http://www.newsvine.com/memphisNewsvine - memphisen-usCopyright 2013Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:48:30 +0000Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:59:55 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432861-memphis-eliminated-by-70-48-loss-to-michigan-statehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432861-memphis-eliminated-by-70-48-loss-to-michigan-statesportsncaacollege-basketballmemphisSat, 23 Mar 2013 23:48:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michigan State guard Gary Harris reacts to hitting a 3-pointer against Memphis in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) blocks a shot by Michigan State forward Adreian Payne (5) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) defends against a shot by Michigan State forward Branden Dawson (22) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) is forced to pass the ball against the defense from Michigan State guard Keith Appling (11) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) blocks a shot by Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, as Memphis guard Adonis Thomas (4) helps defend on the play in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) shoots over Michigan State forward Adreian Payne in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, and forward Branden Dawson (22) battle with Memphis forward Tarik Black, middle, for a rebound in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) dunks against Michigan State in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard Geron Johnson (55) is defended by Michigan State guard Gary Harris, from left, forward Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix during the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Memphis coach Josh Pastner gestures from the bench in the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black dunks against Michigan State in the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State defeated Memphis 70-48. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis forward Hippolyte Tsafack sits dejected on the bench in the final minutes of their 70-48 loss to Michigan State in a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) walks of the court in the final second of their 70-48 loss to Michigan State in a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431786-michigan-state-easily-advances-past-memphis-70-48http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17431786-michigan-state-easily-advances-past-memphis-70-48sportsncaamichigan-stmichigan-statecollege-basketballmemphisgary-harrisSat, 23 Mar 2013 21:04:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michigan State guard Gary Harris reacts to hitting a 3-pointer against Memphis in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) blocks a shot by Michigan State forward Adreian Payne (5) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) defends against a shot by Michigan State forward Branden Dawson (22) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) is forced to pass the ball against the defense from Michigan State guard Keith Appling (11) in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) blocks a shot by Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, as Memphis guard Adonis Thomas (4) helps defend on the play in the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) shoots over Michigan State forward Adreian Payne in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, left, and forward Branden Dawson (22) battle with Memphis forward Tarik Black, middle, for a rebound in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) dunks against Michigan State in the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard Geron Johnson (55) is defended by Michigan State guard Gary Harris, from left, forward Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix during the first half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Michigan State forward Branden Dawson (22) jumps around after a defensive play by a teammate late in a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Memphis, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo signals from the bench in the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Memphis, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) passes while being defended by Michigan State forward Adreian Payne, rear, guard Gary Harris, right, and forward Branden Dawson (22) in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday, March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo pats forward Derrick Nix in the final moments of their 70-48 win over Memphis in their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Memphis coach Josh Pastner gestures from the bench in the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black dunks against Michigan State in the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State defeated Memphis 70-48. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Michigan State forward Branden Dawson celebrates after defeating Memphis 70-48 in their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday, March 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis forward Hippolyte Tsafack sits dejected on the bench in the final minutes of their 70-48 loss to Michigan State in a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Michigan State guard Gary Harris, from left, forward Adreian Payne (5), and Keith Appling watch the final moments from the bench against Memphis in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Michigan State guard Keith Appling (11) is helped off the court by trainer Quinton Sawyer in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Memphis in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) walks of the court in the final second of their 70-48 loss to Michigan State in a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Michigan State guard Denzel Valentine, left, and forward Adreian Payne celebrate against Memphis in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Michigan State guard Keith Appling (11) shoots over Memphis guard Adonis Thomas in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) and Adonis Thomas battle for a rebound with Michigan State guard Denzel Valentine (45) in the second half of their third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday March 23, 2013. Michigan State won 70-48. