Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Saturday preps report: Early results are promising for MUS and Briarcrest
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
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On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
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Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
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The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.