Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from Rockets
Memphis shook off a lethargic beginning, with Desmond Bane taking charge (24 points) and De’Anthony Melton coming in for 16 points and seven rebounds. Related story:
Tigers’ spring opens with familiar refrain: Hold on to the ball
The Tigers combined for 14 turnovers in six losses last season.
Drew Rainer’s father advocates for ‘truth in sentencing,’ but governor’s support in doubt
A criminal defense lawyer told lawmakers he crafted a law similar to “truth in sentencing” decades ago — and regretted it.
Tigers’ NCAA Tournament ends with close loss to Gonzaga
Memphis gave the top-seeded Bulldogs all they could handle, but foul trouble ended up hampering the Tigers.Related story:
Calkins: Yes, it was heartbreaking. But Memphis basketball is back.
You will remember this one forever, won’t you? The Tigers’ season may have ended with Saturday’s loss to Gonzaga. But the game delivered an emphatic message to the country. Memphis basketball is back.
What Hardaway and the Tigers discovered: They can hang with the best
Against Gonzaga, the Tigers did not play like a team that was just 9-8 in January. Related story:
Tennessee Senate to vote on Germantown namesake schools
Tennessee senators will vote on legislation affecting Germantown’s namesake schools next week. If the legislation becomes law, there is still much work on the local level.
Box score: Grizzlies 122, Rockets 98
March 20, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston. Grizzlies, minus Morant, overcome slow start to run away from RocketsRelated story:
After years of neglect, parks, community centers getting serious makeover
More than $139 million will be pumped into parks and community centers managed by several entities within the city, an investment that will change the face of the city for years to come.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
March Madness
Who will win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament?
Click here to check out the local bracket standings. Prizes up for grabs include a $475 gift card and Daily Memphian swag.
P.A.U.S.E. Women’s Conference returns to University of Memphis
The Professional Assertive United Sisters of Excellence, or P.A.U.S.E., gathered at the University of Memphis ballroom, Saturday morning, March 19, for their 15th annual women’s conference.
First-half goals send 901 FC past Oakland
Aaron Molloy and Patrick Seagrist score to propel Memphis to its first three points of the season.
Metro
TN lawmakers vote to stifle education lawsuits as MSCS takeover legislation advances
“We don’t want anyone using those public dollars that we send down to educate the children to enter into litigation because they might not agree with the high accountability standards that we’re putting in place,” bill sponsor state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, said.
2026 elections Elections Fundraising picture for May county primary election remains unclear
2026 elections Elections Meet the candidates for Shelby County sheriff
City of Memphis Charges dropped for No Kings protestors
2026 elections Elections More than 3,400 show up for first day of early voting
Business
Memphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Airport officials said the new system should streamline baggage-handling.
Premium Real Estate Southeast Memphis office property changes hands
Real Estate Board approves tax breaks for Morgan Steel expansion, other projects
Health Care Transgender health care tracking bill passes Senate
Premium Financial Services First Horizon reports strong first quarter, optimistic amid ‘trouble in Middle East’
Sports
How Penny Hardaway convinced one of the nation’s top shooters to pick Memphis
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land 6-9 forward Deng
Player of the Week Brighton standout voted Player of the Week
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway hires Missouri assistant coach to Memphis’ staff
High School Sports Parker Pounds’ dream to play for Tigers comes true
Food
Big Bill’s Bar-Be-Que is back
Not only is the famed barbecue restaurant reopening Friday, April 17, but Big Bill himself is now managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Stix Express Downtown to close, plus more Dunkin’
Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland board recommends pay hike for elected officials
Arts & Culture
Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.
A Live Nation venue is expected to open in Memphis this year. This week, a jury declared the organization an illegal monopoly. Where does that leave the city?
Performing Arts How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect
Opinion
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
If there’s one thing happening this weekend, it’s food. You can go to two different food festivals on both Saturday and Sunday.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for today’s sudokus?