“There’s no telling if Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant will live up to expectations. But it should be better than Cal’s!”

“A lot of work for a lot of creative people. A lot of assists from Ja.”

To determine a projected financial plan, the University of Memphis looked at the funding precedents of stadiums at nine universities.

Mock drafts might not mean much, but here are some names to keep an eye on, including players who recently have worked out for the Grizzlies.

For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.

The Grizzlies took home the NBA’s Dunk of the Year and Assist of the Year awards on Wednesday, as voted by the fans. 

Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.

The guard wowed NBA teams during his private workouts and has become a potential second-round pick.

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Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern expected to be open in August.

One of the most important pieces of the upcoming season is returning to the Tigers.

The Tigers struggled kicking field goals last season, but a healthy David Kemp should make the kicking staff more reliable this year. 

There are three categories to consider if Memphis wants to make a move: the draft, free agency and trades.

With the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft tomorrow, June 1, Quinones’ decision could be more difficult than anticipated.

Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.

Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing. 

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu started 25 games last season and was one of the best shot blockers in the country. 

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s Spring Fling XXIX, a seven-sport, Olympic-style competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, concluded Saturday with losses for two Memphis area baseball teams — Covington High and Houston High.

Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.

Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history. 

Mustangs allow only one hit but still had tense game; Tipton-Rosemark eliminated in softball.

Dragons and Lynx each add singles and doubles titles Friday to go with their team championships earlier in the week.

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Photo Gallery: Spring Fling wraps up Day 3

Memphis schools compete in the track events at Spring Fling Day 3. Here’s a look. 

The competition may have been in Murfreesboro, but the day was Memphis-made.

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Athletes from Collierville, Lausanne and St. George’s competing for tennis titles; baseball and softball resume after rain-out. 

Matthew Mayer was a key piece of Baylor’s national championship team in 2021.