Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital across Basketball, Soccer.
At 17, Hollis Belger has turned a childhood hobby into a nationwide movement that has already raised more than $855,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with a $1 million target before the next global women’s soccer tournament.
The University of Memphis will field a 32‑game regular season starting in 2026‑27, taking advantage of a recent NCAA rule change that raised the maximum from 31 games. The extra contest will be part of a non‑conference slate that already includes ten announced matchups, a potential appearance in the Hoops For St. Jude Tip Off Classic, and participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas.
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway is addressing a steep attendance drop, a budget shortfall and a need for community engagement as he rebuilds the Tigers’ program for the upcoming season.