There are 40 article(s) tagged University of Memphis athletics:

• February 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers soccer coach Chris Bartels dies

    Bartels won more than 100 games with the Tigers and guided the program to its first NCAA tournament appearance.

    By John Varlas February 02, 2021

• July 2020

  • U of M athletics announces cost-reduction measures because of COVID-19

    In coronavirus' wake, the University of Memphis athletics department is cutting 14% from administrative and sports operational budgets and personnel savings for the 2020-21 school year. Some coaches and administrators, however, are stepping in to financially support the department and the Tiger Scholarship Fund.

    By Steven Johnson July 09, 2020

• June 2020

  • Construction has yet to start on joint city/U of M tennis center

    Tiger tennis teams will practice where courts are available while waiting for Leftwich Tennis Center's $19 million renovation and expansion. 

    By Tom Bailey June 21, 2020

• May 2020

  • Limited Tiger football athletes to return to campus June 6

    University of Memphis athletes will begin coming back to campus on June 6 as another step is taken to a return of college sports in some fashion.

    By Drew Hill May 27, 2020

  • NCAA clears way for voluntary workouts, pushes back transfer rules vote

    The NCAA has voted to remove its moratorium on voluntary workouts. The moratorium was set to expire May 31, and the decision could open the door for practice next month.

    By Drew Hill May 20, 2020

  • Aresco: Football, Olympic sports scheduling could change

    AAC commissioner Mike Aresco told Dave Woloshin and Brett Norsworthy on Wednesday that the conference is still planning to play football this fall. 

    By Drew Hill May 14, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 17: Strickland declares state of emergency; third local case confirmed

    The state reports the total number of confirmed cases in Tennessee is 73, and a third Shelby County case has also been reported. That individual is isolated at home and did not contract it in Shelby County.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Laird Veatch outlines Tiger athletic steps during coronavirus pandemic

    U of M Athletic Director Laird Veatch outlined the steps the university is taking for athletes as all adjust to life under the coronavirus pandemic

    By Jonah Jordan March 17, 2020

• November 2019

  • Larisey’s late goal assures Tigers spot in AAC tournament finals

    Four different players scored for the Memphis women’s soccer team Friday night giving the Tigers enough of a buffer to earn a 4-2 victory over SMU in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament.

    By Frank Ramirez November 09, 2019

• August 2019

  • Laird Veatch more than a ‘football guy’

    Laird Veatch prepared to step in as University of Memphis’ new athletic director and ride the momentum that has been building in recent years.

    By Jonah Jordan August 13, 2019

  • Calkins: Meet Laird Veatch, the new Memphis AD

    The new University of Memphis athletic director was impressed by — and aims to build on — the 'momentum' of the school.

    By Geoff Calkins August 09, 2019

• July 2019

  • Memphis Athletic Department receives record $13M commitment

    The University of Memphis Athletics department announced Wednesday a $13 million commitment that will help support Tiger Athletics through the establishment of the Gary W. and Barbara Bryant Family Trusts.

    By Natalie Pilgrim July 24, 2019

  • Royals prospect Jonathan Bowlan fires no-hitter

    Jonathan Bowlan, who pitched for Bartlett and Arlington in high school and then at the University of Memphis, just tossed a no-hitter in the minors and may be fast-tracking through the Kansas City Royals' system. 

    By Don Wade July 16, 2019

• May 2019

  • Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says

    University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”

    By Clay Bailey May 24, 2019

  • Bowen resigned after letter alleging questionable behavior

    Former U of M Athletic Director Tom Bowen resigned April 20, four days after a letter to university President David Rudd questioning Bowen's actions on a road trip.

    By Clay Bailey May 22, 2019