All it took was about a week of being around the Memphis Tigers football program for former Miami head coach Randy Shannon to make a noticeable impression on the players.

In the long history of Memphis football, never have we known so little about a season that matters so much. 

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Collierville drops four spaces to No. 5; Bartlett makes its season debut.

ECS had some early chances, including three successive corner kicks, but failed to get any effort on target.

César Prieto drives in both Memphis runs to start the set at Charlotte.

There are always questions before college-football season openers, and the Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels have added to the unknowns before Saturday’s game in Las Vegas.

The PGA Tour is reshaping its postseason for 2028 by ending the year with a Tour Championship played over two weeks at different golf courses involving match play.

New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener. 

Houston High jumps into Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings after a big win Friday against Germantown.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The Redbirds were unable to secure a series split in 17th loss to Jumbo Shrimp.

Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member. 

Catcher Leo Bernal smacked his 16th home run of the season into the left-center field bullpen to punctuate the fourth. He drove in four runs in the victory. 

The Dragons — ranked first in the Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen and fifth in the state in Class 6A — had planned on roaring out of the gate like the storm that pushed Saturday’s scheduled kickoff back 90 minutes.

A chancellor’s ruling could lead to fifth season of eligibility for Tigers baseball player. 

Impressive wins for Bartlett and Central, among others, in Week 1.

The Mustangs left no doubt Friday night, bullying the Devils 40-6 in front of a raucous crowd.

The Jaguars return two interceptions for touchdowns — and seal the game with a third pick — to finish off a gutsy group of Lynx.

All nine Redbirds bats tally hit, bullpen shuts out Jumbo Shrimp in Friday’s home game.

The Grizzlies are hosting a team garage sale at FedExForum. This year, there are some niche items for sale.

The Redbirds blew their lead after eight innings for the just the third time in the 2026 season.

A new sporting-goods store in Southaven looks to capitalize on the popularity of baseball and softball in the area.