Jonah Dylan

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jonah Dylan

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations are on track to be completed before the 2026 football season, and Memphis athletics officials have made several changes to the design plans, athletic director Ed Scott said June 20. Scott spoke at an event to unveil new details for the renovation plans, which have grown in cost from $220 million to $226.5 million but now will be completed in two phases instead of the three initially planned.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Jonah Dylan

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations are on track to be completed before the 2026 football season, and Memphis athletics officials have made several changes to the design plans, athletic director Ed Scott said June 20. Scott spoke at an event to unveil new details for the renovation plans, which have grown in cost from $220 million to $226.5 million but now will be completed in two phases instead of the three initially planned.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jonah Dylan

Kansas athletic director Travis Goff told the Kansas City Star last weekend that he expects to spend $4.5-$5.5 million on its men's basketball program. Speaking at an event to unveil new plans for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations, Scott publicly addressed the House settlement for the first time since it was approved. "If Kansas' number is right and that's an accurate number, we're very competitive with Kansas in men's basketball," Scott said June 20.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jonah Dylan

The Tigers will play five of their eight non-conference games against power conference opposition and will host Ole Miss, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Missouri at the Track and Soccer Complex. Memphis will also face Iowa State on the road. Both Tennessee and Vanderbilt made the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and the Commodores advanced to the Sweet 16. Memphis missed out on the NCAA tournament after losing in extra time of the AAC tournament final to East Carolina.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jason Munz |Jonah Dylan

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith sparked controversy by stating Memphis isn't a safe environment for NBA players. Ja Morant and Memphis Tigers coaches responded to Smith's comments. Stephen A. Smith touched a nerve. One that seemed to reverberate throughout every Memphis nook and every Memphis cranny on June 17. One of American sports’ most prominent talking heads, Smith went on ESPN’s “First Take” and set off a firestorm with his commentary on the level of public safety in the city.