Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly
Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.
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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Sports Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.
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Sports Ed Scott reveals how much Memphis spends on basketball, football
In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Smith on the “J & J Show” on 92.9 FM on Wednesday, Scott addressed concerns that the Tiger basketball program — which finished 13-19 last season — had fallen behind football in the university’s pecking order.
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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 girls track and field awards: Three-peats for Collierville’s Webb, Seymour
Collierville’s senior standout and coach were recognized once again after another dominating season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: Athletes from Collierville, Houston made the biggest splashes
Ian Call and twins Eva and Roos Rottink ruled the pool in 2026.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Houston falls to Farragut in Class AAAA title game
The Farragut Admirals broke the game open in the bottom of the fourth to beat the Houston Mustangs and win their state-record fifth straight baseball championship.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.
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May 2026
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High School SportsAfter highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown
Football has given Germantown’s new coach plenty. Now, he’s aiming to give his all to the Red Devils.
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SportsMemphis FC falls in home opener
City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Standouts from MUS, Lausanne honored
Lynx coach Joel Bailey is also recognized after his teams extended their Division 2-A dominance.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track
Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Tipton-Rosemark captures first title in 12 years
Fifth-year standouts Lanie Howe and Lola Sprenkle lead the way as the Rebels knocked off Tennessee’s No. 1 team.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Houston, Collierville fall in soccer quarterfinals
Lack of finishing proves costly to Mustangs. Dragons fall behind early and never find their stride.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Saints march into Division 2-AA final
Despite playing in their first tournament game in program history, Briarcrest looks poised and polished in a victory over Knoxville Catholic.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Wednesday’s best; Thursday’s schedule
Here are Wednesday’s top performers, along with a look ahead to Thursday’s action in Murfreesboro and Knoxville.
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High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Plenty of offense as St. George’s, Houston advance
Gryphons hit five home runs in a Division 2-A victory over Webb. Mustangs score three in the top of the seventh to defeat Oak Ridge in Class AAAA. And, TRA advances in softball.
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High School SportsSpring Fling 2026: CBHS, Collierville share title aspirations in boys soccer
Dragons begin Class AAA play Tuesday against Murfreesboro Siegel. Brothers open Wednesday vs. Chattanooga McCallie in Division 2-AA.
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High School SportsSpring Fling 2026: McEwen Taylor carving out his own legacy at MUS
The senior will compete in three sprints and the pole vault Wednesday in Knoxville.
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High School Sports ECS girls lacrosse wins Division 2-A state title
The Eagles defeated University School of Nashville Saturday at Ravenwood High in Brentwood.
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High School Sports Duron Sutton taking over Germantown football program
Former Ridgeway coach replaces Gene Robinson, who had been at the school since 2020.
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High School Sports CBHS walks off Lipscomb Academy in Division 2-AA playoff game
Nine-hole hitter Myles Holt comes through and now CBHS is one victory away from Spring Fling.
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High School Sports Lausanne tennis matches state record with fifth-straight title
Lausanne’s girls win their third-straight on a dominating morning in Division 2-A.
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High School Sports Red-hot St. George’s is two wins away from a state tournament trip
An analytical approach to hitting and good vibes in the clubhouse have the Gryphons on the verge of their first Spring Fling in nine years.
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