ESPN, DirecTV reach agreement
Just in time for the Memphis Tigers 11 a.m. CT kickoff in Tallahassee, Florida; DirecTV and ESPN reached an agreement so DirecTV customers will be able to watch Saturday’s Memphis vs. Florida State game.
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September 2024
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ESPN networks go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports
The move angered some sports fans, who posted their displeasure on social media and could impact the Memphis Tigers game Saturday vs. Troy that is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPNU.
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August 2024
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Former Memphian Finebaum extends contract with ESPN
College football commentator and former Memphian Paul Finebaum has signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN.
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April 2024
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Incoming AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti addresses hot-button issues
American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti spoke about the College Football Playoff, membership retention, media rights and NIL matters in a news conference.
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October 2023
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Calkins: Rocks, alligators and umbrellas. The continuing saga of Ja Morant.
The most important part of ESPN’s story on Ja Morant isn’t anything in the story. It’s the impact it could have on Morant. A column about alligators, rocks and umbrellas — and what they all may mean.
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August 2023
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ESPN taps Justin Timberlake to curate music
His curation with producer Timbaland will include a new single with singer Nelly Furtado.
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March 2022
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Grizzlies Insider: The ‘real deal’ Grizzlies have grit, grind and swagger
“We still got the grit, and we still got the grind, and we got a lot of swagger to us,” Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks told a reporter after the Memphis NBA team’s defeat of the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Grizzlies’ big moment: Behind the scenes at ‘NBA Today’
ESPN scrambled to get “NBA Today” live from Memphis, and the analysts and show crews loved their NBA reunion in the city.
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ESPN in Memphis: Follow the Grizzlies’ day in the spotlight
Follow along with our special Grizzlies blog as ESPN comes to town with hypothetical playoff series debates, which-star-would-you-rather-have chatter and some Memphis love.
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Calkins: We have a civic crisis, Memphis. ESPN is in town.
ESPN is spending the entire day in Memphis. Which is great, sure. But how are we going to keep that chip on our shoulder now?
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ESPN bringing multiple personalities, ‘NBA Countdown’ to Memphis
The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and ESPN’s desire to be in Memphis proves it.
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August 2021
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ESPN’s ‘First Take’ cancels Southern Heritage Classic appearance
ESPN’s popular debate show “First Take” will be a virtual presence instead for the game between Jackson State and Tennessee State.
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July 2021
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Calkins: Isn’t it time we let Lorenzen Wright rest in peace?
Can we please stop with the nationally televised whodunits in the Lorenzen Wright case? We already know who done it. Which is why Sherra Wright, his ex-wife, is sitting in prison.
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September 2020
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Sports Notebook: Nike banks on QB No. 7
Also, a sports talk radio host’s job-costing flub, and Shelby County Schools playing high school football in the spring is a nice idea, but it’s not happening.
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COVID-19 makes first U of M home game like no other
On Saturday night, Memphis and Arkansas State will play a college football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium but ESPN's announcers will be in a Bristol, Connecticut, studio. But this is what it takes to make college football happen.
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Memphis-Houston set for ESPN; Tulane game moved
The Tigers will now face Tulane on Friday, Nov. 27.
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August 2020
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Sports Notebook: ‘The Process’ still has runway in Memphis
Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.
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AAC announces changes to Memphis football schedule
Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.
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Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.
With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.
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July 2020
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A Memphian noses into the NBA bubble (sort of)
Drew Hill explains the coronavirus safety protocols he has to follow as he covers the Grizzlies in Orlando.
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February 2020
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Wiseman to ESPN: NCAA saga was like a ‘hurricane’
James Wiseman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his relationship with coach Penny Hardaway has not changed at all.
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October 2019
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Calkins: Ten reasons ESPN’s GameDay should come to Memphis
Penny Hardaway can be the guest picker! This and nine other reasons ESPN's GameDay should come to the Liberty Bowl for Memphis vs. SMU.
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March 2019
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Calkins: New TV deal a plus for the Memphis Tigers
The new American Athletic Conference TV deal is a plus for the Memphis Tigers. But you may need to ask your grandkid for help.
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AAC, ESPN agree to new TV deal
The American Athletic Conference and ESPN have reached an agreement on a new 12-year media rights deal that will pay the conference $1 billion, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal.
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February 2019
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ESPNews to televise Memphis 901 FC match next month
ESPN will televise 22 USL games from the league's championship series this season, including a pair of Memphis 901 FC games.
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