For the third consecutive game, Memphis came out flat against an opponent it should’ve had no problem putting away early.

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Box Score: Memphis 69, East Carolina 59

The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand to capture the fun as skiers swooshed into the new year.

Winners get free studio and production time; applications open Jan. 18.

Tennessee Sports Writers Association announces all-state teams for football, volleyball, golf, cross-country and girls soccer.

From 2017 to 2021, an estimated 1.8 million guns were stolen, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.

Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location. 

Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.

While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.

After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.

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Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).

A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.

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Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market. 

Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original. 

The 22-year -old man told police that he and another person shot the University of Memphis nursing student and dumped his body, according to an affidavit.

“We, as a nation, can send and receive detailed and color-enhanced images from the depths of outer space revealing new galaxies and black holes, while we, as mere mortals, can’t find a cable or satellite service that can give us a dependable picture in a rain shower.”

As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland. 

Will the Grizzlies’ wing rotation be playoff-ready by springtime? If not, should they look to the next month’s trade market for help?

Holly Whitfield of the “I Love Memphis” blog will join The Daily Memphian in February as its digital director, leading a team of seven digital producers and two content creators. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. was a force on both ends of the floor in the Grizzlies’ win over the Magic on Thursday night. His 31 points were the most he has scored since the NBA bubble in July of 2020.

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When complete, it’s expected to generate $4 million in wages for 70 employees. 

Cooper Haynes and Natalie Bryant are named The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls basketball players of the week.

They say that college football is a religion in the South. Does that mean that ministers are its podcasters? Meet Geoff Mitchell, the senior minister at Lindenwood Christian Church, who also hosts a popular podcast about TCU football. 

Baptist Memorial Health Care provided an early look Thursday at its new free-standing emergency department in Arlington near the Interstate 40 exit.