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Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward's drive comes from the game, not a paycheck

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:26:09 -0500

Cedric Coward brings to Memphis a passion for basketball rooted long before he was taken on the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Grizzlies media day: What Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Kleiman had to say

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:57:53 -0500

New numbers, roster changes, injuries and beyond. When the Memphis Grizzlies coach, general manager and stars spoke at media day, they issued some quiet confidence.

Ryan Silverfield addresses running up the score against FAU

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:58:23 -0500

After the Tigers had their win sealed at Florida Atlantic, some fans wondered why Memphis scored again. Ryan Silverfield tackles the issue.

Hardaway expects to establish Memphis' regular rotation 'right away'

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:20:16 -0500

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is wasting no time to establish a pecking order among his players as official practices begin.

Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 6

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:23:42 -0500

Standouts from Collierville, Germantown, MASE, Melrose, Munford and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.

No. 11 Memphis wins at No. 25 Rice, 2-0

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:47:58 -0500

Memphis takes over the top spot in the American Conference with Sunday’s victory in Houston.

Tigers not ranked in either poll, but getting close

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:44:40 -0500

The Memphis Tigers are 5-0 and inching closer to being ranked.

UAPB holds off Alcorn State for first Southern Heritage Classic win

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:43:52 -0500

Quarterback Christian Peters comes up big as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallies for a victory at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

Box score: Memphis 55, FAU 26

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:56:42 -0500

Here is the box score for Memphis’ game against Florida Atlantic University in the Tigers’ American Conference opener Saturday night in Boca Raton, Florida.

Memphis blows past FAU with a fourth-quarter scoring frenzy

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:09:08 -0500

Florida Atlantic kept the game interesting with a few explosive plays of its own, but Memphis pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter for a 55-26 victory.

Box score: Memphis 55, FAU 26

Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:57:02 -0500

Facing what felt like a must-win situation after losing two weeks ago against Georgia, the Vols stayed alive for playoff consideration.

Chambliss' 385 scrimmage yards propel Ole Miss past LSU

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:05:26 -0500

As Chambliss gains experience and confidence in coach Lane Kiffin’s up-tempo offense, the dual-threat QB is showing he can give fits to elite defenses in the SEC.

Friday prep report: Collierville tops Bartlett for region win

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:55:27 -0500

The Dragons picked up their fourth victory of the season and the second in Region 7-6A play.

Munford stays undefeated with overtime win at Whitehaven

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:53:27 -0500

The Cougars jumped out to a big lead before surviving a Tigers’ comeback bid led by Christopher Talley and Jaden Thomas.

Ja Morant won't use agent to negotiate next NBA contract. Here's why.

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.

Southwind outscores Briarcrest to remain undefeated

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:31:17 -0500

Two huge plays by Jordan Daniels help the Jaguars hold off Hudson Tucker and the Saints.

Second-half surge sends Memphis women's soccer past South Florida

sshoemaker@dailymemphian.com (Sam Shoemaker) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:32:52 -0500

The 11th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches with a 3-0 victory over the Bulls on Thursday.

Penny Hardaway says current Tigers team is one of his most 'talented' ever

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:41:24 -0500

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway addressed his new-look roster, coaching staff vacancies and more.

Central QB Brooks Wright voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:29:04 -0500

The sophomore led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives in Central’s Region 8-5A victory over Brighton.

Memphis men's basketball 2025-26 American Conference schedule released

pupadhyaya@dailymemphian.com (Parth Upadhyaya) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:24:27 -0500

Memphis’ conference schedule is highlighted by games against South Florida and North Texas.