Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.

Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”

Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.

Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”

MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.

Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.

When George Cates died in a plane crash Monday, Memphis lost a leader with vision and enthusiasm — and who was determined to bring everyone along.

Daily Memphian sports writer John Varlas was named best high schools writer in the state for 2020 as judged by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Varlas also was runner-up in two other categories.

Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.

Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.

The University of Memphis may yet get whacked in the case before the NCAA. But if and when that happens, you can take solace in knowing there is no American institution with less credibility than the NCAA.

Rahm won the U.S. Open on Sunday; Patrick Reed also will play in Memphis.

Harrison Williams falls short in decathlon after losing ground in the last two events.

The Grizzlies also will be playing in the Summer League in Las Vegas.

Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.

Fatigue was undoubtedly a factor as Memphis peppered the visitors from Oklahoma City with chances in the second half but couldn’t find the net.

University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.

The Tigers land A.J. Odom from Alabama. He’d also received offers from Arizona State, Army and Marshall and others.