Athletic director Ed Scott is taking over the department at an interesting time for Memphis and the rest of the college sports.

With some players making more than professors, should student-athletes be classified as full-time university employees? A few Memphis Tigers respond.

The former Alabama coach called the University of Memphis by the wrong name as he speculated about the team’s chances for this season’s newly expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff.

The Tigers are building something big in Memphis ─ and a $220 million stadium revamp is living proof.

Mississippi State commit runs for five second-half touchdowns and finishes with 335 yards on the ground.

Lausanne receiver Jawell Rodgers shakes off an early drop to lead the Lynx with three touchdowns.

Related content: 

Friday football report: Geron Johnson’s big game sends Bartlett past MUS

If a federal bankruptcy judge approves, Diamond Sports Group will continue to carry games for 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams, including the Grizzlies.

Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Carol Chumney set the date during a Friday, Aug. 23, status conference.

The Tigers are back in action Sunday at 6 p.m. vs. Evansville.

The planned $112.5 million private development High 5 could transform Liberty Park, formerly known as the Mid-South Fairgrounds, and bail the City of Memphis out of an underwater wager.

CBHS rolled over WSHS 41-0. The Spartans didn’t get out of the shadow of their own goalpost until the waning moments of the first half.

Related content:

Prep football 2024: Houston tops preseason Dandy Dozen

Prep football 2024: Dandy Dozen honorable mentions

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.

Related content:

What fans can expect on game day during stadium renovation

TacoNGanas is bringing its birria-style tacos to FedExForum this fall, and they are celebrating with a block party.

Duncan will work directly with Tigers coach Penny Hardaway as part of his responsibilities.

Related content:

Tim Duncan returns to Memphis to help Tigers ‘kick the door in'

Memphis hires Tim Duncan, Terrence Lollie to leadership positions in athletic department

With the Memphis Tigers opening the college football season against North Alabama at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31, the university released details of what fans can expect on game day.

Duncan, a former Tiger basketball player under coach Larry Finch and a teammate of Penny Hardaway, is back where it all started in a leadership role with the athletic department.

The thief was caught on camera swiping packages from Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s home Aug. 8. 

Related story: 

Penny’s packages pilfered

Several key pieces return as Mustangs begin defense of their Class 6A title.

Related stories:

Prep football 2024: Houston tops preseason Dandy Dozen

Prep football 2024: Dandy Dozen honorable mentions

Several other teams look to play their way into the rankings as the season progresses.

Offensive line is an area of concern but elsewhere the defending Class 6A state champions are loaded.

Ja Morant and Zach Edey are working out together this summer. Here’s why that is great news for Memphis Grizzlies fans. 

Team is currently tied for second in the Western Conference heading into Saturday’s road game.

New Memphis Tigers AD Ed Scott fills two key leadership positions on his staff.

Ed Scott has to replace at least five U of M staffers but said he’s “confident in where we are in that process and who we’ll be able to attract.”

A thief stole multiple pairs of Nike shoes from Coach Penny Hardaway.