John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 3034 articles by John Varlas :
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July 2020
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Whether you like Bryson DeChambeau or not — and there are plenty in both camps — it’s hard to deny the 26-year-old Californian isn't entertaining. -
Golf Resurgent Koepka opens title defense with sizzling 62
Defending champ Brooks Koepka just misses course record, settling for an 8-under 62 and a two-stroke lead at TPC-Southwind.
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Golf Second-round tee times moved ahead at TPC-Southwind
Wet forecast pushes Friday tee times earlier.
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DeChambeau has ants in the pants
Depending on how you view him, Bryson DeChambeau provided a moment of high, or low, comedy during Thursday’s opening round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind. -
Tight leaderboard as the day gets later at Southwind
It’s shaping up to be a crowded leaderboard as things work toward their conclusion at the first round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Thursday at TPC-Southwind. -
Three tied at 5-under at TPC Southwind
Three golfers are at 5-under as first-round play continues Thursday at TPC-Southwind. -
Fowler, South Korea’s An off to strong starts at TPC Southwind
Fan favorite Rickie Fowler and South Korea’s Byeong Hun An got off to a strong start early in Thursday’s opening round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. -
Patients’ artwork on display this week
Due to restrictions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital won’t be in attendance as normal at this week’s tournament. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be well-represented. -
Reavie sizzles on the front nine
Chez Reavie turned in a superb front nine Thursday, shooting 4-under 31 to take a share of the lead with defending champ Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. -
Golf Contrast in fortunes as Koepka, Simpson ready for WGC-St. Jude
Defending champ Brooks Koepka still bothered by injury, while runner-up Webb Simpson is flying high.
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High School SportsCBHS standout McMullen blends brains with basketball
With a prestigious Coolidge Scholarship part of CBHS senior Reese McMullen's resume, both his play on the basketball court and his work in the classroom are sending colleges a clear message.
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Golf New No. 1 Rahm sees WGC-FedEx St. Jude as springboard
Now that he's reached the top spot, the Spaniard's goal is to stay there. And it begins this week at TPC-Southwind.
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High School Sports Executive order paves way for fall high school sports to start on time
Gov. Bill Lee's announcement allows for full-contact sports to begin practice.
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901 FC Charlotte scores late to rescue a draw against 901 FC in AutoZone return
Memphis 901 FC faded in the final minutes as Charlotte snatched a draw.
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Sports Back at AutoZone Park, Memphis 901 FC ready to represent
Mulqueen praises team's improvement from Birmingham to Atlanta.
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Golf WGC golf tourney to allow some spectators — but it’s not many
A small number of corporate partners will be allowed on-site when play starts next week.
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High School Sports TSSAA approves 8-game contingency plan for high school football
The board also approved several policies designed to mitigate COVID risk for the fall season.
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Golf World’s top 8 golfers commit to play in Memphis next week
Recently-crowned world No. 1 Jon Rahm heads a stellar list of players who have committed to play in next week’s World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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High School Sports Format for 2020 prep football season could be decided Wednesday
Board of Control to decide between three previously-announced plans and a new "hybrid" option.
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High School Sports Challenges are nothing new for rising senior Daveonne Warfield
Promising 2021 guard Daveonne Warfield hoping transfer to Wooddale will raise his recruiting profile.
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High School Sports Northpoint lineman pushes for players to have a say
Open letter to TSSAA and governor asks that players' opinions be considered in regard to what football in 2020 may look like.
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901 FC Jennings’ stoppage-time goal helps 901 FC pick up first point of the year
Late goal provides morale boost heading into AutoZone Park return.
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901 FC Fans will be allowed at AutoZone Park for Memphis 901 return
Plan should allow approximately 1,000 fans for July 25 game against Charlotte.
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901 FC Three first-half goals ruin Memphis 901 FC’s return
Birmingham takes control early in first game of USL Championship re-start.
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High School Sports Mike Miller headed to Houston High
The former NBA standout and Memphis Tigers assistant will replace Charlie Leonard.
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