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
New House rules could ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to voting remotely
The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching legislative floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if their behavior is deemed out of line.
Metro Riverfront group names acting CEO
Business
Engineering firm CEO announces retirement
Mike Pohlman is retiring from his position at the Pickering Firm Inc. in June.
Financial Services First Horizon reports 2024 fourth quarter and full-year earnings
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t replicate Victor Wembanyama problem
Head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to “go through it” again.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins mopped floors and drove vans. It taught humility.
Food
$10 Deal: El Palenke’s carnitas burrito is fast but good
Taqueria El Palenke Express doesn’t try to overdeliver, and it doesn’t have to.
Suburbs
Collierville fills out Board of Mayor and Aldermen with two new members
A business owner on Collierville’s Town Square and a Planning Commission member with more than a decade of experience were appointed as the next two aldermen in Collierville.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Beer science, Mahjong, Dolly Day and DJ nights galore
This week, watch the planets “align” from Harbor Town, catch up on the Mad Max series and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
Opinion
Morris: Improving our schools requires a community effort
“Let’s also acknowledge that one leader can’t solve every problem. This is a community issue that requires a community response.”
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.