The Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets provide case studies in the importance of vibes to a team’s success. Also, four things Chris Herrington liked about the Grizzlies this week.

In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home. 

The Tigers shot just 2 of 19 from deep against Christian Brothers Sunday. That’s the bad news. The good news? They have Kendric Davis. And that may be enough. 

Head coach Penny Hardaway’s squad went 2-19 from deep. And, while Kendric Davis finished with 22 points, no other Tiger ended the evening with more than 12.

Carl Cherenfant — a 6-foot-5 four-star small wing — announced his commitment to the Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Florida’s Calvary Christian Academy. 

Bronny James and Ashton Hardaway, sons of NBA star LeBron James and University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, respectively, laid it all on the court at the Mid-South Basketball Classic. 

The Memphis Grizzlies played a clunker on Saturday in Dallas. Luka Doncic scored 32 points in a dominant 137-96 Dallas win. 

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Box score from the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks played Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

The Tigers need to sort several issues out heading into the bye week, and the special teams' problems should be near the top of the list.

Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?

The Memphis Tigers fall behind by 35 and lose their third straight game.

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Box Score: Tulane 38, Memphis 28

Box score for Saturday’s NCAA college football game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave from New Orleans.

Some key things to watch for Sunday when the University of Memphis plays CBU at FedExForum in an exhibition basketball game.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, a Heisman Trophy candidate, completed 18 of 24 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns.

Barron scored over 1,000 points in his career at Memphis and won an NBA title with the Miami Heat.

Deshaun Catron catches a long touchdown pass from Braylen Ragland while the Panthers’ defense forces four turnovers. 

NBA box score from Memphis Grizzlies game against Houston Rockets, from Houston, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Ja Morant scored 49 points and the Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Rockets on Friday night.

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Four-star guard Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, and three-star forward Ashton Hardaway, son of Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, will take the floor at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Collierville High School.

Dragons battle gamely but Cleveland proves too tough. Still, it’s the program’s best finish in 18 years.

“I hope it’s resolved (before the season starts),” Hardaway said of Franklin’s eligibility status. “The language on a lot of these so-called run-off waivers is just not what it really is. If you really care about a kid and it didn’t work out at your spot, that’s still a kid.”

If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.

Tulane is allowing only 15.9 points per game and is one of the best in the country in limiting plays of at least 30 yards.