A dejected DeAndre Williams reached out to his high school coach, who offered sage advice.

Dec. 15, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Trail Blazers in Portland.

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Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane delivered in the final quarter as the Grizzlies held on to win their ninth in 10 games.

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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Trail Blazers 103

The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.

Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.

Carlia Northcross led the Saints as they finished runner-up at the state championships.

Linebacker JJ Russell was named the Memphis MVP on Sunday, Dec. 12. 

When Tyler Harris hit a 3-pointer to put the Memphis Tigers up by 19 on No. 6 Alabama, FedExForum erupted in air-shaking joy. It was a win that saved a season. And felt just like old times.

Thanks to DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax, the Tigers might be finally coming together as a team. 

Dec. 14, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum.

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It marked the end of the four-game losing streak, and was the Tigers’ first win against a top-10 team since March 2014 against Louisville. 

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Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama 78

Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones have shown their value when the Grizzlies needed to plug holes.

Linebacker Thomas Pickens said the time off is the best thing after a rough, injury-filled season.

All-metro teams and coaches of the year for boys and girls golf announced.

The Grizzlies guard’s résumé fits the criteria for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. But who are his challengers?

Former PGA Tour winners will be enshrined during ceremonies in February at Ridgeway Country Club.

Memphis needs one of its veterans to step up in a big way against Alabama.

Dec. 13, 2021: The Grizzlies defeated the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum.

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The Grizzlies’ defense holds Philadelphia to 18% shooting from 3-point range and 45% from the floor.

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Box score: Grizzlies 126, 76ers 91

Two wins against ranked teams would change the tone right away, but questions about his rotations remain.

The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 6 in the country, with a high-octane offense.

The wide receiver, who has a likely NFL future, battled through an ankle injury for most of this season.