Adam Silver’s idea of the Grizzlies being “Tennessee’s team” is a misread of the limits of Tennessee identity in an oddly long, thin state. The Grizzlies need to thrive as a regional team, across state lines, but with Nashville in that region.
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It has been a winding path for Bartlett’s golf course — closed, destined to become a subdivision then saved by the city. With the driving range and clubhouse nearing completion, it’s almost time for Quail Ridge’s comeback.
Scorer from Northwestern figures to be a leading scorer candidate for the Tigers next season and should see his percentages go back up against lesser competition in the American Conference.Related content:
Three players each from the Briarcrest and Bartlett state championship teams head up the Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state basketball team.
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.
With the win, Memphis took a one-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.
Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.
The Memphis Tigers made two more additions to the linebacker room after spring camp.
The Redbirds trailed 5-3 entering the top of the eighth inning. Memphis scored five times to take the lead for good. Pinch hitter Bligh Madris delivered the big blow with a two-run double.
“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.
They didn’t hear their names called on the final day of the NFL Draft, but three former Memphis high school standouts will get their shots in training camp.
Cortez Braham Jr. led the Tigers with 63 catches for 889 yards and eight touchdowns.
Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.
Travis Burke was the first Memphis Tiger selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Redbirds are still tied for first in the International League despite the loss on Friday night in Virginia.
The 6-foot-4, 253-pound edge rusher was the 67th pick overall.
Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.
Nike has not announced when the Ja 4 sneakers will be available for purchase, but it is expected to happen later this year.
This weekend includes a rock opera, roller derby, Shelby Forest Spring Fest, a rescheduled vegan block party and a Lego convention. Plus a Friends of the Library book sale and a yard sale.
With 51% of this week’s vote, our winner had a fine performance for the MUS lacrosse team in a Senior Night victory over Houston on April 17.
The win gives the Redbirds a half-game lead for first place in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.
If you were an owner intent on keeping a profitable NBA team in Memphis, wouldn’t you do whatever you could to tap into the Nashville market? To bring some of those Nashville riches over here?
Texas A&M transfer Josh Holloway, who was involved in the pickup basketball incident four years ago with Ja Morant, said during a radio interview that he plans to announce his commitment next week, the same week he plans to visit with the Tigers.
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Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft?
Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.
Catcher Jimmy Crooks, center fielder Joshua Báez and right fielder Nelson Velázquez each slammed a home run.
Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team.