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Jason Munz

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Tiger basketball beat writer @memphisnews. USM beat writer before that. RTs ≠ endorsements. Here's to feelin' good all the time.

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Memphis AD Ed Scott publicly addressed the House settlement today for the first time since it was officially approved. Here's what he said, including why Memphis will be "very competitive" with Kansas basketball in revenue sharing and much more. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Memphis AD addresses report of Tigers potentially joining Pac-12 in football, Big East in other sports commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Ed Scott unveiled updated plans for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations today. Here's an overview of what's changed since renovations started, what fans can expect and why more events could be coming in the future. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Plenty of news today. Read all about it Commercial Appeal. Ed Scott on conference realignment: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… On revenue sharing: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… Updated stadium plans: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… Stadium photos/renderings: commercialappeal.com/picture-galler…

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18 months ago, we at The Commercial Appeal named FedEx founder Fred Smith our Sports Person of the Year. “… the sports scene in Memphis would be unrecognizable without Smith’s behind-the-scenes contributions over the years,” Mark Giannotto wrote then. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Frederick W. Smith August 11, 1944 – June 21, 2025 Pioneer of an industry, founder of FedEx, mentor to many, a source of inspiration to all. Bravo Zulu. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz

Frederick W. Smith
August 11, 1944 – June 21, 2025
Pioneer of an industry, founder of FedEx, mentor to many, a source of inspiration to all. Bravo Zulu. 

Photographed by <a href="/annieleibovitz/">Annie Leibovitz</a>
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FedEx founder Fred Smith made his fortune and found his fame as a businessman. But, for all the renown he received by revolutionizing the global shipping industry, Smith’s impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2…

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It would appear, based on this IG post, former Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter is (or, perhaps, was) in Milwaukee for a workout with the Bucks. Hunter is a native of Racine, Wisconsin.

It would appear, based on this IG post, former Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter is (or, perhaps, was) in Milwaukee for a workout with the Bucks.

Hunter is a native of Racine, Wisconsin.
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“You take him out of the equation and the sports scene in Memphis – the highlight would be Babe Howard’s Olympic stadium or something. AutoZone Park would never have been built. Hell, The Peabody might never have been remodeled." commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2…

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We honor the life and legacy of Fred Smith - a visionary leader and proud supporter of Memphis. His legacy lives on in our city and Tigers community 💜🧡

We honor the life and legacy of Fred Smith - a visionary leader and proud supporter of Memphis. His legacy lives on in our city and Tigers community 💜🧡
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Updated with statements from Memphis AD Ed Scott (who indicates the school plans on "honoring" Fred Smith and his contributions to the Tigers in the near future) and former Memphis AD Laird Veatch. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2…

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Also spoke to Jack Sammons this afternoon. The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority vice chair told me he is going to move that Memphis International Airport be renamed in honor of Fred Smith. "I actually had this done 30 years ago, and Fred told me that naming buildings was