The Tigers are a strong second-half team but can’t afford to have another slow start against a Houston team that also plays its best football in the second half. 

With the team’s stars sitting, second-year forward Santi Aldama and a large rookie class led the Grizzlies to a comeback win in their preseason debut in Milwaukee.

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The team’s first open practice offered hints of a possible starting lineup, but the Oct. 23 exhibition against Christian Brothers will provide a true look at what type of team the Tigers will put on the court this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a two-year, $25.2 million extension with starting center Steven Adams. 

The race involved a 1.2-mile swim through the 70-degree waters of Hyde Lake, followed by a 56-mile bike ride through Cordova and Fayette County and finishing with a 13.1-mile half marathon run.

Sophomore quarterback Brady Hughes leads Owls’ ground game.

Logan Johns throws three touchdown passes, two to his best friend, Noah Flaskamp.

Despite the lack of national fanfare surrounding the Memphis Tigers heading into Hardaway’s fifth year as head coach, the future for his program is as bright as it’s been since he took over in 2018.

Something was different when the Memphis Tigers gathered for their annual open practice Friday night. What was it? “There’s no cloud,” said Penny Hardaway.

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Both teams have a 100% conversion rate in the red zone and Temple has the third-most sacks in the country. 

Moneybagg Yo escorts the Titans, GloRilla makes big cameo in new Grizzlies campaign and basketball fans discuss Memphis Tigers IARP ruling online. 

The Grizzlies made a few tweaks to their “Statement Edition” uniforms ahead of the new season. 

Past qualifiers Andrew and Matthew Westmoreland will be joined by younger sister Ally this year as the Class A state golf tournament gets underway in Sevierville.

Head coach Penny Hardaway’s team lost seven of the top 10 players from last season’s rotation and added six new transfers and one international prospect from Spain this offseason. So, there will be plenty of faces that fans will be unfamiliar with this year.

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Damon Sisa was instrumental in the team’s victory over previously undefeated Germantown.

Taylor Jenkins said it is “to be determined” if he will use his typical starters in the first preseason game on Saturday night. 

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On Thursday, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled the Big River Steel Edge, an open, renovated space overlooking FedExForum’s main lobby at one end and the basketball court on the other. 

The “Memphis Basketball Block Party” on Oct. 15 will celebrate the start of its men’s and women’s basketball seasons. This event will replace Memphis Madness.

Jaylon Allen is listed as a defensive lineman but his role for the Tigers over the years can’t be described by just one position.

With Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. presumed starters whenever available, here’s a look at each of the other candidates in the team’s frontcourt mix.

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