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A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
“I understand that it’s unusual,” Mike Perkowski said. “Some people might think, ‘What’s this weirdo doing?’ Or they think there has to be a catch.”
Grace Amgalan came to Memphis from Mongolia because her little brother was a patient at St. Jude. What happened next is a story about golf, community — and what can happen when we lift up those who come to our shores.
Another iconic Memphis store bites the dust. Why is this happening? And how should we feel about it?
Shane Young came to Memphis for the mountains. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. But he leaves a thriving MIRC.
Ja Morant took on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and his misperceptions of Memphis. But Smith isn’t the only one talking trash.
Jes Shea leaned down to light the cookstove in her Sprinter van. Then the world went “BOOM.”
You know the Memphis NBA team is named the Grizzlies because they moved from Vancouver. But why did the Vancouver team have that name?
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
When Ja Morant sprang off his bum ankle to slam the ball home against the Mavericks on Friday night, it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an unmistakable statement of intent.
Memphis NBA fans are facing an unprecedented dilemma Friday: Is it better if the Grizzlies win or lose? Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the lossRelated content:
The Grizzlies have a massive opportunity when they meet the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. Now all they have to do is win. Related content:
No, the Grizzlies didn’t want to be playing the Warriors in a play-in game. But if you looked around FedExForum Sunday, there was plenty of hope.
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Memphis Redbirds threw a memorable 25th birthday party for AutoZone Park Monday night. What comes next for the beautiful ballpark? Related content:
Memphis Tigers basketball had an important season of redemption. But the ending? “Just heartbreaking,” PJ Haggerty said. Memphis season slips away in NCAA Tournament loss to Colorado StateRelated content:
The Memphis program was built on special seasons. Penny Hardaway knows he has a chance to deliver another to the city he loves. Memphis' Hunter not playing in NCAA 1st-round game vs. Colorado State Memphis' Dante Harris unsure about status for Colorado StateRelated content:
Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.
After seven years, Penny Hardaway was finally able to celebrate a regular-season title at Memphis Friday night. He was finally able to cut down a net in the city he loves so much.
Kelli Collins was just 16 when she gave her baby up for adoption. Three months later, she died in a car crash. This is the story of how that baby found his way back to Memphis.
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for a tumultuous, wrenching but ultimately triumphant six months. In that time, Scott has seen enough to believe Memphis can be “a Top 25 athletic program in America.” Now he needs others to believe it, too. Calkins: Ed Scott on realignment, Penny, the NCAA investigation, attendance and more Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will have reduced capacity, according to new plansRelated content:
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for six months. Here’s what he has to say about realignment, the ongoing NCAA investigation, Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and the university’s plans for paying players.
Nick Walker, the Memphis parks director, is leaving for North Carolina. He has some thoughts before he goes about why he loves the city, what bothers him about Memphians and what he’d like to see change.
T.K. Tanner just turned 102. He’s got stories you won’t believe. And, yes, I asked him the secret to a long life. It’s not what you might think.
Hundreds of high school jazz bands audition from all over the world to be invited to the Essentially Ellington contest in May. Only 30 bands make it — and guess where one of them is from.