A question-and-answer primer explains the expansion USFL franchise planning to play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium starting in 2023.

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Memphis Showboats return

The former college coach led the Saints to three straight state titles between 2018 and 2020. She has been in a lengthy battle with cancer.

Why are the Showboats returning to Memphis? The answer involves Fred Smith. And even if the team doesn’t flourish, its existence can only help the city. Here’s why.

Running backs Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson and Darrell Henderson Jr. all scored touchdowns this week. 

Standouts from Brentwood Academy, Briarcrest, CBHS, MUS, Nashville Ensworth and St. Benedict honored by the league’s coaches.

Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense. 

The injury interrupts what had been a breakout season for Bane, who is averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds a game, putting him firmly in the early All-Star conversation. 

Coach Penny Hardaway likes the two-point-guard lineup of Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax.

The City of Memphis and the USFL, a professional football minor league, reveal that the Memphis Showboats will begin play in April of 2023.

One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history. 

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Grizzlies injury report: Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded again, Desmond Bane doubtful

Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies’ Monday injury report. 

It’s the second straight season that Memphis has entered the final two games still striving for bowl eligibility. 

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Devin Chandler meant the world to friends and teammates at Arlington High.

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A deeper look at what the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. will mean to the Grizzlies.

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The Tigers will visit Saint Louis University on Thursday, Nov. 17 in St. Louis. It’s the first time the U of M men’s soccer team has gone to the national tournament since 2004 season.

Brandon Thomas leads the Tigers with nine rushing touchdowns. 

Despite playing without Jaren Jackson Jr. this season, the Grizzlies are right on pace to make the playoffs again. 

One of the victims, Devin Chandler, played football and ran track at Arlington High prior to transferring to a high school in North Carolina for his senior season.

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Slain UVA football player was ‘one of the most amazing young men’

A win against the Billikens would almost certainly bolster the the Tigers’ NCAA Tournament resume. Here are five things to to follow Tuesday.

The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious. 

NBA box score for the Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Yes, Memphis 901 FC President Craig Unger finds the TV comedy “Ted Lasso” amusing. But because he also has an ownership stake in Dagenham & Redbridge FC in East London, some moments “hit a little too close to home.”

Craig Unger left his dream of working for the St. Louis Cardinals in his hometown to become general manager of the Memphis Redbirds. Now, he’s added Memphis 901 FC under his reign and is considered “part of the Memphis fabric.”

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The Tigers (10-5-5) will play at No. 7 seed Mississippi State in the second round. The date and time will be announced after the conclusion of all first-round games.

Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return.