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‘It’s the fans that make the game’: Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield is not in favor of playing in empty stadiums

May 12, 2020Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial AppealComments Off

Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield said he didn’t want to play games without crowds but understands that’s an option for the 2020 season.

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Jazz’s Mike Conley defeats Bulls’ Zach LaVine in final to win NBA HORSE Challenge

April 16, 2020Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial AppealComments Off

Mike Conley showed off his veteran craftiness to defeat Chauncey Billups and then Zach LaVine to win the NBA HORSE Challenge put on by ESPN.

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MLK Day game spotlights David Stern and NBA’s commitment to Grizzlies and Memphis

January 19, 2020Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial AppealComments Off

Stern, who died Jan. 1, made sure the NBA put its full support behind MLK Day games and highlighting Memphis’ role in the civil rights movement.

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Woman injured during accidental shooting at Memphis-UT Martin baseball game

May 14, 2019May 15, 2019Evan Barnes, Memphis Commercial AppealComments Off

The baseball game between the University of Memphis and UT Martin was canceled after a woman was injured during an accidental shooting.