Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer combined for 58 points as the Grizzlies improved to 3-0 against the Clippers this season.

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Box score: Grizzlies 121, Clippers 103

While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Brighton, East and Soulsville up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.

Standouts from FACS, Freedom Prep, Hillcrest, MUS and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.

The Grizzlies are starting all over again: Evaluating the ability of co-stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to elevate this team while still waiting to get whole again.

This Memphis basketball game against Louisville paled beside past glories of the rivalry that goes back to 1949, long before the current Cardinals and Tigers were born.

Mr. Football winner Kelvin Perkins is named MVP — throws two touchdown passes and runs for one in annual match at Stokes-Alston Stadium at Memphis University School.

The Cardinals made 18 3-pointers, shot 51.4% from 3-point distance and outscored the Tigers 54-9 from long distance.

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Box score for the University of Memphis basketball against Louisville Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Grizzlies’ loss to the Jazz wasn’t the triumphant return of Ja Morant the fans hoped to see. 

The score was tied at 126 with just under a minute left when Keyonte George hit a 22-footer to put Utah ahead for good.

The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

Standouts from Hillcrest and Arlington setting the pace so far.

When the Tigers play No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, they’ll get their first crack in nearly eight years at one of their biggest rivals and have an opportunity to pick up their first Quadrant 1 win of the season.

On the court, Vince Williams Jr. is Memphis’ best agitator. Off of it, he keeps his thoughts to himself. 

The goal for Memphis has to be to elevate the status of its athletic programs so that it can credibly say that it’s a peer of Louisville’s once again.

Interim head coach Reggie Howard guided the Tigers through the early signing period and will lead Memphis against North Carolina State at the Gasparilla Bowl.

Jerrell Miller and Addie Turner honored after stellar efforts last week.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.

Ten days after coach Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott addresses their relationship and a “disappointing” 2025 season.

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Memphis will have to try to survive without the big man once again. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies also had updates on John Konchar and Javon Small.

Standouts from Brentwood Academy, Briarcrest, CBHS, Father Ryan, Lipscomb Academy and MUS were honored by the league’s coaches.

Charles Huff hasn’t landed on an offensive coordinator for his staff just yet, but he told The Daily Memphian on Thursday that he’s narrowed the search down to about three candidates.

New Tigers football coach Charles Huff has Nick Saban, James Franklin in his corner.

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Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian, Tipton-Rosemark and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.