When Mike Glenn retired from FedEx at the height of his career in 2016, the news release said it was to “transition his focus full time to his family.” This is the story behind that decision, one that is hard and beautiful all at once.

University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.

Hundreds gathered at Health Sciences Park for the second day of the weekend-long celebration. Juneteenth events were also scheduled at Fourth Bluff Park, Orange Mound Tower and LeMoyne-Owen College.

The Tigers land A.J. Odom from Alabama. He’d also received offers from Arizona State, Army and Marshall and others.

The Bluff City Balloon Jamboree officially kicks off Saturday, but Friday night it held a special event for some families.

Featuring over 70 teams, including some of the best from Memphis, the Hoopfest had plenty of prominent schools with coaches in attendance. Texas, FSU, Creighton and Mississippi State were present at Briarcrest.

Business travel hasn’t resumed its pre-pandemic pace, even with vaccination rates rising and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. Some are questioning if it ever will.

Terry Rooker helped launch the careers of four players from his Germantown Giants team.