More than 100 Memphis basketball supporters will peek inside Penny Hardaway’s house Saturday, June 10, as the coach hunts for stronger backing from program boosters.

Former LSU football and baseball player Maurice Hampton Jr. announced his transfer to Memphis on Friday. The MUS grad spent the 2022 and 2023 baseball seasons at Samford University. 

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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all of the most relevant offseason storylines. 

Fans will receive a code to buy $5 tickets for the season finale on June 17 if they bring two canned goods this weekend. There is also a link where a portion of the ticket purchase will be donated to the 901 Fund. 

Free-flowing form bolsters USL Championship-member Memphis’ team chemistry along with a won-loss record.

Adam Walker is headed back to his alma mater after spending more than a decade with the Memphis Tigers. 

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“It’s not news that the Tigers need to find their way into the Big 12. But I think it’s fair to say that Memphis has never needed that spot more than it does at this very moment.”

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The conservancy is the latest in efforts to return the Coliseum to use after it was mothballed by the city 16 years ago. It is the first proposal since Mayor Jim Strickland called for the Coliseum’s demolition to make way for a new $52 million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium.

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Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite.

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“First and foremost, we are going to focus on him as a young man developing as a better person and someone who is more responsible, particularly when it comes to guns,” Silver said.

Learning to play the Juventus way — and having fun — are the priorities this week at Arlington High.

“We’ve got documented proof — written proof — of misadvisement in the form of emails, text messages. I think it’s very clear,” said DeAndre Williams’ lawyer, Don Jackson.

Massive Cullen Montgomery joins the Tigers after spending two seasons with the Sooners. 

While Memphis has brought in several new transfers, the Tigers have multiple second-year transfers who are expected to build from last year. 

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Jack Sammons was as surprised as anyone by the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He’s happy it could lead to the return of past champions like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson. Beyond that, what does it mean for Memphis?

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PGA/LIV merger is likely to bring changes to the golf world, but executive director of Memphis golf event says his priority is another strong tournament in August.

Coach Penny Hardaway has just one of his 13 scholarships available with multiple players who could still to return to the Tigers.

Grizzlies teammate Santi Aldama is also likely to participate for the Spanish national team. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. said Morant is “good” and “people will come back around.”

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Thanks to baseball’s most baffling pitch, and a Major Leaguer’s kindness, Northpoint’s closer was able to make a special delivery.  

Jones averaged 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Red Storm this past season.

Memphis takes six-game series with the Storm Chasers 4-2 and sits third in the International League’s West Division.

Between DeAndre Williams’ recent eligibility battle with the NCAA, Mikey Williams’ ongoing legal situation, Malcolm Dandridge’s potential return and NIL concerns, it’s been a turbulent offseason for the Tigers.

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