First baseman Blaze Jordan, who played his high school baseball for DeSoto Central High, led the Memphis offense with three hits. 

Memphis defeated Wichita State 11-1 at FedExPark on Saturday. The two teams finish the three-game conference series Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

The son of coach Penny Hardaway becomes the first member of the 2025-26 team with eligibility remaining to announce his intention to depart the program.

Third baseman Ramon Mendoza and catcher Jimmy Crooks hit home runs to lead the offense. Mendoza ended the night 3-for-4 with the home run and two RBIs.

The defeat didn’t sit well with the Grizzlies, who hung with the Rockets until the fourth quarter.

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Box score: Rockets 119, Grizzlies 109

Will Rose’s strike keeps the Brothers undefeated and gives them a second victory over the Mustangs in 2026.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the Grizzlies with a career-high 31 points. But Houston pulled away in the fourth quarter behind Kevin Durant.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets at FedExForum on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The Memphis Tigers have three future men’s basketball games scheduled against Virginia Commonwealth, according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Decision on college or turning pro will come soon enough. But for now, the top prospect in the state is contributing to winning baseball at CBHS — in ways obvious and more subtle.

Since the NCAA allowed student-athletes to be compensated, general managers have become a hot position in college football. As Corey Phillips steps into the position for the Memphis Tigers, he says it’s an “all duties assigned” kind of role. 

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Foster Flaherty as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.

Which remaining NCAA tournament prospects should Grizzlies fans be scouting?

Hana Haden was named the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year. 

The Redbirds open the 2026 season on the road against the Gwinnett Stripers before returning to AutoZone Park for their home opener against the Norfolk Tides.

Jackson said he might be part of Victor Wembanyama’s career highlights, but he has no regrets about a viral dunk exchange.

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Box score: Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98

From the opening play — a lob to Wembanyama — the Spurs dominated. An early 22-4 lead became a 57-44 margin at the half.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

After the departure of the Riverkings in 2018, ice hockey is returning to the Mid-South this fall with a new franchise in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

Are the Magic and Suns going to miss the playoffs? The Memphis Grizzlies sure hope so. 

Memphis’ seven pitchers combined to allow just four hits while striking out 10 Ole Miss batters. Jacob Dienes (1-0) got the win, and Carson Fair recorded his fourth save of the season.

Now that the decision has been made to bring Penny Hardaway back, everyone in Memphis hopes he’ll be successful — and that his ninth year will be the charm. The task before him is immense.

Maybe Ja Morant flew too close to the sun, but one of the reasons we show up or tune in is to watch men fly. 

The Cougars scored three times in the sixth to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in Class 4A.

Not only are the star point guard and backup center out for the season, but the Memphis Grizzlies announced that starting center Zach Edey had another procedure.