Division 2-AA final Thursday is an all-Memphis affair, while the Gryphons face Providence Christian Academy in D2-A.

Saturday’s Battle for the Bones features a UAB quarterback who is completing 74% of his passes, but the Blazers allow the fourth-most tackles for loss in the country. They also struggle defending the run. 

The most important part of ESPN’s story on Ja Morant isn’t anything in the story. It’s the impact it could have on Morant. A column about alligators, rocks and umbrellas — and what they all may mean.

After almost 20 years in operation, Cordova’s GameDay Baseball will soon close.

Who is the biggest star Memphis has had since Elvis? Weigh in.

Following Memphis Grizzlies practice on Wednesday, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addressed recently released ESPN article titled “‘Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant’s 18-month downfall.”

UAB hasn’t won a lot of games, but that hasn’t stopped Jacob Zeno from completing the fourth-most passes in the country while his 74.4% completion percentage ranks fifth.

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Penny Hardaway is using lessons from his first five years as the Tigers’ coach to seize the opportunity in front of him in Year 6 at the helm.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington take a guess at the Western Conference standings in the annual preseason predictions podcast. 

The winner will take a giant step toward securing a top seed in the playoffs.

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The Lynx move into the sixth spot following a milestone victory for their head coach, Kevin Locastro.

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On this week’s edition of the “The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston,” Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and host Greg Gaston break down the ramifications of last week’s loss to Tulane.

The Battle for the Bones trophy, finished with a giant slab of ribs at the top, has been with the Memphis football program since 2012. That was the last time the Tigers faced UAB in the Battle for the Bones rivalry that dates back to 1997.

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Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.

Despite the uncertainty around Philadelphia’s trade-me-now star James Harden and the scheduled delay of the Grizzlies’ own Ja Morant, this season arrives with less chaos and uncertainty than a year ago.

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The Division 2-AA winners bracket match on Wednesday will be an all-local battle.

Marcus Smart plans to play his first game in a Grizzlies uniform Friday in Milwaukee. He’s encouraged by what he has seen so far form his new team.

The Memphis Showboats of the USFL will host its Select-a-Seat event on Sunday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for 2024 season tickets for season ticket holders from last season as well as new potential ticket buyers.

After an eligibility battle with the NCAA, UNC football’s Tez Walker was cleared to play earlier this month. During a game on Saturday, he made a statement. Could Memphis' DeAndre Williams soon do the same?

Jets defensive end Bryce Huff tallied a career-high nine pressures on 28 pass rushes, according to Next Gen Stats. He also recorded at least one sack for the second consecutive week. 

KenPom’s advanced analytics provide an unbiased outlook on Memphis’ 2023-24 season.

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Andres Fox was ejected during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 31-21 home loss to Tulane last week after hitting a Green Wave player in the groin.

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MUS, Germantown, Southwind and FACS are all ranked in the top 5 of their classes.

Kicker Seth Morgan has season-ending surgery. Kicker Tristian Vandenberg and running back Blake Watson are day to day.