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Former Tiger to help host 1-on-1 tournament to find best hooper in 901
The city of Memphis will soon be able to crown a king of the court, thanks to a 1-on-1 basketball tournament set to take place Aug. 22-23.
Parth Upadhyaya
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Golf Scottie Scheffler’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ chicken shack draws buzz at FESJC
Scottie’s Chicken Shack at TPC Southwind features a wall with a photo of Scheffler laying on the bench in the holding cell from “Happy Gilmore 2.”
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Spirit of Memphis Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC
A powerful jet overhead made the earth at TPC Southwind tremble during a flyover honoring FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHardaway ‘really impressed’ after new-look Tigers’ summer workouts
“I was able to lay a great foundation with this group,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said. “Getting a new group, it’s really tough. But they definitely were all in on the buy-in.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis Tigers great Phillip ‘Doom’ Haynes dies
Known for his ability to hit bank shots off the glass, Doom Haynes was instrumental in reviving the Memphis Tigers’ program under coach Dana Kirk in the 1980s.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHardaway says Tigers’ roster, staff still not finalized as season nears
“I want to add more bigs,” Penny Hardaway told reporters before teeing off in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament. “At least two more bigs, for sure.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballPenny Hardaway on Sincere Parker’s legal troubles: ‘We’re still gonna love him’
“Obviously, we leave that in the law’s hands,” said Tigers coach Hardaway, who spoke for on the case for first time since the transfer guard’s arrest. “But as far as the kid himself, we’re still gonna love him — we have to.”
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Memphis Tigers BasketballFormer Tiger Anthony Rice fights lung disease — the ‘hardest’ battle of his life
Days after a GoFundMe page created by Rice’s family made the rounds on social media, the former Tigers sharpshooter made an appearance on 92.9 FM (WMFS-FM) ESPN’s “Jason & John” show Monday.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballHow difficult is Memphis basketball’s 2025-26 nonconference schedule?
Computers and humans agree the Tigers will have yet another rigorous nonconference schedule next season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis rounds out 2025-26 nonconference schedule with addition of Alabama State
The Tigers now have 13 games in place for each spot on their 2025-26 nonconference schedule.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballTigers Talk: Sincere Parker’s future with Memphis, strength of nonconference slate
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Parker had ‘right to defend himself’ says his lawyer
Parker’s next court date is set for 9 a.m. on Sept. 4.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway to play in Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis to play Auburn in preseason exhibition game
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team’s preseason matchup in Atlanta against Auburn will serve as a good litmus test before it officially begins the 2025-26 season.
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Sports ESPN’s Finebaum says Big 12’s rejection of Memphis is ‘an absolute disgrace’
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum slams Big 12 Brett Yormark after the league’s decision to reject Memphis’ membership pitch without even taking a vote from its presidents and chancellors.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis is itching to get into a power conference. Basketball attendance shows why.
The Big 12’s rejection of Memphis’ reported $200 million pitch marked another denial in the Tigers’ quest for entry into a power conference. But Memphis officials will keep plugging away — and basketball attendance numbers show why.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis men’s basketball’s 2025-26 American Conference matchups released
The Tigers don’t tip off their 2025-26 season for another three-plus months, but Memphis now knows who they’ll face and where.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women’s basketball’s 2025-26 American Conference pairings announced
Coach Alex Simmons’ group, and every other team in the 13-member American, will play 18 conference games this upcoming season.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballFormer Tigers star David Jones-Garcia signs two-way contract with San Antonio Spurs
The news comes hours after Jones-Garcia made the NBA 2K26 All-Summer League First Team.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballMemphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Coach Penny Hardaway has a chance to add some more local flavor to his team for the 2026-27 season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s attorney: ‘We plan on fighting this’
Parker’s next court appearance is set for 9 a.m. on July 29 at Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Division 10.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBasketball legend Larry Kenon reflects on time with the Tigers. But he won’t brag on himself.
The former Tiger, who became an NBA star, was honored at the “Tigers on Tour” event in Brentwood before his induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
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Sports Memphis makes $200 million proposal to join Big 12, per report
Big 12 presidents met Monday to discuss the offer, Ross Dellenger’s report says. He also added that “the proposition is not believed to have the necessary support, for now.”
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Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tiger guard Parker charged with assaulting girlfriend
University of Memphis guard Sincere Parker, who was charged with domestic violence in an alleged assault on his girlfriend, remained in jail late Sunday.
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Sports Assistant basketball coach Nolan Smith leaving University of Memphis
Smith will leave Memphis after one season on coach Penny Hardaway’s coaching staff.
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