The sophomore scored three touchdowns in a 49-34 victory over Central.

This is the fifth installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A magical 2007-08 run included signature moments against name-brand programs, but UAB pushed Memphis’ beautiful season to the brink. 

Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. helped carry the Grizzlies to a win in the season opener against New Orleans. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 128, Pelicans 122

A blockbuster third quarter, a promising rookie debut and a vintage “Call 12” finale meant a fine time for home fans. And a “W” always leaves a good taste. 

Cedric Coward was perfect and Ja Morant was even better as the Grizzlies opened their 25th season with a win.

Ja Morant’s 35 points led the Grizzlies, and a key basket at the end of the fourth quarter sealed the deal.

NBA box score for Wednesday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans played inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Saints drop the first two sets against Christ Presbyterian Academy before rallying to win the match — while silencing the Lions’ faithful.

MUS enters following a victory, while CBHS is coming off a loss. But both teams will have a reason for optimism.

“All of our hopes, goals and dreams are still in front of us,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after suffering a loss to UAB. Now, nationally ranked USF comes to town.

Bubba Luckett is done coaching. Fred Horton can’t get enough. Now both high school basketball coaches and former Memphis Tigers are in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.

Not much shuffling in the rankings this week due to many teams not playing because of fall break.

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting the season short-handed again. But Jaren Jackson Jr. won’t let that dampen his excitement. 

No Memphis Grizzlies player has ever made as big an impact while scoring so little.

This is the fourth installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: Clutch foul shooting, Chris Dougas-Roberts’ grit prove too much for Texas A&M.

To commemorate the 25th season of Grizzlies basketball, we’re counting down the 25 greatest players in franchise history. To find moments from players’ time in Memphis or aspects of their games or personalities to ponder. 

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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies manage the start to the season amid recent injuries. 

Allen formally became one of nine new inductees to enter the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Tuesday night at the Renasant Convention Center.

After a slow start on offense, the Saints stormed back against familiar foe Knoxville Catholic in the Division 2-AA state volleyball tournament. In Class AAA, Arlington falls to Brentwood.

Tigers announce Dec. 20 game at Mississippi State will now tip at 3 p.m.

“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”

Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake. 

When former Memphis coach John Calipari returns to the 901 for the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic, a group of Tigers that put “blood, sweat and tears” into the program will be formally honored for the first time.

This is the third installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: The Zags came to town with a big-time scorer.

Perhaps like no season since their first together, this Memphis Grizzlies season will be about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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