The number of days until opening day for Memphis football are starting to dwindle, and the Tigers announced themes for each home game Wednesday, July 17.

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was the first overall pick in the 2024 UFL Draft by the Memphis Showboats who also selected former Tiger running back Blake Watson.

Saturday will provide a few members of Penny Hardaway’s new-look Tigers with an opportunity to introduce themselves to fans and the local community.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ dominant start to Las Vegas summer league. 

The two first-year starters and former five-star recruits have the potential to turn their teams into College Football Playoff contenders.

It is hard to describe Spencer’s craziness appropriately without seeing it yourself. But Memphis loves it. The Grizzlies loved his attention to detail during the draft process. They loved how serious he can be.

Quarterback Seth Henigan, running back Mario Anderson, linebacker Elijah Herring, defensive back Jordan Grier and offensive lineman Jaylen Nichols attended.

Photos of Ja Morant’s second signature shoe with Nike have leaked online. 

Seven former and current Daily Memphian staffers were honored for their work. 

Grizzlies point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. credits Coach Jason March for his success on defense. “(He) keeps telling me, ‘Pick him up. You’re not tired. Pick him up again.’ ”

The candle included in 1122 Candles’ Instagram post is white in a clear glass jar with black writing displayed on it that reads: “KEEP PARIS LIT,” followed by Nike’s Swoosh logo.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin came to SEC Media Days still grieving the death of his father, Monte Kiffin, a longtime and well-respected NFL assistant. The younger Kiffin said the outpouring of support he and his family have received in recent days has been uplifting.

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New Memphis Tigers commit Damarien Yates averaged 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 43.4% from the floor and 31.1% from 3-point range for Vincennes University in Indiana. 

The Daily Memphian browsed through College Football 25 on the PlayStation 5 and noted some of the top rated Memphis players and team ratings. 

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin learned a lot from Nick Saban — especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media.

Greg Sankey added that while he’s paying attention to litigation in the ACC involving Florida State and Clemson, the SEC is focused on its 16 schools.

Kaelen Culpepper, who starred at St. Benedict and Kansas State, was the 21st overall pick Sunday in Major League Baseball’s draft by the Minnesota Twins.

“Laird was unapologetic for being an advocate for every athlete, not just the ones in the big sports. He gave everything he had to the University of Memphis, leaving little time for anything else beyond his family.”

Photographer Brad Vest captured the action on Beale Street Saturday for the final day of the Ed Murphey Classic. The John “Buck” Ewing pole-vaulting competition featured three current Olympians — two-time world champion Sam Kendricks of Oxford, Mississippi, 2020 Olympic silver medalist Chris Nilsen and former NCAA champ Brynn King.

Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.

Carter, a 6-foot-5 Atlanta native, averaged 9.5 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.3% from 3-point range for AAC foe UTSA last season.

The experience of taking part in a meet like the Ed Murphey Classic at the University of Memphis was a whole other thing altogether for fans, amateurs, high school athletes and pros alike.

Jake LaRavia asked to play in summer league this season. The third-year Memphis Grizzlies wing is making the most of his opportunity to continue his positive momentum. 

GG Jackson can’t stop saying nice things about Zach Edey, even though the Grizzlies’ newest lottery pick said he doesn’t take compliments very well. 

GG Jackson has set a high bar for himself. He is hoping for a better showing at summer league in Las Vegas than he had in Salt Lake City.