Calkins: NIT loss isn’t the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it’s just the beginning
The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.
Elvis, Cash & doomed ‘Auto Row’ buildings: History may be honored
Elvis bought Cadillacs at one building. Johnny Cash recruited his back-up band at the other. Both seem destined for demolition, but plans are being made to memorialize their ties to Memphis music history.
Grizzlies: NBA Draft preview (take one), weekend notes on Mike Conley and Derrick Rose
What does NBA draft history tell us about the pro prospects of potential Grizzlies targets this summer? Plus: On not seeing Mike Conley and Derrick Rose this weekend.
Eight MPD officers disciplined, impound lot employee fired following investigation of body found in van
A City of Memphis impound lot employee has been fired and eight Memphis police officers suspended or demoted following an internal investigation into why a man’s body was not found in the back of a van for 49 days.
Clark Tower foreclosure sale delayed
A scheduled sale Friday of Clark Tower on the courthouse steps was delayed until after a related hearing in U.S. District Court takes place April 24.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: Liberty Park money matters and an xAI mystery
Car thefts are way down, Brent Taylor has a challenger and a pastor is turning her church into a sober club.
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Public Safety Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
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Business
Mid-South Chinese Chamber buys historic Cordova property
Built in 1913, the property is listed on the National Historic Registry. It operated as a school before closing in 1973.
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Sports
As Cedric Coward returns, is there work to do to remain in the All-Rookie race?
Coward returned to the lineup on Tuesday night after missing seven straight games with a knee injury, playing 21 minutes off the bench. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to comeback win over GrizzliesRelated content:
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High School Sports Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
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Food
British pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
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Suburbs
Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
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Arts & Culture
‘Mean Girls’ launches 2026-27 season at Playhouse on the Square
“Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.
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Opinion
Calkins: It’s just what Memphis needed. A win for the city’s sports.
Professional tennis is returning to the city. That isn’t some accident. It’s because Memphis did something very, very well. Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes
Student-athletes can now get paid for their name, image or likeness as well as revenue-sharing payments from the school. Today, we try to sort it all out.
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Games
Sudoku: March 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.