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

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

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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. 

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

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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.

Memphis football players have been included this offseason in several national watchlists for individual postseason awards.

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As the season begins Saturday, the AP’s national college-football writer also picked Ole Miss and Tennessee to reach the College Football Playoff.

Both MASE and Bartlett looking to atone for losses in their 2023 season-openers.

As Memphians gathered to honor Liza Fletcher with a new stadium, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott learned a lot about his new community.

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The new stadium is another way to memorialize Eliza Fletcher, who was abducted and killed during her morning run two years ago. 

The Rebels are coming off their first 11-win season and are No. 6 in the preseason AP Top 25.

It’s the perfect way to honor Fletcher’s legacy — and to continue to spread her light.

Chris Herrington breaks down each home game with a four-star scale rating in his guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ home schedule.

The Memphis Tigers will face the UConn Huskies, an old AAC foe and two-time defending NCAA champion.

Tigers basketball will meet the Crimson Tide in a matchup that will benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

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