Mike Cook, fighting this weekend in Riverfront Rumble at Beale Street Landing, trains people from all different backgrounds — even some of the local NBA team.

A road matchup with Utah State in February could provide Memphis with an opportunity to be tested before heading into the postseason.

“Our bowl is a highly-rated national television event and in 2024, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl was the most viewed television event of any kind originating from Memphis,” said Steve Ehrhart, the game’s executive director, in a statement.

Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.

Lausanne’s coach also saluted following another successful Spring Fling.

There were a few highlights for Memphis, mostly thanks to Matt Koperniak, who is 4 for 7 in the series with three RBIs.

Tigers director of basketball operations Jordan VerHulst had been a member of coach Penny Hardaway’s staff the past four seasons in what was his second stint at Memphis.

The Memphis Tigers athletic department has announced dates and locations for multiple Tigers on Tour stops this summer.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the complex situation facing the Grizzlies when it comes to a potential Jaren Jackson Jr. extension this summer. 

Arkansas is the highest remaining national seed and its matchup with Tennessee is sure to draw the most eyes.

An official depth chart likely won’t be released until the week of the season opener, but here are projections at the skill positions heading into the Memphis Tigers’ 2025 football season.

Left fielder Matt Koperniak gave Memphis the lead on two occasions. Closer Riley O’Brien recorded the final out with the tying run in scoring position to record the save. 

Kyree, who competed for the U.S. at the 2024 Paris Olympics, captured the 200 title at the 2021 Ed Murphey Classic.

This week Memphis is hosting the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games, the largest sports rehabilitation event of its kind for veterans age 55 and over.

The Volunteers travel to play No. 3 seed Arkansas in a best-of-3 super regional with a berth in the College World Series on the line.

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, a National Fastpitch Coaches Association first-team All-American, allowed just one earned run on five hits and struck out nine for the Vols (47-17).

There were 26 bids placed on Penny Hardaway’s game-worn uniform and warmup set from his 1993-94 rookie season. 

Penalty comes after TSSAA finds the Golden Wildcats, who reached the 2024 state championship game, used an ineligible player in eight games — including all five postseason contests.

Tennessee plays Wake Forest (6 p.m., ESPN2) and Ole Miss plays Murray State (6 p.m., ESPN+) as the Volunteers and Rebels try and advance to the regionals.

With a little more than five months to go until the start of college basketball’s 2025-26 regular season in November, the Tigers have situations to resolve and wrinkles to iron out.

A Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals is perhaps encouraging for the Grizzlies while underscoring some needed areas of improvement. 

Tennessee’s softball team goes extra innings to advance to play Texas on Monday in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series.

Memphis ends the 2025 UFL season with a 46-9 loss to Birmingham at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Focus shifts to the future of the club.

The Redbirds play Game 1 of a six-game home stand against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at AutoZone Park.

The two recorded top-12 marks in the javelin and shot put at the NCAA East Regional.