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Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward's drive comes from the game, not a paycheck

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:26:09 -0500

Cedric Coward brings to Memphis a passion for basketball rooted long before he was taken on the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

UAPB holds off Alcorn State for first Southern Heritage Classic win

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:43:52 -0500

Quarterback Christian Peters comes up big as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallies for a victory at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

Second-half surge sends Memphis women's soccer past South Florida

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:32:52 -0500

The 11th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches with a 3-0 victory over the Bulls on Thursday.

Backup steps up, becomes folk legend for Tigers in comeback win

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:28:35 -0500

Reserve quarterback Arrington Maiden earned a place in Memphis Tigers football lore with his lone play in a win against SEC foe Arkansas.

Memphis vs. Arkansas: Tigers rally from down 18 to edge Hogs

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:08:03 -0500

Sutton Smith’s 64-yard touchdown run gave Memphis a 32-31 lead with 4:51 left in the game and the Tigers hung on for the win over Arkansas.

Memphis trails Arkansas with one quarter to play

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:53:07 -0500

Tigers cut Hogs lead to five points entering the fourth quarter.

Halftime update: Big second quarter gives Hogs lead over Tigers

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:13:46 -0500

Late touchdown helps Memphis close the halftime gap to 28-17.

Memphis leads Arkansas 10-7 at the first quarter break

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:08:12 -0500

Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis’s gutsy four-yard touchdown scamper gave Memphis a 10-7 lead after the first quarter.

Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:13:17 -0500

Jeremiah Jordan grew up with dreams of playing high-level football in his hometown. Last year, he played NCAA Division II football; this week, he’ll start for the Tigers on the biggest stage of his career.

No. 9 Memphis ties UAB, stays unbeaten in women's soccer

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:00:11 -0500

Despite controlling the ball and outshooting the Blazers 16-3, Memphis struggled to capitalize on UAB’s stifling defense.

Jerry Lawler 'in good spirits' after another stroke, good friend says

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:23:45 -0500

Wrestler Jerry Lawler is back home in Memphis after experiencing his third stroke.

Mantra turns to magic for Memphis Tigers kicker

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:59:53 -0500

Gianni Spetic’s 55-yard bomb in Memphis’ 38-16 road victory over Georgia State gave the Tigers their first lead of the game going into halftime.

St. George's offense dominates in 35-7 win over FACS

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:16:42 -0500

First-year coach Tyler Rice is making an impact at St. George’s. The Gryphons are now 3-0 for the first time since 2012.