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Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star
Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
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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Golf Homa, Finau and Spieth returning to the FedEx St. Jude Championship
The field continues to take shape for next month’s first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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Golf Zalatoris will miss Memphis in 2023, but the future is bright
After undergoing back surgery in April, the 26-year-old is looking forward to getting back on the course and seeing what changes are in store for his sport.
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High School Sports Former Central basketball star Danielle Ballard dies
Danielle Ballard, who starred for Central High’s state title team in 2011 before going on to a standout career at LSU, has died.
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High School SportsFour years wiser, and closer to home, Chris Smith looks to build on Bartlett High’s recent success
After four stellar seasons in Haywood County, Smith takes over a program with high expectations. But lower mileage.
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Sports Glass named United Soccer League coach of the month
Memphis 901 FC went unbeaten in June.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Lausanne’s Densford finds ‘perfect fit’
The school recently announced that Cayce Densford, a longtime fixture in the athletic department, will have a new role.
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High School SportsFormer Hutchison standout championing the cause of women in sports
Maxine Engel will be on Capitol Hill as part of an athlete-led advocacy group seeking to help the current generation as well as the next.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Central sprinter earns top honor
Recent Central High graduate Jordan Ware has added a prestigious honor to cap his career. Also, former MUS track and field star Harrison Williams won the decathlon title at USATF National Outdoor Championships.
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Sports Three former Memphis high school stars selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft
Former players from Houston High, Collierville High and Arlington High taken on the second day of the MLB Draft.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Lausanne’s danger man is player of the year
Kaue Costa scored 18 times and assisted on 11 others as the Lynx finished 16-1-1 and won their third title overall with a 3-0 victory over Chattanooga Boyd-Buchanan.
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High School Sports Former Collierville football coach pens a memoir of faith, football — and fight
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.”
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Sports Late Rodrigo da Costa goal sends Memphis past conference-leader Charleston
Memphis 901 FC has now won seven of its last eight games and is unbeaten in 12 straight overall. The next match will be July 1 against Phoenix.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Standouts from CBHS, Lewisburg lead the way
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.
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Sports 901 FC puts four past to blank Tulsa in emphatic win
Debut of academy player Calvin Harrison rounds off a good night at AutoZone Park.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian softball awards: Arlington’s Richarde is this year’s best
Arlington Tigers coach Brandon Morgan was also honored after state-tournament season.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys track and field awards: It’s Jordan Ware. Who else?
The Central sprinter wrapped up his career with a spectacular performance at Spring Fling.
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Sports 901 FC picks up a disappointing point against Detroit
“We’re disappointed in our performance level,” said head coach Stephen Glass after watching his team battle Detroit to a scoreless draw. It was the first time this season the team failed to score in league play.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Central sprinter leads the pack
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.
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Sports Newcomer Emerson Hyndman looks to help 901 FC continue its run
Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Detroit, the former Fulham and Rangers player said he’s excited to be in Memphis.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Collierville standout repeats
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.
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High School Sports Memphis sports community — and beyond — mourns Dion Stutts
Social media tributes poured in for the two-sport standout and Arkansas football commitment who died Tuesday.
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High School Sports MUS two-sport standout Dion Stutts dies
The two-sport rising senior was committed to play college football at Arkansas.
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Sports901 FC looks to keep goals flowing at Louisville
Free-flowing form bolsters USL Championship-member Memphis’ team chemistry along with a won-loss record.
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High School SportsItaly’s most famous soccer club spreading the gospel in Arlington
Learning to play the Juventus way — and having fun — are the priorities this week at Arlington High.
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