Germantown, Collierville, Covington, Munford, MASE and MUS are ranked in this week’s Associated Press rankings.

Should the city move forward with funding for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Of course. But only as part of a larger agreement that keeps the Grizzlies in town. 

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Bill Hardgrave and athletic director Laird Veatch spent nearly 25 minutes Monday assuring Tiger fans that Memphis is still a part of the realignment conversation.

Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup. 

Standouts from Covington, FACS, MASE, Munford, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. 

“In a perfect world, we would have a Memphis where we didn’t have to run scared. But I don’t think that day is here yet. And I don’t think we will get there if we quit.”

On and off the pitch, Calgary’s Mya Jones is making her impact on the 17th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.

After starting the season with a shutout loss, Bartlett quarterback Kam Alexander and a strong defense led the Panthers over the Lynx.

Makhi Shaw scored twice to lead his team to a second straight victory over a Dandy Dozen opponent.

Brad Loos will manage the Memphis Athletics Fund and lead the strategic planning of major gifts for the athletic department.

Freshman Anna Hauer opened the scoring in the 18th minute and fellow freshman Ashley Henderson (Harding Academy) scored twice to propel the 17th-ranked Tigers to a 6-1 win over Ohio State.

The sophomore quarterback accounts for five touchdowns in a victory against Ridgeway.

The Memphis offense has relied heavily on its tight ends in recent years, and the Tigers are hoping to strike gold for a fourth consecutive time. The next man up is Anthony Landphere.

Even if Ja Morant had played for the United States at the FIBA World Cup, there are other factors influencing his chances to make an Olympic roster.

The Daily Memphian caught up with former MUS standout Harrison Williams ahead of the World Championship decathlon competition to talk about his journey over the last couple of years.

“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”

No teams drop out but there’s some shuffling in the Dandy Dozen rankings for TSSAA schools in our coverage area heading into Week 2.

The home team dominates, especially in the second half, but settles for a share of the spoils in its first home game in a month.

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said Anthony Landphere is the starting tight end, Makylan Pounders gets the nod at left tackle and he named the three running backs who are expected to see the field the most.

Michael Oher, the lineman portrayed in “The Blind Side,” pushes Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to disclose financial information from his 19-year conservatorship. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington take a look at the Grizzlies’ schedule and discuss the future of Memphis players on Olympic rosters.

Both Memphis University School and Melrose are coming off impressive opening victories.

Morant’s now second NBA suspension, which will cost him the first 25 games of next season, risks an abdication of this conversational throne.