The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.

University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.

Jaguars surge into fourth spot in the Dandy Dozen while Munford drops from No. 2 down to No. 8.

All the familiar voices will be back on the Memphis Grizzlies’ television broadcast this season.

The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later. 

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield encourages fans to help showcase the city and the university by packing the stands for the Tigers’ first nationally televised game of the season. 

Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.

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Stats and key numbers to know as Memphis looks to win its fifth consecutive matchup with the Naval Academy.

The Tigers and Rebels have a December basketball date in Oxford, but the two schools have not played football since 2019. And nothing is scheduled going forward.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the FIBA World Cup and discuss the state of the Grizzlies’ roster heading into the beginning of training camp.

Running back Tony Pollard had 82 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to help the Dallas Cowboys complete the biggest blowout of Week 1. 

The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks. 

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Eight Memphis-area teams are ranked in the state football rankings, led by Germantown, The Daily Memphian’s top-ranked Dandy Dozen team. The Red Devils are ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A poll.

Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.

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Juan Yepez drove in 14 runs over six games in a 5-1 series loss to the Sounds and takes a 12-game hitting streak into Memphis’ visit with the International League-leading Tide.

Game time announced for Memphis Tigers game in St. Louis on Sept. 23.

The addition of Jared Harris will give coach Penny Hardaway another developmental player who could stay multiple seasons. 

Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Olive Branch, Sheffield and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.

“It’s hard not to be conspiratorial when the three players out to illness in the final game for Team USA were perhaps the three American players most ill-served by the experience.”

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Dillon Brooks leads Canada to bronze medal over Team USA

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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