“I’m tired of conspiracy theories about moving the Grizzlies out of Memphis. Not from any true insider have I heard that the intention is to move our team anywhere, especially to Nashville. Wrong sport.”

The Redbirds used small ball to earn a last at-bat victory over the Bulls.

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.

Here are the Memphis-area high school football stat leaders in rushing, passing, receiving and scoring.

Southwind standout running back Khamoni Williams will test Houston defense. 

Defensive miscue derails fifth inning in Redbirds’ Wednesday loss to Bulls.

The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.

Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988. 

Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson earned his 500th career victory Tuesday night at AutoZone Park. 

Before the game, we didn’t know much about the team. But, after Saturday, some questions have been answered.

The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.

The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.

Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.

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Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’

This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Memphis City Council’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water committee gave the utility the green light to keep paying the city $2.5 million a year towards the arena.

If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

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The Memphis women’s basketball team’s 2026-27 nonconference slate features eight home games and five away from home.

The University of Memphis and Sodexo Live! will introduce an enhanced food and beverage program.

Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.

The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional. 

Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis Tigers history. The Sweetwater, Tennessee, native went on to become a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks.

Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.

Whitehaven joins MASE, Covington, Munford, Southwind and Briarcrest in the state football rankings announced by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. 

Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season. 

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