Nine former Tigers are expected to play in the NBA’s 2023 Summer League.

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The problem with common sense, as the saying goes, is that it’s so uncommon. Memphis businessman Bill Courtney is trying to change that with his new podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks.”

Former DeSoto Central standout Austin Riley and former Evangelical Christian School star Brent Rooker were named Sunday, July 2, as reserves for the MLB All-Star Game that will be played July 11 in Seattle.

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“We would head back to Busch Stadium and find our spot on the fold-down, red plastic chairs — the ones you would have to peel the backs of your thighs off of each time you would stand up to cheer. Because it was hot. So, so hot.”

The former Whitehaven High star played at Missouri and Jackson State before signing this year with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.

The Grizzlies will generate a trade exception by doing the sign-and-trade that sends Brooks to Houston.

The three assistant coaches and three players Alex Simmons brought from Gardner-Webb have helped make the transition to Memphis much easier. 

Daryl Johnston wants to put all eight of the USFL’s current teams in their home markets before thinking about expansion. 

Former Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Lester Quiñones will be with the Warriors for NBA summer league play.

Here are a few things to watch as the Grizzlies begin summer league play July 3.

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A scheduling hearing led to two dates being labeled as the next steps in the civil suit involving Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and a fight during a pickup basketball game.

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In additional Shelby County Circuit Court filings, Ja Morant’s father and additional witnesses provide further accounts of the fight that occurred between the Memphis Grizzlies star and a local high school basketball player during a pickup game last summer.

Robert Dozier, who has played for four NCAA Tournament teams and around the globe, will be back to town in July to play in the Big3.

Draper has released his first book, “The Winning Language,” hoping to help others excel in any endeavors they pursue. 

Morris participated in spring practices and was expected to battle for one of the open starting tackle positions. 

Brown’s commitment is also the latest reminder that Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway might take up until the last second in recruiting, but he can never be counted out before that last second.

Brown becomes coach Penny Hardaway’s seventh transfer portal pickup of the offseason.

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Memphis receiver Derrick Dillon scored touchdowns on a 109-yard missed field goal return and a 90-yard kickoff return. He led the league in kick returns, averaging 32.8 yards. 

As the offseason continues to roll on for Memphis, one of the most frequently asked questions among fans has been: “Who’s even on this team?”

Tillman started every playoff game last season and took the primary defensive assignment against Lakers star LeBron James. 

The entertainment lineup surrounding the 34th Southern Heritage Classic has been released.

Here is a cursory tour of where the team stands and the business left to conduct. 

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