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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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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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. 

The Newark, New Jersey, product out of New York City’s Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) chose Memphis over offers from N.C. State, Seton Hall, Ole Miss and others.

Finally close to being fully healthy, Tigers big man Malcolm Dandridge opens 2022-23 season on a high note.

This rematch of last spring’s first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was, for Grizzlies fans, an opportunity for gratitude.

Malik Mason scores two touchdowns while contributing to a stellar defensive effort.

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Friday prep report: Bartlett, Covington, MASE advance

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Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 103

NBA box score for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memphis high school basketball legend, who died last week at the age of 55, made memories to last a lifetime.

Lynx institution coached several sports and oversaw tremendous growth as athletic director.