University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Athletics Grows Partnership with Action News 5 for Expanded Content
Aug 24, 2021 | General
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics and Action News 5, Memphis' NBC affiliate, have expanded their partnership for the 2021-22 athletic season.
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In addition to producing approximately 50 Tiger games scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN+ as part of the American Athletic Conference's television package, Action News 5 is the new home for the weekly Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and Katrina Merriweather television shows.
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The ESPN+ slate of games began Sunday when the Tiger women's soccer team hosted Ole Miss, and the Silverfield television show debuts Sunday at 10:30 p.m. During NFL season, the Silverfield show will air after the conclusion of that week's primetime game. Details on the Hardaway and Merriweather shows will be announced closer to basketball season.
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"It is shaping up to be a great year of Tiger action, and we are pleased that Action News 5 shares our vision of showcasing our programs and our student-athletes in as many ways as possible," Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. "Fans can look forward to a year of exciting content with this local partnership."
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"We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Memphis Athletics," said Jonathan Mitchell, Vice President and General Manager of Action News 5. "Our team at Action News 5 is excited to give Tiger fans a unique look inside each program through highly produced and entertaining shows."
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"At the start of a new Memphis athletics season, we're excited to roll out an elevated relationship with Action News 5 as the new home for Tiger football and basketball coaches shows to ensure great visibility for the school and for fans," said Todd Kucinski, general manager for Tiger Sports Properties, Memphis' multimedia rightsholder and locally based LEARFIELD team.
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For the most up-to-date broadcast schedules, visit www.GoTigersGo.com.
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How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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In addition to producing approximately 50 Tiger games scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN+ as part of the American Athletic Conference's television package, Action News 5 is the new home for the weekly Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and Katrina Merriweather television shows.
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The ESPN+ slate of games began Sunday when the Tiger women's soccer team hosted Ole Miss, and the Silverfield television show debuts Sunday at 10:30 p.m. During NFL season, the Silverfield show will air after the conclusion of that week's primetime game. Details on the Hardaway and Merriweather shows will be announced closer to basketball season.
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"It is shaping up to be a great year of Tiger action, and we are pleased that Action News 5 shares our vision of showcasing our programs and our student-athletes in as many ways as possible," Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. "Fans can look forward to a year of exciting content with this local partnership."
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"We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Memphis Athletics," said Jonathan Mitchell, Vice President and General Manager of Action News 5. "Our team at Action News 5 is excited to give Tiger fans a unique look inside each program through highly produced and entertaining shows."
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"At the start of a new Memphis athletics season, we're excited to roll out an elevated relationship with Action News 5 as the new home for Tiger football and basketball coaches shows to ensure great visibility for the school and for fans," said Todd Kucinski, general manager for Tiger Sports Properties, Memphis' multimedia rightsholder and locally based LEARFIELD team.
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For the most up-to-date broadcast schedules, visit www.GoTigersGo.com.
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How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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