There are 92 article(s) tagged AutoZone Park:

• January 2023

  • Cardinals Caravan rolls into Memphis with top prospects

    If all goes as St. Louis would like, outfielder Jordan Walker won’t be back to Memphis but pitcher Tink Hence could be in a Redbirds uniform before the 2023 season is done. 

    By Don Wade January 13, 2023

• December 2022

  • AutoZone Park getting new video board and playing field

    Craig Unger, president of the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC, said the 12-year-old video board had “outlived its life.”

    By Don Wade December 19, 2022

• November 2022

  • City waiting for FedExForum price tag

    Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities. 

    By Tim Buckley November 18, 2022

• October 2022

  • Buckley: Taking care of FedExForum should be highest priority in Strickland’s sports plan

    Mayor Jim Strickland and the city of Memphis do not intend to risk losing the Grizzlies, which is why it is important to keep the NBA franchise center in a $684 million sports venues renovation plan.

    By Tim Buckley October 28, 2022

  • Does Memphis need a professional soccer stadium?

    In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home. 

    By Tim Buckley October 28, 2022

  • Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.

    By Tim Buckley October 19, 2022

  • Strickland proposes soccer stadium instead of Coliseum as part of $684M sports upgrade package

    Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing at least partial demolition of the Mid-South Coliseum to make way for a new soccer stadium. It’s part of a $684 million package of renovations and new construction at the city’s major sports venues. The city will seek roughly half of that total from the state.

    By Bill Dries October 19, 2022

• September 2022

  • From Memphis to Cooperstown: Pujols’ home run here still echoes decades later

    The Redbirds will commemorate his walk-off home run in 2000 on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a replica of the chair where that Pujols home run landed.

    By Don Wade September 08, 2022

• July 2022

  • Cardinals’ star catcher Yadier Molina coming to AutoZone Park for two games

    Veteran catcher batting .213 in his final big-league season.

    By John Varlas July 25, 2022

  • Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations

    Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday. 

    By Alicia Davidson, Neil Strebig July 11, 2022

  • Free nachos, $1 hot dogs, $2 beer on deck at Redbirds games

    The draw of promotions adds to fans coming to AutoZone Park.

    By Kofi Whitehead July 02, 2022

• June 2022

  • Light it up: Your Fourth of July fireworks and events guide

    Here are places and events where you can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and food.

    By Jasmine McCraven June 30, 2022

• April 2022

  • Redbirds edge Gwinnett in season opener

    Alec Burleson gets another year at AutoZone Park off on the right foot. Box score

    By John Varlas April 06, 2022

• March 2022

  • Pittsburgh’s challenge awaits 901 FC in season opener

    Several promising newcomers and the eagerly awaited return of keeper John Berner mark the club’s fourth season.

    By John Varlas March 11, 2022

• January 2022

  • More than 600 turn out for inaugural Race for Reconciliation

    The inaugural Race for Reconciliation on Monday, Jan. 17, was designed to bring Memphians together as a community.

    By Alicia Davidson January 17, 2022

  • ‘Race for Reconciliation’ joins MLK Day lineup

    The “Race for Reconciliation,” a 5K walk/run, will start at noon Monday, Jan. 17 at AutoZone Park as part of MLK Day activities.

    By Alicia Davidson January 17, 2022

• October 2021

  • Late Murphy goal secures third place for 901 FC

    Mark Segbers adds a goal and an assist in man-of-the-match performance.

    By John Varlas October 27, 2021

  • Professional rugby debuts in Memphis

    Premier Rugby Sevens hosted the all-day tournament.

    By Patrick Lantrip October 09, 2021

• September 2021

  • Kyle Murphy helps 901 FC secure a vital three points

    Home team has won three of its last four games.

    By John Varlas September 22, 2021

• August 2021

  • Redbirds announce 2022 schedule

    Gwinnett comes to town for the season opener and the first of 24 games between the two teams.

    By John Varlas August 27, 2021

  • Nicknames revealed for new North American rugby league

    Premier Rugby Sevens, which is coming to AutoZone Park in October to host its inaugural championship, announced the nicknames of the teams that will competing.

    By John Varlas August 18, 2021

  • Gwinnett ends Redbirds’ historic winning streak

    Stripers’ starter shuts down baseball’s hottest team.

    By John Varlas August 02, 2021

• July 2021

  • The Early Word: Good sports news offsets bad health news

    Bad air joins our health worries, while politicians wrangle with health departments in Memphis and Nashville. But better sidewalks, AutoZone Park, the Milwaukee Bucks and even the TVA give us reason to smile.

    By Andrew A. Smith July 22, 2021

  • Professional rugby championship coming to AutoZone Park

    Memphis Inner City Rugby is one of the reasons Professional Rugby Sevens found the city an attractive destination for its championship.

    By John Varlas July 21, 2021

• June 2021

  • Memphis 901 FC excited to return to friendly confines of AutoZone Park

    The club’s first no-restrictions home game since March 2020 offers a chance to get back on track quickly after a frustrating loss in Louisville. 

    By John Varlas June 15, 2021