How did such a small-time endeavor grow into a massive phenomenon that requires 4,000 volunteers and the cooperation of an entire city for a safe and well-organized event?

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16 each and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Kickoff from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2026. ESPN will televise the game.

Davis’ 23 points (on 7-of-14 shooting) and 13 rebounds — both career highs for the senior — led the Tigers (4-4) to a 78-71 win over Baylor on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum.

Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway was asked if he had advice for soon-to-be new Memphis football coach Charles Huff.

Led by Zach Davis’ 23-point and 13-rebound performance, the Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum.

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More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital

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Memphis closes the game on a 9-0 run to win its sixth game in its last eight contests. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 107, Clippers 98

Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, as Memphis won for the sixth time in eight games. 

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

An upset win over the Bears would be crucial for the Tigers to keep hope alive of building a resume worth of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey is no longer with the program, a source confirmed, and a Tigers offensive assistant coach is leaving with him.

The Grizzlies have looked better, especially during their recent 3-1 road trip, but they don’t want to get ahead of themselves. Especially with 60 more games to play.

The Panthers have added some key transfer pieces to go along with the seniors who have been a part of three consecutive Class 4A runner-up teams.

“I’m just running a little race,” said a St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend participant about the organization’s annual fundraiser to help end childhood cancer.

CBHS’ Jamarion Chapman and Memphis Business Academy’s Curnesha Taylor are the OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week and the Fans' Choice Players of the Week.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s impact, the resurgence of Vince Williams Jr. and the vibes around the franchise after winning three of the last four games. 

The mailbag is mostly taking questions on the franchise’s five key figures: Tuomas Iisalo, Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey, with a few extras sprinkled at the end. 

After falling to No. 1 Purdue in November, it’s about to get real for the Memphis Tigers again. And coach Penny Hardaway faces some tough calls.

Standouts from Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, MASE, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell, Sheffield and Trezevant honored by the league’s coaches.