With the week’s storm resulting in power outages and below-freezing temperatures, the Tigers said at least FedExForum will offer “a bit of a break.”

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game. 

The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.

With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.

Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones. 

Fans select Phil Dotson and Emmie Moore as this week’s best.

Memphis University School senior Zion James set two county records and led the Owls to the boys team title for the first time since 2018. 

More than 230 of the area’s top players ranked this week, and Tennessee Secondary Schools Association puts two Tipton-Rosemark Academy players at the top. Totals are through games of Jan. 30.

It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”

Feb. 2, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.

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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Knicks 108

Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”

Former Freedom Prep teammates reunite in celebration. At Collierville, several standouts opt to gamble on themselves as preferred walk-ons.

Memphis is the first professional team for 22-year-old fullback Mitchell Myers.

Emoni Bates has left Memphis for Michigan under mysterious circumstances. What’s going on? Will he ever be back? What the Bates saga tells us about a season gone badly awry.

The Tigers have the No. 47 recruiting class in the country, according to Rivals rankings.

Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.

Herbert Kendall previously served as varsity assistant and junior high head coach at the school.

Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the Tigers’ basketball game being postponed due to weather.

In a season of disappointment, the development of Josh Minott has been a refreshing storyline.

A winter storm has forced the Tigers and host Bearcats to reschedule.

Bates’ father refutes tweet that said the freshman’s future with the Memphis Tigers was in question.

The Bearcats have won four of their past five since losing to Memphis and have risen to No. 68 in the latest NCAA Net Rankings.