Kansas star Dedric Lawson declares for NBA draft
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -Kansas forward Dedric Lawson will skip his senior year and enter the NBA draft, the latest move in what should be a significant overhaul of the Jayhawks’ […]
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No. 24 Missouri to face Oklahoma State in Liberty Bowl
(AP) – The Missouri Tigers will meet former Big 12 Conference rival Oklahoma State in the Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve afternoon in Memphis, Tennessee. Here are the specifics […]
Continue Reading Missouri’s offense looks unstoppable, with 65-33 homecoming win over Memphis
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Defense came at a premium in Missouri’s homecoming game against Memphis. The teams combined for 68 points in the first half, and continued to keep the scoreboard […]
Continue ReadingTubby Smith out as Memphis men’s hoops coach after 2 seasons
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tubby Smith has been fired as Memphis men’s basketball coach after two seasons amid dropping attendance and donations to the athletic department. Smith told reporters he was […]
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Milan Wildcats earn #4 seed for district baseball, starting Friday night
The Scotland County Tigers will have the top-seed and home field advantage in the Class 2, District 5 baseball tournament, starting on Friday night in Memphis. The Milan Wildcats have […]
Continue ReadingSpurs advance: San Antonio beats Grizzlies 103-96 in Game 6
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The San Antonio Spurs wanted no part of playing a seventh game against the Grizzlies, not with the Houston Rockets looming in the next round. Kawhi Leonard […]
Continue ReadingMaye hits late jumper to lift North Carolina to Final Four
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Roy Williams went all “Gone With the Wind” when a player asked about his North Carolina Tar Heels making the last shot Sunday to edge Kentucky to […]
Continue ReadingBerry scores 26 points and Carolina defeats Butler 92-80
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) North Carolina expects strong offensive performances from junior leaders Justin Jackson and Joel Berry II, but Luke Maye provided an unexpected bonus. Berry scored 26 points, Jackson […]
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Elite 8-bound: Kentucky beats UCLA 86-75 in South semifinal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) De’Aaron Fox credits some sticky Kentucky defense for the Wildcats’ latest berth in a regional final. Coach John Calipari begs to differ. He points at Fox, the […]
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