The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.

Although the outcome won’t count towards the Tigers’ record, the preseason game will give a glimpse into what can be expected from Memphis this season. 

The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.

Houston’s Alex Armstrong scores the match's only goal in the 25th minute. Both teams advance to Saturday’s sectionals.

Ty Jerome set the Grizzlies franchise record for points in a season opener with 45 in a win against the Jazz.

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Box score: Grizzlies 123, Jazz 103

This is the box score for the NBA basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz on Oct. 21, 2026.

The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.

The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.

The Tigers’ new hire replaces former coach Kevin Robinson, who was let go in September. 

Former Grizzly Jaren Jackson Jr. was at a loss for words when asked about his friendship with Brandon Clarke. Jackson will be in the building when the organization honors Clarke on Wednesday. 

Memphis will play host to East Carolina as it looks to bounce back from a loss at Tulane. 

As Cam Boozer takes the FedExForum floor against the Utah Jazz tonight, Chris Herrington revisits the top 10 rookie debuts in Memphis Grizzlies history.

The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.

Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes took ownership of the 31-17 loss at Tulane during a players-only meeting that he orchestrated. 

Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.

Almost eight years later, Penny Hardaway addresses what he was hoping to accomplish during a 2018 war of words with Tennessee’s legendary coach.

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Highlights from Hardaway's remarks at the Memphis Rotary Club luncheon as he enters his ninth season leading the program.

Hill and Herrington take the rare chance to break down the game’s matchups and potential keys for the intriguing opener. 

“This Memphis Grizzlies season, which arrives in full form Wednesday night with an opener against Ol’ Pal Jaren Jackson Jr. and his Utah Jazz, will be a different kind of experience.”

It’s the start of another Grizzlies season! Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have big thoughts. But what’s up with the lease, anyway? All that is on “The Geoff Calkins Podcast.” 

Cam Boozer doesn’t have to flex his personality to drum up excitement for his NBA debut against the Utah Jazz. The circumstances will do that for him.

The Grizzlies subtract a guard and a forward to finalize their roster. 

Kickoff time is scheduled for Army’s Oct. 31 visit with the Memphis Tigers.

Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.

MASE, Fairley, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are the area schools ranked in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s rankings.