After winning just five games last season, the Golden Eagles hit the transfer portal hard to find additional talent.

After struggling in the first half when Ja Morant was resting, the second half was an entirely different story for the Grizzlies’ second unit. 

Central star Jamarious Brooks ends the regular season as the area’s leader in several categories.

The high school football postseason begins for TSSAA schools on Friday.

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the Tigers’ upcoming home game against No. 23 SMU and the basketball team’s season opener vs. Tennessee Tech.

Winners will be announced Dec. 7 in Nashville. One Memphian has potential for a second consecutive victory.

Did Jaren Jackson Jr.’s big night convince Drew Hill and Chris Herrington that he’s out of his slump?

Jaren Jackson Jr. watched the third season of a popular Netflix thriller in one day while Taylor Jenkins can’t wait to watch the new season of “Yellowstone.”

Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.

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Box score: Grizzlies 108, Nuggets 106

Nov. 3, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets, 108-106 at FedExForum.

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Jared Jackson Jr. delivers in Grizzlies win over Nuggets

SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses. 

There is no timeline for the star defender’s return, but his assignment to the Memphis Hustle is a positive sign it could come soon. 

The Tigers have a combined 14-3 record against SMU, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane since 2016. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. is ignoring the mean tweets as he works on his game, and there’s more on Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams.

Tyus Jones was too brilliant to take off the floor, so coach Taylor Jenkins played with two point guards down the stretch against Denver. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 106, Nuggets 97

Nov. 1, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Nuggets at FedExForum.

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Grizzlies bench delivers in victory over Nuggets

Josie Fellers and Chloe Wells are teammates on Memphis Pom who share a hometown, a birthday — and a fierce determination to not let cancer ruin their dreams. 

The Tigers may have a unique staff in the country due to the star power and the personalities of the four.

Standouts from CBHS, Collierville, Covington, Olive Branch and Sheffield up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4.

Former University of Memphis football players Darrell Henderson Jr., Jake Elliott and Arthur Maulet did the Tigers proud.

Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision. 

The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.

For more than 25 seasons, the Grizzlies have worn threads widely beloved by NBA fans all over. Now they will have another style in the rotation.