Grizzlies, Melton impress in win over Bucks
The Grizzlies scored 120-plus points for the sixth time in seven games, and De’Anthony Melton continued his hot streak, scoring 24 points, including six 3-pointers.
Herrington: Grizzlies’ righteous play has their opponents confused
The Memphis Grizzlies, one of the youngest NBA teams this season, just beat two of the league’s biggest stars in a span of four days, and with their own best player unavailable both times.
901 FC turns out the Lights in Vegas
It was “Viva Las Vegas” as 901 FC snagged the King’s Cup, a golden statuette created especially for Saturday’s soccer match due to Elvis Presley’s ties to both cities.
Calkins: Memphis and Hardaway will fight allegations. But this sure doesn’t look good.
The IARP alleges that Penny Hardaway and Memphis basketball committed multiple Level 1 violations. The university is fighting back. Could this be the beginning of the end for Hardaway? The battle has been joined.
FedEx flight departs for Europe carrying relief for Ukrainian refugees
For more than two hours Saturday morning, FedEx Express team members loaded a Boeing 777 cargo aircraft with 76 tons of supplies, including an emergency field hospital and life-saving medicines.
Hardaway, Memphis face multiple Level I, II charges by the NCAA
Memphis is accused of obstructing an investigation and showing a lack of institutional control.
First Lady visits St. Jude, talks about Ukraine humanitarian effort
More children with cancer are coming to the city from the Ukraine war zone next week. First Lady Jill Biden made the visit to St. Jude Friday afternoon and talked privately with four children and their families airlifted this past Monday from Poland to Memphis.
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Bucks 102
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Tigers lose two linemen to medical retirement
Offensive lineman Evan Fields and defensive lineman John Cartwright are the second and third Tigers to be reported as medically retired since the end of last season.
Report: Memphis assistant Cody Toppert headed to LSU
Toppert was a top recruiter for the Tigers and a key planner of the offensive scheme.
North Mississippi officials seek relief options for congested Miss. 305
As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.
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.
Collierville leaders stop pursuing garage north of Town Square
Collierville leaders did not move forward with their pursuit of a parking garage north of the Town Square and the contract for the project has expired.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
It’s all about good times this week, with a sextet of photos related to beer and sports. Take a minute to tell us which is your favorite.
Metro
Mayor to limit solitary confinement in Shelby County jails
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris plans to sign an executive order that will adopt United Nations Minimum Standards for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Mandela Rules, for county prisons.
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Business
Sign of the future: PURE, xAI teamup shows teens ‘what welding can do’
A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI.
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Sports
Ja Morant combats trade rumors, says he will be in Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant took to social media to say he will remain in Memphis despite rumors from the national media that he could be traded next.
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Food
Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations
Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.
Suburbs
Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
Arts & Culture
Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die
The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Harris and Sugarmon find common ground in county budget season
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon talked about the ongoing county budget season, a proposed wheel tax hike and a new jail on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: For fans of line dancing
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a line dancing pop-up at 901 Fit Life.