Forty-four years ago, after the last game the Memphis Rogues would ever play, 14-year-old Geoffrey Gaia asked Jado Hasanbegovic for his jersey. Hasanbegovic stripped off the jersey handed it to the kid.

Rookie big man Zach Edey, Jake LaRavia and Cam Spencer did not play, but GG Jackson and Scotty Pippen Jr. made up for their absence.

After the sudden death of Bulldogs coach Mike Leach in December 2022, defensive coordinator Zac Arnett was promoted to replace Leach and lasted just one season before Jeff Lebby was hired away from Oklahoma.

The procedural vote follows months of negotiations that ended with a hotel-motel tax being split between Memphis Tourism and the Memphis Grizzlies. 

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.

Related story:

Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype; LSU looks to defy expectations again

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.