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Redbirds dominate Red Wings, force decisive Game 3

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:30:08 -0500

The Redbirds won their first playoff game in eight seasons. The last win was in 2018 when Memphis won the Triple-A championship game against the Durham Bulls.

Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:10:05 -0500

The Redbirds stranded 10 men on base and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

Central dominates Brighton to move to 5-0

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:50:08 -0500

Central tailback Derreon Martin ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Brooks Wright threw for two scores in the Warriors' win.

Tigers earn scrappy win against Rice in women’s soccer conference opener

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:20:40 -0500

Abby Forsgren and Ai Kitagawa had the goals and the Tigers defense shut out the Rice Owls Thursday night to open American Conference play.

Calipari headlines 2026 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class loaded with former Tigers

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:04:35 -0500

The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.

Calipari hints at future matchups with Memphis

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:24:56 -0500

Current Arkansas and former Memphis coach John Calipari has left the door open for future regular-season matchups between the two programs.

Alcorn State wins double overtime thriller in Southern Heritage Classic

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:34:05 -0500

Alcorn State quarterback Jaylen Tolbert threw for 485 yards and five touchdowns to help his team win this year’s Southern Heritage Classic.

Sheals propels Collierville to nationally ranked victory over Knoxville Bearden

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:38:32 -0500

Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:11:48 -0500

Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Nate Brick, special teams lead CBHS to victory

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 12:30:13 -0500

CBHS quarterback Nate Brick throws for three touchdowns, runs for another and the Brothers' special teams add two more in win over Lausanne.

Northpoint continues strong play in volleyball win against St. George's

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 21:59:07 -0500

The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.

Simmons, defense lead Germantown to gritty win at Bartlett

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:02:11 -0500

Germantown quarterback Kobe Simmons threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Red Devils bounce back from their week 1 loss to defeat No. 12 Bartlett.

ECS and Briarcrest play out 1-1 draw

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:17 -0500

ECS had some early chances, including three successive corner kicks, but failed to get any effort on target.

Houston cruises to opening night victory over Germantown

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:43:21 -0500

The Mustangs left no doubt Friday night, bullying the Devils 40-6 in front of a raucous crowd.

St. Benedict dominates in season opening win over Middle College

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:46 -0500

SBA senior running back Najja Williams led the Eagles offense with three touchdowns against the Bulldogs.

Professional hockey returning to Mid-South

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:57:07 -0500

Nearly nine years after the Mississippi RiverKings vacated the Landers Center, professional hockey is returning to Southaven.