Coach Penny Hardaway’s team continues to steadily climb up the rankings.

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Where did Memphis land on Upadhyaya’s rankings after an impressive blowout win against Wichita State but an overtime nail-bitting victory against UTSA?

Desmond Bane sprained his left ankle Friday when the Grizzlies played the Los Angeles Clippers. Jake LaRavia turned an ankle Saturday night.

Alasia Smith led the Tigers with her fifth double-double of the year and 33rd of her career with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

In a record-setting performance, Coach Penny Hardaway’s team showed the AAC — and perhaps the country — that its ceiling is still sky-high despite its struggles in recent weeks.

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Box score: Memphis 112, Wichita State 86

NCAA men’s college basketball box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and the Wichita State Shockers.

Robert Knecht, director of public works for the City of Memphis, said the snow plows are ready for Downtown streets as fans pour into FedExForum for the 5 p.m. game.

The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks.

The severely short-handed Grizzlies lost to the Knicks on Saturday night, but got an impressive effort from rookie GG Jackson

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Box score: Knicks 106, Grizzlies 94

The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to 10 when they travel to the Roundhouse for a matchup with the Shockers Sunday.

Jones becomes the first Memphis Tiger drafted in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Connor Mancell leads the way with 18 points as Saints extend their streak.

The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers on Friday night, but the concern will be on Desmond Bane’s left ankle, which forced him to exit during the third quarter. 

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Box score: Clippers 128, Grizzlies 119

After the Ja Morant injury, I got a lesson on shoulder surgery

NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Clippers.

Desmond Bane is the latest Grizzlies player to leave a game due to injury. He cannot return to the game, per NBA rules. 

Masyn Winn, called up from the Redbirds to St. Louis last season, returns to Memphis representing the visiting Cardinals. The players will be at AutoZone Park Friday evening, Jan. 12.

Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.

Here’s what we learned about labrum damage (in easy-to-understand-terms) from a renowned orthopedic surgeon who says, “I spend every day thinking about shoulders.”

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 1A, 2A and 3A football players earned all-state recognition.

Williams made his professional debut on Wednesday for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Nick Owens and Reneiya Brigance were honored for their efforts.

The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. 

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