Houston High’s Nora Newhouse and Arlington’s Clark Wade end the season with the fastest 5K cross country times from Memphis-area runners.

Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Houston, MASE, Melrose and Middle College are up for consideration this week. 

Cam Spencer is starting a foundation and investing in a company conducting clinical research to show the possible benefits of cold-water immersion on veterans with PTSD. 

An avalanche fell inside Portland’s Moda Center on Sunday night as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 134-89. 

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Box Score: Grizzlies 134, Trail Blazers 89

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Alasia Smith’s career-high 28 points helped the Tigers improve to 2-1 in the 2024-25 season.

The Tigers battled for over 100 minutes in the Florida heat, playing to a scoreless draw after regulation and through the first overtime period before losing in the second overtime.

Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to take Tennessee past the Bulldogs. He led the Vols’ offense after quarterback Nico Iamaleava exited with an upper-body injury.

“Once it opens up, you know, it’s showtime,” said the Tigers combo guard, who finished with a game-high 29 points to go with three assists and three rebounds, with 16 of those points coming after halftime.

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Box score: Memphis 80, UNLV 74

Jaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter and Caden Davis kicked five field goals for the Rebels.

NCAA box score for the University of Memphis game against UNLV in Las Vegas.

PJ Haggerty scored 29 points and Colby Rogers added 16 as Memphis used a strong second half to improve to 2-0.

The play in which Morant was injured appeared to be a foul, but it was not called.

In the first meeting between the schools since 2018, the No. 12 Volunteers held the Cardinals to 27% shooting in the Saturday afternoon game in Louisville.

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There were too many good moments in the Grizzlies win over the Wizards on Friday night to pick just one. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 128, Wizards 104

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Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 144 yards as the Tigers beat the Owls in an AAC game.

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Box score: Memphis 27, Rice 20

This is the box score for the NCAA football game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the Rice University Owls on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Freshman quarterback Canon Day shines in his first varsity start. Collierville, Bartlett and Germantown also advance to the second round.

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Tipton-Rosemark Academy junior Yianni Sinis was the bronze medalist in Friday’s D2-A championship meet.

Two Class 6A rematches — Germantown vs. Collierville and Houston vs. Bartlett — highlight the local schedule for Friday, Nov. 15.

Memphis Tigers linebacker Karmelo Overton collapsed on the field during the second quarter. 

The Grizzlies maintained a lead of at least 20 points through the bulk of the second half, sending the Wizards to their third straight loss.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at FedExForum.

Ja Morant has already been ruled out of the Grizzlies’ game Friday against the Wizards.