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Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:48:39 -0500

With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season.

Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:12:54 -0500

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.

Former Tiger's case dismissed, will not impact Memphis

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:04:34 -0500

The NCAA appealed former Memphis receiver Cortez Braham Jr.’s eligibility injunction, which allowed him to play for the Tigers last season.

Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:02:23 -0500

You will now watch the Grizzlies as you would Netflix — directly via an app.

Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:34:07 -0500

Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.

Redbirds Recap: Memphis wins series opener with Norfolk in walk-off fashion

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 07:57:10 -0500

Brody Moore’s single in the bottom of the tenth was the winning hit for the Redbirds.

Huff says Tigers must play their 'best game of the year' against Boise State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 15:46:07 -0500

Memphis will play at Boise State after the Broncos played a close road game against an Oregon team that was ranked preseason No. 2.

Before Saturday showdown, Memphis trails Boise State among 'Others Receiving Votes' in both major polls

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 16:04:12 -0500

The undefeated Memphis Tigers football team moved up among “Others Receiving Votes” in both the AP Top 25 and the coaches poll.

Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:01:09 -0500

An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.

Grizzlies make trade on the margins with New Orleans Pelicans, acquire two players, pick and swap

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:52 -0500

The Grizzlies helped New Orleans clear cap space to sign a free agent and received a future second-round pick swap from the Pelicans in the process.

First Tigers home game 'fell short' amid parking, concession issues, Ed Scott says

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:38:22 -0500

While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.

Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 13:20:51 -0500

The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy, only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight.

TSWA high school football poll after Week 3

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 11:15:30 -0500

Middle College and Central High join the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings this week.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:23:37 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 14:11:16 -0500

The traditional event is usually an early indicator of who the strong distance runners in the Memphis area might be.

Box score: Memphis 42, Arkansas State 24

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:43:46 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Memphis rushing attack lifts Tigers to 42-24 win over Arkansas State

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 07:43:52 -0500

Jaylin Carter rushes for 183 yards and four touchdowns and Manny Covey adds 103 more as the Tigers rush for 335 yards in the victory.

Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:40:25 -0500

Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 20 Tennessee to a 56-9 victory over Furman on Saturday.

A couple of GameDay pickers really like the Memphis Tigers

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 12:33:02 -0500

Two members of the ESPN College GameDay crew are quite high on the Memphis Tigers, making them their top Group of Six pick for 2026.

Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 14:01:02 -0500

Octavius Flynn scores three second-half touchdowns as the Dandy Dozen No. 3 Saints improve to 3-0.