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<strong>Cross country running is booming in Memphis with hundreds of elementary, middle school and high school athletes running each fall. For the first time in 56 years, the high school state championships will be held in Memphis with Shelby Farms hosting the championships Thursday and Friday.</strong> (Courtesy Memphis Youth Athletics)Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days

The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing. 

By Geoff Calkins 7 hours ago
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Former Grizzly Tony Allen arrested for drug possession in Arkansas

The arrest happened in Poinsett County, about 50 miles west of Memphis.

By Jody Callahan 2 hours ago
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Herrington: Less drama, but the same old losing as Grizzlies fall to big, talented Rockets team

The Rockets controlled the game for most of the clock, giving Memphis its fourth loss in a row. 

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Rockets roast Grizzlies early, and never let go of throttle

Box score: Rockets 124, Grizzlies 109

By Chris Herrington 3 hours ago
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Rockets roast Grizzlies early, and never let go of throttle

Houston built a significant lead in the first half and kept the pressure on with a 24-9 run midway through the third quarter.

By The Associated Press 5 hours ago

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    Box score: Rockets 124, Grizzlies 109

    The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at FedExForum.

    By The Associated Press 5 hours ago
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Before opener, Penny Hardaway has ‘concerns about what’s going on’

    “I’m not getting out of the guys what I want to get out of them right now,” Tigers coach said ahead of Memphis’ regular-season opener against San Francisco.

    By Parth Upadhyaya 10 hours ago
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    Memphis defensive lineman on rivalry game against Tulane: ‘We’ve got to leave our mark’

    The Memphis-Tulane matchup doesn’t have a special trophy for the winning team like the Battle for the Bones when the Tigers play UAB. But that doesn’t make it any less intriguing.

    By Frank Bonner II 13 hours ago
  • High School Sports

    Preview: State’s best cross-country runners set to compete in Memphis

    The state championships are being held at Shelby Farms Thursday and Friday and Memphis individuals and teams will compete for individual and team honors.

    By John Varlas 16 hours ago
  • High School Sports

    All-Region 8-1A football team announced

    Standouts from Booker T. Washington, KIPP, Manassas, Middle College, Middleton, Oakhaven and Westwood honored by the league’s coaches.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 19 hours ago
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    Grizzlies 25: Courtney Lee cast a ‘tiny’ shadow but made big shots

    Courtney Lee may have been the most anonymous good player in Memphis Grizzlies history. But one Lee moment, at least, was unforgettable. 

    By Chris Herrington 14 hours ago
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Tigers appear in projected College Football Playoff bracket

    No Group of Six school was included in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II 15 hours ago
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    Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy

    The football coach has been has been charged in a drug sting that led to the arrests of 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers.

    By Jody Callahan November 04, 2025
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    Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?

    The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday. 

    By Chris Herrington November 04, 2025
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    Henderson’s late goal moves Tigers women’s soccer into semifinals

    The top-seeded Tigers topped the East Carolina Pirates 1-0, and will take on UTSA on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 04, 2025
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    Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’

    Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant said that he wouldn’t be speaking to the Grizzlies at all if he didn’t believe he had a good relationship with the franchise. 

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    Grizzlies comeback falls short against Pistons

    Box score: Pistons 114, Grizzlies 106

    By Drew Hill November 04, 2025
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    Grizzlies comeback falls short against Pistons

    Memphis cut Detroit’s lead to 103-100 with 3:09 left, but a surge by Wade Cunningham ended the threat.

    By The Associated Press November 03, 2025
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    Box score: Pistons 114, Grizzlies 106

    NBA box score for Monday’s game between the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies played at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

    By The Associated Press November 03, 2025
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    Grizzlies coach says discussions with Morant to remain ‘internal’

    Tuomas Iisalo said he “won’t be discussing any details,” when asked specifically what happened on Friday that preceded Ja Morant’s suspension. 

    By Drew Hill November 04, 2025
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Memphis women drop season opener to UAPB

    A fourth-quarter collapse costs coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers in their 2025-26 season opener.

    By Sam Shoemaker November 03, 2025
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis had a ‘great practice’ Monday

    Brendon Lewis appeared hobbled after a hit during Memphis’ road win over Rice, but offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said Lewis “is great.” 

    By Frank Bonner II November 03, 2025
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    Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington November 03, 2025
  • High School Sports

    Memphis-area top cross country times

    CBHS’ Noah Mullenix and Collierville’s Maya Lang continue to have the fastest 5K times for Memphis-area TSSAA runners. Will someone go faster at this week’s state championship races at Shelby Farms?

    By David Boyd November 03, 2025
  • High School Sports

    Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11

    Standouts from Central, Collierville, KIPP, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas 8 hours ago
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    Grizzlies fall to Raptors as Ja Morant serves one-game suspension

    The Grizzlies lost to the Raptors on Sunday night. But what happened on the court may be secondary to what happened online. 

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    Grizzlies coach looking forward to ‘moving on’ from Morant suspension

    Toronto’s RJ Barrett scores 27 as Raptors beat Grizzlies

    Box score: Raptors 117, Grizzlies 104

    By Drew Hill November 02, 2025
  • Sports

    No. 3 Memphis to open conference tournament play vs. East Carolina

    Coach Brooks Monaghan’s third-ranked women’s soccer team also swept all the American Conference individual awards. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 02, 2025
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    Toronto’s RJ Barrett scores 27 as Raptors beat Grizzlies

    Memphis was without two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant, who was suspended one game Saturday for what the Grizzlies described as conduct detrimental to the team.

    By The Associated Press November 02, 2025
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    Box score: Raptors 117, Grizzlies 104

    Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Raptors on Sunday, Nov. 2. 

    By The Associated Press November 02, 2025
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    Grizzlies coach looking forward to ‘moving on’ from Morant suspension

    Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo spoke on Sunday for the first time since the franchise suspended star point guard Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to the team.

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    Herrington: After Ja Morant’s ‘quiet quitting’ and postgame display, what’s next for him and the Grizzlies?

    By Drew Hill November 02, 2025
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Memphis moves up in national rankings

    The Tigers are ranked higher than they were last week in both national polls. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 02, 2025

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