“We thank Coach Silverfield for his leadership over the past six seasons and wish him and his family the best in their next chapter ...” Tigers athletic director Ed Scott said.

Losing at home against an in-state rival carries a deflating tone into the offseason for the Vols. Tennessee was flying high after its win over Florida, but failed to maintain the momentum.

The Grizzlies pulled away with a 10-2 run in the fourth quarter with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey on the bench. But it was those two players who brought home the win.

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Box score: Grizzlies 112, Clippers 107

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Both Southwind and Covington lose, as Shelby-Metro exits the playoffs.

The Rebels faced distractions, with the status of coach Lane Kiffin being up in the air, but managed to push past the Bulldogs to claim an Egg Bowl victory.

The Memphis Tigers had everything in front of them heading into November, but Thursday’s loss to Navy capped a disappointing month. 

Considering they were promised that the standard at Memphis would be maintained when Ryan Silverfield was hired, there are lots of reasons for Tigers fans to be ready to turn the page. Does that mean Memphis will be making a change at head coach?

“I’m disappointed, but there’s nothing I can do about it now (other) than trying to figure out what we can do to go find a way to win our ninth game (in a bowl appearance),” coach Ryan Silverfield said.

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After snapping a four-game losing streak, Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway opens up about the stress he’s been feeling.

Basketball is sometimes called a “game of runs,” and this one was that for 45 minutes.

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The Grizzlies outscored New Orleans by 39 points during the 35 minutes Zach Edey was on the court.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Nov. 26, 2025.

Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the Southern Illinois University Salukis at FedExForum on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

In a game in which 14 different Memphis players logged minutes, the Tigers had three players in double figures.

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The Tigers are looking to prevent a three-game losing streak when they face Navy on Thursday. 

The Jaguars (Class 6A) and Chargers (Class 3A) are looking to advance to the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga.

Standouts from ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint, St. Benedict and St. George’s honored by the league’s coaches.

Standouts will take the field Saturday, Dec. 13, at Memphis University School.

At his best, Jonas Valanciunas had a Zach Randolph game in a Marc Gasol package: a walking, talking Ga-Z-Bo. 

The Tigers must take care of business against Southern Illinois to avoid the program’s first five-game losing streak under coach Penny Hardaway.

Standouts from Fairley, Melrose, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are headed to Nashville on Dec. 9.

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey left Monday’s game against Denver, but not due to injury.