game
Former major league pitcher Vida Blue speaks at a Feb. 22 banquet to raise money and awareness to the lack of African-American youths playing baseball.
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Sports Tigers lefthander Hunter Smith gets the ball as opening-day starter
Lefthander Hunter Smith gets the ball as Memphis' opening-day starter, completing his transition from the bullpen to the top of the Tigers rotation.
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Sports Local roots provide Ben Johnson a perspective of role as Memphis Redbirds manager
Genuine Ben: Germantown’s Ben Johnson, new manager of the Memphis Redbirds, says he will be a listen-first leader as he relates to young players
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Sports Road weary: Memphis Tigers are just one of many AAC teams finding wins away from home are hard to come by
Road struggles are evident for half of the American Athletic Conference teams this season, raising the question of what makes games in an away arena so tough?
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Sports After rough 2018 season, only one direction for Memphis baseball: Up
When the American Athletic Conference Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll came out, there was widespread agreement. Not about who would finish first – East Carolina, Houston and Connecticut each got at least one first-place vote – but about who would finish last: Memphis. -
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers halt losing streak, turn back UConn 78-71 behind Kyvon Davenport’s 26 points
Tigers use quick start and 26 points from Kyvon Davenport to hold on for a 78-71 win over UConn, snapping Memphis' two-game skid.
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Sports From quality control to OC in the NFL, Arthur Smith works his way up
Arthur Smith, son of FedEx founder Fred Smith, has worked his way into the title of Titans offensive coordinator, a rung-by-rung ascent with the Titans started in 2011 when he was a defensive quality control coach.
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Memphis Grizzlies Thunder top Grizzlies 117-95 hours after Gasol trade
Grizzlies at OKC 117-95 in first game after trade of Marc Gasol despite 27 points from rookie Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sneak by Timberwolves on a night where trade talk overshadowed the game
Mike Conley scored 25 points and Justin Holiday converted a pair of free throws with .1 seconds remaining as the Grizzlies defeated the Timberwolves 108-106 on a night where trade rumors were prevalent.
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Business In the Game: Tunica sports books are taking first Super Bowl bets
The Big Game should mean big betting as Tunica prepares for first year of sport books with the Super Bowl as the centerpiece.
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January 2019
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Sports Road woes: Tigers look to fix lackluster play away from FedExForum Saturday at USF
The Tigers reflect on their road woes as they head to South Florida on Saturday for an away game against a team with a similar conference record.
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Memphis Grizzlies Dream on: Memphis Hustle players devoted to pursuit of NBA
The Memphis Hustle is a team comprised of hopes and dreams for a shot at playing in the NBA, but many players need further development.
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Sports UCF’s high-scoring guards and 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall no factor in Tigers’ 77-57 victory
Memphis' control of the boards and UCF's guards provides easy win for Tigers as the stay close to the top of the American Athletic Conference standings
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Memphis Tigers Basketball At the Horn: Tigers cruise past UCF, 77-57, and win rebounding undercard 46-28
From the first possession of the game, when UCF’s 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall fumbled a pass around his ankles and that turnover became a fast-break layup for Memphis, the Tigers were in charge. They rolled to a 77-57 victory Sunday afternoon at FedExForum and remained a perfect 4-0 at home in American Athletic Conference play. -
Memphis Grizzlies Wade: For Grizz fans, change means recalling better times
The Memphis Grizzlies have put their chips on the table for a team rebuild, leaving fans to recall happier days and wonder about the future.
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Sports Grizzlies lose seventh-straight game amid trade speculation
Strong performances from Mike Conley and Marc Gasol weren't enough to pull off a win for the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, who dropped their seventh-straight game as trade speculation swirls around the team's two leading scorers.
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Memphis Grizzlies MLK Sports Legacy Award Symposium reminds that civil rights are a work in progress
Chris Bosh, Wayne Embry, Candace Parker and Bill Walton were this year's National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award honorees and were part of a symposium before Monday's Grizzlies game.
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Sports Memphis to host 2019 Triple-A Championship Game; Johnson named Redbirds manager
The Memphis Redbirds will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game, and Ben Johnson was named the team's manager Friday in a day of announcements for the local Cardinals affiliate.
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Sports Cardinals make it official: Ben Johnson named Redbirds manager for 2019 season
The long-awaited announcement of Ben Johnson as the Memphis Redbirds manager for the 2019 was finally announced by the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon.
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Sports Long time coming: Stubby Clapp back with St. Louis Cardinals as coach
After leading the Memphis Redbirds to consecutive Pacific Coast League titles, Stubby Clapp is heading to St. Louis to become the Cardinals' first base coach. And his return to the big leagues has been 18 years in the making.
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Memphis Grizzlies Lost: Grizzlies, caught in time warp, slide farther from team they used to be
Now 19-25 and on another losing skid, the Grizzlies' identity has changed: They're mediocre (if we're being kind) with a side of dysfunction.
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