It seemed likely to be a subdued night, after the “return of Ja Morant” show. Then, almost suddenly, it became The Luke Kennard show. He set a franchise record for 3-pointers despite coming off the bench.
Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr. spent Thursday as a chaperone on a kindergarten field trip, then helped beat the Rockets one day later.
The departures comes after two seasons with the Tigers for the former Bearcats player.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets at FedExForum on Friday, March 24, 2024.
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Chandler Lawson will be a fifth-year senior next season. Johnathan Lawson will be a redshirt sophomore.
The 6-foot-7 freshman from Spain appeared in just five games for the Tigers, totaling 12 minutes and three points on the season.
Melvin Purdy named the Memphis hot wing restaurant equivalent of some the NBA’s best point guards. Plus, a Southaven native creates music for Amazon’s “Swarm” series.
With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.
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Even before the 1972-73 season began, many figured Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Larry Kenon and the rest of the Tigers had something special brewing. Did they ever.
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Riley Goodman pitched a complete-game, five-inning no-hitter as the Brothers defeated North Pontotoc (Mississippi) 16-0.
Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.
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The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.
“I play hard,” Brooks said. “The media gave me the villain role, so I’m just taking it and doing what I need to do with it.”
When fans return to AutoZone Park for baseball this season, they will see a new grass field and a “bright as ever” video board, according to Memphis Redbirds President Craig Unger, along with a menu with many new choices.
Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night.
NBA box score for the Wednesday, March 22 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets.
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.
The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.
The way the tournament game ended was unfortunate and unlucky, but it shouldn’t otherwise overshadow what was a positive season for the Tigers.