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Banana Ball returning to Memphis

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:45:50 -0500

After selling out AutoZone Park earlier this year, Banana Ball’s Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will make a return trip to Memphis in 2027.

New league, new name: Memphis Hound Dogs are no more

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:12:08 -0500

Memphis’ indoor-football team plans to play in a new league with a new nickname in 2027.

A closer look at the Tigers' 2026-27 schedule

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:25 -0500

The Field of 68 on Thursday ranked Memphis’ 2026-27 nonconference schedule as the country’s third-toughest, trailing only those of UConn and Duke.

Buckley: Charles Huff thinks he has 'the best job in America.' It's why the Tigers coach gets so fired up.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:21 -0500

Huff is flying high, his Memphis Tigers 5-1 heading into an American Conference tussle with Tulane in New Orleans.

Buckley: They did what was needed. Now the Tigers must do more. Much more. And they need help. Much help.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:46:12 -0500

At the halftime point of the 2026 season, good isn’t good enough for Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff.

On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher 'has been borderline criminal'

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:33:15 -0500

Edge rusher J’Mond Tapp has been making his presence known to opponents of the Memphis Tigers.

Memphis will soon have new American Conference foe

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:52 -0500

A current Sun Belt Conference member plans to join the American, the league to which the Tigers belong.

Buckley: College football rivalries are losing their place, but Memphis-UAB still matters to some

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 06:34:14 -0500

“The Tigers and Blazers play Saturday night at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. A big American game for both programs. A sweet bronze trophy — shaped like a rack of ribs — at stake.”

Grizzlies, local TV station reveal plans to broadcast multiple games for free

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:34:28 -0500

Grizzlies plan to offer “the largest slate of over-the-air local broadcasts since the team arrived in Memphis in 2001.”

Buckley: Bubba Luckett should soon get two new lungs. The support he's received is a breath of fresh air.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:19:34 -0500

Financial assistance has been pouring in for longtime CBHS basketball coach Bubba Luckett as he awaits a likely double lung transplant.

Buckley: With the Redbirds in the playoffs, Stubby Clapp recalls good times in Memphis

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:53:28 -0500

“Stubby Clapp, just inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame, won a lot during his six seasons with the Redbirds. Yet even now, Clapp knows that winning isn’t necessarily what matters most in minor-league baseball.”

Marcus Stokes answers challenges of Tigers coaching staff in win over UT Martin

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:07:42 -0500

Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win.

Buckley: High school football coach steals show at Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:16:56 -0500

The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.

John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:09:01 -0500

A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.

Buckley: Huff says he and his coaches have to be better. He's right.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“Charles Huff took time Tuesday to reflect on lessons learned during — and after — his first loss as coach of the Memphis Tigers.”

Before Saturday showdown, Memphis trails Boise State among 'Others Receiving Votes' in both major polls

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 16:04:12 -0500

The undefeated Memphis Tigers football team moved up among “Others Receiving Votes” in both the AP Top 25 and the coaches poll.

A couple of GameDay pickers really like the Memphis Tigers

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 12:33:02 -0500

Two members of the ESPN College GameDay crew are quite high on the Memphis Tigers, making them their top Group of Six pick for 2026.

Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:04:18 -0500

In 2001, Bob Estes won the Memphis pro golf tournament. Sunday, he was back in town reuniting with familiar faces.

Buckley: With FESJC on the ropes, new executive director stays in the present

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:41 -0500

Robert Miller brings a bag full of pro sports experience to Memphis, where the FedEx St. Jude Championship’s fate is up in the air.

Hydrate, and maybe use a parasol. That's what PGA Tour players plan this week in Memphis.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:58 -0500

The high temperature in Memphis expected to hit triple digits Sunday, the final day of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.