Alex Simmons will be the third head coach at the University of Memphis for the former Houston High basketball star. 

Mike O’Neill recounts his battle with cancer in new memoir, “Don’t Back Down: A True Story of Perseverance Through Faith, Determination and a Positive Attitude.”

Here are The Daily Memphian’s postseason baseball awards, featuring our offensive player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2. 

Arlington Tigers coach Brandon Morgan was also honored after state-tournament season.

The Central sprinter wrapped up his career with a spectacular performance at Spring Fling.

Here are The Daily Memphian’s postseason girls track and field awards, featuring our athlete of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2.

Ranjay Arul ended his high school career with a history-making performance in Murfreesboro. His coach and Lausanne’s title-winning doubles team are also recognized.

A look at Class of 2024 college football commits and signees from Memphis-area high schools.

Social media tributes poured in for the two-sport standout and Arkansas football commitment who died Tuesday.

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Learning to play the Juventus way — and having fun — are the priorities this week at Arlington High.

Thanks to baseball’s most baffling pitch, and a Major Leaguer’s kindness, Northpoint’s closer was able to make a special delivery.  

“I’m going to miss all the kids that I’ve worked with and all the people I’ve spent time with on the tennis court. But I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life,” said Mark Bran.

Collierville senior threepeats in Class AA singles; two other individuals and two doubles teams also win gold on the final day of Spring Fling.

Senior breaks two individual marks and adds to a third as part of Warriors’ 400-meter relay team.

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Four individuals and three doubles in teams will be in action on the final day of Spring Fling competition.

The Lynx get two early goals in rapid succession and post a shutout for the 17th time this year.

Conner McKnatt has the big hit before Sammy Chapman closes the door on Goodpasture’s championship reign.

Several individuals shine on the second day of competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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CBHS senior sprinter Jaxon Hammond sets personal bests in winning both the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

A loss to Chattanooga Baylor drops the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels into the losers bracket.

The Lynx posted its 15th clean sheet of the season, and will play for its third championship in program history Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

It’s tough to repeat, but the Lynx and Dragons got the job done on the final day of team competition at Adams Tennis Center at Old Ford.

Sophomore right-hander strikes out eight while putting the Dragons in an advantageous position and Northpoint gets a big day from K.L. Farr to reach its third straight D2-A final.

Baseball, softball, soccer and track standouts lead the way on the first day of Spring Fling competition in Murfreesboro.

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