Memphis coach John Calipari has been many shades of controversial in a coaching career spanning four schools and two NBA franchises.

Scott Bordow: At one end of the court, John Calipari was pacing and gesturing and screaming at anyone who was in range of his raspy voice. At the other end, Mike Anderson, suit jacket off, smiled a contented smile.                                                                

Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson defended the men's basketball program Thursday, saying the school checks out all potential players. He would not confirm that Derrick Rose, who led Memphis to the 2008 national title game, is at the center of an NCAA investigation of major violations during that season.

John Daly's suspension on the PGA Tour is over, and the two-time major champion plans to return in three weeks for the St. Jude Championship and U.S. Open qualifying.

Missouri and Memphis have much more in common than a nickname. Energy, intensity and speed will be on display in this Tiger vs. Tiger semifinal at the NCAA West Regional Thursday night.

J.T. Tiller scored a surprising 23 points and Missouri held off a frantic rally, ending Memphis' 27-game winning streak with a 102-91 victory Thursday night in the semifinals of the West Regional.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Presidential candidates, civil rights leaders, labor activists and thousands of everyday citizens are coming together Friday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 40th anniversary of his death.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Stevie Wonder received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Civil Rights Museum, then segued from his acceptance speech into a medley of his songs that included "My Cherie Amour" and "I Wish."

Prior to the Arizona State women’s basketball team’s game at the University of San Diego last month, coach Charli Turner Thorne warned players in practice of the proverbial targets on their backs and that a win would make San Diego’s season.

Prior to the Arizona State women’s basketball team’s game at the University of San Diego last month, coach Charli Turner Thorne warned players in practice of the proverbial targets on their backs and that a win would make San Diego’s season.