Gasol began his NBA journey with the Grizzlies, and that period is more than a footnote as he enters the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

“I’ve always wanted to come to a PGA event, and this was my chance because a friend of mine gave me the tickets,” Shane Bazzell said. “Even if I have to lay up at the house all day (Thursday), this will have been worth it.”

Luke Kennard’s first time golfing in Memphis began with a donation to St. Jude.

After a first look at the 2023-24 Tigers in their three exhibition games in the Dominican Republic, here’s how the group’s rotation might shake out.

A faster defense, a talented transfer quarterback and the quicker-than-expected return of Kumaro Brown have the Phoenix poised for another deep run.

New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. 

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You know Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jack Sammons is nothing like him. But in this challenging time for Memphis, Sammons shares a story about Clarence. And Memphians should take it to heart.

The Tigers officially unveiled their loaded 2023-24 non-conference slate, including at least eight Power 5 opponents.

Now in his 23rd year, the veteran has a well-honed perspective on his fine career. Also, for the 11th year, a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane was named for the child or grandchild of an employee who is also a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Scottie Scheffler has never had a top 10 finish at TPC Southwind, and he missed the cut last year. But he’s hot heading into the 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.

Three Tigers were included on four different national award watchlists with quarterback Seth Henigan being named on two of them.

“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had his first meeting with players Tuesday at TPC Southwind, offering few details on the agreement with the Saudi backer of LIV Golf that players said still involves several moving parts.

Thursday’s tee times have been pushed back until 10:15 a.m. and players will tee off No. 1 and No. 10.

Rain has suspended the Pro-Am at the FedEx St. Jude Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Play is scheduled to resume at 2 p.m.

Jon Rahm enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship as the top-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings and will be one of the favorites when the action tees off Thursday at TPC Southwind.

This week, it’s the Grizzlies’ contender status, Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, last season’s road woes and lots more hoops stuff. 

After what Memphis experienced this past week in the Dominican Republic, the Tigers certainly hope their trip yields tangible results.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 12 points in the first exhibition game for USA Basketball this summer. 

Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since. 

Overall in 2024, the Tour will implement a calendar-year schedule for the first since 2012. It will feature 36 events.