After what’s been at times a bumpy college career to this point, Jahvon Quinerly is savoring the opportunity he has with the Tigers: “It’s beautiful.”

As basketball season approaches, many are anticipating a heated battle between Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart during training camp. 

Former Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks scored 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and Canada won its first medal at a global men’s tournament since 1936 by topping the U.S. 127-118 in the third-place game in Manila on Sunday.

Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro. 

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Box score: Memphis 37, Arkansas State 3

A blocked field goal return in the final minute helps the Tigers defeat the Golden Lions in the 34th annual Southern Heritage Classic.

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Box score for Saturday’s college football game between Memphis and Arkansas State in Jonesboro.

After dominating FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman in the season opener, the Tigers traveled to Jonesboro and beat a struggling Arkansas State team at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday. 

Community members came out to watch the spectacle before the Southern Heritage Classic, at which Tennessee State University will play the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The Memphis men’s (4-0-1) and 16th-ranked women’s (5-1-0) soccer teams pick up key wins.

No. 3 seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury captured their third straight title at Flushing Meadows, the first men’s team to win three straight U.S. Opens since Americans Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin from 1912-14.

The Memphis defense headed into this season with a lot of confidence. It didn’t allow a single touchdown in the opener and is going against an offense that didn’t score any points last week.

The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.

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Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night.

Hilary Shikuku scores twice as Dragons get back to the basics.

“We’re just trying to continue to support him,” Hardaway said. “That’s about it. That’s all I can do.”

The voters have spoken. And by the narrowest of margins, they have chosen Geron Johnson as The Daily Memphian high-school football player of the week for Week 3.

Core group of seniors who struggled three years ago supplying words of wisdom for a team that’s 3-0 for the first time since 2013.

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Totals are through games as of Sept. 1 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

Since Eddie George has taken over the helm as the Tigers’ head coach before the 2021 season, he has yet to win the Southern Heritage Classic. Rookie head coach Alonzo Hampton of UAPB is leading his program into their first-ever SHC.

Munford climbs into second spot as Whitehaven joins the Dandy Dozen (and Melrose drops out).

Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior. 

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