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Warriors use late surge to beat Grizzlies in summer league championship

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:01:49 -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.

Another fast start propels Grizzlies into summer league championship game

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:50 -0500

The Grizzlies kept up their Las Vegas Summer League momentum in a 101-90 victory over the Houston Rockets in one of the event’s semifinals on Saturday, July 18.

Redbirds recap: Memphis breaks four-game losing streak

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:43 -0500

Second baseman César Preito gives the Redbirds a fourth walk-off win of the season to overcome Iowa.

Mother of Ole Miss football player also files wrongful-death lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:10:58 -0500

The mother of Corey Adams, who was shot and killed at a Cordova party last year, has filed a lawsuit in her son’s death. The filing comes days after his father filed a separate suit.

High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:35:42 -0500

John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.

Semifinal surge: Grizzlies dominate Hawks to keep hopes for summer title alive

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:16 -0500

The Grizzlies needed a blowout victory to earn a spot in the summer league semifinals. That’s exactly what they got. Memphis will play Houston on Saturday.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:32:09 -0500

Drew Hill and Keith Parish offer thoughts about the Memphis Grizzlies through three Las Vegas Summer League games.

Father files wrongful-death lawsuit in Ole Miss player's killing

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:07:11 -0500

The father of Corey Adams, a freshman Ole Miss football player shot and killed at a Cordova party in 2025, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking at least $1 million plus punitive damages in his son’s murder.

2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:56:36 -0500

From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.

Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:57:08 -0500

Streamer University is a multiday bootcamp created by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers in the world, and Tatum Bittick is excited to get the opportunity to participate.

Javon Small leads Grizzlies in summer league win against Warriors

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:57:34 -0500

Small impressed in a Grizzlies summer league victory against the Golden State Warriors.

The AM/DM: Making a case for improving home base

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:16:36 -0500

Last month, the Memphis City Council approved $5 million towards emergency repairs for AutoZone Park. But the park still needs about $35 million in deferred maintenance on top of that.

Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:09:11 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t find the shooting touch in a summer league loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:58:49 -0500

For the fifth year in a row, the second day of the Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis’ premier track-and-field event, was held on Beale Street, where shot putters and pole vaulters put on a show for visitors.

Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:16:48 -0500

The duo were the only Memphis-area athletes taken in the first four rounds. The draft continues with rounds 5-20 Sunday.

Morant says he's grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland 'a different Ja'

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:25:24 -0500

Weeks after he was traded, former Grizzlies star Ja Morant reflects on his time in Memphis and his upcoming transition to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Redbirds recap: Redbirds blow ninth-inning lead in loss to Stripers

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:08:58 -0500

For the second time in as many games, Memphis lost its ninth-inning lead.

Former Central High star 'trying to take everything in' at Ed Murphey Classic

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:49:20 -0500

Future Kansas State athlete Miles Nesmith couldn’t get enough of watching the pros Friday at the University of Memphis. “It was surreal.”

Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:34:29 -0500

More than 60 Olympic and world-championship-level athletes are set for competition Friday and Saturday at the University of Memphis and Beale Street.

Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:10 -0500

The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.