After a blustery opening round Monday, Tuesday was brighter, and the winds were calmer for the second and final day of the TSSAA state golf tournaments.

Two former Tigers recorded their first sacks of the season while Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made at least three field goals for the fourth time this season. 

The Mississippi State football coach speaks to the Memphis Touchdown Club during his first season after succeeding the late Mike Leach.

“I think for us, moving forward, it’s always gonna be portal heavy,” Hardaway said. “(But) I think that you still have to get your young guys, for sure, because you wanna be able to have a base of guys growing together.”

First-year coach Alex Simmons is looking to take Memphis women’s basketball to new heights.

The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to accept $350 million in cash from the state, while Gov. Bill Lee said the state would always work to do what is in the city’s best interest.

Houston High (Class 6A) and Mitchell High (2A) are the new Memphis-area teams ranked this week.

The budding rivalry between Memphis and Florida Atlantic was the talk of AAC Media Day, but the Tigers haven’t lost sight of the bigger picture.

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Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?

Henry O’Keefe of Briarcrest and Sophie Christopher of Houston are in second place in their respective tournaments heading into Tuesday final.

“I’ve been coaching for a while. There is no other parent who has been as selfless, as humble, as willing to serve as Tim Shelton,” ECS head lacrosse coach Kyle Story said.

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday. 

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Television network also picked for Memphis' Oct. 21 visit to Birmingham.

Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023 through 5K races reported as of Oct. 8, 2023.

Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Melrose, Millington, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Tigers fifth-year guard Madison Griggs made the preseason All-AAC first team.

Despite Memphis being picked to finish second in the AAC by a sizable margin, four Tigers earned preseason conference accolades.

Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.

In Memphis’ Edge District, Chicago artist Milt Coronado painted a Derrick Rose mural both cities can appreciate. Rose painted a picture on the court that he might have gas left in the tank. 

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Box Score: Grizzlies 127, Pacers 122 (OT)

Here is the box score for Sunday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers at FedExForum.

In the wake of Derrick Rose joining the Grizzlies, Kentucky’s coach looks back at his time in Memphis.

Coach Stephen Glass calls his team “brilliant” following a 4-0 win in the last regular-season home match at AutoZone Park.

Many expected the 6-foot-2 former Memphis University School star, who’s finishing his high school career in Florida, to commit to Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies reunited with fans, including the mayor-elect, Saturday at FedExForum. It’s a fresh start for the Grizzlies as they embark on a new season, as well as for the city.

The 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ironman 70.3 Memphis race started and ended Saturday, Oct. 7 at Shelby Farms Park. Anthony Federico won the men’s division and Jessica Jones was the first female finisher.