The California kid set college career passing records at the University of Memphis. Then, he became a starting USFL quarterback. Now, he’s returned to being a backup but handling the setback professionally.
Former Memphis Tigers coach answers questions about the past, the present and the future. “I’d like to live until I’m 120 years old,” Josh Pastner said.
Senior breaks two individual marks and adds to a third as part of Warriors’ 400-meter relay team. Spring Fling: Tennis titles on the line Friday Spring Fling soccer: Lausanne blanks Boyd-Buchanan for Division 2-A title Spring Fling: Northpoint ends state tournament frustration with D2-A baseball titleRelated stories:
Four individuals and three doubles in teams will be in action on the final day of Spring Fling competition.
The Lynx get two early goals in rapid succession and post a shutout for the 17th time this year.
Conner McKnatt has the big hit before Sammy Chapman closes the door on Goodpasture’s championship reign.
Incarnate Word coach Shane Heirman’s connection to Jaren Jackson Jr. helped to lure his father, Jaren Jackson Sr., back to his old stomping grounds in San Antonio.
Several individuals shine on the second day of competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Spring Fling: Hammond leads way as CBHS track repeats Spring Fling: Collierville’s Bethea tosses a no-hitter; Northpoint advances to title game Spring Fling: Lausanne soccer earns spot in title match Spring Fling: Collierville, Lausanne boys go back to back in tennis Spring Fling: TRA softball splits a pair; Arlington, Munford eliminatedRelated stories:
CBHS senior sprinter Jaxon Hammond sets personal bests in winning both the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
A loss to Chattanooga Baylor drops the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels into the losers bracket.
The Lynx posted its 15th clean sheet of the season, and will play for its third championship in program history Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Anderson launched The Antonio Anderson Foundation in March to provide kids in low-income communities in Memphis and Lynn, Massachusetts, with opportunities to play sports.
“To me, it didn’t sound like a farewell to social media. It sounded like someone in pain. ... Maybe the better question isn’t what the NBA will hand down, but how the league will help Morant go forward from here.”Related story:
It’s tough to repeat, but the Lynx and Dragons got the job done on the final day of team competition at Adams Tennis Center at Old Ford.
Sophomore right-hander strikes out eight while putting the Dragons in an advantageous position and Northpoint gets a big day from K.L. Farr to reach its third straight D2-A final.
For first baseman Luken Baker to take the step from Triple-A to the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals or some other team, he’s going to have to “knock the door down,” said Memphis manager Ben Johnson.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Daily Memphian deputies conducted a wellness check on Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant on Wednesday after social media posts raised concern.
“We need it to continue to elevate in terms of the renewals and new sales, but we really expect that to pick up over the next couple of months.”
Baseball, softball, soccer and track standouts lead the way on the first day of Spring Fling competition in Murfreesboro. Spring Fling: Young Bartlett soccer team advances to semis Spring Fling: Northpoint breaks out the big bats, routs Knoxville team Spring Fling: Lausanne leads local parade into team tennis finals Spring Fling: Timely hits send Arlington softball past LexingtonRelated stories:
Hudson Brown has five hits and drives in four runs as Trojans earn another game against Goodpasture.
Tigers generate plenty of offense for Emily Richarde in first state tournament game in seven years.
MUS, Collierville’s boys and Houston’s girls will also play for team championships Wednesday at Adams Tennis Center at Old Fort.
Every NBA team must find its way. These are models that fit the Grizzlies: be patient with a strong core and coach but be restless and aggressive at finding the supporting pieces to elevate them.
Youthful Panthers received the message their coach sent following a loss in last week’s region title game.
Kendric Davis and Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu have had the chance to showcase their skills in front of NBA scouts, while Davis, Akobundu-Ehiogu and Damaria Franklin have all signed with agents.