Luring Laird Veatch from the University of Florida was roundly considered a strong hire for University of Memphis president M. David Rudd and Memphis. 

Laird Veatch prepared to step in as University of Memphis’ new athletic director and ride the momentum that has been building in recent years.

Ranking the potential entertainment value of every Grizzlies home game this season on a four-star scale.

Memphis opens the season on the road at Miami, before playing six of its next seven games at FedExForum. Mike Conley returns with Utah Nov. 15.

Precious Achiuwa did not travel to the Bahamas due to visa complications. 

Low numbers putting Sheffield's football season in jeopardy. And the decision deadline is looming on Monday.

The University of Memphis will not televise or stream the Bahamas games, according to a university spokesperson, but the trip gives Penny Hardaway and his staff a good look at his team.

Observations on Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Team USA play, early NBA over/under projections and the looming release of the NBA schedule. 

Not so long ago, the future for the city's "Big Three" sports teams wasn't very promising. Now? Buckle your seat belt, a wild ride could be ahead. 

Memphis coach Mike Norvell praised his defense during a scrimmage that was part of the annual Fan Fest for the Tiger faithful.

New Memphis Tigers special teams coordinator/assistant head coach Pete Lembo sees his job as expansive (knowing every player on the roster) and having a direct correlation to winning and losing. 

Memphis 901 FC's push for a spot in the United Soccer League playoffs got a little bit more difficult Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

Coach Mike Norvell remains excited about the future of the Memphis quarterbacks after the departure of Brady McBride.

Memphis 901 FC made diverse group of soccer fanatics into a family. The Bluff City Mafia is the result of that camaraderie. 

Coach Mike Norvell is "fired up" about working with new Athletic Director Laird Veatch. 

The new University of Memphis athletic director was impressed by — and aims to build on — the 'momentum' of the school.

Laird Veatch, an athletic administrator at the University of Florida, was named the University of Memphis athletic director. In addition to 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Veatch also was a linebacker at Kansas State.

If you told Precious Achiuwa he would be playing for Memphis a year ago, he probably wouldn't believe you. 

Top American middle-distance runners set for "amazing show" Saturday at CBHS.

Taylor Jenkins and Brad Jones first coached together in the minors nearly a decade ago. They'll reunite for the Grizzlies this season, with the roles reversed. 

Brady McBride, who was serving as the primary backup to starting quarterback Brady White, is leaving the Memphis football program.

Coach Mike Norvell said Memphis football's best players have naturally been the team's biggest competitors. And the daily Coxie-Carter showdown in practice is worth watching.

Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham built lasting relationships while he was in Memphis and still keeps in touch with some of his former players. 

When asked if he thinks Memphis is any closer to filling out its 2019-20 roster, Penny Hardaway said he "really doesn't know yet."

The Grizzlies announced a five-game preseason schedule starting with a trio of home games.