Author: Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Fishing can be a therapeutic distraction as the country faces the coronavirus pandemic, and one fishing spot in Tennessee has been busier than ever.

Memphis beats Cincinnati to make history and advance to its third consecutive American Athletic title. Coach Mike Norvell’s gutsy decisions led to it.

After the announcement of James Wiseman’s 12-game suspension, it seems Memphis badly misplayed its hand and made a terrible mistake defying the NCAA.

Penny Hardaway reiterated his support of James Wiseman as Memphis awaits NCAA ruling on star’s eligibility. “I have my guys’ back,” the coach said.

Seven of the AAC’s coaches didn’t pick Memphis to win the league in its preseason poll. That slight is exactly what the Tigers needed.

Lisa Yarbro was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in March. At WGC Memphis, her favorite golfer Adam Scott surprised her with a meeting.

When Joakim Noah reached the lowest moment of his NBA career, he turned for help from sports power couple Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece.

Johnny Football was the protagonist we all expected he would be, and then he didn’t actually win the game for the Express. But fans didn’t care.

James Wiseman, the No. 1 recruit in the country, committed to Memphis on Tuesday, choosing the Tigers over John Calipari and Kentucky, among others.