Former Memphis linebacker Danton Barto, 50, has died from COVID-19.

The big stars, the national television games, the weekend showcases. Chris Herrington goes game-by-game to rate the entertainment value of the Grizzlies’ 2021-22 home schedule. 

Unspecified auxiliary revenue from the University of Memphis will take care of the over $3.5 million the former basketball coach is still owed, allowing for job openings to get filled.

It wasn’t pretty, but The Daily Memphian’s No. 1 high school football team found a way.

Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.

No. 9 team in the Power 15 is lead by quarterback Houston Wilhelm, who throws for two touchdowns and runs for one.

New faces contribute as Owls roll.

The Arizona transfer had missed at least the past two practices. 

COVID-19 issues at Southwind result in forfeit, with Lausanne awarded a victory.

With encouragement from Penny Hardaway and newfound desire to coach, Wells returns to the city that accepted him.

The Grizzlies will host the Chicago Bulls on MLK Day, one of seven nationally televised games for the franchise as the 2021-2022 NBA schedule was released.

Defensive end Charles Perkins steals the show in Charter Schools Classic.

The $5 million project not only will provide a complete makeover of the old golf course in South Memphis, but build a new golf house in a new place for easier access.

The Grizzlies have added five new players in their past three trades. Which, if any, are likely to wear Beale Street blue this season?

Memphis is fortunate to have multiple running backs at its disposal to keep the backfield as fresh as possible.

LeMoyne-Owen is the only HBCU to win a Division III national title, having captured the championship in 1975.

Tickets for the Sept. 4 game, where the University of Memphis will face Nicholls State University, will be discounted to $10, with $1 being donated to the Mid-South Food Bank for each ticket sold.

Summer league is over and training camp won’t start until next month. Fortunately for Grizzlies fans, it may be the not-so-dead period in Memphis. That’s because trades or buyouts could be on the horizon. 

Collierville will host Raleigh-Egypt on Friday after Wooddale forfeits. 

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Mr. Football winner Dallan Hayden will lead the way as Christian Brothers High School attempts to snap a 44-year championship drought.

The Tigers kick off the season by hosting Nicholls at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4.

The Arizona transfer was not seen at practice Wednesday.

Ann-Marie Braese, Landen McNair throw down the gauntlet at Ed Murphey Classic.