Ole Miss’s defense posted a season-worst performance during a 43-35 loss at Georgia on Oct. 18.

The raceway is on the verge of a comeback after the International Hot Rod Association purchased the racetrack between Memphis and Millington.

Last offseason didn’t go as planned for coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers basketball program. Is it too late to salvage this season as American Conference play is about to begin?

Tennessee (8-4) will be without four defensive starters and the SEC’s leading receiver when the Vols play Illinois (8-4) on Tuesday (4:30 p.m., ESPN) at the Music City Bowl in Nashville.

The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends. 

Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112. 

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Box Score: Wizards 116, Grizzlies 112

The Wizards outrebounded the Grizzlies 54-42 and overcame 19 turnovers.

Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin answer some of the most pressing questions as the Tigers prepare to open conference play against North Texas.

Contestants from across the country sprint to Memphis for the event at Shelby Farms Park. Some may catch a few winks, then hit the trail again during the nonstop race.

The NCAA transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2, and the Memphis Tigers are heading into the new year with a laundry list of needs.

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With Morant back at the wheel the Grizzlies offense generated 26 fastbreak points, the second most of the season. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104

Memphis beat Milwaukee for the eighth straight time, all of them by double digits.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?

A once heralded prep prospect, O.J. Mayo arrived in the NBA with a compact, high-elevation jumper that’s among the smoothest FedExForum has ever seen. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season. 

Memphis shot 56% from the field and never trailed during the first half.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.

Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.

Against Oklahoma City, the margin for error is thin. That is especially true for a Grizzlies roster missing eight players. 

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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, Friday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 23 points, the Tigers picked up an 88-67 win over Alabama State on Monday night at FedExForum.

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Box score: Memphis 88, Alabama State 67