Steele scores 3 touchdowns, Memphis runs over UTEP 35-20October 10th, 2009 Steele carries Memphis past UTEP 35-20MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Curtis Steele ran for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass, and Memphis beat Texas-El Paso 35-20 on Saturday night.
Rain postpones NHRA Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports ParkOctober 4th, 2009 Rain postpones NHRA Mid-South NationalsMILLINGTON, Tenn. — Rain Sunday forced NHRA officials to postpone the O'Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals eliminations until Monday.
Darius Marshall runs for 3 TDs as Marshall stops Memphis 27-16 in C-USA opener for both teamsSeptember 26th, 2009 Marshall holds off Memphis 27-16 in C-USA openerMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Darius Marshall ran for three touchdowns to help Marshall hold off Memphis 27-16 in the Conference USA opener for both teams on Saturday.
Quarterback Tyler Bass has 5 TDs to lead Memphis in 41-14 rout of Tennessee-MartinSeptember 19th, 2009 Memphis blows by Tennessee-Martin 41-14MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tyler Bass threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, leading Memphis in 41-14 blowout of Tennessee-Martin on Saturday night.
Dasher passes for 231 yards, rushes for 89 to lead Middle Tennessee past Memphis 31-14September 12th, 2009 Dasher leads Middle Tennessee over Memphis 31-14MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dwight Dasher passed for 231 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 89 yards to lead Middle Tennessee to a 31-14 victory over Memphis on Saturday night.
2 face perjury charges in Williams slaying; police say they were in SUV used in shootingSeptember 9th, 2009 2 face perjury charges in Williams investigationDENVER — Perjury charges have been filed against two men who police say were in an SUV when it was used in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. An indictment made public this week alleges Mario Anderson and Kataina Jackson-Keeling lied to a grand jury.
Iverson tweets he's going to Memphis; reported agreement to 1-year dealSeptember 9th, 2009 Iverson tweets he's going to MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Allen Iverson will be a fan attraction for the Memphis Grizzlies — from the very beginning.
Grizzlies owner, staff meet with Allen Iverson as sides move closer to completing dealSeptember 7th, 2009 Grizzlies owner meets with Allen IversonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team's staff met with Allen Iverson on Monday, moving closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a young team.
Memphis says guard Elliot Williams eligible to play for Tigers this seasonAugust 22nd, 2009 Guard Williams to play for Memphis this seasonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guard Elliot Williams has been granted a transfer waiver by the NCAA and is eligible to play for Memphis this coming season.
Titans' receiver Chris Davis charged with DUI in Nashville; recovering from hamstring injuryAugust 21st, 2009 Titans' receiver Chris Davis charged with DUINASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans receiver Chris Davis has been charged with DUI after being stopped by police early Friday for speeding in downtown Nashville.
Former Grizzlies point guard Antonio Burks shot and critically wounded in Memphis robberyJuly 21st, 2009 Former Grizzlies point guard critically woundedMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis point guard Antonio Burks remains in critical condition a day after being shot during a robbery.
Former player charged in fatal shooting of prominent Iowa high school football coachJune 24th, 2009 Former player charged with killing Iowa coachPARKERSBURG, Iowa — A 24-year-old former high school football player walked into the school's weight room Wednesday morning and fatally shot his former coach, before sheriff's deputies arrested him at a nearby home a short time later, authorities said. Mark Becker shot Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas several times with a handgun after walking into the room at about 8 a.m., authorities said.
Thabeet cancels pre-draft workout with Grizzlies because of shoulder injuryJune 21st, 2009 Thabeet cancels workout because of shoulder injuryMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hasheem Thabeet has canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies because of a shoulder injury.
Autographed Jordan jersey swiped from home of Spurs' Parker; item put up for sale on InternetJune 11th, 2009 Jordan jersey stolen from home of Spurs' ParkerSAN ANTONIO — An autographed Michael Jordan jersey has been stolen from the home of San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. The Bexar County sheriff's office says Parker's manager reported the jersey missing last month.
Memphis finds no proof former player cheated after investigation into NCAA allegationsJune 2nd, 2009 Memphis finds no proof former player cheatedMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis was unable to find proof a former player cheated on his SAT exam in its internal investigation of NCAA allegations against the men's basketball team.