Memphis defeated South Florida on Thursday, setting up Sunday’s game against Houston. It’s the biggest Tigers home game in years.

March 3, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa.

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Despite some lulls, the Tigers were able to fend off the Bulls’ late charge with Alex Lomax’s scoring run.

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Box score: Memphis 73, South Florida 64

March 3, 2022: The Boston Celtics defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden in Boston.

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The Grizzlies, including Ja Morant, struggled throughout the first half, and couldn’t make the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to get back in the game. 

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Box score: Celtics 120, Grizzlies 107

Fans pick Cooper Haynes and Hilary Shikuku in the final basketball vote of the season.

March 3, 2022, boys basketball state semifinal: Christian Brothers High School defeats Lipscomb Academy. 

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Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.

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Box score: CBHS 58, Lipscomb Academy 52

Dylan Parham started at left guard, right tackle and right guard in four seasons at Memphis, and says playing center feels natural for him.

There is no doubt that Dillon Brooks’ defensive skills will be missed in a matchup against Jayson Tatum. Instead, that challenge will likely fall on rookie Ziaire Williams. 

The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.

Brothers take on Lipscomb Academy in D2-AA Thursday and Crusaders square off against Clarksville Academy on Friday.

Core seniors, who were sophomores when the team lost in the title game two years ago, are determined to produce a different result — for themselves and the school.

Ja Morant said TNT was wise to flex the Grizzlies-Celtics game to national television, and dismissed the views of a sports talking head.

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater against San Antonio is the most-viewed NBA Instagram video of all time. 

Can Ja Morant win the MVP this season? His chances are increasing by the game. 

Chandler Jackson marked his last career home game with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

These are the times from the race on Feb. 27, 2022 at Shelby Farms.

He’s not a scorer, but his cohesion with Ja Morant has been undeniable.

The Major League Baseball lockout does not affect operations in the minor leagues.

Instead of shrinking as the pressure mounts, the Tigers have begun to rise to the occasion. Their goal, and the city’s, is within reach. 

As the Grizzlies star has transformed into a national phenomenon, he brings to mind Allen Iverson, a Hall of Fame guard who also possessed the ability to take over a game at a moment’s notice.

Morris Joseph started in nine of 10 games for the Tigers last season.