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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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The field of 70 PGA Tour golfers is set for the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs that begins Thursday, Aug.10, at TPC Southwind. PGA Tour drops 2024 schedule; FedEx St. Jude Championship makes cutRelated story:
Overall in 2024, the Tour will implement a calendar-year schedule for the first since 2012. It will feature 36 events.
Jon Rahm enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship as the top-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings and will be one of the favorites when the action tees off Thursday at TPC Southwind.
Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.
With more rains forecast for Saturday and Sunday, preferred lies may well come into play at the FESJC.
Now in his 23rd year, the veteran has a well-honed perspective on his fine career. Also, for the 11th year, a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane was named for the child or grandchild of an employee who is also a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A faster defense, a talented transfer quarterback and the quicker-than-expected return of Kumaro Brown have the Phoenix poised for another deep run.
An eagle helps Texan Jordan Spieth take a 1-stroke lead over Tom Kim in first-round of FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related story:
Daily Memphian player of the year returns for Collierville but there’s plenty of other talent around town as well.
A core group of college-bound seniors should serve the Dragons well in the ultra-competitive Region 8-6A.
The former St. Agnes Academy golfer returns from injury in time to reach final four.
Glover leads Jordan Spieth by a stroke after a day when the August temperatures were the talk of the tournament.Related stories:
The veteran golfer may not have packed extra clothes for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, but theMemphis course has suited him splendidly through 54 holes.Related story:
A strong run in Heck’s first tournament in five months ends with a loss to an LSU standout.
Houston and Briarcrest, 2022 state runners-up in their respective divisions, are just part of what should be a very competitive season on the pitch.
Friday’s game against Bartlett is the first of several tough tests for the Owls.
Returning talent, plus some good-looking transfers, has Gene Robinson’s squad looking formidable as the season begins.
Christian Pardue hits a fairway when it counts the most to hold off Briarcrest freshman Hogan O’Keefe.
Sophomore quarterback T.J. Jenkins tosses three touchdown passes in first varsity start.
Owls pick off four passes, returning two for touchdowns, for a 37-0 victory.
Some interesting public vs. private school match-ups on the docket as high school football returns for 2023.
The home team dominates, especially in the second half, but settles for a share of the spoils in its first home game in a month.
The Daily Memphian caught up with former MUS standout Harrison Williams ahead of the World Championship decathlon competition to talk about his journey over the last couple of years.
Both Memphis University School and Melrose are coming off impressive opening victories.
No teams drop out but there’s some shuffling in the Dandy Dozen rankings for TSSAA schools in our coverage area heading into Week 2.