Memphis adds three-star forward Ashton Hardaway to its 2023 recruiting class.

Arion Carter was a 3-star recruit when he committed to the Tigers over the summer. He’s now a 4-star athlete who has garnered a lot of attention from other schools. 

True freshman Sutton Smith has been productive in the 15 touches he’s had this season. The Tigers might give him more carries this week. 

Taylor Jenkins said ball movement will be important to replacing Desmond Bane as he recovers from a toe sprain. 

The Memphis Tigers gave up a whopping 90 points in losing to Saint Louis Tuesday night. Is that something to worry about? Not yet, certainly. This team is going to be fine.

A lack of ball movement and a handful of contested 3-point attempts in the second half put the Tigers in a hole that proved to be insurmountable. 

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The Grizzlies fell to the Pelicans on Tuesday night despite Ja Morant’s 36 points. 

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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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Memphis RB Brandon Thomas out for rest of season

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

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Former local high school athlete killed in UVA shooting

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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.