Sports & Recreation

Allstate Tailgate Tour to stop in Memphis for Southern Heritage Classic

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 12:33pm

The Allstate Tailgate Tour, a unique and interactive fan experience visiting college football stadiums across the country, will make an appearance in Memphis before the Tennessee State Tigers take on the Jackson State Tigers in the annual Southern Heritage Classic on Saturday, September 8.

From creating signs in support of the Tigers to participating in games for a chance to win tailgate items, fans can take part in a variety of family-friendly activities at the Allstate Tailgate Tour. Fans can also take commemorative pictures of themselves to share instantly on social media.

At the tour, fans will also be invited to enter the “Allstate 60 Seconds of Mayhem Sweepstakes,” where two finalists will compete in a field goal kick competition at the Allstate Sugar Bowl to win a VIP trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship in Miami.

The Allstate Tailgate Tour will be open from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on September 8 at Lot 15 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

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ORTHOMEMPHIS kicks off Friday Night Football Clinic

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012, 2:27pm

ORTHOMEMPHIS kicks off Friday Night Football Clinic

Information provided by ORTHOMEMPHIS

ORTHOMEMPHIS, a division of MSK Group, P.C., kicks off their Friday Night Football Clinic this Friday, August 17 from 9 pm – 11 pm. This clinic is the only one of its kind and the destination for football players across the Midsouth. Our Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons began this clinic to provide injured athletes with the highest quality orthopaedic care on game night. The clinic will be open during football season every Friday Night ending on November 9. The clinic allows athletes to begin their road to recovery and hopefully return to their sport before the end of the season.

The Sports Medicine Outreach Program at ORTHOMEMPHIS provides hands-on assistance to lessen the possibility of athletic trauma by providing certified athletic trainers (ATCs) and/or team physicians to our partners. Our partners include Christian Brothers High School (CBHS), Evangelical Christian School (ECS), St. George’s Independent School (SGIS), St. Agnes Academy (SAA), St. Dominic School (SDS), White Station High School, Collierville High School, Memphis Kickball League (MKL), Dynasty Women’s Football Team, and Greater Memphis Soccer Association (GMSA). These partnerships will allow athletes to optimize their sports performance through injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

During Football Season, you will find ORTHOMEMPHIS Drs. Krahn, Weiss, Deneka, Giel, and Dowling along with ORTHOMEMPHIS certified athletic trainers, Marty Scruggs, David Dabbs, Daniel Baker, Hannah Koraly, and John Michael Leppert on the sidelines taking care of players."We believe that fielding a team of sports medicine fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons and full time certified athletic trainers is the best approach to caring for athletes" said Randy Holcomb, MD, president and managing partner of ORTHOMEMPHIS.

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Half marathon hopes to go green

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 4:45pm

(WMC-TV) - Runners will be able to race their way through the Greenline Half marathon without worrying about its environmental impact if the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy has its way.

The group is working to get its race certified as a green event by the Council for Responsible Sport.

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Amateur adult soccer sign ups open for fall ball

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, July 16th, 2012, 10:15am

(WMC-TV) - The Greater Memphis Soccer Association is accepting registration for adult amateur teams and players for the Fall 2012 season.

Leagues include divisions for men only, ladies only and even several divisions of co-ed soccer.

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MUS student makes list of nation’s best lacrosse players

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 3:43pm

(WMC-TV) – A Memphis teen has made ESPNHS’ list of the nation’s best lacrosse players.

Peyton Klawinski, a Memphis University School student, will graduate next year and has made a verbal commitment to attend North Carolina.

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Greenline race returns this fall

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, June 16th, 2012, 9:27pm

(WMC-TV) - The Shelby Farms Greenline Half Marathon returns on Sunday, October 14.

The event features a long jaunt on the Greenline itself as well as scenic views of East Memphis and Shelby Farms.

The entry fee includes a finisher's medal, a dry-fit shirt, plus a post-race party and more.

To find out more, check out the race's website.

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Memphis cyclist raises money for charities one ride at a time

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Friday, June 8th, 12:32 pm

(WMC-TV) - One Mid-South man has decided to take his love for cycling to the web. Michael Lander is a longtime Memphis resident who spent over two decades in the military. After his military career Lander decided to return to school to finish up his degree in journalism.

During the spring 2012 semester Lander’s web publishing class required a blog as a final project. As a result, this non-traditional student chose to create a “Memphis Cyclist” website.

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