Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”

The Mississippi High School Activities Association issued a penalty to DeSoto Central on Nov. 4, including a one-year disciplinary probation for the team as well as a $100 fine.

Here are numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s games in the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs.

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven honored by the league’s coaches.

Barnett, a fifth-year senior, has appeared in 30 games in his four seasons as a Tiger.

Cooper Jones and Katherine Sulentic will serve as deputy athletics directors under the Tigers’ new AD. Sulentic comes to Memphis after 14 years as the NCAA’s associate director of enforcement, investigations and processing.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season. 

Despite being ranked 19th in the country and posting a 13-2-4 record, the Tigers are left out of the NCAA Tournament field.

The Memphis Tigers are two victories away from reaching 10 wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in school history. 

What did Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot look like after an exciting Week 1 of the college basketball season?

The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?

The Grizzlies are scheduled for two national television games this week. Here are a few keys when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. 

Karmelo Overton collapsed on the field during the second quarter of a win over Rice on Friday, Nov. 8.

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Houston High’s Nora Newhouse and Arlington’s Clark Wade end the season with the fastest 5K cross country times from Memphis-area runners.

Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Houston, MASE, Melrose and Middle College are up for consideration this week. 

Cam Spencer is starting a foundation and investing in a company conducting clinical research to show the possible benefits of cold-water immersion on veterans with PTSD. 

An avalanche fell inside Portland’s Moda Center on Sunday night as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers 134-89. 

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Alasia Smith’s career-high 28 points helped the Tigers improve to 2-1 in the 2024-25 season.

The Tigers battled for over 100 minutes in the Florida heat, playing to a scoreless draw after regulation and through the first overtime period before losing in the second overtime.

Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to take Tennessee past the Bulldogs. He led the Vols’ offense after quarterback Nico Iamaleava exited with an upper-body injury.

“Once it opens up, you know, it’s showtime,” said the Tigers combo guard, who finished with a game-high 29 points to go with three assists and three rebounds, with 16 of those points coming after halftime.

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Box score: Memphis 80, UNLV 74

Jaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter and Caden Davis kicked five field goals for the Rebels.

NCAA box score for the University of Memphis game against UNLV in Las Vegas.