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Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:41:15 -0500

Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’ Memorial service plans have been made.

Breast cancer awareness golf tourney close to one Memphian's heart

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:28:41 -0500

With FedEx as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades.

Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers' 'RoboCop' shreds Arkansas.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:06:37 -0500

Memphis running back Sutton Smith missed most of last season following knee surgery. Stronger now, he had a career day in the Tigers’ upset win over the Razorbacks.

Buckley: Brendon Lewis will take a hit. Not too many, Ryan Silverfield hopes.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 7 Sep 2025 07:34:36 -0500

“I do have to do a better job, kind of protecting myself and not taking hits that are unnecessary,” Memphis Tigers QB Brendon Lewis said. “But I like taking those hits. ... It kind of calms me down and gets me in the flow of the game.”

Buckley: Arkansas vs. Memphis is a nice exhibition. Will John Calipari help make it a game that counts?

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:09:44 -0500

St. Jude is the big beneficiary when John Calipari brings his Arkansas Razorbacks to Memphis for a charity exhibition. But will the former Tigers coach come in the regular season too?

Buckley: 50 states, countless close friends. One made the last stop special.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 04:00:13 -0500

The quest was to complete a decades-long pursuit, 50 states visited. But this travel story is about people who make life worth living, in Memphis and far beyond.

Buckley: Memphis' opener was all about business. Especially for Brendon Lewis.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:19:14 -0500

The 2025 college football season has opened in chaos, but not in Memphis. The Tigers were all business in taking care of Chattanooga in their season opener.

Lifting the veil off NIL: How the Memphis Tigers really get it done

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:03 -0500

Nowadays — three years after NIL was made official on July 1, 2021 — some of college sports’ highest-paid athletes are millionaires in an ecosystem composed of kids, coaches, collectives and even agents.

Super Bowl winner pranks PGA Tour stars at TPC Southwind

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:46:02 -0500

The jester made his way to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and some of golf’s biggest names fell for his jokes.

Uncertainty surrounds FESJC retaining FedEx Cup Playoffs status

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:13 -0500

Now that the 2025 PGA Tour event at TPC Southwind is in the books, what does the future hold for the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

Buckley: Surely you've seen Jeff Woods and his wagon. But soon the two will stop rolling.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:56:14 -0500

Longtime News Channel 3 sports videographer Jeff Woods is retiring after 40 years at the station. But first he’ll shoot one more FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Justin Rose closes gap on FESJC leader Tommy Fleetwood early Saturday

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 9 Aug 2025 19:59:31 -0500

Forced to play a couple holes early Saturday morning, Justin Rose has a plan for killing time before his third round begins in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Soutwind.

Golfers to root for at TPC Southwind this week

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:31:08 -0500

A look at some of the favorites and others to pull for during the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

Buckley: From 'Happy Gilmore 2' to his Claret Jug, Scottie Scheffler brings some fun stories to Memphis

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 09:12:37 -0500

Fresh off a cameo appearance in Adam Sander’s “Happy Gilmore 2” and a win at The Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler brings a breath of fresh air to Memphis.

Three thumbs up for course renovation at TPC Southwind

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 17:03:33 -0500

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, thinks scores could be up this week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship following extensive renovation at TPC Southwind.

Buckley: Why is Rory McIlroy not in Memphis? It's simple — and complicated.

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 05:36:02 -0500

There is a reason Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world and one of golf’s greatest, has chosen to not be in Memphis this week.

Hot Topics: One idea to help rescue college sports from financial ruin

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 12:00:03 -0500

This is Part 4 of a four-part exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

Hot Topics: Washington wants a say in college sports, too

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 09:23:57 -0500

This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

Hot Topics: Current NCAA transfer portal structure 'is a threat to the game'

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 04:00:12 -0500

Part 2 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

Hot Topics: Does Memphis really have College Football Playoff access?

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sun, 3 Aug 2025 12:41:00 -0500

This is Part 1 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Tim Buckley

Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.

Breast cancer awareness golf tourney close to one Memphian's heart

Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers' 'RoboCop' shreds Arkansas.

Buckley: Brendon Lewis will take a hit. Not too many, Ryan Silverfield hopes.

Buckley: Arkansas vs. Memphis is a nice exhibition. Will John Calipari help make it a game that counts?

Buckley: 50 states, countless close friends. One made the last stop special.

Buckley: Memphis' opener was all about business. Especially for Brendon Lewis.

Lifting the veil off NIL: How the Memphis Tigers really get it done

Super Bowl winner pranks PGA Tour stars at TPC Southwind

Uncertainty surrounds FESJC retaining FedEx Cup Playoffs status

Buckley: Surely you've seen Jeff Woods and his wagon. But soon the two will stop rolling.

Justin Rose closes gap on FESJC leader Tommy Fleetwood early Saturday

Golfers to root for at TPC Southwind this week

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