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Scott Honored With Marlon Dechausay Unity Award

Scott Honored With Marlon Dechausay Unity Award

MEMPHIS, Tenn – University of Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D. was named the staff honoree of the American Athletic Conference’s newly named Marlon Dechausay Unity Awards, as announced by The American’s Leadership and Engagement Committee on Friday morning.MORE

T&F Meet 14: Memphis Tiger Invitational

T&F Meet 14: Memphis Tiger Invitational

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis track and field will conclude their regular season at home this weekend, hosting the annual Memphis Tiger Invitational on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3.MORE

LOCAL | Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Nutbush Cockfighting Operation

LOCAL | Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Nutbush Cockfighting Operation

Following the discovery in April of more than 40 roosters and chickens at a Nutbush residence as part of a cockfighting operation, a second arrest has been made. Jose Naranjo faces two counts of cock fighting, four counts of animal cruelty, and 47 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. Officers responded to a report of…MORE

Moeller, Mykhailets and Perez Named to American Postseason Awards

Moeller, Mykhailets and Perez Named to American Postseason Awards

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Following an outstanding performance at the American Athletic Conference Championships last weekend, the University of Memphis women’s tennis team had multiple names on the postseason awards list with Leonie Moeller named as the Conference Co-Player of the Year, Sofia Mykahilets named to the All-Conference Team and head coach Hayden Perez tabbed as the Coach of the Year.MORE