After a 3-1 week, the Grizzlies are on pace to better pre-season expectations. Are there reasons to believe? Plus: Brandon Clarke's shot-making, Ja Morant's big moments, the in-coming Lakers and more. 

"Load management" can be cited as a reason for an NBA player's rest, even rookies like Grizzlies' Ja Morant, but the term can be annoying to ticket-purchasers.

The Grizzlies' three-game win streak was snapped in decisive fashion as the visiting Denver Nuggets made the young Grizzlies look green again. 

Memphis and Cincinnati hold their spots in the latest Amway Coaches Poll, the Bearcats remaining one spot ahead of the No. 18 Tigers.

From success to hope, sports fans in Memphis have a lot to enjoy right now even with the uncertainty of the James Wiseman situation.

Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III earns a scholarship after 45-27 win over Houston. 

After a slow start that had the Tigers trailing 20-14, Memphis scored 31 straight points to seal their ninth victory of the season at Houston on Saturday.

The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.

West Memphis star Chris Moore said he believes coach Bruce Pearl will go down as one of the best college coaches ever. 

Memphis took care of business in every facet of the 102-56 blowout victory Saturday against Alcorn State. 

ECS moves into Division 2-AA semifinals where they'll face Lausanne.

Fans gave former Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley a warm reception Friday night in his return to Memphis, but he and the Utah Jazz left without the win. 

Lincoln Pare scores five touchdowns for the second game in a row as undefeated Houston rolls over White Station.

Ja Morant scored 25 points in his national television debut as the Grizzlies won their third straight game over Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.

Mike Conley returned to FedExForum Friday night. Ja Morant showed him his old team is in good hands.

University of Memphis men's basketball coach wants a speedy resolution from the NCAA regarding James Wiseman’s eligibility so that his team can move on. 

City's USL team looks ahead to 2020 with three events for fans.

Tiger safety La'Andre Thomas faced a challenging childhood and is striving to provide a better atmosphere for his newborn daughter.

Quarterback Brady White continues to take advantage of teams stacking the box to stop running back Kenneth Gainwell.

MUS, Briarcrest, CBHS face difficult challenges in their Division 2-AAA openers.

Only months after being traded, franchise leading scorer Mike Conley returns to FedExForum, where he'll face his point guard inheritor, Ja Morant, for the first time. It's a meeting of Grizzlies past, present and future.

James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.

Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.

Seven players from Briarcrest set to take the field in next month's high school showcase at MUS.

Briarcrest's Aziah Buckner and Carrie Yerty claim Daily Memphian postseason honors.