It's the first week on the job for new Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch. He sat down with The Daily Memphian for a Q & A. 

In a lot of circumstances, 29-year-old Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder is considered "young." But here, now, on the ground floor of a rebuild that features two 20-year-old possible stars, he must be a wise "old" mentor. 

A good MAHS team and much-improved East debut in this week's ranking of the top small-enrollment schools.

Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, spotlighting the top fall sports performers for the week ending Monday.

Lester Quinones didn't back off his Twitter shots at former Tennessee players Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams. 

Rachel Heck stakes her claim as the best ever with fourth consecutive Division 2-AA state championship.

Memphis gained respect for Louisiana-Monroe in the rain during their 2017 contest. They’ll carry that respect into this weekend's matchup. 

The rookie point guard, Ja Morant, and the first-time NBA head coach, Taylor Jenkins, tipped off the Grizzlies' preseason Tuesday with their first practice. "A great day," Jenkins said.

Coach Mike Norvell reacted to California Bill SB-206, or the Fair Pay to Play Act, after Monday's practice. 

Chris Moore will take his official visit to Memphis this weekend but is not expected to make any commitment on his college career with more recruiting visits on tap.

Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?

Local girls shine on first day of the Division 2 state golf tournament.

Welcome to the start of the 2019-2020 Memphis Grizzlies season, where the franchise is just trying to foster a competitive environment and get better everyday, in the words of new lead executive Zach Kleiman.

Tigers lose key players on both sides of the ball as tight end Sean Dykes and defensive lineman Cole Mashburn declared out for the season because of injuries.

An Instagram post suggests rapper Lil Baby will be in town on Thursday, opening speculation about the entertainment lineup for Memphis Madness.

James Wiseman's high school Chinese-language teacher said the 7-footer is more than just a star athlete. 

Mike Miller's new sports bar is scheduled to open Oct. 7. Every bit of it is a reflection of Miller himself. 

Three-time defending champ Rachel Heck leads Memphis contingent at this week's Division 2 golf championships.

The Memphis Tigers are tied for 23rd in the weekly Amway Coaches Poll after a 35-23 win over Navy on Thursday night, but still have not cracked the Associated Press rankings.

Tunica casinos have had sports wagering for more than a year. And while it's provided a boost in business, Tennessee and Arkansas are preparing to compete with Mississippi for the sports gaming dollar. 

Brandon Allen leads the goal parade with two as Memphis 901 FC rolls.

Top-ranked Whitehaven is playing well, but it can get better.

Coach Mike Norvell saw a maturing offensive line in the 35-23 win over Navy Thursday evening. 

Fayette Academy leads the area in total offense this week while Freedom Prep's defense continues to dominate.