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College Basketball

BGSU Police are charging Memphis basketball player Jamirah Shutes with assault for punching...

Memphis player charged for punching Bowling Green player after WNIT game

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
According to the university’s athletics department, the incident has been “turned over to the BGSU Police Department.”

Sports

Katrina Merriweather

Memphis women’s head basketball coach resigns

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Tigers women’s basketball head coach Katrina Merriweather has announced that she is resigning from the team to take a position at another school.

News

Memphis Showboats meets Memphis

Memphis Showboats take break from USFL training camp to greet Memphis

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Sydney Hawkins
The Memphis Showboats took a break from the United States Football League training camp Friday to meet Memphians.

Sports

Memphis guard Jamirah Shutes reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college...

Punch thrown following Bowling Green-Memphis WNIT game

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A confrontation between two players in the postgame handshake line following Bowling Green’s win over Memphis on Thursday night in the Women’s NIT has been referred to campus police.

College Basketball

Memphis women’s basketball falls at Bowling Green in Super 16 of WNIT

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Following Thursday night’s game, Memphis finishes their historic season with a final record of 22-11.

Local

Memphis Showboats begin training camp with regular season just over 3 weeks away

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis Showboats, the 901′s newest professional sports team, hit the field at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Tuesday for the start of USFL training camp.

Top Story

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant opens up about suspension, counseling

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is talking for the first time since his eight-game suspension by the NBA.

Grizzlies

NBA announces another suspension for Dillon Brooks

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks was again suspended one game by the NBA.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies to offer vaccinations at Health Night

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Wednesday, March 22 is Health Night at FedExForum.

College Basketball

Memphis women’s basketball advances to Super 16 of WNIT with 79-62 win over Ball State

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Fueled by a 20-0 run to begin the game, the Memphis women’s basketball team defeated Ball State 79-62 in the second round of the WNIT at home on Monday night.
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Good News

Daytona 500 winner Stenhouse receives key to Olive Branch

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The 2023 Daytona 500 winner returned home where he was honored by Mayor Ken Adams.

Top Story

Andy Kaufman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Andy Kaufman is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2023, the company announced Monday.

Sports

Ja Morant eligible to return after 8-game suspension, talks about healing journey in ESPN interview

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sydney Gray
Ja says he’s looking forward to the future.

National

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.

College Basketball

Tigers fall to Florida Atlantic in first NCAA round

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
The No. 8 seeded Memphis Tigers are now out of the NCAA Tournament after falling to No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic in the first round Friday night.

News

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined $35k for shoving cameraman

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for shoving a cameraman in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat.

College Basketball

Memphis women top Jackson State in WNIT opener

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Tigers women’s team is moving on in the WNIT after defeating Jackson State.

News

Memphis Showboats arrive in Memphis for training camp; expectations for team to bring economic boost for city

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Kelli Cook
We are less than a month away from the start of the Memphis Showboats football season.

Community

Memphis Rebounders cheer on Tigers before first NCAA Tournament game

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Victoria Poirrier
The Memphis Tigers are currently in Columbus, Ohio, getting ready to take their shot at the NCAA Championship. Back at home, there’s a group making sure the Tigers feel the Memphis love wherever they go.

College Basketball

Tigers look to keep momentum after huge AAC Tournament

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis men’s basketball team hit the court at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for shootaround on Thursday ahead of their first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament with Florida Atlantic on Friday night.

Grizzlies

Morant suspended for 8 games by NBA for conduct detrimental to the league

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Ja Morant has wrapped up counseling and met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Sports

USFL season nears as Memphis set to host Showboats, Gamblers

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Pro football returns to Memphis on April 15 when the Memphis Showboats kick off against the Philadelphia Stars at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

College Basketball

Hardaway says Tigers are cherishing moment, but focused on FAU

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Tigers will tip off against Florida Atlantic in the first round Friday night.

Athlete

ESPN: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant in Florida counseling program, no ETA for return

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:34 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida, and there remains no timetable for his return to the team, ESPN reports.

College Basketball

NCAA Tourney: What you need to know about tickets, schedule

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Taylor Tucker
Memphis is going dancing for a second-straight season. Memphis beat No. 1 Houston Sunday to win the AAC Tournament championship − it’s the first-ever win over a top-ranked team.

College Basketball

Memphis women to host Jackson State in WNIT

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis women’s basketball team will be hosting Jackson State as both teams begin play in the WNIT on Thursday night.