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17404726-memphis-avoids-late-collapse-tops-gaels-54-52http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17404726-memphis-avoids-late-collapse-tops-gaels-54-52sportsncaacollege-basketballmemphissaint-maryjosh-pastnermatthew-dellavedovaThu, 21 Mar 2013 21:12:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Saint Mary's guard Matthew Dellavedova (4) is guarded by Memphis guard Geron Johnson in the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Memphis players celebrate on the bench in the first half against Saint Mary's during a second-round game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) drives on Saint Mary's Beau Levesque (15), Brad Waldow, and Jordan Giusti (12) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>Saint Mary's guard Matthew Dellavedova, right, dives for the ball as Memphis guard Chris Crawford defends in the second half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday, March 21, 2013. Memphis won 54-52. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Saint Mary's forward Beau Levesque (15) fouls Memphis guard Geron Johnson (55) while trying for a steal in the second half of a second-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Auburn Hills, Mich., Thursday March 21, 2013. Memphis won 54-52. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340032-no-20-memphis-tops-usm-91-79-for-c-usa-titlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17340032-no-20-memphis-tops-usm-91-79-for-c-usa-titlesportssouthern-missmisscollege-basketballtop-25memphisconference-usacusachris-crawfordSat, 16 Mar 2013 18:41:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Southern Miss forward Jonathan Mills (24) loses control of the ball after a foul by Memphis forward Tarik Black, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Southern Miss head coach Donnie Tyndall talks to his players during a time out against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) shoots over Southern Miss forward Daveon Boardingham (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Southern Miss forward Jonathan Mills (24) reaches in to block a shot by Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Southern Miss forward Daveon Boardingham, right, blocks a shot by Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, March 16, 2013. Southern Miss forward Jonathan Mills is at center. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330715-crawford-no-20-tigers-roll-85-74-in-c-usa-semishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330715-crawford-no-20-tigers-roll-85-74-in-c-usa-semissportscollege-basketballtulsatop-25memphisconference-usacusachris-crawfordSat, 16 Mar 2013 00:59:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tulsa forward D'Andre Wright (40) dives for a loose ball in front of Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) and Tulsa's Pat Swilling Jr., right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, March 15, 2013. Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) and forward Kauri Black (0) are at rear. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) shoots between Tulsa guards James Woodard (10) and Tim Peete, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Tulsa guard James Woodard (10) shoots against Memphis forward Tarik Black in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316862-no-20-memphis-tops-tulane-81-68-at-c-usa-tourneyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316862-no-20-memphis-tops-tulane-81-68-at-c-usa-tourneysportstulanecollege-basketballtop-25memphisconference-usacusachris-crawfordadonis-thomasFri, 15 Mar 2013 01:12:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) dunks over Tulane guard Ben Cherry (4) in the first half of a men's NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, March 14, 2013. Memphis forward D.J. Stephens (30) watches the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Tulane forward Josh Davis, left, and Memphis guard Geron Johnson reach for a loose ball in the first half of a men's NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17201847-no-25-memphis-beats-utep-56-54http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17201847-no-25-memphis-beats-utep-56-54sportsutepcollege-basketballtop-25memphisconference-usachris-crawfordadonis-thomasWed, 6 Mar 2013 04:38:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17161044-no-19-memphis-beats-central-florida-76-67http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17161044-no-19-memphis-beats-central-florida-76-67sportsjoe-jacksonucfcentral-floridacollege-basketballtop-25memphisconference-usachris-crawfordSat, 2 Mar 2013 20:31:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) dunks the ball in front of Central Florida forward Keith Clanton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 2, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Memphis head coach Josh Pastner reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 2, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17146409-memphis-makes-progress-in-infant-mortality-fighthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17146409-memphis-makes-progress-in-infant-mortality-fightussavingbabiesus-newstasha-hendersonmemphisshelby-countysix-month-old-trentonFri, 1 Mar 2013 13:49:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tasha Henderson laughs as she holds her 5-month old baby Trenton while sitting on the couch in her apartment on Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 in Memphis, Tenn. Henderson participated in a home visitation program that is part of Shelby County's efforts to reduce the number of cases of infant mortality. