Three big names added to FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Defending champion Justin Thomas returning, along with newly crowned Open champion Collin Morikawa.
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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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Defending champion Justin Thomas returning, along with newly crowned Open champion Collin Morikawa.
Memphis Inner City Rugby is one of the reasons Professional Rugby Sevens found the city an attractive destination for its championship.
Veteran coach returns for Memphis after a stint at Florida A&M.
“We don’t look good getting off the bus but there’s zero fear,” coach Carey Talley says as they open play in the U.S. Youth Soccer national tournament.
Michael Salazar scored early in the second half Saturday as Memphis 901 FC ran its unbeaten streak to three games with a 1-1 draw against Indy Eleven at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper Morton, the newest member of Memphis 901 FC, is making an immediate impact for his new club.
Local squad headed by Chandler Jackson and Amarr Knox is in South Carolina with a mission.
Versatile all-around athlete is the 14th-ranked player in the state.
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Kyle Murphy’s good form is one reason for optimism heading into Saturday’s visit to division-leading Birmingham.
Kyle Morton, on loan from Houston in Major League Soccer, has had success with Pittsburgh and Saint Louis in USL Championship.
Several of the nation’s top high school players are coming to Memphis in November, led by Tigers target Jalen Duren.
Championship-winning coaches also recognized.
Three other 2021 winners join him for next month’s tournament.
Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.
Kyle Murphy scores twice as 901 FC runs its record to 2-3-4. The draw leaves Memphis with 11 points through its first nine games of the season (two wins and three ties).
The senior midfielder scored 17 goals for the 2021 Class AAA state championship
Standouts from Houston and Lewisburg also honored.
Northern Ireland native brings size and passing skills to Memphis’ back line.
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”