Trail Blazers end Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak
Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 37 points, but it was a cold-shooting night from the other Grizzlies. Related article:
Silverfield reminds players how they’ll be remembered
History could be made in an otherwise mediocre season, depending on the Hawai’i Bowl.
Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’ Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellationRelated articles:
Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
Tigers’ game against Alabama State canceled
The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program
For some, pressure of holidays rings in season of heightened stress
For many people, the expectations of the holiday season are simply too much. And if they become overwhelmed, they might just call the Memphis Crisis Center, where volunteers are waiting and listening.
Efforts to bolster police force face tall obstacles
The MPD has gone from 2,449 officers a decade ago to slightly more than 1,900 today. The problem is national but also unique to Memphis in some ways.
‘We see the Medical District as the new frontier’
Both private and public development have come to the Memphis Medical District.
Shelby County loses one seat in State House GOP redistricting plan
The proposed political map, which was unveiled Friday, Dec., 17, takes one seat away from Shelby County, while adding three to Middle Tennessee.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
What’s next for Tigers after Tennessee cancellation?
University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?
Box score: Trail Blazers 105, Grizzlies 100
Dec. 19, 2021: The Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related article:
Ja Morant back on Grizzlies sideline, testing out knee
Coach Taylor Jenkins would not set a firm date for a Ja Morant return, but said the point guard is ‘really close.’
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Tennessee Department of Health commissioner steps down
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
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Tennessee Department of Health commissioner steps down
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
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Gallery: Pole vaulters launch up and over on Beale Street
Former Olympians and others competed on Beale Street as part of the Ed Murphey Classic Friday night.
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Food
Table Talk: English brings dinner to the Brooks
Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art.
Suburbs
Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
Arts & Culture
Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
Opinion
Herrington: As NBA offseason fades, how the Grizzlies stack up in the West
A look at how the Western Conference landscape breaks down after the offseason moves. Where do the Grizzlies rank in the West?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Why Collierville sued a homeowner, and more
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, Abigail Warren explains why the quiet suburb has filed a lawsuit against one of its homeowners.
Games
Word Search: Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Can you solve this week’s word search?