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)</p><p>Tasha Henderson looks at her 5-month old baby Trenton while sitting on the couch in her apartment on Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 in Memphis, Tenn. Henderson participated in a home visitation program that is part of Shelby County's efforts to reduce the number of cases of infant mortality. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)</p><p>Tasha Henderson holds her 5-month old baby Trenton while sitting on the couch in her apartment on Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 in Memphis, Tenn. Henderson participated in a home visitation program that is part of Shelby County's efforts to reduce the number of cases of infant mortality. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17112970-no-19-memphis-64-62-loss-to-xavier-ends-streakhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/27/17112970-no-19-memphis-64-62-loss-to-xavier-ends-streaksportslosescollege-basketballtop-25memphisgeron-johnsonWed, 27 Feb 2013 08:44:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Xavier guard Semaj Christon, top, chases a loose ball against Memphis guard D.J. Stephens in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) shoots against Xavier forward Erik Stenger (35) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis head coach Josh Pastner urges on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis guard Trey Draper watches from the bench in the closing minute of their 64-62 loss to Xavier in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Xavier guard Semaj Christon, right, reacts to a score in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 64-62. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Xavier forward Isaiah Philmore (31) drives against Memphis forward Tarik Black in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 64-62. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Xavier head coach Chris Mack gestures to his players in the second half of their 64-62 win over Memphis in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black lies on the court after a collision in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 64-62. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17107728-xavier-beats-no-19-memphis-64-62-ends-streakhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17107728-xavier-beats-no-19-memphis-64-62-ends-streaksportscollege-basketballtop-25memphisxavierbrad-redfordWed, 27 Feb 2013 02:32:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Xavier guard Semaj Christon, top, chases a loose ball against Memphis guard D.J. Stephens in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis guard D.J. Stephens (30) blocks a shot by Xavier forward Erik Stenger (35) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) shoots against Xavier forward Erik Stenger (35) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Memphis head coach Josh Pastner urges on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17069829-no-21-memphis-beats-southern-mississippi-89-73http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/23/17069829-no-21-memphis-beats-southern-mississippi-89-73sportssouthern-mississippicollege-basketballtop-25memphisconference-usachris-crawfordshaq-goodwinSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:19:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis' Tarik Black (10) goes to the basket over Southern Miss' Rashard McGill (12), Deon Edwin (15) and Daveon Boardingham, center, as Memphis' Geron Johnson (55) watches the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)</p><p>Memphis' Joe Jackson (1) is pressured by Southern Miss' Neil Watson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)</p><p>Memphis' Adonis Thomas (4) makes a shot over Southern Miss' Jerrold Brooks, center, and Norville Carey (21) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17036909-thomas-scores-22-as-no-21-memphis-beats-houstonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17036909-thomas-scores-22-as-no-21-memphis-beats-houstonsportshoustoncollege-basketballtop-25memphischris-crawfordadonis-thomasThu, 21 Feb 2013 04:28:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Houston forward Mikhail McLean (1) fights for a rebound against Memphis defenders D.J. Stephens (30), and Shaq Goodwin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Houston guard J.J. Thompson, right, passes Memphis guard Chris Crawford (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Houston guard Jherrod Stiggers (21) goes to the basket over Memphis defenders Tarik Black (10), Chris Crawford (3) and Geron Johnson (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Houston forward Danuel House (23) drives to the basket against Memphis guard Chris Crawford (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/18/17008183-kei-nishikori-wins-in-memphis-for-3rd-career-titlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/18/17008183-kei-nishikori-wins-in-memphis-for-3rd-career-titlesportstennisunited-statesfeliciano-lopezmemphisgermany-tommy-haasdenis-istominmarin-cilicjohn-isneralejandro-fallakei-nishikoriivan-dodigtop-seeded-marin-cilicjack-sockmilos-raonicigor-sijslingevgeny-donskoynational-indoor-championshipsfourth-seeded-sam-querreynational-indoor-tennis-championshipstop-seed-marin-cilicaustralian-marinko-matosevicTue, 19 Feb 2013 01:10:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Sam Querrey returns a serve against Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, during the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal, Nikki Boertman)</p><p>Marin Cilic, of Croatia, returns a serve to Igor Sijsling, of the Netherlands, during the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal, Nikki Boertman)</p><p>Sam Querrey returns a serve against Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, during the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal, Nikki Boertman)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, returns a shot to Marin Cilic, of Croatia, during a quarterfinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, left, shakes hands with Marin Cilic, of Croatia, following a quarterfinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori beat top-seeded Cilic 6-4, 6-2, to advance to the semifinal round. