Armored combat: Where mettle meets metal
Wearing medieval warrior gear and wielding longswords, members of Memphis Armored Fight Club thrash and clash with panache.
Wearing medieval warrior gear and wielding longswords, members of Memphis Armored Fight Club thrash and clash with panache.
Victories this week against Michigan and No. 20 Arkansas could vault Memphis into the Associated Press basketball poll. If, that is, voters can overlook an ugly loss to Villanova.
In the second part of his end-of-term interview on “Behind The Headlines,” Mayor Jim Strickland also talked about the upcoming transition to Mayor-elect Paul Young and why he is fond of asphalt.
“We needed something like this,” said Memphis guard Jahvon Quinerly, who called the Tigers’ 16-point loss in the Battle 4 Atlantis final a wake-up call.
“Even though the last day of the trip to Nassau was a real bummer, this week was a net success for Penny Hardaway and his program.”
The Tigers were amped up, but less than 15 minutes into the game it was apparent coach Penny Hardaway’s team would not be heading back to the 901 with any sort of hardware. Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ blowout loss to VillanovaRelated stories:
Memphis will get an eighth location of the popular fast-food chain. Plus, Margarita’s is coming to Lakeland Commons, and Marco’s Pizza is also planning an Arlington site.
Memphis allowed 3-9 Temple 465 yards and some really big plays, but the Tigers still have a chance for a 10-win season.
The Houston High Mustangs advanced to their first BlueCross Bowl Class 6A state title game after Friday’s win in Brentwood, Tennessee. But Southwind and Fairley fell in their respective semifinal games.
After falling to 3-12 with their loss to the Suns, the Grizzlies’ hope of keeping their three-year postseason streak alive may be in grave danger by Thanksgiving weekend.Related story:
The bar at 605 N. Second St. will also serve smoothie bowls, freshly pressed juices, salads and wraps, as well as offering a grab-and-go section.
WYXR’s Raised By Sound Fest — a festival and fundraiser combining free shows and a ticketed show and after party — is Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Crosstown.
In this Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield break down the epic battles that happen on the Thanksgiving table. Is turkey actually good? Do we like dressing or stuffing? Canned cranberry sauce or fresh?
The City of Memphis is readying $16 million in bonds to subsidize a two-part project that includes parking at 100 N. Main and renovations at AutoZone Park Downtown.
In 2015, Fayette County’s only hospital closed after averaging one inpatient a day. Baptist is counting on a population boom due to BlueOval City.
Okojie, a 6-foot-3 point guard, underwent shoulder surgery in June.
In January, the chef and former English teacher closed his Cooper-Young restaurant, Farm and Fig, to concentrate on fighting his cancer diagnosis. He died Sept. 19 at age 48.
The proposed command center would be south of Interstate 40 off Canada Road.
Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.
“Great cities are intentional and not accidental. Currently, the Memphis Area Transit Authority does not have adequate funding to deliver the service our riders need and deserve.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason coaching changes and how they might impact the Grizzlies this season.
Can you solve this week’s word search?