UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener. 

Houston High jumps into Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings after a big win Friday against Germantown.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The Redbirds were unable to secure a series split in 17th loss to Jumbo Shrimp.

Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member. 

Catcher Leo Bernal smacked his 16th home run of the season into the left-center field bullpen to punctuate the fourth. He drove in four runs in the victory. 

The Dragons — ranked first in the Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen and fifth in the state in Class 6A — had planned on roaring out of the gate like the storm that pushed Saturday’s scheduled kickoff back 90 minutes.

A chancellor’s ruling could lead to fifth season of eligibility for Tigers baseball player. 

Impressive wins for Bartlett and Central, among others, in Week 1.

The Mustangs left no doubt Friday night, bullying the Devils 40-6 in front of a raucous crowd.

The Jaguars return two interceptions for touchdowns — and seal the game with a third pick — to finish off a gutsy group of Lynx.

All nine Redbirds bats tally hit, bullpen shuts out Jumbo Shrimp in Friday’s home game.

The Grizzlies are hosting a team garage sale at FedExForum. This year, there are some niche items for sale.

The Redbirds blew their lead after eight innings for the just the third time in the 2026 season.

A new sporting-goods store in Southaven looks to capitalize on the popularity of baseball and softball in the area.

An ankle injury caused Mike Montgomery to start his college career at the FCS level. It put him on a path to find a coach in Charles Huff, whom he wants to emulate. 

At least on paper, the Dragons don’t have too many weaknesses. But head coach Joe Rocconi said his job is to keep his players’ feet on the ground.

Designated hitter Thomas Saggese smacked a three-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning to give the Redbirds a brief three-run lead.

Collierville (1), Southwind (2) and Munford (3) hold down the top three positions in the Dandy Dozen rankings.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assign Memphis hot wing flavors to several Memphis Grizzlies and NBA takes. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water has amended an agreement to send funds annually to the City of Memphis.

Games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday highlight the local high school football slate for Week 1.

The Redbirds started a six-game homestand with a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.