Wade: The sweet dream of an NBA Finals to football hand-off
The coronavirus pandemic may spur the NBA to test drive a new schedule starting around Christmas for the 2020-2021 season. And that would mean the closing of the summer sports gap.
Topic: Memphis Tigers
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May 2020
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April 2020
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Former Memphis Tiger dies of COVID-19
Dennis Bradshaw, former quarterback at the University of Memphis, died Saturday of COVID-19 at the age of 62.
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Calkins: Landers Nolley is the good news that Memphis Tiger fans need
Virginia Tech transfer Landers Nolley is headed to Memphis. That's great news for a program that has been in need of some.
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Calkins: Why does this keep happening to Memphis basketball?
Jalen Green skips college for the G League. It's the latest disappointment for Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball.
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Calkins: University of Memphis president David Rudd optimistic there will be students — and football — on campus this fall
University of Memphis president David Rudd told The Daily Memphian that "current indicators would suggest" students will be back on campus in the fall. He's hopeful football will be back, too.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement
CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound.
Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.
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Calkins: As the final, dramatic episodes air, an inside look at ‘The Harder Way’
They came to Memphis knowing nothing about the city or the basketball program — but as "The Harder Way" documentary series wraps up, Henry Proegler and Ryan Booth leave as believers in both.
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Former Tigers: Plenty of reason to believe Memphis can win AAC Tournament
There are more similarities to this season's Memphis team and the 2010-11 conference champion Tigers than most would think.
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Calkins: A night the Memphis Tigers deserved
The 100th season of Memphis Tiger basketball wasn’t the grand romp everyone expected. But the last home game was certainly sweet.
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Photo gallery: Memphis Tigers vs. Wichita State Shockers
Memphis put together its most impressive performance of the season in a dominant win over Wichita State at FedExForum Thursday, March 5, 2020.
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February 2020
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Photo Gallery: Tigers vs. SMU
The Tigers lost 53 to 58 in a road game against SMU Tuesday night.
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Calkins: James Wiseman is not the villain — but he’s not telling the truth
The NCAA is the bad guy in the James Wiseman story. But Wiseman is the one who chose to walk away.
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Tigers Podcast: Penny Hardaway criticism
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the criticism of Penny Hardaway, Memphis' upcoming game against Houston and football recruiting.
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Calkins: Only death could keep her from Memphis basketball
For the first time in 26 years, Ginge Robinson missed a Memphis home game. Her absence — Robinson died over the weekend at the age of 84 — reminded us why Memphis basketball matters.
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Memphis survives scare from East Carolina
The Tigers finally "figure it out" and "got it done" in a close home win over East Carolina Wednesday.
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Photo gallery: Memphis vs. ECU
Memphis survived scare Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at FedExForum. The Tigers finally "figure it out" and "got it done" in a close home win over East Carolina.
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Calkins: Ripping Penny Hardaway for this season isn’t ‘hilarious’ — it’s dumb
It's ridiculous — and ungrateful — for Memphis fans to criticize Penny Hardaway in this calamitous year.
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Calkins: For Memphis Tiger basketball, the real peril is next year
It's crazy to say Memphis is "the biggest disappointment" of this college basketball season. But it's not at all crazy to start worrying about next year.
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Cincinnati edges Memphis in overtime heartbreaker
Cincinnati spoiled a 22-point, 17-rebound performance from Precious Achiuwa in a heartbreaking road loss for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
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Calkins: If only that block had been a charge
It was another miserable night in a miserable season for Memphis. Sometimes, that's just the way that sports goes.
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Photo Gallery: Memphis vs. Cincinnati
Cincinnati spoiled a 22-point, 17-rebound performance from Precious Achiuwa in a heartbreaking road loss for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
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Calkins: Can Penny Hardaway root out ‘bad energy’ in Memphis program?
The next few months will be a test of Penny Hardaway. Not as head coach but as basketball CEO.
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Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance
Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?
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Photo gallery: Memphis vs. Temple
Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple Feb. 5, 2020, at FedExForum, with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
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Memphis dominates Temple for third straight win
Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
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