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John Varlas
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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August 2026
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Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.
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High School SportsHigh school football 2026: Houston looks to return to its winning ways
Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Mustangs are eager to prove.
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Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Since 2022, TPC Southwind has played host to the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. That, however, is about to change.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: MASE targets big bounce back
After a 5-6 finish and a first-round playoff exit, Phoenix coach Cedric Miller and his players are eager to show “we can still play football over here.”
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July 2026
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High School Sports High school football 2026: Central seeks to build on last season’s successes
On the heels of a nine-win campaign, a strong senior class has the Warriors poised to do something really special.
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Sports Tigers soccer coach looking for warriors
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team faces a daunting slate of games. Shrinking violets need not apply.
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High School Sports Collierville tabs former assistant to lead baseball program
Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
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High School SportsHigh school football 2026: Lausanne hoping extra plays lead to extra success
The Lynx navigated a tough schedule and finished 8-4 in 2025. But a play here or there could have made that mark even better, something the team intends to do in 2026.
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High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.
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High School Sports 2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats
From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.
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High School Sports Former Central High star ‘trying to take everything in’ at Ed Murphey Classic
Future Kansas State athlete Miles Nesmith couldn’t get enough of watching the pros Friday at the University of Memphis. “It was surreal.”
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High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
The duo were the only Memphis-area athletes taken in the first four rounds. The draft continues with rounds 5-20 Sunday.
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Sports Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic
More than 60 Olympic and world-championship-level athletes are set for competition Friday and Saturday at the University of Memphis and Beale Street.
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High School Sports Countdown to kickoff: Tackling high school football questions
Best team? Best transfer? Best offensive line? We take a stab at answering questions ahead of the 2026 high school football season.
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SportsFor Zach Lucchesi, sports agency comes with the personal touch
Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.
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June 2026
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High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored
Hayden Mulrooney sparked the Brothers to a 15-2-1 mark while Axel Sandoval’s Saints reached state for the first time.
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Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Chris Strickland, a California native who’s lived in Memphis for the past dozen or so years, worked at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary’s honored
ECS’ MeriTaylor Pickle claims coach of the year honors after second straight state title.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year
Here are The Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards for the 2026 season, featuring our player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: It’s a TRA sweep
Standout senior Lanie Howe and Rebels coach Johnie Sanfratello led the way for 2026.
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High School Sports Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly
Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.
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Sports Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.
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