Memphis Tigers Football
New-look AAC: ‘We just want to see who’s on top at the end’
Houston, Cincinnati and UCF are out; six former Conference USA schools are in. Shouldn’t Memphis automatically be a new AAC power?
Tim Buckley
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.
There are 402 articles by Tim Buckley :
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July 2023
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers coach Ryan Silverfield weighs in on Liberty Stadium renovation funding
Some wonder if there will be enough money available to do things right at the Memphis Tigers’ football home.
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SEC Media Days
SportsOmari Thomas, Tennessee star from Briarcrest, never met a camera he didn’t like
The Briarcrest Christian School product once played pee-wee ball for the Whitehaven Cowboys.
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SEC Media Days
High School SportsGone but not forgotten: Stutts still part of Razorback family
A month after Memphis University School football star Dion Stutts died, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman puts loss in perspective.
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SEC Media Days
High School SportsBuckley: Hugh Freeze had it all, until he didn’t
The former Briarcrest Christian School coach rose to the job at Ole Miss, found trouble and is now back in the SEC coaching Auburn.
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SEC Media Days
Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: From Memphis to Nashville, NIL matters are high priority
Name, image and likeness high on SEC commissioner’s mind.
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June 2023
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Chandler Lawson commits to Arkansas
Lawson spent two seasons with the Tigers, making NCAA Tournament appearances both times after transferring to Memphis from Oregon.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Summer League schedule includes games in Salt Lake, Vegas
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman expects David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jacob Gilyard and GG Jackson would be available for summer league play.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The NCAA is watching, Penny
“Be on notice, Penny: The NCAA evidently is watching Memphis, its track record being what it is all the way back to the early 1980s.”
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SportsWill the Showboats be back in Memphis? Moose knows what it will take
Commissioner Daryl “Moose” Johnston addresses future of the league as Memphis’ first USFL season comes to a close.
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Sports Columnist Geoff Calkins wins major writing award
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins wins the prestigious Gary Lundy Sports Writer of the Year award; John Varlas, Drew Hill also take victories in the annual TSWA state writing contest.
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Memphis Tigers Football Big 12 commissioner addresses report of visit to Memphis
Big 12 commissioner speaks to ESPN about a reported trip to Memphis by conference officials.
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Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than ever
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Memphis Tigers FootballTransfer portal tracker: Memphis Tigers football
Multiple members of coach Ryan Silverfield’s 2022 team have entered the NCAA transfer portal and there are plenty of pickups too. Here’s a tracker.
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Sports Report: Big 12 commissioner makes site visit to Memphis
Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite.
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Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than ever
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Sports 901 FC strikes a deal as it seeks to extend USL match unbeaten streak
Memphis acquired top attacker Rodrigo da Costa and an undisclosed transfer fee by shipping Phillip Goodrum, a 2022 first team all-league forward, to Tulsa.
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Sports Tigers baseball coach leaves Memphis
Kerrick Jackson spent one season at Memphis and was the Tigers’ first Black head baseball coach.
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SportsStanding 6-foot-7, Showboats quarterback Cole Kelley sees a lot
Most quarterbacks aren’t nearly as tall as Cole Kelley, but Memphis’ USFL starter hopes to get another NFL shot after spending offseason time last year with the Washington Commanders.
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Showboats battling for playoff spot despite rough start this season
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Memphis Tigers BasketballBuckley: C’mon, NCAA. Do the right thing. Let DeAndre Williams stay.
If DeAndre Williams has his way, the Memphis Tigers may be able to keep their 6-foot-9 all-conference forward.
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May 2023
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Sports 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl date set
Executive director Steve Ehrhart said he’s thrilled with the scheduling details for Memphis’ postseason college football game, which is televised by ESPN.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBuckley: Tigers to the Big 12 talk heats up. Again. Here’s what to root for.
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.
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Sports Redbirds turn to league-leading Norfolk Tides after rough sailing with Gwinnett
Memphis lost its lead in the International League’s West Division after going 1-5 against the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.
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Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals call
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Sports Redbirds return to AutoZone Park for 12-game homestand
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.
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Sports Daily Memphian sports writers snag honors in AP contest
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.
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Sports Redbirds return home with big names for Jumbo Shrimp series
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.
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April 2023
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Memphis GrizzliesWho is Rui Hachimura, the guy who destroyed the Grizzlies in Game 1?
The forward had 29 points off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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