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Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:42:11 -0500

The University of Memphis and Sodexo Live! will introduce an enhanced food and beverage program.

Dandy Dozen: Some shake-ups, but no change at the top

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.

American Conference bans former college players who go pro from returning

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:37 -0500

The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional.

Kippy Brown, Tigers pioneer and Super Bowl winner, dies

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:49:18 -0500

Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis Tigers history. The Sweetwater, Tennessee, native went on to become a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks.

Memphis basketball to face Penn State in first game at Battle 4 Atlantis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:40:25 -0500

Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.

TSWA high school state football poll

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:20:57 -0500

Whitehaven joins MASE, Covington, Munford, Southwind and Briarcrest in the state football rankings announced by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:34:09 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Box score: Memphis 27, UNLV 21

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:37:20 -0500

NCAA college football box score for the Memphis Tigers 2026 season opener against UNLV.

Tigers open Charles Huff era with a win in Vegas

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:29:21 -0500

Behind solid quarterback play from Marcus Stokes and a relentless second half pass rush, Memphis wins its season opener over UNLV.

Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes to start at UNLV

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:56:40 -0500

Memphis head coach Charles Huff has named a starting quarterback ahead of the season opener at UNLV.

Friday football report: Whitehaven outlasts Houston in Dandy Dozen battle

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:25:22 -0500

Top two teams Southwind and Munford both roll. Outside the Dandy Dozen, MUS gets its first victory and St. George’s improves to 2-0.

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.

Dandy Dozen No. 10 CBHS grinds out a win over White Station

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:53:50 -0500

The Brothers — ranked 10th in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen — ground out a 19-7 victory over an improved White Station team Friday night.

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.

Memphis at UNLV: What to know for Tigers' season opener

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:30:11 -0500

A few areas to focus on when the first game of the Charles Huff era begins Saturday night at UNLV.

Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:51:01 -0500

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

Memphis fans to get final peek at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium days before home opener

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:58:17 -0500

The next Charles Huff Radio Show will allow Tigers football fans another look at the renovated stadium before the first home game.

KIPP lineman voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:16:09 -0500

The lineman anchored a terrific defensive effort against Bluff City.

Week 2 high school football preview: 6A hopefuls collide at Whitehaven

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:31:59 -0500

Fresh off an impressive Week 1 victory, Houston travels to face the Tigers. Elsewhere, CBHS hosts White Station while Bartlett looks to start 2-0.