Lausanne quarterback ruled ineligible
The TSSAA denies Lausanne’s appeal to let junior quarterback Thomas Heffner play for the Lynx this season after transferring from Melrose High.
John Varlas
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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High School Sports High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way
Monday marks the start of high school volleyball season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule
Week 1 begins with a handful of games on Thursday, followed by a full slate of Friday action.
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Golf Scheffler polishes off an impressive week with a runaway FESJC title
Scottie Scheffler, the top player in the world rankings and the leader in the FedEx Cup standings, capped a dazzling week at TPC Southwind with a final-round 66 to finish at 17-under 263.
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GolfScheffler takes two-stroke lead heading into FESJC final round
Sam Burns and Sungjae Im are the closest pursuers after another day of good scoring at TPC Southwind.
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GolfScheffler ties course record, leads by three at FESJC
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, blisters TPC Southwind in second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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GolfOpening-round 65 is good for what ails Michael Thorbjornsen
Despite sinus issues, the Rocket Mortgage champion turns in a fine round to share the lead with four others, including Jordan Spieth, after the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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GolfJustin Rose arrives in Memphis ‘bucking the trend’
At 46 years old, the defending FedEx St. Jude Championship winner’s game still looks as sharp as ever.
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Sports Tigers blank Kennesaw State in women’s soccer season-opener
Ai Kitagawa scored twice in the first half to get the year off to a winning start.
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GolfRory McIlroy on FESJC: ‘I think it’s important to be here’
After a year away, the world’s second-ranked player is back at TPC Southwind.
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Golf Your guide to the FESJC field
From Aberg (Ludvig) to Young (Cameron), we’ve got you covered.
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Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.
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Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Since 2022, TPC Southwind has played host to the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. That, however, is about to change.
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July 2026
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Sports Tigers soccer coach looking for warriors
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team faces a daunting slate of games. Shrinking violets need not apply.
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High School Sports Collierville tabs former assistant to lead baseball program
Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
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High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.
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High School Sports 2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats
From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.
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High School Sports Former Central High star ‘trying to take everything in’ at Ed Murphey Classic
Future Kansas State athlete Miles Nesmith couldn’t get enough of watching the pros Friday at the University of Memphis. “It was surreal.”
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High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
The duo were the only Memphis-area athletes taken in the first four rounds. The draft continues with rounds 5-20 Sunday.
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Sports Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic
More than 60 Olympic and world-championship-level athletes are set for competition Friday and Saturday at the University of Memphis and Beale Street.
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High School Sports Countdown to kickoff: Tackling high school football questions
Best team? Best transfer? Best offensive line? We take a stab at answering questions ahead of the 2026 high school football season.
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SportsFor Zach Lucchesi, sports agency comes with the personal touch
Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.
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June 2026
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High School Sports Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central’s Nesmith repeats
Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored
Hayden Mulrooney sparked the Brothers to a 15-2-1 mark while Axel Sandoval’s Saints reached state for the first time.
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