Memphis: 102, Tulane: 76

Express coach Mike Singletary checked with AAF officials when reports of financial problems emerged this week. Assured everything was fine, he moved forward preparing his team for this weekend's game against Orlando.

Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss the new-look Memphis Grizzlies as the NBA season continues, including Chandler Parsons’ return, new additions from Toronto and what to root for the rest of the way.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway says the Tigers are focused on trying to finish in the top four of the American Athletic Conference, so as to earn a first-round bye in next month’s league tournament at FedExForum.

BATON ROUGE — Memphis guard Tyler Harris is listed at 5-9. LSU forward Kavell Bigby-Williams is listed at 6-11. So there’s no reasonable way to explain what Harris did with 14:39 left in the second half.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie reliever Jordan Hicks gave up only three “barreled” balls out of 216 put in play last season. But that’s what happens when you can throw 105 mph and your pitches dance.

First Tennessee Bank reveals new Penny Hardaway Visa debit card, and will support attendees to the summer basketball camp run by the Memphis Tigers head coach. 

The Alliance of American Football was saved from financial problems by a $250 million investment from Tom Dundon, according to a report. 

In the district championship game against East High and James Wiseman, Whitehaven junior guard Matthew Murrell showed the skills that could make him as sought after by college coaches as Wiseman was this season.

The University of Memphis has filed an $8.8 million building permit for the second phase of an indoor football facility at its Park Avenue campus.

The record may be similar to the final Tubby Smith campaign, but the whole vibe of the Memphis Tigers season is happier, more enjoyable and optimistic about the future.

The Memphis Express will remain with Christian Hackenberg behind center as they continue to search for offense against a potent Orlando Apollos system this Saturday. 

Buford and Brown lead boys scoring in Metro preps; Antonika Jones of Douglas is first in girls scoring. 

With All-Star Weekend over, some news and notes on the Grizzlies and the NBA before play resumes later this week.

The Memphis Express opening game at the Liberty Bowl was cold, poorly attended, unsuccessful — and shockingly fun.

Defense plays well for three quarters, but can't hold off Hotshots as the Memphis Express dropped its inaugural home opener to Arizona 20-18.

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Arlington High waited 15 years to crown the school's first state wrestling champion. The Tigers needed a little more than an hour to get their second.

The University of Memphis will add party decks to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium for the Tigers next football season. 

The Memphis Tigers fell to 7-6 in American Athletic Conference play after losing 79-72 at UCF Saturday, despite 25 points from Jeremiah Martin. 

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is searching for Blocboy JB, a Memphis rapper scheduled to appear at the Beale Street Music Festival in May.

East High forward James Wiseman, already committed to the Memphis, is continuing his pursuit of other top recruits to join him with the Tigers.

Here are Friday's reported boys and girls high school basketball scores, along with postseason tournament brackets. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's results, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.

Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and WMC-TV 5 reporter and sports anchor Sudu Upadhyay discuss the Memphis Express' first AAF game, the Tigers’ conference chances and more.

The defensive strategy against Tacko Fall and UCF was successful when Memphis defeated the Knights last month, so the Tigers will stick with that game plan.

 Jones, already struggling with his game and attitude, now is dealing with foot soreness, leaving his status for Saturday's game at UCF in question.