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Memphis football moving closer to capacity crowd for Saturday home opener

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 12:20:13 -0500

Thanks to a big season-opening win, Memphis football is getting closer to its goal of a capacity crowd for the opening of its newly renovated stadium.

Grizzlies leave OrthoSouth, will return to Campbell Clinic as team medical provider and partner

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:03:41 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies are returning to Campbell Clinic as the team’s medical provider and partner.

Memphis Grizzlies split with OrthoSouth 3 years into 10-year deal

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:06:37 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies and OrthoSouth jointly announced that they are ending their partnership several years early.

Medical examiner's report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:08:49 -0500

New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

Grizzlies to host garage sale Saturday

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:34:43 -0500

The Grizzlies are hosting a team garage sale at FedExForum. This year, there are some niche items for sale.

Grizzlies podcast: How hot are these Grizzlies takes?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:51:40 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assign Memphis hot wing flavors to several Memphis Grizzlies and NBA takes.

Hill: Scheffler left no doubt — and gave this Memphian an incredible memory

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:42:14 -0500

He carried the mobile scoreboard to announce Scottie Scheffler’s runaway victory on Sunday — and 31 years of good memories.

Following Redbirds callup, Joshua Baez makes MLB history for St. Louis

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:32:51 -0500

Joshua Baez was called up from the Memphis Redbirds and hit three home runs in his MLB debut for St. Louis Saturday.

Grizzlies Podcast: Scoping out season schedule highlights

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:04 -0500

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill also note recent and entirely wholesome off-court activity from current Grizzlies players, involving golf, engagement and barbecue

Memphis rap goes viral at FedEx St. Jude Championship

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:16:19 -0500

Pro golfers are building hype on social media with Memphis rap. Now they’ve got to back it up on the course.

Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:27:39 -0500

Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.

Cam Spencer can't turn off competitive switch — even on the golf course

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:17:13 -0500

Cam Spencer and Brevin Knight exchanged plenty of playful banter at TPC Southwind. They were there to raise money for St. Jude — but also to win.

Cam Boozer, meet Tommy Fleetwood. Memphis, meet the Audubon clubhouse's new sponsor.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:45:44 -0500

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer met the world’s No. 6-ranked golfer on the green, where they helped FedEx announce its $1 million gift to sponsor the new clubhouse at The Links at Audubon.

Hill: NCAA rules will change story for Memphis football's next Anthony Miller or Calvin Austin — and maybe the next Charles Huff

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:48:29 -0500

The NCAA’s roster limits axed one of college sports’ most compelling traditions: the opportunity for homegrown talent to grind their way from a nobody to a star.

Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:43:15 -0500

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.

Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 13:23:10 -0500

The No. 2 player in the world is returning to Memphis after electing to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship last summer.

Grizzlies Notebook: Richie rumors, win totals, NBA schedule release

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 04:00:05 -0500

A Colorado judge granted a preliminary injunction to make 2022 graduates eligible to play college sports. Could it impact the Memphis Grizzlies?

Grizzlies podcast: Drafting teams from crowded roster

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:37:09 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington draft 10-man rotations from the Grizzlies’ loaded 23-man roster.

Jaylen Wells hopes busy, rewarding offseason will translate to the court

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:45 -0500

Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells learned how to approach the offseason. He’s used that knowledge to improve his game and give back.

Warriors use late surge to beat Grizzlies in summer league championship

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:17:36 -0500

The Golden State Warriors took down the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas title game, 94-90, following a late surge from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Drew Hill

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