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
Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter question
About 700 absentee voters in Shelby County will receive a supplemental ballot that is expected to arrive by July 15.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Merrymobiles once made magic on Memphis streets
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
Elections Lowery: ‘Collaboration’ with state, not intervention or takeover
Business
New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
A native Memphian combined two of his favorite things: bicycles and cats. The result? Dos Gatos Bike Shop.
Premium Health Care The UTHSC enrollment and education pipeline: how is the state system doing?
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
Premium Real Estate Tallest tower in East Memphis for sale
Premium Business The robots are here, and they could be coming to Memphis-area classrooms
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses 3rd straight game to Gwinnett
The Saturday evening game was the fifth of a six-game series against the Stripers.
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Premium Sports AutoZone Park’s Future: What the Redbirds need at the ol’ ballpark
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Food
Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown
Ouri Matcha is coming to Uptown while Sun of a Vegan is closing.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Peaches, heirloom tomatoes and cooking local
Suburbs
Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
Arts & Culture
Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.
Arts & Culture Pure fantasy: Anime Blues Con combines costumes and community
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Premium Collierville Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Hole-in-one
Today’s puzzle features participants at the annual Hole-in-One Charity Festival, taken by Mark Weber.