Germantown High graduate Ben Johnson had family in mind on a big night for the Memphis Redbirds.

Only 10 players make either of the NBA’s All-Defensive teams each season, and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of them for 2024-2025.

The NBA will announce the All-NBA teams on Friday, which will give the Memphis Grizzlies clarity about how they can approach the coming offseason. 

The Redbirds jumped ahead of the Jumbo Shrimp early on manager Ben Johnson’s big day, and stayed there.

Memphis athletes and teams won some state titles Wednesday. Plus, here’s a look at Thursday’s Spring Fling schedule.

The defending champion Saints managed only three hits against Lipscomb Academy, setting up a Thursday elimination game against rival CBHS.

Kimbriel Winfield put on quite a show. Also, Harding girls win the Division 2-A track title, as St. Benedict softball and Bartlett soccer advanced.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.

The entry of Memphis guard Dante Harris into the NCAA transfer portal does not come as a surprise, after LSU transfer Curtis Givens III agreed to join the coach Penny Hardaway’s program.

Lockard Richardson secured a victory for the boys with a three-set victory.

A mystery injury kept her from competing. Now the senior has qualified in three events for Thursday’s Class AAA state championship track and field meet.

Memphis ultimately stranded the tying run on base in the sixth and was unable to score with the tying run at the plate in the seventh.

Contract reveals details of a six-game series between the Tigers and Cardinals.

Athletes from East and Millington high schools win state championships on a rainy opening day in Murfreesboro.

While the pickleball courts in Collierville are heavily used, the town is adding a competitive edge with summer pickleball leagues.

In just their second varsity season, the Lions end the year with a record of 19-3-2 — and much promise for the future.

Kimbriel Winfield is aiming for four first-place finishes at Wednesday’s Division 2-A track and field championship meet.

Both players saw increased roles for the Grizzlies as the 2024-25 season moved along.

“Basically, he’s been gone for three years,” his father said. “He wants to come back and represent the city and get it back rocking with having Memphis kids back on the team.”

Generational thrower Ashton Hearn will grab the headlines, but several players on a well-rounded team will contribute as the Brothers look to break their tie with Chattanooga McCallie.

Chris Herrington answers some interesting questions about the Grizzlies’ two ostensible tentpole players: Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

It appears coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers will again get a shot at beating one of the nation’s top teams before beginning American Athletic Conference play.

Competition gets going in all sports at various sites in and around Murfreesboro.

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You know the Memphis NBA team is named the Grizzlies because they moved from Vancouver. But why did the Vancouver team have that name? 

Here are the stories behind the stats for the teams and individuals from the Shelby-Metro area taking part in Spring Fling.