Oct. 24, 2021: Lakers defeat the Grizzlies, 121-118, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The Memphis Tigers basketball team looked fabulous Sunday. (But what gives with four important players sitting out?)

Doug Barron, who won his second PGA Tour Champions event in August, shot rounds of 66, 68, 68 and 68.

The University of Memphis Tigers will be a little short-handed in Sunday’s exhibition against LeMoyne-Owen. 

Oct. 23, 2021: Grizzlies defeat the Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining to help the Grizzlies hold off the Clippers. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Clippers 114

Loss sets up a big game Wednesday against FC Tulsa at AutoZone Park.

Two mock drafts have the talented player not named Bates or Duren projected as a first-round pick.

CBHS star Dallan Hayden scores five touchdowns in final home game. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.

Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.

No, Memphis didn’t lose to UCF because of the coaching. Memphis lost to UCF because the program was down to its fourth quarterback. 

Oct. 22, 2021: UCF defeats Memphis in an AAC game at the Bounce House in Orlando. 

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Memphis falls to UCF without QB Seth Henigan

With the freshman injured, the Tigers turned to Peter Parrish, who had not thrown a pass in college until facing the Knights.

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Box score: UCF 24, Memphis 7

Live tweets: What they’re saying about Memphis at UCF

Scott Robinson resigned after the district began investigating his interactions with a minor who is not enrolled in the district.

Hardaway says it’s going to be chemistry over talent when deciding the starting lineup.

What people said on social media about the Memphis football game against UCF at the Bounce House in Orlando.

One report out of Texas alleges Memphis is “dragging its feet” on conference realignment. According to insiders, the truth is anything but that.

Peter Parrish will be the starting quarterback in place of Henigan, who apparently injured his hand in the 35-17 win over Navy.

Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson preview the Tigers’ football game at UCF on Friday and the men’s basketball exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen on Sunday. 

The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.

With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing. 

Tipton-Rosemark quarterback Payne Fullen accounted for four touchdowns in the victory over Harding Academy last week.