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Mario Anderson runs for 125 yards, 2 TDs in Memphis' 38-17 victory over Troy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mario Anderson ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns and Memphis defeated Troy 38-17 on Saturday. Seth Henigan, in his fourth season as the Tigers' starting quarterback, was 20-of-32 passing for 161 yards and one touchdown, moving him into second place for...
Police say they arrested a woman after her 6-year-old son brought a gun to school in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police have arrested a woman after her 6-year-old son brought a gun to his school. According to local news outlets, the 22-year-old woman faces several charges including carrying a weapon on school property and child neglect or endangerment. ...
Memphis shares letter alleging violations to NCAA as Penny Hardaway fires 4 people
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway fired three assistants and a staff member two months before the Tigers' season opener, and the university also confirmed officials shared an anonymous letter alleging multiple violations in his program with the NCAA. Hardaway announced Wednesday morning...
Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will be re-evaluated in 3 months after surgery on broken foot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis forward GG Jackson II had surgery Wednesday to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and the Grizzlies said Jackson's status will be re-evaluated in three months. The Grizzlies updated Jackson's status for an injury they first announced Aug....
Henigan throws for a pair of touchdowns and Memphis shuts out North Alabama 40-0
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seth Henigan threw two touchdown passes, Mario Anderson Jr. ran for a pair and Memphis opened its season with a 40-0 win over North Alabama on Saturday night. Henigan threw touchdown passes to Anthony Landphere and Brendan Doyle and Anderson added his second...
Memphis City Council sues to reinstate gun control measures on November ballot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis City Council on Friday sued the commission that oversees the Tennessee city's elections for removing three gun control questions from the November ballot after top Republican state leaders threatened to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding. ...
1 person taken to a hospital after turbulence forces Cancun-to-Chicago flight to land in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One person was taken to a hospital Wednesday after a United Airlines flight was diverted to Memphis because of severe turbulence, officials said. The person was in non-critical condition when taken to a hospital after the flight headed from Cancun, Mexico, to...
Suspect in fatal shooting arrested after he falls through ceiling of Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect in a fatal shooting in Tennessee was arrested after he fell through the ceiling of a home where he was hiding, authorities said. Deario Wilkerson, 20, was arrested Monday in Memphis by a U.S. Marshals Service task force that looks for fugitives in...
Gun control initiatives to be left off Memphis ballot after GOP threat to withhold funds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Election officials in Memphis decided Tuesday to leave three gun control questions off the November ballot after top Republican state leaders threatened to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding. On Monday, Tennessee’s election coordinator,...
PGA Tour postseason could use a little variety in its venues: Analysis
ATLANTA (AP) — The PGA Tour postseason could use a change in scenery. One solution that has no logistical possibility would be a new perk for the No. 1 seed. Along with starting the FedEx Cup finale with a two-shot lead, the top player would get to choose where to play the Tour...
