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<strong>The Athletics' Brent Rooker competes during the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 14, 2025, in Atlanta.</strong> (Brynn Anderson/AP)Sports

Was Rooker robbed? Local slugger one controversial inch short in home run derby

Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 2 hours ago
High School Sports

Astros draft former Collierville ace

The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.

By John Varlas 3 hours ago
Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis assistant reportedly may become Tennessee State head coach

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway may have to replace an assistant coach on his staff yet again.

By Parth Upadhyaya 3 hours ago
Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies hire new lead assistant coach

The new hire is a former head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves and assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets.

By Drew Hill 18 hours ago

  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Memphis hires new head of basketball operations

    The Carbondale, Illinois, native will return to Memphis after previously serving as the Tigers’ compliance director for men’s basketball and football from 2014 to 2021.

    By Parth Upadhyaya 19 hours ago
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    New York Mets select Memphis player in MLB Draft

    He is the first Tiger taken in the draft since pitchers Dalton Fowler and Dalton Kendrick were selected in 2023. He is the 84th draft pick in the history of the program.

    By Frank Bonner II 18 hours ago
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Memphis football’s ‘mini plan’ includes big game

    The new Tigers football’s ticket package includes three games, one of which is the biggest home game of the season.

    By Frank Bonner II 23 hours ago
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    NBA Players Association Foundation names Santi Aldama to board

    It’s been a big week for Aldama, 24, who also got married in Spain over the weekend with several former teammates present. 

    By Drew Hill 18 hours ago
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    Martin: Good news, Tiger basketball fans — just watch the Las Vegas Summer League

    Penny Hardaway took a major step last year in his coaching career when he won the AAC regular-season title for the first time. But the one area that he’s always been elite in has been player development. And his fingerprints are all over this year’s NBA summer leagues.

    By John Martin July 14, 2025
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    Memphis baseball coach Matt Riser believes Tigers are headed toward a turnaround in Year 3

    The Tigers are in search of their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007, and Riser has experience springboarding a team into the national spotlight. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 14, 2025
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    Born to ball: Inside Sincere Parker’s quest to fulfill family dreams at Memphis

    Born to teenage parents in an industrial Illinois town where opportunity is hard to come by, Memphis guard Sincere Parker could be on the verge of a breakthrough with the Tigers.

    By Parth Upadhyaya 3 hours ago
  • High School Sports

    Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell

    On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.

    By John Varlas July 13, 2025
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    Redbirds recap: Memphis’ fall to Charlotte wraps up six-game series

     The Redbirds enter the 2025 All-Star Break 47-44 on the season, following a loss to the Charlotte Knights Sunday at AutoZone Park.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 13, 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Big fourth quarter carries Grizzlies to win over Trail Blazers

    Jaylen Wells (23 points) and Cam Spencer (17 points) helped Memphis pick up its first 2025 Las Vegas Summer League victory. After the game, the team announced that it had reached a buyout agreement with Cole Anthony.

    By Drew Hill July 13, 2025
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    Ja Morant dishes on Desmond Bane trade, Jaren Jackson Jr. extension and Ty Jerome addition

    Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he was shocked to see Desmond Bane get traded to the Orlando Magic, but it was best for both teams. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2025
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    Redbirds recap: Memphis loses a close one to Charlotte

    The Redbirds continued a nine-game homestand and a six-game series with a with a loss to the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 12, 2025
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    Teenager sets American, world best at Ed Murphey Classic

    Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the one supposed to be chasing American and world 400 records, but it was 17-year-old Quincy Wilson who stole the show and set 400 records at the Ed Murphey Classic.

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    Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdraws from Ed Murphey Classic

    By Frank Bonner II July 12, 2025
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    Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdraws from Ed Murphey Classic

    Olympian and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete Saturday in the Ed Murphey Classic.

    By John Varlas July 12, 2025
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    Ravens receiver Anthony Miller’s new foundation looks to serve Memphis youth

    Former Memphis receiver Anthony Miller spent the weekend in his hometown trying to help today’s youth reach their potential.

    By Frank Bonner II July 12, 2025
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    Redbirds recap: Visiting Cardinal leads Memphis over Charlotte

    Designated hitter Ivan Herrera, down from St. Louis on a rehab assignment, was 3 for 4 and drove in the game-winning run.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 11, 2025
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    Gallery: Pole vaulters launch up and over on Beale Street

    Former Olympians and others competed on Beale Street as part of the Ed Murphey Classic Friday night.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 12, 2025
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    Grizzlies Insider: Players describe coach Iisalo as ‘demanding,’ ‘intentional’

    Coach Tuomas Iisalo has three rostered players and two draft picks with him for a few weeks. This is a chance to see what buttons he can push. 

    By Drew Hill July 11, 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Grizzlies drop Las Vegas Summer League opener against Celtics

    GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer all scored in double figures, but the Memphis as a whole shot just 20% from 3-point range.

    By Drew Hill July 11, 2025
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    Harrison Williams to compete in Tennessee for first time in more than a decade

    When Olympian Harrison Williams competes in the Ed Murphey Classic, it’ll be his first meet in the state of Tennessee since he won five state titles as an MUS senior in 2014. 

    By Frank Bonner II July 11, 2025
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    Redbirds recap: Memphis rebounds against Charlotte. Yep, Wetherholt led the way.

    With the win, Memphis snapped a five-game losing streak.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 10, 2025
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    There’s much to learn about Tuomas Iisalo. Even for Grizzlies players.

    Tuomas Iisalo surprised GG Jackson when he dunked after a practice last season. What else is there to learn about Iisalo, the new Grizzlies coach?

    By Drew Hill July 10, 2025
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Memphis Tigers unveil new basketball court design

    Those blue Tiger claw marks that stretched across most of the FedExForum floor the past three seasons? Gone.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 10, 2025
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    Former ECS baseball standout joins MLB Home Run Derby

    “Competing in the Home Run Derby has always been a dream of mine,” the Germantown native said.

    By The Associated Press July 10, 2025
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    Brendon Lewis, William Whitlow Jr. to represent Memphis at AAC Media Days

    The two-day event will start on July 24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    By Frank Bonner II July 10, 2025

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