Documents outline the transfer of stadium ownership from the city to University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation. 

Memphis has the chance to knock off one of just seven undefeated teams remaining when Clemson visits FedExForum on Saturday.

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The voters have spoken. And they have chosen JaDyn Lee and Rachel Griffin as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.

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Memphis is looking to carry its momentum into Saturday, when it takes on No. 13 Clemson its first game at FedExForum in nearly a month.

“I’ve never before advocated booing an opposing player, much less a returning former Grizzly. It’s not that the notion offends my sensibilities, it’s just not my inclination. This time is different.”

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The pandemic season provided the redshirt senior another year of eligibility if he wanted it, but he announced on social media that he’s choosing not to use the extra season.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 28.5 points since the start of December. When Ja Morant returns, can Jackson remain just as impactful?

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant. 

Emily Farm led the Stars back to state for the first time in 10 years. Briarcrest’s Jauregui claims top coach honor.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 85 points on 56.6% shooting for the Grizzlies over the last two games. Unfortunately, they were both losses. 

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The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video. 

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Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s former junior college coach, Donnie Tyndall, describes the journey that’s brought Tomlin to Memphis.

All 12 of the 2024 regular-season opponents for the Tigers football team are now set.

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Coach Alston won four football state titles with the Owls, while also serving as the school’s track coach and athletic director.

The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings.

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Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway dances around big man issues on the “Jason & John” show.

The Tigers have one game left, and they’ll need to address losing three starters to the NCAA transfer portal as they try to become just the fifth team in program history to win 10 games in a single season.

With the Tigers in the midst of a key stretch of games against nationally ranked non-conference opponents, there’s plenty for Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston to bandy about.

Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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Michael Oher’s legal fight with the Memphis Tuohy family over “The Blind Side” film and using his name, image and likeness has pulled in famed author Michael Lewis. 

Smith leaves Memphis after appearing in 32 career games including 13 career starts. 

The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation. 

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Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.

Off the heels of toppling top-overall-seeded Northern Iowa 43-39 on Friday, Dec. 8 in the DII semifinals, the Memphis Tigers’ men’s rugby club was at the doorstep of their first 15s national championship.