The Tigers hung with the Columbia University through three quarters, but the Lions’ explosive fourth-quarter offense proved to be too much.

The Tigers ended up getting the 85-80 overtime victory over the Rams. But it certainly wasn’t pretty.

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Box score: Memphis 85, VCU 80 (OT)

The University of Memphis Tigers basketball team defeated the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.

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NBA box score for the Wednesday, Dec. 6 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Coach Penny Hardaway is making some changes for Wednesday night’s game against Virginia Commonwealth .

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The Mustangs will be in a prime position, along with city dignitaries, neighborhood groups and Santa Claus, for the festivities along Farmington Boulevard.

Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.

The football defensive coordinator spent two seasons at the University of Memphis. 

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Brown was expected to be a key piece of the 2023-24 Tigers after transferring to the program this past offseason, but he’s struggled so far this season.

The Memphis Tigers, who face Iowa State of the Big 12 in the Dec. 29 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, have fared well in recent years when playing Power 5 opponents at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.

Wednesday’s matchup with VCU is one that’s crucial for a Tigers team whose next three games are all against teams ranked in the top 30 of KenPom (Texas A&M, Clemson and Virginia). 

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When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true. 

The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers. 

The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.

Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.

“If you get in there, buy a ticket and cheer for them, then you have an opportunity to have an opinion,” the Tigers assistant coach said. “If you don’t, you don’t have an opportunity to have one.”

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Some Memphis fans may have been surprised when they saw where Memphis landed in the first NCAA NET Rankings of the 2023-24 season, released Monday.

Standouts from KIPP, Memphis Business Academy, MLK Prep and Trezevant recognized by the league’s coaches.

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.

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Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.

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