Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson unpack how Memphis football can get back on track with a win at Tulsa this week. 

Memphis has dropped two straight and Tulsa has lost four out of five to start the year. Both teams are looking to get back on track with a win this week. 

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum in a preseason game on Oct. 5, 2021. It was truncated by a false fire alarm.

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Box score: Memphis 87, Milwaukee 77

St. Agnes’ Anna Heck, Hana Barber of St. Mary’s tie for third in D2-AA girls.

Goalkeeper Cropper also honored after victory in Tulsa.

Ja Morant said if Jaren Jackson Jr. stays healthy, he will be the league’s biggest breakout player. 

After months of silence, an update on the Tigers pending NCAA infractions case should come early next week.

Being “all in” is more important than ever for a Memphis team looking to find its rhythm again. 

A desire for a college degree and his love for the city of Memphis motivated the forward to return for another year.

The Grizzlies have been successful when Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman Sr. were paired, outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.

Sophie Christopher shakes off an early triple-bogey to give herself a shot Tuesday in Sevierville.

It’s no surprise to see multiple former University of Memphis running backs make the list. 

After a pair of major surgeries, Tigers volleyball standout Bella Wade beat the odds to play her senior year.

Players from Briarcrest, Center Hill, Lausanne, Melrose and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.

Teams are jockeying for playoff position as the end of the regular season begins to come into view. Make your selection by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.

Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.

Ziaire Williams won the rookie dance contest, according to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. 

Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.

The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations. 

Oct. 2, 2021: Temple defeats Memphis at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. 

For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program. 

Grizzlies big man Steven Adams is ready for a formal introduction to the Memphis fans at Sunday’s free open practice. 

In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. 

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Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.