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Pro tee times for FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am set

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:17:41 -0500

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be the first pro to tee off from No. 1 in the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am at TPC Southwind.

College-sports bill doesn't get vote but does get spot on US Senate's September calendar

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:54:35 -0500

The Protect College Sports Act has been touted as one that would put guardrails around an escalating spending spree in college sports as the industry struggles to adapt to a new model in which teams can pay players.

Memphis basketball announces nonconference schedule

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:57 -0500

Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Memphis golf tournament field set with almost 70 teeing off at TPC Southwind

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:59:53 -0500

The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens Thursday, and the field will include the world’s current top 10 players and eight former FedExCup champions.

Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses second straight game to Nashville

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:06:14 -0500

Right fielder Joshua Báez hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, moving him into a fourth-place tie for Memphis Redbirds’ single-season home run list history.

Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:43:15 -0500

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.

Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 13:23:10 -0500

The No. 2 player in the world is returning to Memphis after electing to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship last summer.

American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:23:23 -0500

The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.

Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:55 -0500

The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.

New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:21:37 -0500

The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.

Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 19:45:53 -0500

Since 2022, TPC Southwind has played host to the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. That, however, is about to change.

Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:00:15 -0500

The game is reportedly part of a home-and-home series with Memphis traveling to Grand Canyon next season.

How many votes did Tigers receive in coaches poll?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:48:57 -0500

The preseason coaches poll for the 2026 college football season has been released.

Court ruling could give some Tigers an extra season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:46:22 -0500

Memphis football coach Charles Huff said he’s been advised to “pump our brakes” before making any moves under the injunction that grants eligibility to certain players from the 2022 high school class.

First Memphis Classic is over, but tourney director already looking forward to next year

philstukenborg@gmail.com (Phil Stukenborg) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 19:59:54 -0500

Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova wins the inaugural Memphis Classic with her comeback win over Darja Vidmanova on Sunday afternoon. Planning for the 2027 Classic next July is already underway.

Liutova, Vidmanova advance to Memphis Classic championship

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 17:34:09 -0500

Darja Vidmanova and Kristina Liutova win Saturday’s semifinals and advance to Sunday’s championship match.

Former Tigers receive temporary injunction to play extra year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:51:20 -0500

A Nashville chancery court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday, July 31, that allows several college basketball players in the state of Tennessee another year of eligibility.

High school football 2026: MASE targets big bounce back

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:09:01 -0500

After a 5-6 finish and a first-round playoff exit, Phoenix coach Cedric Miller and his players are eager to show “we can still play football over here.”

Friday's results from Memphis Classic

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 09:56:51 -0500

Quarterfinal matches in women’s singles and semifinal matches in women’s doubles are being played Friday at Leftwich Tennis Center.

Memphis coach Charles Huff says big goals must come with a big work ethic

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:22:11 -0500

Memphis players have set their expectations on a shot at the College Football Playoff. Coach Charles Huff says the work ethic will determine that.