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<strong>Briarcrest pitcher Jack Gleason makes a throw to home plate during action against CBHS on Monday, May 9, 2022. Other candidates for Week 9 player of the week are&nbsp;James Smith, Northpoint;&nbsp;Evan Bloomer, FACS;&nbsp;Josh Laszacs, Millington, and Mason Shropshire, ECS.&nbsp;</strong>(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)High School Sports

Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 9

Standouts from Briarcrest, ECS, FACS, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19.

By John Varlas 13 hours ago
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How Desmond Bane helped Kendric Davis grow as a player

The Tigers transfer says his college career wouldn’t have been the same without the influence of Bane.

By Steven Johnson 11 hours ago
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Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1

Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9. 

By Chris Herrington 8 hours ago
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Central High sprinter leads the victory parade at sectionals

Jordan Ware matched last year’s performance while Bartlett’s Kylan Bernard swept both hurdles races. In Class A girls, East’s Alyssa Raymond wins three events.

By John Varlas May 14, 2022

  • Grizzlies Podcast

    Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ window, Dillon Brooks controversy and Ja Morant’s future

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the future of Ja Morant in Memphis, Grizzlies free agency and the controversy around Dillon Brooks’ absence from exit interviews. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington 10 hours ago
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    Calkins: What we learned about the Grizzlies’ future, as Ja and his teammates said goodbye

    Ja Morant is going to sign his contract extension, Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones seem unlikely to return, and Steven Adams thinks “duckmaster” would be a fine thing to put in a Tinder profile. What we learned from the Grizzlies’ postseason news conferences. 

    By Geoff Calkins 12 hours ago
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    ‘Hell yeah': The best from Ja Morant, Zach Kleiman and others from Grizzlies exit interviews

    From updates on Ja Morant’s knee to Steven Adams’ hilarious quotes about the Peabody ducks, here are the best moments from the Grizzlies’ exit interviews Sunday afternoon. 

    By Drew Hill May 15, 2022
  • Sports

    Former Memphian and MLB pitcher David West dies

    The left-hander helped Philadelphia reach the World Series in 1993. He was a 1983 graduate of Craigmont High in Memphis.

    By John Varlas May 14, 2022
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Herrington: The playoffs fell short, but the Ja Morant Grizzlies have arrived. What’s next?

    This season the Grizzlies got younger and still got better, but ultimately came up short of their potential. With Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place, the future is bright. It’s also pressing. What’s next?

    By Chris Herrington May 14, 2022
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Minott, Duren among prospects with most to gain at NBA combine

    Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.

    By Steven Johnson 5 hours ago
  • Subscribers only Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: It may have been the best Grizz season ever. It was certainly the most fun.

    The Grizzlies ended their season with a loss to the Warriors Friday. Was it the best season ever? Maybe. It was absolutely the most fun. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2022
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    End of the road: Grizzlies eliminated in Game 6 by Warriors

    The Grizzlies gave up a season-high 25 offensive rebounds and 21 second-chance points. Now they look to next season. 

    By Drew Hill May 14, 2022
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    Box score: Warriors 110, Grizzlies 96

    May 13, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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    Grizzlies fall in Game 6 to Warriors, ending season

    By The Associated Press May 13, 2022
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    With unique style, Dick Fadgen coached generations of swimming talent

    The pool at the Mike Rose Aquatics Center on the U of M campus will be named in honor of the man who had an “endless belief in people.”

    By John Varlas May 13, 2022
  • High School Sports

    Thursday prep report: CBHS’ Hammond speeds to region record

    Junior Jaxon Hammond is one of several Brothers’ standouts on a hot day at MUS.

    By John Varlas May 13, 2022
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    Herrington: The pressure’s on as Grizzlies face elimination

    The Grizzlies have momentum, but they’re back in enemy territory for Game 6. Are the Warriors’ veterans due for a rejuvenation?

    By Chris Herrington May 13, 2022
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Former Tigers quarterback reportedly commits to North Texas

    Grant Gunnell will revisit Memphis when the Tigers host North Texas on Sept. 24. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 13, 2022
  • Subscribers only Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: The stadium renovations look totally cool. But will they get Memphis where it needs to go?

    Make no mistake, Memphis is partnering with the city in a “transformational renovation” of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in order to get to a better conference. Will it work? 

    By Geoff Calkins May 13, 2022
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    U of M leadership describe goals, plans for Liberty Bowl renovation

    The University of Memphis explored the idea of creating a new stadium, but research indicated it made more sense to renovate the one it already has. 

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    Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds

    By Frank Bonner II May 12, 2022
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    ECS right-hander voted high school baseball player of the week

    Carson Todd led ECS over FACS in the division tournament on May 7.

    By John Varlas May 12, 2022
  • 2022 NBA Playoffs Grizzlies Podcast

    Grizzlies podcast: Memphis stays alive

    On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss several players that carried Memphis to a Game 5 win.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington May 12, 2022
  • High School Sports

    Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Strong pitching performances highlight baseball postseason

    Briarcrest’s arms come through on the way to region tournament championship.

    By John Varlas May 15, 2022
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    Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. is pivotal player vs. Warriors

    On Wednesday night in Game 5, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was the best player on the floor.

    By Drew Hill May 12, 2022
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    Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds

    Strickland said he left the decision about whether to renovate the city-owned stadium or build a new one on the university campus to the university.

    By Bill Dries May 12, 2022
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Memphis Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman named NBA Executive of the Year

    Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, 33, is the youngest person to receive the NBA Executive of the Year award. 

    By Drew Hill May 12, 2022
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Memphis announces renovation plan for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

    The renovation is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million.

    By Frank Bonner II May 12, 2022
  • 2022 NBA Playoffs Memphis Grizzlies

    See images from Wednesday’s blowout against the Warriors

    The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors, 134-95, in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Here are some photos from the game. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 20 hours ago
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    Calkins: That’s how you whoop that trick, Steph. And what a glorious whooping it was.

    Steph Curry said the Warriors’ plan to close out the Grizzlies was to “Whoop That Trick.” Yeah, that was a mistake. The Grizzlies responded with one of the great whoopings in NBA playoff history.

    By Geoff Calkins May 12, 2022
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    Herrington: The whooping is over for the Grizzlies. Now it’s winning time.

    The Warriors haven’t really looked like the better team. Not decisively, at least. And the Grizzlies shouldn’t consider a great Game 5 their last hurrah.

    By Chris Herrington May 12, 2022

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