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Six Memphis-area tennis players named to TSWA all-state tennis team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Athletes from Arlington, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne and MUS were named all-state.

Several Memphis-area athletes named to TSWA all-state track team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Here are the Memphis athletes in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state track team.

Eight local players named to TSWA all-state boys soccer team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:49:06 -0500

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and St. George’s named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys soccer team.

Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Daily Memphian softball player of the year Lanie Howe leads the local contingent named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state team.

Eight local players named to TSWA All-State baseball team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston and St. George’s earn all-state honors.

John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:36 -0500

A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.

Scrum-believable: After years without a home field, Memphis Inner City Rugby puts down permanent roots

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:56:25 -0500

After years of away games and borrowed park grass, Memphis Inner City Rugby celebrated the grand opening of its permanent $1.1 million home field complex in South Memphis.

Collierville baseball coach not returning

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:14:14 -0500

Collierville High announced that long-time baseball coach Jeff Munier “will not be returning” for the upcoming season.

Social media star, former Arlington softball standout Tatum Bittick signs with Tigers

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:39:04 -0500

Bittick — who has more than a million followers on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat combined — is joining a Memphis softball program that has shown incremental growth under Memphis coach Prater.

Former Tigers wide receiver named AutoZone Liberty Bowl president

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:34:41 -0500

Wayne Dowdle, a native Memphian who graduated from White Station High and was a wide receiver for the Tigers in the 1970s, succeeds outgoing president Shone Bynum.

Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:40:39 -0500

Hayden Mulrooney sparked the Brothers to a 15-2-1 mark while Axel Sandoval’s Saints reached state for the first time.

Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary's honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:39:26 -0500

ECS’ MeriTaylor Pickle claims coach of the year honors after second straight state title.

Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:56:52 -0500

Former DeSoto Central standout Blaze Jordan is scheduled to join the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night in Minneapolis.

Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:28 -0500

Here are The Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards for the 2026 season, featuring our player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams.

Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: It's a TRA sweep

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:56:25 -0500

Standout senior Lanie Howe and Rebels coach Johnie Sanfratello led the way for 2026.

Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 20:02:14 -0500

He is the third local player in the 2027 class to announce his commitment, joining MASE defensive tackle Jamarkus Pittman (also Ole Miss) and Collierville quarterback Brayden Santibanez (Iowa).

Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0500

Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.

Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:19:41 -0500

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.

Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:48:56 -0500

Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.

Daily Memphian postseason girls track and field awards: Three-peats for Collierville's Webb, Seymour

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 17:56:53 -0500

Collierville’s senior standout and coach were recognized once again after another dominating season.