Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Saturday preps report: Early results are promising for MUS and Briarcrest
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
Metro
Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: School’s out for winter; Liberty Bowl game kicks off
Business
What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Premium Health Care Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
Sports
Tigers LB Chandler Martin to enter NFL Draft
Memphis linebacker Chandler Martin is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, he announced Sunday on X.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers transfer portal tracker
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Crossword: GloRilla
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.