The Commercial Appeal

The Commercial Appeal, often referred to as the Memphis Commercial Appeal, is a daily newspaper serving Memphis, Tennessee, and the nearby metropolitan area. It is currently owned by Gannett Company. Previously, it was owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, which also published the now-defunct afternoon newspaper, the Memphis Press-Scimitar, before it was discontinued in 1983.

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Trump signs executive order to lower drug costs. How could it impact Tennessee?

1 day ago | commercialappeal.com | Jordan Green

President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower U.S. pharmaceutical costs by aligning them with prices in other developed nations. Drugmakers could face federal action if they don't meet these targets within six months. In 2024, over 14.8 million prescriptions were dispensed in Tennessee. A new executive order from President Donald Trump could potentially lower pharmaceutical costs for Americans.
Updating Tennessee in college baseball polls following Vanderbilt series loss

2 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Mike Wilson

The Vols are ranked No. 14 in the USA TODAY coaches poll after losing a series to Vanderbilt at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. UT was ranked No. 1 in the nation for six weeks this season, but has been on a skid since. It has lost four straight series and five of its past six. UT (39-13, 15-12 SEC) faces No. 5 Arkansas (41-11, 18-9) in its final regular-season series. The Vols had won 12 straight SEC prior series to losing to Texas A&M, starting a rough April.
What happened after Tennessee baseball vs Vanderbilt? Tony Vitello, Tim Corbin explain

3 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Mike Wilson

Tennessee baseball and Vanderbilt started with a tense first-inning moment in the series finale and ended with more tension. The teams had a brief brouhaha during the handshake line after Vanderbilt beat Tennessee 7-5 to win the rivalry series on May 11 for the first time since 2021. It was a confrontation Vols coach Tony Vitello said was "blown out of proportion.""It's overrated," Vitello said. "Their guys are looking into our dugout as they high-five, but it was a feisty day all along.
Tennessee baseball squanders Vanderbilt finale, loses fourth straight series

3 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Mike Wilson

Tennessee baseball lost four games at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in its remarkable run to the 2024 national championship. This season, it has lost four home series in a brutal stretch as the Vols continue to spiral with the postseason looming. The No. 12 Vols were outdone by No. 10 Vanderbilt in a 7-5 loss in the series finale May 11 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols have lost four straight series and five of their past six.
Knoxville Regional schedule in NCAA Softball Tournament: Bracket, TV schedule for Tennessee softball

3 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Nick Gray

Knoxville Regional schedule in NCAA Softball Tournament: Bracket, TV schedule for Tennessee softball Nick GrayThe Lady Vols (40-14) opens with Miami (Ohio) (35-24) at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, with UNC and Ohio State in the other opening game of the regional. As per normal, regional play is in a double-elimination format.
Bracket, regional schedule

3 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Nick Gray

NCAA Softball Tournament schedule: Bracket, regional schedule as field revealed Nick GrayTennessee softball is likely to be one of the 16 hosts for next weekend's regionals, and eyes will be on where the Lady Vols land among the top-8 national seeds. The SEC is likely to dominate the group of regional hosts, with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Arkansas and others having a strong case.
TSSAA softball championships: Memphis area region tournament brackets, schedules, scores

3 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Chris Van Tuyl

The 2025 TSSAA softball postseason is well underway. Check out the region tournament schedules for Memphis area teams, which are subject to change. Scoreboard results will be added when they become available to The CA. Class AAAADistrict 16 No. 2 seed at ColliervilleNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
What channel is NCAA Softball Tournament selection show on today? TV schedule, bracket reveal time

4 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Nick Gray

What channel is NCAA Softball Tournament selection show on today? TV schedule, bracket reveal time Nick GrayThe 16 regionals will all be sorted out, and Tennessee is in line to be one of the hosts. The Lady Vols are also in the running to be a national seed and could also host the super regionals if they make it that far. The SEC should have multiple programs as regional hosts, including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and others.
Tennessee baseball unravels in 10-6 loss to Vanderbilt to even series

4 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Mike Wilson

Austin Breedlove had yet to throw a pitch when his appearance went awry. The Tennessee baseball pitcher bounced a pickoff throw off Jonathan Vastine's helmet at first base and it ricocheted into the dugout to usher in a game-changing mess. Four Tennessee pitchers allowed four runs on three hits with two errors in a sixth-inning scene in a series-tying 10-6 loss to Vanderbilt on May 10 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
TSSAA soccer championships: Memphis area region tournament brackets, schedules, scores

5 days ago | commercialappeal.com | Chris Van Tuyl

TSSAA soccer championships: Memphis area region tournament brackets, schedules, scoresThe 2025 TSSAA boys soccer postseason is here. Check out the region tournament schedules for Memphis area teams, which are subject to change. Class AAANeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Bartlett/Overton winner at Central/Houston winnerMore: Who are the Memphis area's top TSSAA boys soccer players at 2025 midseason?