Memphis defensive analyst Joe Cauthen, a former defensive coordinator at multiple FBS programs, will be the Tigers’ new defensive line coach, a source told The Daily Memphian.

The No. 18 Memphis Tigers will have an opportunity to quickly bounce back from their recent loss to Temple when they visit the Charlotte 49ers.

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Big man Santi Aldama led the way over the Spurs, delighting his teammates. “Aggressive Santi is good for the Memphis Grizzlies,” said Luke Kennard.

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Box score: Grizzlies 140, Spurs 112

The Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 40-22 in the third quarter Friday, closing the period on an 18-2 run.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Thirteen-year-old Zander Reyes and his mother, Pamela, drove to Memphis from St. Louis to arrive at AutoZone Park seven hours early for the Cardinals fan caravan event. 

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Tennessee’s top-ranked team boasts two talented freshmen. But it will take more than them to erase their recent state tournament frustration.

The former All-American and WNBA All-Star will have her jersey retired at halftime of the Memphis women’s game against Tulsa.

Anthony Landphere had everything lined up in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. Then, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield gave him a call.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway called the loss disheartening and discouraging. In the abstract, it’s hard to argue with him. It was a poor effort from the start. 

Memphis has been outrebounded in each of its past three games, by a total margin of 119-82. The Tigers must fix that problem in order to rebound from Thursday’s defeat at Temple.

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Box score: Temple 88, Memphis 81

The Tigers were outrebounded 49-25 for the game and allowed the Owls to grab 22 offensive rebounds.

This is the box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Temple Owls on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Memphis will be first in a rotational system advocated for by the state’s coaches.

Zach Portwood and Bella Rose Austin saluted after big performances.

Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.

Head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to “go through it” again.

Memphis adds five to its M Club Hall of Fame class and will also honor five special awards winners at its Feb. 22 induction ceremony.

Four current members of the St. Louis Cardinals organization, two former Cardinals and television play-by-play announcer Chip Carey are coming to AutoZone Park on Friday for a free and open-to-the-public promotional event.

Taylor Jenkins started coaching in a locker room that felt like a glorified janitor’s closet. Now he’s coaching the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

The spectacular dunk from Ja Morant didn’t count, but the game did. The Grizzlies got a needed win over the Spurs amid a tough stretch. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 129, Spurs 115

A late technical foul hurts Memphis in the final seconds of a home loss to UTSA.

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s impact.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.