Houston senior soccer player Clayton Somogyi does the damage as Mustangs remain undefeated in 2024.

Redbirds leaders are talking with Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city about stadium improvement. “Our commitment is to be here long-term,” Craig Unger said.

Kam Jones, a former Evangelical Christian School star, has helped Marquette reach the Sweet 16.

Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture. 

Imperfections aren’t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.

Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”

Brandon Clarke scored six points and had five rebounds in his return. But the Grizzlies fans were just happy to see him. 

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Box score: Lakers 136, Grizzlies 124

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds open their 2024 season Friday at AutoZone Park with several gift giveaways games planned and postgame fireworks shows scheduled.

Senior Seth Henigan and transfer Mario Anderson are among the topics of discussion as Frank Bonner II, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston talk spring football on The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.

The bill that would help fund FedExForum renovations by allowing Shelby County to reallocate hotel-motel tax dollars to the project cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, March 27.

Davion Ross missed 11 of 13 games last year with a season-ending injury to his right arm in what was supposed to be his final year of eligibility. 

The youthful St. George’s Gryphons score early and often against visiting ECS, winning a 14-3 run-rule game.

Richard Kinley II played in 40 career games at MTSU. He only participated in three spring practices at Memphis. 

Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note. 

By the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had put 40 points on the board, 16 of them from once and perhaps future MVP Nikola Jokic.

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The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Monday, March 25, 2024.

“Pine Hill needed a win,” Mayor Paul Young said at the opening of the new clubhouse, which overlooks the revamped golf course in Longview Heights that opened last June.

The Grizzlies can be expected to be careful with Brandon Clarke’s minutes and usage when he gets back on the floor.

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Lewisburg, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.