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.
Don Wade
Reporter
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.
There are 589 articles by Don Wade :
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February 2019
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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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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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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 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 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. -
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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ best chance at reaching the NCAA Tournament? The Alpha Tiger, Jeremiah Martin
Senior guard Jeremiah Martin has carried the Memphis Tigers lately, and he’s the one player who – difficult as it would be – could lead them all the way to the NCAA Tournament
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Road Recap: Jeremiah Martin scores 37 points and Tigers win 88-85 at Wichita State
Jeremiah Martin stayed hot, scoring 37 points, and lifting the Memphis Tigers to an 88-85 win at Wichita State to improve to 9-6 in the American Athletic Conference.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC serious about playing hard for the city
Memphis 901 FC, the city’s expansion entry into the USL (United Soccer League), has its sights set connecting with the community, making the playoffs, and leaving nothing on the table.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies may change, but Mike Conley ever the same: A selfless winner
How challenging has this Grizzlies season been? Mike Conley says playing with a broken face was much easier. He went out and scored 30 points in a win over the Lakers Monday night at FedExForum, his night beginning by hearing fans calling him “overrated” and “overpaid.”
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers hold off Temple, 81-73, as Jeremiah Martin goes for 30 points
Memphis turned back Temple 81-73 Tuesday night at FedExForum, keeping alive their hopes to finish in the top four in the American Athletic Conference standings and earn a first-round bye in next month's league tournament. Jeremiah Martin led the way with 30 points.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Lend a star a hand? Jeremiah Martin and Tigers need contributions from freshmen
As amazing as senior guard Jeremiah Martin has been, the Tigers won’t do the “great things” coach Penny Hardaway believes to be possible without freshmen Tyler Harris, Antwann Jones and Alex Lomax playing their roles.
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March 2019
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Memphis Grizzlies Something to play for: Grizzlies’ new players trying to make good impression on everyone
For the players that the Grizzlies acquired in recent trades, including Avery Bradley, Delon Wright and CJ Miles, the time is short to make a good impression on their new team and the 29 others in the NBA.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers will open play Thursday afternoon against Tulane in AAC Tourney
Memphis will open play against Tulane on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the American Athletic Conference postseason tournament.
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Sports Express look to build off first win of season
Now 1-3, the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football will seek a second-straight win Sunday in Atlanta against the 1-3 Legends.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Senior Night an experience that Tiger Penny Hardaway never knew
Five Memphis seniors, including AAC leading scorer Jeremiah Martin, will be honored before Saturday's 8:30 p.m. game vs. Tulsa at FedExForum.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC wins the night, if not the match
Although Memphis 901 FC lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay Saturday night at AutoZone Park as pro soccer returned to town, they gave the fans a two-hour party.
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