There are 84 article(s) tagged American Athletic Conference:

• July 2020

  • Memphis vs. Purdue canceled; what does that mean for the Tigers?

    The Big 10 is considering limiting its football schedule to conference games exclusively — a move that would jeopardize the Memphis Tigers away game at Purdue this season.

    By Steven Johnson 2 hours ago

• June 2020

  • Sports Notebook: WGC-FESJI could see field shrink; long odds on the Grizzlies

    Brooks Koepka, the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational champion, just withdrew from a tournament because his caddie tested positive for COVID-19. It's a scene that could play out at TPC Southwind as the virus cuts down the field one by one. Also, AAC launches Racial Equality Action Group. 

    By Don Wade June 28, 2020

• May 2020

  • Sports Notebook: NBA mulls plans; an assist from Conley; AAC is Texas-bound

    If the NBA resumes, it is doubtful the Grizzlies will play at FedExForum. And don't hold your breath that there will be baseball at AutoZone Park. 

    By Don Wade May 25, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers receive American Athletic Conference Championship rings

    The Memphis Tigers have started to receive their American Athletic Conference Championship rings from the 2019 season. The U of M defeated Cincinnati 29-24 on Dec. 7, 2019, to win the AAC.

    By Jonah Jordan May 14, 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 9: Baptist patient improving

    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 — no subscription needed.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    52

    Shelby County

    2

    • Tunica casinos close temporarily
    • Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
    • U of M may postpone spring graduation 
    • Dow experiences worst day since 1987
    • Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • Calkins: Precious Achiuwa wins AAC Player of the Year

    The season may have been harder than expected but  Precious Achiuwa — the AAC Player of the Year — says Memphis was the ‘“right place for him.”

    By Geoff Calkins March 11, 2020

  • Achiuwa selected AAC Player of the Year

    Precious Achiuwa, who became the centerpiece of the Tiger basketball offense, was rewarded Wednesday with the conference player of the year.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 11, 2020

  • Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team

    Precious Achiuwa named to All-AAC first team.

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2020

  • Tigers’ Hunter Goodman gets national and AAC recognition after huge week

    Memphis Tigers catcher Hunter Goodman is following his successful freshman campaign with another stellar season, including a record-setting weekend that earned him conference honors and national recognition. 

    By Don Wade March 03, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers attendance improved during historic 2019 season

    Attendance improved during the 2019 University of Memphis football season.

    By Jonah Jordan March 02, 2020

• December 2019

  • Memphis to play Penn State in 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic

    After winning the AAC championship game, Memphis earned a spot in a New Year's Six bowl and will face Penn State in the 2019 Cotton Bowl. 

    By Jonah Jordan December 08, 2019

  • Tigers send Norvell out on a high note as late touchdown secures first AAC championship in history

    Late Antonio Gibson touchdown catch gives Memphis its first AAC conference championship.

    By John Varlas December 08, 2019

  • Calkins: Can’t stop fretting about Mike Norvell? A solution

    Memphis coach Mike Norvell may well take another job after Saturday's game against Cincinnati. Here's the best way to handle that news.

     

    By Geoff Calkins December 04, 2019

  • Memphis Tigers highest ranked non-Power Five team in newest rankings

    Memphis Tigers rise in polls which helps their odds to appear in the Cotton Bowl.

    By Jonah Jordan December 01, 2019

• November 2019

  • Game Day: Much at stake in Black Friday matchup between Tigers and Cincinnati

    The stakes couldn't be higher for the Tigers Friday game against Cincinnati. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 29, 2019

  • Brady White, Damonte Coxie having fun in Tigers offense

    Brady White and Damonte Coxie are having fun while the Memphis Tigers play their best football this season. Meanwhile, there is news on future schedules and the Cincy-Tigers game time.

    By Jonah Jordan November 18, 2019

  • Tigers drop championship match to South Florida in women’s soccer

    The Memphis women's soccer team was unable to repeat as AAC tournament champions on Sunday, losing to second-seeded South Florida on the Park Avenue Campus.

    By Frank Ramirez November 10, 2019

  • U of M women’s soccer looks to retain AAC Tournament Championship

    The Memphis Tigers women's soccer team seeks to win its second consecutive AAC tournament championship opening play Friday against SMU at the Park Avenue Campus.

    By Frank Ramirez November 08, 2019

  • Game Day: Memphis-SMU face each other in Tigers biggest game of season

    After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.

    By The Associated Press, Clay Bailey November 02, 2019

• October 2019

  • GameDay: Some things to know about college football’s premier pregame show

    ESPN’s College GameDay coming to town means more than a simple pregame broadcast. The show features the local fan base, the host school and other activities with the host city as the backdrop.

    By Jonah Jordan October 31, 2019

  • GameDay announces pregame show headed to Memphis

    After quite the delay, ESPN has decided to use the Bluff City as the backdrop for its College GameDay pregame show that sets the stage for Saturday's slate of NCAA contests.

    By Jonah Jordan October 28, 2019

  • Tigers escape upset bid as Tulsa misses last-second field goal

    A last-second chip shot field goal by Tulsa sailed wide left allowing Memphis to escape with a 42-41 win, setting the stage for next week's showdown with undefeated SMU.

    By Jonah Jordan October 27, 2019