Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Melrose, Millington, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Tigers fifth-year guard Madison Griggs made the preseason All-AAC first team.

Despite Memphis being picked to finish second in the AAC by a sizable margin, four Tigers earned preseason conference accolades.

Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.

In Memphis’ Edge District, Chicago artist Milt Coronado painted a Derrick Rose mural both cities can appreciate. Rose painted a picture on the court that he might have gas left in the tank. 

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In the wake of Derrick Rose joining the Grizzlies, Kentucky’s coach looks back at his time in Memphis.

Coach Stephen Glass calls his team “brilliant” following a 4-0 win in the last regular-season home match at AutoZone Park.

Many expected the 6-foot-2 former Memphis University School star, who’s finishing his high school career in Florida, to commit to Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies reunited with fans, including the mayor-elect, Saturday at FedExForum. It’s a fresh start for the Grizzlies as they embark on a new season, as well as for the city.

The 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ironman 70.3 Memphis race started and ended Saturday, Oct. 7 at Shelby Farms Park. Anthony Federico won the men’s division and Jessica Jones was the first female finisher.

Millington quarterback McCoy Pugh accounts for four touchdowns as the Trojans run their record to 7-1.

B.J. Blake puts on a show for his future college Austin Peay, rushing for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Sunday’s Memphis preseason opener with Indiana will be broadcast on Bally’s Southeast. However, there’s reason to wonder how long that will be possible, for the Grizzlies and for other NBA teams on Bally networks.

Defending Class AA girls champ Sophie Christopher of Houston just one of several local players and teams who figure to be in the title mix.

The Tigers have attracted several transfers who either came from bigger programs or had offers from larger schools. A few of the SEC transfers offered insight on why they chose Memphis. 

FACS running back Brian Shields carried 12 times for 125 yards and scored five times, taking his season total to 25.

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Elijah Brinson completed 20 of 24 passes for 285 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs won their third game in a row, 42-7.

Steven Adams is back on the court after missing extended time with a knee injury. Taylor Jenkins said the brawny big man has wasted no time throwing his weight around. 

Totals are through games as of Sept. 29 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

It’s all about the city for Jahvon Quinerly, Madison Griggs and Memphis Tigers basketball at Student Madness.

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Givens will announce his college commitment at 4 p.m. Saturday at Big Bill’s Bar-Be-Que on Kirby Road in East Memphis.

Jaren Jackson Jr. said he has been watching film of Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett in an effort to slow down the game. 

FedExForum has a new event security provider. It is unclear if the switch is directly related to a shooting that occurred at the venue last month. 

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