Calkins: Morant says Game 2 ‘in jeopardy.’ Game 1 was a total loss.
The Grizzlies lost the game and they lost Ja Morant. On a no good, very bad day at FedExForum.
Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s big night couldn’t save Game 1, but was still big news for the Grizzlies
If most things went poorly for the Grizzlies in their 128-112 Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the one thing that went the most right has particular meaning for that future: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s game-high 31 points in more than 37 minutes.
Who is Rui Hachimura, the guy who destroyed the Grizzlies in Game 1?
The forward had 29 points off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ja Morant in pain after Grizzlies’ Game 1 loss
The Grizzlies dropped Game 1 to the Lakers on Sunday afternoon, and the status of Ja Morant moving forward is uncertain. Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 Ja Morant leaves game with hand injury Playoffs Game 1 halftime report: The Grizzlies have a battle on their handsRelated:
Four Memphis Tigers entered the NCAA transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal officially opened April 15, and the Tigers had four football players enter.Related story:
Front porch singing: Musicians play yard concerts across Cooper-Young
Cooper-Young transformed into a tiny music festival Saturday, April 15, as 100 bands played free public concerts on 40 porches for Porchfest 2023.
Stars spoil opener for Brady White and the Showboats
Memphis Tigers fans didn’t get to see Brady White be victorious in his Showboats debut, but they still enjoyed watching him compete in his old stomping grounds. Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.Related story:
FedEx at 50: ‘FedEx makes every part of Memphis better’
FedExForum, national golf tournaments, pandas, the area’s growing medical device industry, its IT sector — leaders say they couldn’t have happened without FedEx.
General Assembly kills red-flag bill days after Lee asked for one
Two days after Gov. Bill Lee asked lawmakers to pass an “extreme risk protection order” bill, one such bill sponsored by Democrats died without receiving a committee hearing.
Buckley: An impressive start for the Showboats, despite the loss. Let’s see if it lasts.
In a city that has trouble holding onto its pro football teams, Memphis has a new contender hoping to stay.Related story:
Bartlett students shine at ‘friend-raiser’
The Bartlett Education Foundation spotlights the suburb’s high schoolers in a fundraiser focused on student achievements.
‘It’s just not good enough:’ MSCS board questions superintendent finalists
Memphis-Shelby County Schools unveiled three finalists to be the next superintendent of the district Saturday, April 15, but board members did not appear happy with the results.
Shinedown’s Zach Myers has logged many nights at the Forum. Now he’ll get his own.
Zach Myers, lead guitarist for multi-platinum modern rock band Shinedown and Memphis Grizzlies season-ticket holder, will leave his usual perch in section 113 and instead take the stage at FedExForum Friday, April 21, finally playing the arena he’s visited countless times in the past.
CBHS standouts lead the way at Houston Track Classic
Pole vaulter Cole Hungate and sprinter Jaxon Hammond were among the victorious Brothers.
Congenital syphilis on the rise locally and nationwide
For infants born with the infection, severe symptoms can include cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, permanent hearing loss and musculoskeletal deformity.
MEMFix coming to seven areas in 2023, starting with Alcy-Ball
Each neighborhood’s event will feature local vendors and pop-up shops, local performers and temporary street and space activations. The upcoming Alcy-Ball event is set to feature 45 vendors.
As popularity grows, Collierville cricket players scout for a field
Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.
901 FC and Las Vegas play to a rain-delayed draw
Saturday at AutoZone Park, the city’s USL Championship team played to a 2-2 draw with Las Vegas in a match delayed by rain.
Movers & Shakers
Campbell Clinic, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C. and BLDG Memphis announce new additions.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Three holidays in one week, plus two county deadlines
Also happening this week: The National Civil Rights Museum will host an event for Rev. James Lawson’s biography.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Premium Metro ‘State of the City’ stormy; Blackburn compares Jan. 6 inquiry to Watergate; Cohen says ICE is ‘running rampant’
Education Tennessee House passes bill allowing Ten Commandments displays in schools
Premium State Government Tennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Business
Movers & Shakers
Memphis Library Foundation, Memphis Museums of Science and History and Financial Federal Bank announce additions.
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Premium Business Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Premium Real Estate Inked: Pinnacle plans new retail branch in Raleigh
Real Estate Snow freezes January home sales
Sports
Memphis’ Penny Hardaway upset at Utah State for running up score late
Clearly frustrated after the final buzzer, Penny Hardaway criticized how Utah State closed against his Tigers.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: With loss to Utah State, this Memphis team somehow found a new low
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Memphis Tigers Basketball Utah State uses late-first-half run to pull away from Memphis Tigers
High School Sports CBHS senior caps career with a thrilling state title
Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Premium Food After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Suburbs
Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.
North Mississippi XAI threatened with lawsuit under Clean Air Act
Arts & Culture
Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Theatre Memphis’ 2026-2027 season lineup features some favorites — familiar and new.
Arts & Culture Valentine’s Day speed date: Rush to romance or browsing for buddies?
Opinion
Opinion: Presidents Day is a good time to commit to your most deeply held beliefs
“You don’t have to be a president or famous to believe in freedom, dignity, character, honor, goodness, generosity or integrity.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says
Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
Games
Daily Wordrow: Feb. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.