Locals Invite Stephen A. Smith to Memphis After Remarks on Crime

Locals invite Stephen A. Smith to Memphis after remarks on crime

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- It’s the comment that the whole city is talking about, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith saying Memphis is too dangerous for some NBA players. “Though he did say negative things about Memphis, the best way to combat that is to show him that it's not what he thinks it is and there is a lot more to Memphis than what he’s hearing or being told," said Karlos Burt, a Memphis barber. Notable Memphis sports promoter and former Grizzlies minorit…

Memphis Tigers coaches, mayor defend city after Stephen A. Smith comments

Several University of Memphis coaches came to the city's defense after comments from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith generated a slew of strong reactions.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to Stephen A. Smith barbs: 'Crime is down'

Stephen A. Smith brought the local politics of Memphis into the public eye this week while analyzing the city’s NBA team trade of young shooting guard Desmond Bane to Orlando. After Smith alleged that NBA stars (including Jimmy Butler) are not interested in playing for the Grizzlies because Memphis is not the “safest environment,” many felt he crossed a line, including Memphis star Ja Morant. Memphis Mayor Paul Young joined the fray on Wednesday…

Pac-12 & Memphis Conference Realignment Rumors: Could Tigers Football Leave The AAC?

When the Pac-12 explored adding Group of Five schools, like the five programs the league did add from the Mountain West, other top-notch G5 schools were of interest. But programs from the AAC, like Tulane and Memphis, as well as those remaining in the Mountain West like UNLV and Air Force, committed to staying put. However, Pac-12 leaders have reportedly discussed seeing if Memphis may be open to becoming a football-only member. Here’s a look at…