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Marin Cilic, of Croatia, serves to Kei Nishikori, of Japan, during a quarterfinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, celebrates after beating Jack Sock, of the United States, in a quarterfinal at the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Lopez won 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Fans reach for wrist bands tossed by Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, front left, after Lopez beat Jack Sock in a quarterfinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Lopez won 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, returns a shot to Michael Russell in a quarterfinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Michael Russell, of the United States, returns a shot to Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, in a quarterfinal at the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, returns a shot to Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, in a semifinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following his win against Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, in a semifinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Matosevic retired from the match because of an injury. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, has his foot tended to by physiotherapist Graham Anderson, right, during a semifinal round tennis match against Kei Nishikori, of Japan, at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Matosevic retired from the match because of injury. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, serves to Marinko Matosevic, of Australia, in a semifinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, celebrates after defeating Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, in a semifinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Lopez won 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, right, congratulates Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, after Lopez won their semifinal round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Marina Erakovic, of New Zealand, poses with her guitar-shaped trophy after defeating Sabine Lisicki, of Germany, in their final round tennis match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Erakovic won when Lisicki retired. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Sabine Lisicki, of Germany, covers her face as she walks across the court after retiring from her final round tennis match against Marina Erakovic, of New Zealand, at the U.S. National Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, celebrates after defeating Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, in the final round match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori won the match 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Fans reach for a headband thrown by Kei Nishikori, of Japan, after Nishikori defeated Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, in the final round match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, celebrates after defeating Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, in the final round match at the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>Kei Nishikori, of Japan, holds his trophy after defeating Feliciano Lopez, of Spain, in the final of the U.S. National Indoor Championships tennis tournament Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/16/16989153-thomas-leads-no-22-memphis-over-marshall-71-59http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/16/16989153-thomas-leads-no-22-memphis-over-marshall-71-59sportsmarshallcollege-basketballtop-25memphisadonis-thomasSun, 17 Feb 2013 03:19:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Marshall's D.D. Scarver (23) watches as teammate Nigel Spikes, top right, is unable to block a dunk by Memphis' Tarik Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)</p><p>Marshall's D.D. Starver, front left, passes the ball around Memphis's D.J. Stephens (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)</p><p>Marshall head coach Tom Herrion, center, contests a referee's call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)</p><p>Marshall's Nigel Spikes, right, blocks a shot by Memphis' Shaq Goodwin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16954906-jackson-leads-no-22-memphis-past-ucf-93-71http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16954906-jackson-leads-no-22-memphis-past-ucf-93-71sportsjoe-jacksonucfcentral-floridacollege-basketballtop-25memphisThu, 14 Feb 2013 03:20:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Central Florida guard Isaiah Sykes (3) goes to the basket against Memphis defenders Shaq Goodwin (5), Adonis Thomas (4) and D.J. Stephens (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Central Florida forward Tristan Spurlock (1) shoots against Memphis forwards Tarik Black (10) and D.J. Stephens (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Central Florida guard Calvin Newell (11) takes the ball downcourt against Memphis guards Damien Wilson (11) and Geron Johnson (55 )in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Central Florida forward Keith Clanton (33) goes to the basket against Memphis defenders D.J. Stephens (30) and Shaq Goodwin (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16858625-memphis-renames-3-parks-that-honored-confederacyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16858625-memphis-renames-3-parks-that-honored-confederacyusconfederateparkscity-councilus-newsmemphismemphis-city-councilWed, 6 Feb 2013 01:06:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/21/16068717-review-west-of-memphis-seizes-reins-of-justicehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/21/16068717-review-west-of-memphis-seizes-reins-of-justiceusoffilmreviewus-newsmemphispeter-jacksonwest-of-memphisunexpected-journey"Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:19:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Pam