On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull. 

Penny Hardaway has long wanted Brown, a Hall of Fame coach known for his ability as a teacher, to join his staff.

After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.

Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.

The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.

The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Steven Johnson break down the latest news and what it means for the Tigers.

Hardaway’s choice would have ramifications affecting not just Memphis, but recruits and schools nationwide. 

It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.

Thanks to the head coach, the University of Memphis football program made a lasting impression on three-star recruit Jaidan Scott.

Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.

The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.

Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.

Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”

Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.

Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”

MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.

Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.

When George Cates died in a plane crash Monday, Memphis lost a leader with vision and enthusiasm — and who was determined to bring everyone along.

Daily Memphian sports writer John Varlas was named best high schools writer in the state for 2020 as judged by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Varlas also was runner-up in two other categories.

Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.