Health concerns associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have led to cancellation of the annual Southern Heritage Classic in September.

Danielle Lerner has joined The Daily Memphian to cover the University of Memphis basketball program, Executive Editor Ronnie Ramos announced Tuesday.

After George Floyd's death and the upheaval that followed, Harding basketball standout Makyah Thomas-Malone took her school's teachings to heart and spoke out.

Two Louisiana defensive backs committed to the Tigers Sunday. 

The Memphis football team put together a massive march through campus Sunday morning. The fact that it felt almost routine — another football team marching for social justice — shows just how much the world has changed.

About 400 people participated in a march Sunday led by the University of Memphis football program from the South Campus on Goodlett Street, as players use their platform to "make a difference."

Kennedy Chandler met Ja Morant at the secret Memphis hoop sessions. Now the Grizzlies star is taking the high school senior under his wing. 

The hideout is where players like Ja Morant, Alex Lomax, DJ Jeffries, Kennedy Chandler and Moussa Cisse are preparing for next season. 

Ja Morant wrote a letter to the judge executive in Murray, Kentucky, asking that a Confederate statue be taken down. Here's the story of how that letter happened — and what might come next.

Laird Veatch, Tigers athletic director, announced this week that crowds at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be limited to 50% capacity this season. The move means single-game ticket sales are unlikely and could lead to a significant financial hit for the University of Memphis.

Odoms is from Paris, Tennessee and attends Henry County High School while Edmonson attends Ensworth Academy in Nashville. 

Former Arlington standout Gentry goes to Royals while Boston drafts DeSoto Central graduate Jordan.

A few important decisions in the coming months could play a major role in the future of the program. 

Dr. Jon McCullers, head of the task force to open the University of Tennessee, remains skeptical that there will be large fan gatherings at football games this fall.

No Memphis players tested positive for coronavirus during phase zero of the Tigers’ reopening plan. 

The Tigers and Crimson Tide will begin a two-game set inside Coleman Coliseum in the 2021-22 season and return to FedExForum in 2022-23. 

Memphis and Mississippi State have extended their football series with the teams adding a home-and-home series in 2028 and 2029.

ECS star Kam Jones blends natural scoring ability with a well-developed basketball IQ.

With the NBA set to return late next month, this new newsletter will bring you everything you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies each week. 

With the NBA season headed to a start in Orlando, questions linger on the Grizzlies roster, injuries and the steps to clearing those questions.

Coach Ryan Silverfield picked up his third commitment from the Peach State. 

The Liberty Bowl has long been mocked as "too big" for modern times. But in this strangest of college football seasons, it may be the perfect place to spread out. 

Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.

A series of fortunate breaks helped Brandon Clarke go from overlooked Arizona high school player to the surprise of the 2019 NBA Draft. 

The University of Memphis "anticipates" capacity limitations for 2020 football season.