Hicks in the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Olivia Fougeirol)</p><p>This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows a billboard for the West Memphis 3 tip line from the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Olivia Fougeirol)</p><p>This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Henry Rollins, left, and director Amy Berg in the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Olivia Fougeirol)</p><p>This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Damien Echols in the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Jeff Dailey)</p><p>This undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Lorri Davis, left, and Damien Echols in the documentary film, "West of Memphis." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Olivia Fougeiral)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/15/15933486-no-6-louisville-rallies-downs-memphis-87-78http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/15/15933486-no-6-louisville-rallies-downs-memphis-87-78sportslouisvillecollege-basketballtop-25memphischane-behananSat, 15 Dec 2012 22:19:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) bats a rebound away from Louisville players Montrezl Harrell (24) and Chane Behanan (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) tries to steal the ball from Louisville center Zach Price (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/24/15414408-no-19-memphis-avoids-0-3-run-at-battle-4-atlantishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/24/15414408-no-19-memphis-avoids-0-3-run-at-battle-4-atlantissportscollege-basketballtop-25memphisnorthern-iowachris-crawfordSat, 24 Nov 2012 20:28:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis guard/forward D.J. Stephens (30) and Northern Iowa forward Chip Rank (4) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Northern forward Jake Koch (20) is covered by Memphis forward Ferrakohn Hall (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) and Northern Iowa guard Marc Sonnen (23) scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) goes up for a shot as Northern Iowa forward Seth Tuttle (10) looks on in background during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Northern Iowa guard Marc Sonnen (23) sits on the bench in the final seconds of their 52-47 loss to Memphisin an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/23/15392450-andre-hollins-leads-minnesota-over-no-19-memphishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/23/15392450-andre-hollins-leads-minnesota-over-no-19-memphissportsminnesotacollege-basketballtop-25memphisandre-hollinsFri, 23 Nov 2012 20:40:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota guard Andre Hollins (1) goes to the basket as Memphis guard Geron Johnson (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. (33) shoots over Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. (33) drives past Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15373989-no-19-memphis-cant-overcome-hollins-41-pointshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15373989-no-19-memphis-cant-overcome-hollins-41-pointssportscollege-basketballtop-25memphisFri, 23 Nov 2012 03:55:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Virginia Commonwealth guard Treveon Graham (21) goes to the basket as Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Virginia Commonwealth guard Darius Theus (10) is fouled by Memphis' D.J. Stephens (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Virginia Commonwealth forward Juvonte Reddic (15) and Memphis forward Ferrakohn Hall (0) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Minnesota guard Andre Hollins (1) goes to the basket as Memphis guard Geron Johnson (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. (33) shoots over Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. (33) drives past Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15372308-vcu-beats-no-19-memphis-78-65http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15372308-vcu-beats-no-19-memphis-78-65sportscollege-basketballtop-25memphisvcurob-brandenbergtreveon-grahamFri, 23 Nov 2012 02:33:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Virginia Commonwealth guard Treveon Graham (21) goes to the basket as Memphis forward Tarik Black (10) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Virginia Commonwealth guard Darius Theus (10) is fouled by Memphis' D.J. Stephens (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Virginia Commonwealth forward Juvonte Reddic (15) and Memphis forward Ferrakohn Hall (0) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/17/15248829-no-17-memphis-defeats-samford-65-54http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/17/15248829-no-17-memphis-defeats-samford-65-54sportscollege-basketballtop-25memphissamfordantonio-bartonadonis-thomasatlantis-tournamentSun, 18 Nov 2012 03:09:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/12/15123145-no-17-memphis-beats-north-floridahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/12/15123145-no-17-memphis-beats-north-floridasportscollege-basketballtop-25memphisnorth-floridatarik-blackTue, 13 Nov 2012 02:40:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>North Florida guard Will Wilson (4) and Memphis guard Antonio Barton (2) try to get the loose ball during the first half of an NCAA preseason college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>Memphis guard Joe Jackson (1) gets blocked by North Florida forward David Jeune (24) as guard Ray Rodriguez (11) controls the ball during the first half of an NCAA preseason college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p><p>North Florida guard Parker Smith (3) goes to the basket against Memphis guard Chris Crawford (3) during the first half of an NCAA preseason college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)</p>