Sports & Recreation

FedEx St. Jude Classic Winner Dustin Johnson lifts patients' spirits

Submitted by St. Jude on Monday, June 11th, 3:57 pm

Dustin Johnson came to Memphis last week to play in the FedEx St. Jude Classic, but he also took the time to lift the spirits of St. Jude patients.

Dustin won the tournament and is now going into the U.S. Open with more tournament wins than any other 20-something PGA player.

Dustin's participation in St. Jude's Golf-A-Round was especially exciting for our patients. Playing a round of mini golf with one of the best players on the globe was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these special children.

Dustin also attended the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Firends Concert and purchased a giant portait of himself during the event's live auction. His $12,000 bid will help the hospital continue to treat children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases with pioneering research and exceptional care all while ensuring that no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.

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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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Gibson Guitar 5K more than just a road race

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 10:51am

(WMC-TV) – Downtown will be flooded with runners this Saturday as they pound the pavement for charity during the Gibson Guitar 5K.

The race, which will starts on Beale Street and winds through Downtown Memphis, benefits the St. Patrick Learning Center. The group serves the people who live south of Beale Street by providing pre-school, athletic, literacy, housing and nutrition programs.

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RDC Files $9.8M Application for Beale St. Landing

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:49 am

Riverfront Development Corp. is preparing for the next phase of Beale Street Landing: development of a riverfront park.

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St. Jude Bass Classic prepares for 40th tournament

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, May 21st, 11:26 am

Hundreds of Mid-South fisherman are gearing up to compete for a good cause this Memorial Day weekend in the St. Jude Bass Classic. The tournament is celebrating its' 40th year.

More than $2.5 million dollars have been raised since the competition’s beginning. Every dollar goes right to the hospital.

Each year the tournament focuses on one special patient, and fishing is a big part of this year’s patients’ family.

Hayden Taylor was recently diagnosed with cancer. Taylor and his father were out on the boat fishing when they received a phone call with the life-changing news.

Taylor’s family will drive from Virginia to be a part of the tournament.

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All aboard the Soul Train

Submitted by Heather Martini on Friday, May 18th, 12:40 pm

(WMC-TV) - If you’re up for exploring Memphis this summer but hoping to avoid the sticky southern heat then look no further! When it comes to saying, “Hello fun,” Electric Bicycle Memphis has the tool just for you, an electric powered bike (obviously!) So Join Soul Train Tours in some environmentally friendly and perfectly breezy excitment.

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'Medicine in May' celebrates healthy living, exercise

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 9:11am

'Medicine in May' celebrates healthy living, exercise

(WMC-TV) - You might get a little healthier by visiting the The University of Tennessee - Memphis campus this Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.

The UT Center for Health Sciences welcomes everyone to its Student Alumni Center located on Madison at Dunlap from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday. It's the first annual 'Medicine in May' Expo and Health Fair.

"I wanted to do a project that really contributed to the mission of the medical school," said Cayce Nawaf, who conceived the idea of a Medicine In May 5K Run.

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