An independent arbitrator ruled the restaurant owes Ja Morant money for breaching a deal it had with the basketball star.

The ball is finding Jaren Jackson Jr. more often, and that’s great news for the Memphis Grizzlies.

If the first half of this test-yourself-against-the-West stretch hasn’t told us much about the Grizzlies, Chris Herrington has found a few potential lessons learned.

Though PJ Haggerty is an All-American candidate and one of the biggest reasons for the No. 19 Tigers’ success, Coach Penny Hardaway thinks he can be even better.

The former ECS and Mississippi State standout and current Germantown resident batted .293 with 39 homers, 112 RBIs and a .927 OPS last season.

A summer spent on the EYBL circuit has helped the senior develop into a consistent double-double producer on one of the area’s better teams.

Volleyball players from Briarcrest, Northpoint and Houston selected all-state.

The Memphis big man has reached a new chapter in his career. Jackson has the power to play solo star when the Grizzlies need it. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Mavericks 104

Both teams were without their starting backcourts due to injuries. Guards Ja Morant and Desmond Bane were out for the Memphis Grizzlies, and Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were out for the Dallas Mavericks.

Through 15 games this season, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has relied mostly on six to eight players. But he will need more Tigers to “get after people a little bit more.”

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at FedExForum.

Michigan transfer defensive back and former Germantown High standout Kody Jones has committed to Memphis, according to an Instagram post.

“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”

This is the first time this season Memphis has been ranked in back-to-back editions of the weekly Associated Press Top 25.

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The Shrine Bowl is a prestigious postseason all-star game that allows players to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts and front-office personnel.

ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions as the College Football Playoff heads to semifinal-round play and Ole Miss closes its season.

Standouts from Briarcrest, Harding, Houston and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.

Standouts from Collierville, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Hutchison are up for player of the week consideration this week.

Five players from Class 1A state champion, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE), headline the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State football teams for Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A.

Coach Penny Hardaway saw the signs when he and his team landed back in Memphis following their 28-point road win over Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton. 

With one second on the shot clock and ice in his veins, Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty threw up a 3-pointer from 30 feet and was certain it would fall. “That’s what he does,” coach Penny Hardaway said.

The No. 21 Tigers did enough to pull off a 68-64 victory over the Mean Green and avoid what would’ve been deemed their second bad loss of the season Sunday.

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No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.