Christian Brothers University has submitted its application to join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and expects the organization to decide later this month.

Twenty-eight years after he suited up in a Memphis uniform for the final time, former offensive lineman Ron Sells gets to watch his daughter cheerlead at his alma mater. 

The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game road trip at the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) with a 5-4 extra-inning loss at First Horizon Park. 

“Charles Huff took time Tuesday to reflect on lessons learned during — and after — his first loss as coach of the Memphis Tigers.”

“One game doesn’t determine or define your season,” Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “That’s why they give you 12 of them.”

Panthers climb into the No. 7 spot ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 11 Houston.

Former Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford on Saturday when he brings his seventh-ranked LSU Tigers to town.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ decision to broadcast games regionally on a streaming platform. 

“While I’ve been on vacation for most of the past couple of weeks, there’s been some Grizzlies news and some bigger NBA news that has trickle-down effects on the local squad. Let’s catch up.”

Find out where MASE, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are ranked in this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s rankings.

Standouts from Central, Lakeland Prep, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers’ first loss and why it happened. 

With help from a former teammate and a local creative agency, Sydnei Neuble has become one of the first local brand ambassadors for Solepack, a backpack and lifestyle company. And she’s not done breaking barriers.

Memphis hangs on late to wrap up the 2026 home slate with a 42nd home win.

SEC teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in this week’s AP and Coaches Top 25 rankings. No Group of Six team is ranked, but Boise State is close. 

Alcorn State quarterback Jaylen Tolbert threw for 485 yards and five touchdowns to help his team win this year’s Southern Heritage Classic. 

Memphis went from averaging 15.5 yards per play in the first two quarters to averaging 5.6 yards per play in the second half against Boise State. Coach Huff says Tigers will need to “suffer well.”

Ole Miss (2-0) was never seriously threatened as Chambliss was 23-of-26 passing, including scoring passes of 14 and 9 yards to Johntay Cook and Horatio Fields respectively.

DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.

The Redbirds lead entire game in Grizzlies Day victory over the Tides.

Memphis held a 14-point lead late in the first half, but Boise State recovered to hand Memphis a 38-20 loss in the Broncos’ home opener in front of an announced crowd of 34,439.

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Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20

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Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.