After the pandemic nixed last year’s showcase of talent, coaches say the annual game is more important than ever.

Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson analyze the rest of the Memphis football season and look to tonight’s Memphis Madness. 

Senior tops 200 yards and accounts for all three of his team’s touchdowns against rival Ridgeway.

Memphis had the most preseason all-conference player selections, but Houston is still viewed as the favorite to win the AAC.

De’Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane both might move into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup when the season begins. But the team ultimately will face a choice between them.

Memphis has a short week to prepare for a game that could drop the Tigers under .500 for the first time in eight seasons. 

Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.

Ja Morant’s midrange jumper looks smooth, and how much can Jaren Jackson Jr. grow (physically, as well as his game)?

Dillon Brooks will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks because of a hand injury.

Former Southwest Tennessee coach replaces Willie Jenkins, who is heading to Lehigh.

Ja Morant had 24 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had a promising game with 20 points and eight rebounds.

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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons, 127-92, at FedExForum on Oct. 11, 2021. 

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Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year. 

Judgment Day is coming for Memphis basketball. And that judgment could be severe. 

Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.

With many public schools idle because of fall break, Division 2 action takes center stage this week.

Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.

Details of the case were vague, however, and there was no word on when a ruling would be made in the James Wiseman case.

But the Memphis soccer team remains in fourth and final playoff spot despite losing for the first time in nearly a month.

Hardaway says the toughest guys who play the right way will be the players who make that rotation. Here are some options.

Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton are off to tremendous starts this preseason, which will complicate Taylor Jenkins’ decision on a starter. 

Memphis doesn’t have time on its side, with Navy just four days away. 

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Box score: Tulsa 35, Memphis 29

Oct. 9, 2021 at Chapman Stadium: Tulsa 35, Memphis 29

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