Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura won the rookie dance contest mimicking Ja Morant’s signature “griddy” dance. 

The Memphis Tigers men’s soccer team handed No. 9 Charlotte its first loss of the season behind an Adam Yousfi goal.

Top 25 boys and girls finishers from Saturday night’s Frank Horton Classic.

Here’s a closer look at the watered-down AAC and the Tigers’ place in it.

With 1:17 remaining, Arkansas’ Malachi Singleton scored to lift the Razorbacks from a deficit to defeat the Vols. It was their first home win over a top-five opponent since beating the Volunteers in 1999. 

Two crucial non-calls leave players frustrated despite extending their unbeaten run at AutoZone Park to 12 matches.

JJ Pegues, a 325-pound nose tackle, ran for two short touchdowns as Ole Miss defeated South Carolina to give coach Lane Kiffin his 100th career victory. 

Nicholas Jourdain is the Tigers’ only returning scholarship player. The pep in his step at the Blue and Gray Showcase is a tip that staying in Memphis means more than most may know.

The men’s and women’s Memphis Tigers teams played scrimmages at the Showcase, which were the highlights of the Tigers’ 2024-25 season tipoff event. 

The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment. 

The first TSSAA state championship tournament of the season gets underway Monday as Sevierville plays host to boys and girls golf.

Tennessee looks to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt with a road win in Fayetteville against Arkansas.

The Rebels had been in the top 10 almost all of September before a 20-17 loss to Kentucky last week.

Are Ja Morant and Desmond Bane the NBA’s best backcourt? 

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The Mustangs scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the match with the Dragons, to remain undefeated and secure the No. 1 seed for the postseason.

After defeating Charlotte, the University of Memphis women’s soccer team improves to 8-1-1 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play. 

Bricen Turnage piled up 168 yards and scored twice on just four carries in a region win against Kingsbury.

The Tigers’ two-hour practice session — with NBA scouts courtside — consisted of drill work and run-throughs of various offensive sets and concluded with a five-on-five, full-court scrimmage.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest from Grizzlies training camp, including Jaren Jackson Jr.’s hamstring strain, Zach Edey’s development and the changes to the offensive scheme.

“It’s a major honor,” Rogers said. “I never expected nothing like that to be in my historical background. But it definitely is a good feeling.”

It could heal relatively quickly.

What’s wrong with Memphis football’s offense? How ready is the Tigers basketball team to open its 2024-25 season? That and more is discussed on this edition of The Daily Memphian’s Tigers Podcast.

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