Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time. 

Joe Doyle’s decision has turned out well for the nation’s leading punter. 

The Tigers are preparing for two quarterbacks against Temple but defensive coordinator Matt Barnes isn’t overcomplicating the game plan. 

Senior running back Braxton Sharp is carrying the scoring load for the No. 1 team in the area.

Three years after James Wiseman last put on a University of Memphis basketball uniform, the school finally received a ruling from the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. 

For some, the storyline around local wrestling ended in the mid ’90s. But the truth is that professional wrestling in Memphis isn’t just on a bit of a comeback. It’s thriving and establishing its own identity.

Dillon Brooks acknowledged at media day that he is going into a contract year. If he plays more efficiently, he will be costly to whichever team signs him next.

A nearly three-year-long saga, in which the University of Memphis faced possible sanctions from the NCAA and the IARP, is over. 

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The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate. 

Tony Pollard had a season-high 105 rushing yards and Antonio Gibson scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks.

Heavy reliance on a single creator has tended to stall out at the highest levels, and that’s even more true for teams relying on smaller guards. 

The Houston senior scores two goals in a victory over Bartlett to help keep her squad undefeated.

When the Grizzlies acquired Green in a late-June trade that sent De’Anthony Melton to the Philadelphia 76ers, there was speculation that the team would look to trade Green for a younger, healthier player. But, now, it seems as if the Grizzlies and Green have realized the value of their pairing.

“I’m ecstatic to now embark on this journey with you, Tigers fans. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I’m ready to chronicle every bit of it.”

No NCAA Tournament ban and no suspension for Hardaway.

Nearly three years after James Wiseman played three games for the University of Memphis — and despite the NCAA dissolving the IARP going forward — the university will learn its penalty.

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies assembled at FedExForum for media day. It’s the team’s 22nd season in Memphis. And it should be a blast. 

There was the discussion of Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s injury and timetable for return, the status of Brandon Clarke’s potential contract extension and the next step for Ja Morant as he continues to be one of the faces of the NBA. Read what was said at Media Day.

John Konchar might be the least glamorous player in the NBA. But he could also be a terrific return on investment for the Grizzlies, who need him to play well this season. 

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Nine area high school football teams ranked in the latest Associated Press poll.

Last week’s win wasn’t pretty but the Tigers coach isn’t complaining about the outcome. 

General Manager Zach Kleiman offers an update on when the player, who underwent successful surgery to address a stress fracture in his right foot, will return. 

Athletes from Arlington, Collierville, Houston, Munford, Northpoint and Overton are up for consideration this week. 

In January 2021, there were four licensed sportsbooks in Tennessee and around 230,000 player accounts. As of this month, there are 13 licensed sportsbooks and 1.3 million player accounts. 

The Daily Memphian is adding three journalists to its award-winning sports team, including a new sports editor, new deputy sports editor and new Tiger basketball beat writer.