Sports

Chris Beard named men’s head basketball coach at Ole Miss

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
After days of speculation, the official announcement was made Monday morning.

College Basketball

Memphis lands #8 seed, will face Florida Atlantic in Columbus on Friday

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis Tigers are headed to Columbus for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball

Memphis wins AAC Championship with 75-65 victory over Houston

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Tigers get sweet revenge on Houston and punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball

Memphis throttles Tulane by 40 to advance to AAC Title Game for second straight year

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
The Tigers get revenge on Tulane in the sweetest fashion possible.

Top Story

Grizzlies fans show support for Ja Morant while he’s ‘away’ from team

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By Bria Bolden
Thursday was the first of at least four games Morant will miss while he’s “away” from the team.

Grizzlies

Jones, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Warriors, 131-110

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM CST
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By CLAY BAILEY
Tyus Jones had 22 points and 11 assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points and nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 131-110 on Thursday night.

News

Former MLB player pleads guilty on cocaine distribution charges

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Former Major League Baseball player Luther Hackman pleaded guilty on charges of money laundering and conspiring to distribute cocaine.

College Basketball

Tigers begin quest for AAC Tournament crown

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:31 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
The Memphis Tigers begin postseason play Friday night in the quarterfinals of the 2023 American Athletic Conference Championship in Fort Worth, Texas.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies give update on Steven Adams injury

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Grizzlies’ frontcourt will remain thin as they make a final push toward the end of the season.

College Basketball

Memphis women’s basketball loses in AAC semifinals to East Carolina 69-60

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
The magical run for Memphis women’s basketball came to an end at the hands of East Carolina in the AAC semifinals, with the Pirates defeating the Tigers 69-60.

Grizzlies

Ja Morant will not face criminal charges over gun incident; will miss at least 4 more games

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:22 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not face any criminal charges over a social media incident with a gun.

News

Youth program uses Ja Morant controversy for life lessons

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:57 AM CST
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Kennin
Ja Morant is the big draw for the Memphis Grizzlies, but right now, the superstar is drawing all the wrong kind of attention for his moves off the court.

News

Memphis Showboats 2023 individual, season tickets are now on sale

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:52 AM CST
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By Rose Johnson
The Memphis Showboats individual and season tickets are now on sale for the 2023 season.

Top Story

Youth basketball coach on Ja Morant: ‘We need to love him’

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:08 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Morant was handed a suspension by the team after a video posted to social media of Morant flashing a gun at a party while in Denver.

College Basketball

Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis named Sporting News All-American

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM CST
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis’ Kendric Davis has been named to the Sporting News All-America Third Team, the publication announced on Tuesday.

Grizzlies

Police in Colorado investigating if Morant broke any gun laws

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 1:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
There’s no timetable for Ja Morant to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, and the All-Star guard knows he’s made “difficult decisions and poor choices” that he has to be accountable for, coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday night.

College Basketball

Memphis falls on buzzer-beater to #1 Houston 67-65

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Tigers bid to beat a #1 team for the first time in program history comes up just short.

Grizzlies

Morant releases statement shortly after Grizzlies announcement of his removal from 2 games

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
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By Matt Infield and Joel Griffin Moore
The Grizzlies announced the decision on Saturday afternoon.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke out indefinitely due to torn Achilles

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles, which was sustained in the March 3 game against the Denver Nuggets.

Grizzlies

NBA opens investigation after Ja Morant’s social media post

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The NBA has opened an investigation into a social media post by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant after he livestreamed himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a club early Saturday.

Sports

Red hot Memphis women’s basketball ready to make a run in AAC Tournament

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:08 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
Not even Katrina Merriweather thought she would get Memphis women’s basketball turned around this quickly.

College Football

Former Memphis star will be inducted into Tenn. Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:40 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Former University of Memphis football star Tim Harris will join the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class of 2023.

Basketball

Raleigh-Egypt, Wooddale boys basketball teams banned from TSSAA playoffs after fight

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin and Bria Bolden
The Raleigh-Egypt High School and Wooddale High School boys basketball teams have been banned from participating in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) playoffs after engaging in what the association called “unsportsmanlike behavior” during Saturday’s game.

Grizzlies

Morant’s third-quarter burst leads Grizzlies past Lakers 121-109

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:10 PM CST
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By CLAY BAILEY
Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers’ first game since LeBron James injured his right foot.
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