The Tigers have had plenty of practice. They can only hope Sunday’s game against Tulsa actually happens.

The Tigers haven’t played since Dec. 29. 

Panthers continue their trend of strong second-half performances. 

Cooper Haynes leads Shelby-Metro area in scoring this week.

A key defensive player, Carter is the second big name to leave the Tigers within the past week.

Expo Center, which has hosted the state tournament since 2010, is being used as a COVID-19 testing site.

Jan. 11, 2021: Grizzlies defeat Cavaliers, 101-91.

Grizzlies, facing Cavaliers for the second time in five days, were led by Dillon Brooks (21 points, seven rebounds).

Related story: Box score: Grizzlies 101, Cavaliers 91

CBHS running back, Collierville defensive end are the best of the best for 2020 in The Daily Memphian postseason high school football awards, also featuring coach of the year and all-metro teams.

Scott Robinson, the basketball coach at Collierville High School, became close with Howard Liebengood at Memphis. He sent Liebengood a text after the Capitol was attacked. Now Robinson is mourning his friend.

Lots of questions today, including: “If you had a game today who would you have as your starting 5 and why?” One reader even is asking about next season.

Chris Herrington: The absence of Grizzlies’ stars provides a chance to observe the trends of some players who are in outsized roles.

Xavier Tillman Sr. will have an expanded role to fill if Jonas Valanciunas misses time due to health and safety protocols. 

Charter school eyes state tournament after missing opportunity in 2020. 

Jan. 8, 2020: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110

Jonas Valanciunas left before halftime for “health and safety protocols”; sources say it was not a positive COVID-19 test. 

Related Story: Box score: Grizzlies 115, Nets 110

A developer seeks to change a planned development to build a 22,490-square-foot commercial center at the northeast corner of Hacks Cross and Sedgwick Way in Southwind.

Mike Miller’s Mustangs will face two nationally ranked teams next week in Washington, D.C.

The NFL has granted $200,000 to Just City as part of the league’s social justice initiative. The money is important – but so is the message the money sends.

Jan. 7, 2021: Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90

The Cavaliers took advantage of Grizzlies miscues to win a close game between two depleted teams Thursday night.

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Tyus Jones said it was challenging for the Grizzlies to focus on basketball after what happened at the U.S. Capitol the day before.