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False starts haunt both Memphis losses

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 22:01:36 -0600

A late, inopportune penalty costs the Tigers dearly in a loss to Tulane.

CBHS finishes fourth at state, fueled by hometown crowd at Shelby Farms

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 19:16:10 -0600

Junior Noah Mullenix placed seventh and senior teammate Dylan Hunter finished eighth to lead coach Nick Dwyer’s Purple Wave program.

Collierville, Houston finish as state cross country runners-up

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:18:54 -0600

Memphis suburban schools had a pair of state runner-ups at the Division I-AAA cross country championships with Collierville’s girls and Houston’s boys both finishing second Friday afternoon at a misty, overcast Shelby Farms Park.

Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 16:33:10 -0600

A fourth-quarter collapse costs coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers in their 2025-26 season opener.

Central rallies to end Munford’s unbeaten run — and win the region

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 1 Nov 2025 07:28:25 -0500

Quarterback Brooks Wright threw for four touchdowns, leading his team to the No. 1 seed in the region.

Undefeated Southwind, led by QB Kelvin Perkins, claims region crown

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:01:20 -0500

The Jaguars finished the regular season 10-0 with a 34-8 rout of Germantown in front of a sold-out crowd on Thursday at Ken Netherland Stadium.

Memphis collapses in fourth quarter, falls to No. 19 Vanderbilt

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:37:11 -0500

SEC Freshman of the Year Mikayla Blakes scored 40 points to lead the Commodores to the win over the Tigers on Monday night in the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic.

Shoemaker: Gibson's Donuts. Ching's Hot Wings. There's more to Calipari than basketball.

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:16:52 -0500

Longtime Memphians know a different side of John Calipari that some don’t.

Back-from-injury Lewis rallies Memphis against ranked USF

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:51:37 -0500

Brendon Lewis overcame an injured ankle to throw for a career-high 307 passing yards.

No. 3 Munford's ground game helps Cougars beat No. 4 Germantown

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:55:12 -0500

The Dandy Dozen’s third-ranked Cougars (9-0) continued their undefeated season, beating No. 4 Germantown, 29-24, thanks to a balanced rushing attack at Munford’s Sid Witherington Stadium.

Coach Cal Countdown: Antonio Anderson’s clutch free throws send Memphis to Elite Eight

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:10 -0500

This is the fourth installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: Clutch foul shooting, Chris Dougas-Roberts’ grit prove too much for Texas A&M.

When everything broke, this Memphis volleyball player's faith held

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:32:16 -0500

As her father underwent open-heart surgery, Memphis volleyball star Amanda Hardt faced her own battle — a torn ACL.

No. 22 Memphis on the ropes at halftime against UAB

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:56:01 -0500

UAB backup quarterback Burton Ryder, in his first career start, is 14-of-18 for 149 yards and two touchdowns.

From East Atlanta rain to Memphis shine: Everett Roussaw Jr.'s homecoming

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:33:12 -0500

A catalyst of the Tigers' defense this season is Everett Roussaw Jr., a junior transfer from UAB who’s racked up 27 tackles for Memphis in five games played.

Memphis Tigers women's basketball coach aims for momentum in preseason showcase

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:37:05 -0500

After a couple of difficult seasons, Alex Simmons feels ‘'like this year is kind of like our year one — just from a mindset standpoint.”

Grizzlies' 'best' preseason loss features grit and growth

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:32:43 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.

Kitagawa's heroics extend No. 8 Memphis' home unbeaten streak to 37

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:20:03 -0500

Ai Kitagawa’s second goal, in the final moments of the game, allowed Memphis to improve to 12-0-2 on the season as the Tigers edged Florida Atlantic.

Collierville edges Houston, finishes regular season unbeaten in girls soccer

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 23:31:40 -0500

Thursday’s win was a big step toward the Dragons’ ultimate goal of a state title, as the team will now open Class AAA District 15 postseason play as the overall No. 1 seed.

One Grizzly said the Ja 3s are 'the best.' And it wasn't Morant.

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 16:19:50 -0500

Memphis Grizzlies teammates heap praise on star guard Ja Morant’s latest signature shoe, the Ja 3s.

Could ESPN’s College GameDay return to Memphis?

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 17:24:21 -0500

With the Tigers riding a 10-game win streak and a potential College Football Playoff spot on the line, could ESPN’s College GameDay visit Memphis again?

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Shoemaker: Gibson's Donuts. Ching's Hot Wings. There's more to Calipari than basketball.

Back-from-injury Lewis rallies Memphis against ranked USF

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