Tim is a veteran sportswriter who graduated from CBHS in Memphis and the University of Missouri. He previously covered LSU sports in Baton Rouge, and the University of Louisiana football and basketball for The Daily Advertiser/USA TODAY Network in Lafayette, the NBA’s Utah Jazz for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for the St. Petersburg Times in Florida and West Texas State basketball for the Amarillo Globe News in Texas.
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Memphis lost its lead in the International League’s West Division after going 1-5 against the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate. Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals callRelated story:
Coming off a 4-2 road series win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Memphis opens a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday night followed by a six-game series against the International League-leading Norfolk Tides.
The 2022 Associated Press Sports Editors competition, marks the first time The Daily Memphian sports department, under the direction of sports editor David Boyd since September 2022, has had a Triple Crown win.
Highly regarded prospects Jordan Walker and Michael McGreevy are with the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate, for the start of a series against Jacksonville.
The forward had 29 points off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In a city that has trouble holding onto its pro football teams, Memphis has a new contender hoping to stay.Related story:
Identity of victim revealed in alleged assault in pickup game at Morant’s house last summer. In the past, the victim’s mother sued Memphis-Shelby County Schools over a bullying incident that involved her daughter. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis says keeping Jackson out of foul trouble is team effortRelated story:
Jim Strickland is bullish on the Memphis Tigers as a deserving candidate for promotion from the American Athletic Conference as the Big 12 and Pac-12 look to expand.Related story:
Athletic director Laird Veatch says the Tigers are ‘very engaged’ and positioning themselves for the next round of expansion.
Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch is searching for a successor to Katrina Merriweather, who left for Cincinnati. Potential candidates have extensive experience and, for some, Memphis ties.
Fifty years ago, members of the 1972-73 Memphis State basketball program made memories before, during and after the team’s run to the NCAA Tournament. Here are some deserving to be picked up, dusted off and shared.
Larry Finch, Larry Kenon helped Memphis State beat South Carolina and Kansas State to make it to St. Louis in the 1972-73 NCAA Tournament.
The 1972-73 Memphis State Tigers NCAA Tournament team’s impact on the city still is examined and debated 50 years later.
It’s Wednesday, March 15, minutes before noon, and Alex Lomax and his Memphis Tigers teammates are headed to Columbus, Ohio.
Mayor Jim Strickland made a $684 million improvement proposal. Gov. Bill Lee earmarked $350 million for FedExForum and Liberty Stadium renovations in Tennessee’s budget plan. Where do things go from here? Some questions and answers.
Surviving members of Memphis State’s 1972-73 basketball team that reached the NCAA Tournament championship game are being honored when the Tigers face No. 1 Houston on Sunday, March 5, at FedExForum.
Memphis’ starting center has been out since Jan. 22 with a sprained knee ligament.
The Memphis Grizzlies point guard has been away from the team since Saturday, March 4. Danny Green comments on Grizzlies' handling of Ja Morant situationRelated stories:
Memphis big man Brandon Clarke tore an Achilles tendon in Friday night’s loss at Denver, March 3.
Fifty years ago, the Memphis State assistant coach was both a tactician and a friend for an NCAA Final Four team.
The Daily Memphian Sports Department has earned a Top 10 Digital showing. Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Tim Buckley have been honored with individual awards.
Joe Lunardi and his Bracketology projects are everywhere as Memphis beats Temple and heads down the stretch.
The legendary Memphis wrestler nicknamed “The King” was hospitalized Monday, Feb. 6, in Florida.
Longtime wrestling commentator Dave Brown provides update after “The King” underwent surgery.
The Memphis Showboats will play six games this year at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.