With the Tigers in the midst of a key stretch of games against nationally ranked non-conference opponents, there’s plenty for Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston to bandy about.
Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fightRelated stories:
Michael Oher’s legal fight with the Memphis Tuohy family over “The Blind Side” film and using his name, image and likeness has pulled in famed author Michael Lewis.
Smith leaves Memphis after appearing in 32 career games including 13 career starts.
The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation. Cost of dorms at U of M will go up 3.5% each year for four yearsRelated story:
Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.
Off the heels of toppling top-overall-seeded Northern Iowa 43-39 on Friday, Dec. 8 in the DII semifinals, the Memphis Tigers’ men’s rugby club was at the doorstep of their first 15s national championship.
Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court.
New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff recorded his seventh sack of the season while Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made his seventh field goal this year of 50 yards or more.
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the second day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.Related story:
Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season. Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins says Grizzlies fans deserve betterRelated story:
He played a pivotal role in the Kansas State Wildcats making an Elite Eight run last season.
“We have to come out and create our own energy,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “We can’t have other teams come in here (and win), regardless of what our roster is or who is playing. You have to protect home court.”
Penny Hardaway feels the Tigers’ place in the latest AP Top 25 poll is “a little bit disrespectful.”Related story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, but the Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks on Monday night. Related story:
NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks played at FedExForum.
It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.Related stories:
“He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game. Related story:
The Memphis native will oversee marketing, sales and team operations.
The Tigers will get to play in the Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center next season. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
Ireland built the Stars into one of Tennessee’s top programs during his 27-year tenure, winning more than 250 games.
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the first day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
Did Memphis reappear on Upadhyaya’s ballot after the Tigers’ convincing win over Texas A&M on Sunday?
Standouts from Center Hill, FACS, Houston and Rossville Christian are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Standouts from CBHS, Douglass, Munford, Power Center Academy, St. Benedict and Southwind are up for consideration. Voting ends on Thursday, Dec. 14.