Memphis receiver CJ Smith’s love-hate relationship with track shapes his football career
Despite being an exceptional sprinter, Tigers receiver CJ Smith hated running races. But his track speed is what helped make him a coveted football prospect.
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April 2025
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Landers Center project underway, budget on track
Renovations to the facade in the east portion of the Landers Center should help pedestrian flow as part of the expansion to the Southaven venue.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalist
Wells averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists while starting 74 of 79 games in which he was available.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis unable to take series with Jacksonville
The Redbirds ultimately had the winning run at third base with no outs but were unable to walk off the Jumbo Shrimp on consecutive days.
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Seven deadly sins that could cost Grizzlies vs. OKC Thunder
You might remember regular-season games between Memphis and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They were mostly a disaster for the Grizzlies. Here’s what Memphis must do to avoid biting that apple in the NBA playoffs.
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‘We’ve had quite a bit of a shakeup’: Landers Center board president talks venue’s future
The president of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which recently became part of a story about alleged racism in the firing of its executive director, says a broader “shakeup” will take local tourism to another level.
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The Early Word: Grizz get caught in a storm; Liberty concert mystery solved
Five people were shot in the Medical District, the MPD is being sued over an arrest and we’ve got tips on what to order at Felicia Suzanne’s.
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Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points, and as interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It’s very hard to play worse than this.”
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Man suing MPD for wrongful arrest as teen
A man wrongfully accused as a teen of murder is now suing the Memphis Police Department for $5 million.
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Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
If included in the budget, the library will expand by about 24,000 square feet, nearly doubling in size.
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What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
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How bad was Sunday for the Memphis Grizzlies? It can’t get worse.
By the end of Game 1, the Grizzlies were just trying to stay away from the most lopsided defeat in NBA Playoffs history. They had waved the white flag early in the fourth quarter.
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This Pilates studio wants to help you evolve
Evolve Pilates will open Saturday, May 17, at 605 N. Second St. beside Groovy Gratitude.
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The To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
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CBU hit in purge of foreign students
As international students at CBU and the U of M, like others across the country, have their visas revoked, the issue is setting up new quandaries for college administrators.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis defeats Jacksonville
In Game 5 of a six-game series, the Redbirds get the best of the Jumbo Shrimp. Their final matchup is set for Easter afternoon at AutoZone Park.
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‘King of golf tournaments’ stepping down from his throne
Harold Moss reigned as chairman of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament for 15 years — since its inception.
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Inmate deaths at Shelby County Jail outnumber other Tennessee counties
The jail is more packed than it has been in at least five years, and amid the crowding, more inmates are being placed on suicide watch, according to Shelby County Sheriff’s Office data.
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Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs
When Ja Morant sprang off his bum ankle to slam the ball home against the Mavericks on Friday night, it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an unmistakable statement of intent.
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Showboats fall to 0-4 after loss at Michigan
The Memphis Showboats were only down by five at halftime, but were shut out in the second half at Michigan.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis loses second game to Jacksonville
Both earned runs allowed by starting pitcher Gordon Graceffo (0-2) came on home runs.
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Bailey: Candidates for public office need to answer questions
“If you don’t call us back when we reach out for an interview, you can’t say that we didn’t present your side of a story on campaigns.”
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Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
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Redbirds recap: Jacksonville pitching stymies Memphis
Memphis Redbirds starting pitcher Alex Cornwell allowed three runs on eight hits, walked one and struck out two in his first start of the season.
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The Early Word: CBU students forced to leave; Haggerty may leave Tigers
MSCS may tear down old buildings, the state budget slashes Memphis programs and Ja Morant is a maybe tonight.
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