Rodney Owens was one of the top defenders for Memphis last season, essentially coming out of nowhere to emerge as one of the team’s top playmakers.

Reliever Clarkson Shoaf helps keep Owls on track.

April 6, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Miami Heat in Miami.

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Dillon Brooks gets his revenge in a huge performance over Andre Iguodala and the Miami Heat. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 124, Heat 112

The Grizzlies and Pepsi paired to open a new career lab for students at Booker T. Washington High School. 

Germantown’s Planning Commission encouraged approval of a softball facility for the Houston Mustangs. The site plan will move to the suburb’s Design Review Commission.

Davion Warren is used to coming from behind, but now he gets to benefit from Penny Hardaway’s tutelage.

The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.

Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.

Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday. 

Trojans take command with seven runs in the fourth inning.

Johnathan’s brother Chandler, who was a sophomore at Oregon, entered the transfer portal last week. 

De’Anthony Melton is among the Grizzlies who won’t be playing in Miami.

Junior shortstop Galvin Sims Jr. has plenty of pop at the plate and a flashy game that has attracted plenty of interest.

The NBA chose two local organizations to be part of a $3 million grant initiative aimed to support Black communities. 

April 4, 2021: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

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Memphis took advantage of the absence of 76ers star Joel Embiid, and Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 17 points.

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Box score: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

The decision by Thomas Pickens and JJ Russell to come back is one reason the Memphis defense is so confident heading into the fall.

Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday. 

The departures actually are not surprising, and Hardaway gets to dig through the portal for the Tigers’ needs. 

Senior strikes out 14 as Houston wins its 13th of the season.

April 2, 2021: The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.

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Minnesota’s two-man show was no match for Memphis’ 10-man rotation. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 120, Timberwolves 108