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
March 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum.Related story:
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
A stable for the Sheriff’s Office mounted-patrol unit. A bomb-squad robot. A new county medical examiner.
These items top the Shelby County Board of Commissoners’ Monday agenda.
Metro States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
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Business
Movers & Shakers
First Horizon and Saint Francis Healthcare announce promotions and additions.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Transportation & Logistics Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
Premium Business Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
Premium Business FedEx founder’s family offered to buy Grizzlies
Sports
Ty Jerome makes a splash in Grizzlies debut, but Memphis falls to Minnesota
Ty Jerome gave the fans what they wanted to see in his first regular-season game for Memphis, but the Grizzlies weren’t competitive in the matchup with Minnesota. Related content:
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Arlington Former Arlington High standout ‘just really wants to win the Super Bowl’
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Food
From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
At area grocery stores, customer demand is high, and restocking depends on location and how products are delivered.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
Suburbs
These Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one. Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'Related story:
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Arts & Culture
Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.
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Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assess the trade market for the Memphis Grizzlies as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What it’s like for athletes in the portal
Games
Daily WordRow: Feb. 1
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.