Shot putter and discus thrower Ashton Hearn and the 4 x 800 relay team are the stars as several locals shine in Division 2 track and field.

A big day for CBHS athletes highlighted Wednesday’s Spring Fling action.

The Brothers can extend their state record with a victory Thursday over Chattanooga McCallie.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss the several new additions to the Memphis Tigers’ roster, David Jones’ future and more.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their top prospects for the Grizzlies in the upcoming NBA draft. Will Donovan Clingan slide to No. 9?

Lausanne boys also defeat University School of Jackson to win the state title.

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins won’t show up to training camp wearing a “Hot Seat” cap, but the label is applied frequently to NBA head coaches.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday to celebrate Tennessee’s new law requiring all high schools to keep an automated external defibrillator available during classes, athletic practices and games.

Jorja Wheeler allowed just four hits while striking out 15 in a complete-game victory. The Eagles (23-9-1) will next play Chattanooga Baylor in a winners’ bracket game Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at McKnight No. 2.

Division 2 track and field championships and boys and girls team tennis championships headline Wednesday’s schedule of events. 

East relay teams win all six sprint relays in boys and girls state meet. Also, Crosstown High’s Austin McCall wins two state titles, taking the 200- and 400-meter championships.

An internal investigation by the Collierville Schools district states that none of its employees were involved in hurling racial slurs during a dispute over an athletic field earlier this month.

The Memphis Grizzlies debuted its “Raise the Rim” celebration with a gift to Fox Meadows Elementary. Plus coach Taylor Jenkins donated $20,000 to Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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Coach Taylor Jenkins said he is looking hard at philosophical changes the Grizzlies could make this offseason. 

“I’m most proud that I carry myself as a young man and don’t stoop down to the level they see me as, coming from Frayser,” Hampton said.

Grinder, Taber & Grinder vice president Ben Cooper updates the status of Phase 1 of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project.

The veteran coach shunned the spotlight but played a vital role in the school’s athletic department. 

Through the program, the Memphis Grizzlies collaborate with local designers and creators on official Grizzlies merchandise, which is sold at FedExForum during select games.

Chauncey Billups invited Tayshaun Prince to breakfast in 2002, where, over eggs and bacon, it became apparent the future Grizzlies’ vice president of basketball affairs may be ideal for his current role. 

The NASCAR driver threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing.

Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson averaged more than 20 points per game in his last 18 appearances to end the regular season.

The Tigers begin tournament play Tuesday night against Bradley Central at Murfreesboro Oakland high school.

Day one of Spring Fling gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro with action in baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track and field. 

This week we’ll skim the surface of potential draftees, potential trade or (less likely) free agency targets and the decisions the Grizzlies face about players they already have.