Calkins: Memphis football makes history — but a bigger party awaits

<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">"I believe in our guys," said coach Mike Norvell, seen here hoisting the AAC Western Divisional Champion Trophy Nov. 29. "We spend a lot of time working<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>those situations.  When you have great players you get to coach, you can be more aggressive. If you don’t succeed, or if you don’t make the play, I believe in our defense. I tell them all the time, I'm going to have their back, I need them to have mine sometimes, too."</span></strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.

By Geoff Calkins November 30, 2019

Memphis Tigers Football

Defense helps Tigers clinch spot in AAC championship

Memphis advanced to the American Athletic Conference Championship Game with a 34-24 win over Cincinnati.

By Jonah Jordan November 29, 2019

High School Sports

Houston’s season ends with loss in Class 6A semifinals

Strong Ravenwood team too much for Houston to overcome.

By John Varlas November 29, 2019

Midtown

Memphis-area small businesses gear up for big shopping day

Momentum of Small Business Saturday continues to grow every year.

By Frank Lanigan November 30, 2019

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Conley’s revenge: Grizz great gets win in repeat return

The Grizzlies lost their sixth straight game as Mike Conley and the visiting Utah Jazz left FedExForum with a 103-94 victory.

By Chris Herrington November 29, 2019

Education

Memphis report cards now available in Spanish

About 20,000 students in the Memphis district come from households where English is not the language spoken at home, or about one in five students. Most of those students come from Spanish-speaking homes.

By Laura Faith Kebede November 30, 2019

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Federal judge removes himself in another high-profile case

Judge Mark Norris’ removal of himself follows his recusal in the federal criminal case of the five former Memphis Police Department officers who were charged in relation to Tyré Nichols’ 2023 death.

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