Late goal sends 901 FC into conference semifinals
Pirmann: Fans helped team get over the finish line in first playoff victory in club history.
Dallas Mavericks score 137 in win over Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies played a clunker on Saturday in Dallas. Luka Doncic scored 32 points in a dominant 137-96 Dallas win. Related story:
Tigers fail to rally after a rough start at No. 25 Tulane
The Memphis Tigers fall behind by 35 and lose their third straight game. Special teams mistakes have been an eyesore during Tigers' three-game skidRelated stories:
Bronny James, Ashton Hardaway offer hopeful Memphis fans a glimpse of future
Bronny James and Ashton Hardaway, sons of NBA star LeBron James and University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, respectively, laid it all on the court at the Mid-South Basketball Classic.
Calkins: Memphis football avoided humiliation. Is that really enough?
Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?
‘It’s a great day for justice’: Last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 return to work
The last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 has been reinstated at the location on Poplar Avenue and Prescott Street, but the group still seeks reinstatement for all other union-seeking Starbucks employees across the United States.
Floyd Bonner Jr. to announce run for Memphis mayor
Bonner’s announcement follows several months of consideration on the heels of his easy second term win in the August county general election.
What to look for in Memphis’ exhibition game against CBU
Some key things to watch for Sunday when the University of Memphis plays CBU at FedExForum in an exhibition basketball game.
Memphis cardiac surgeon selected for international humanitarian award
“We were in Benghazi when the civil war started,” the surgeon said by video teleconference from the hospital in Basra, Iraq. “We were in Iraq when ISIS was invading. We were in Tripoli when the government of Eastern Libya decided they were going to fight the government of Western Libya.”
MSCS human resources head placed on paid leave after complaint
Yolanda Martin, chief of human resources for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, has been placed on paid leaving pending investigation of a complaint lodged against her.
Opinion: Memphians have had enough of crime
“Turning a city around starts with addressing the crime rate, and after that the issues of poverty can be addressed, because recruiting companies and creating jobs becomes easier.”
Letter to the Editor: Fix our city’s problems before spending $700 million on sports
“How about giving Memphis solid reasons for wanting to stay in Memphis rather than moving? Clean up OUR city first.”
‘Young Rock’ TV series seeks multi-year jobs PILOT
The third season of “Young Rock” will feature 13 episodes all filmed in or around Memphis and Shelby County.
Former Tiger Earl Barron the latest to join coaching ranks
Barron scored over 1,000 points in his career at Memphis and won an NBA title with the Miami Heat.
Recipe Exchange: Ryan Trimm’s Solyanka
It’s not exactly sauerkraut soup, but this hearty Russian soup with cabbage and a variety of meat could be mistaken for it.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian staff photographers Mark Weber and Patrick Lantrip snapped plenty of action shots recently, from kids dancing at Cornerstone Prep in Frayser, to an 87-year-old outdoorsman paddling his canoe.
Metro
‘Lots of wheels turning’ on xAI site in Southaven
A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: How Ghana sent nearly 200 students to the U of M, and more
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Green wants Lee’s seat, and Delta stops before it starts
Premium Metro Council members jostle for share of xAI money. A Tennessee Republican has his own money. Blackburn’s been busy.
Business
‘Lots of wheels turning’ on xAI site in Southaven
A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven.
Premium Health Care Hire Local helps Memphians become nurses, paramedics — tuition-free
Premium Real Estate Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
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Sports
Was Rooker robbed? Local slugger one controversial inch short in home run derby
Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.
Collierville Astros draft former Collierville ace
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis assistant reportedly may become Tennessee State head coach
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hire new lead assistant coach
Food
What to Order: Eggxactly’s uncommon omelet
Turkey is smoked for an entire day before it becomes part of this breakfast favorite.
Suburbs
‘Lots of wheels turning’ on xAI site in Southaven
A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven.
Arts & Culture
Kathy Bates nominated for Emmy Award
Memphis-native Kathy Bates is up for another award for her starring role in CBS’ reimagining of the classic series “Matlock.”
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis Rox reopens with ‘climb for Mond’
Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How Ghana sent nearly 200 students to the U of M, and more
Nearly 200 international students at the University of Memphis are at risk of losing their place at the school, as well as their visa status, as their home country struggles to pay their tuition.