The 2023-24 season will undoubtedly be another in which Memphis will not be the preseason favorite to win the AAC.

Jim Strickland is bullish on the Memphis Tigers as a deserving candidate for promotion from the American Athletic Conference as the Big 12 and Pac-12 look to expand.

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Brody Winemiller’s first-inning home run the highlight as the Dragons improve to 14-2.

More than 100 participants have higher point totals than The Daily Memphian’s own Geoff Calkins, John Martin and Parth Upadhyaya.

On Tuesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their regular season homecourt finale against the Portland Trail Blazers before heading out on a season-concluding three-game road trip.

Top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes.

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Central, Houston, Millington, Northpoint, St. Agnes, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

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Athletic director Laird Veatch says the Tigers are ‘very engaged’ and positioning themselves for the next round of expansion.

Jasmine Carson, a former Memphis high school basketball player and granddaughter of prominent Memphian Gale Jones Carson, helps the Tigers win the women’s national championship.

The Grizzlies led by 23 points, but crumbled in the second half against Chicago and allowed 31 points off turnovers.

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NBA box score for the Sunday, April 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls played at the United Center in Chicago.

The Showboats, in a new league but with the same name, will play a game at Liberty Stadium for the first time since 1985 when they open their 2023 season April 15. 

Updates on Caleb Love, Mustapha Amzil and Khalif Battle as coach Penny Hardaway rebuilds the Tigers’ roster.

The Grizzlies trailed by 20 points in the first quarter, but erased that deficit with big nights from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard.

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Kenneth Lofton Jr. named NBA G League Rookie of the Year

NBA box score for Friday’s Memphis Grizzlies-L.A. Clippers game.

Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 17 games for the Memphis Hustle this season.

Jerry Lawler has received countless awards throughout his career. Now, he’s getting one from his hometown bowl game.

University of Memphis baseball coach Kerrick Jackson said he believes the Tigers are moving in the right direction heading into conference play. 

The atmosphere around the club is upbeat despite losses in first two matches.

Nick Jourdain is confident he can reach his ‘untapped’ potential with the Tigers.

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Alexis Parent scored six goals to lead her team to a victory over Missouri foe.