The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.

Coach Alex Simmons’ group, and every other team in the 13-member American, will play 18 conference games this upcoming season.

Earlier reports had the Showboats, Houston Roughnecks, Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers relocating to new markets.

The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Darnell Lazare as an assistant coach, sources told The Daily Memphian. Lazare previously worked as a video coordinator with the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. 

If there’s anything the news of the last few days has shown us, it’s that the Memphis administration indeed understands just how desperate and possibly dire its situation is as members of the American. 

Whether Brendon Lewis is a bridge to AJ Hill or Arrington Maiden, and whether that gap is closed sooner or later, Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers have a plan at quarterback.

The Big 12’s rejection of Memphis’ reported $200 million pitch marked another denial in the Tigers’ quest for entry into a power conference. But Memphis officials will keep plugging away — and basketball attendance numbers show why.

This Germantown barbershop has got new ideas for its new location. Plus, Germantown Station has been sold, and Champion Hills gets new leases.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Choice Health Network; Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC., and Alliance Healthcare Services announce promotions and additions. 

After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.

Shortstop JJ Wetherholt hit his second Triple-A home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and tie the game at one.

A report states the United Football League is moving the Memphis Showboats, Houston Roughnecks, Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers.

Coach Penny Hardaway has a chance to add some more local flavor to his team for the 2026-27 season.

Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.

The news comes hours after Jones-Garcia made the NBA 2K26 All-Summer League First Team.

Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.

James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year. 

One of the first three buildings erected at the University of Memphis will soon get a structural refresh and new amenities. 

Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.

It was on May 15, 1984, in Memphis, that an incident happened that made Ozzy Osbourne famous for something other than his music.

Top players from both the ITA Summer Masters Series and the ITA Summer Points Race Series with compete for a total of $20,000 in prize money.

On Tuesday afternoon, a company representative, speaking on background, held a call with local reporters and took questions about the project.

Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.

Ezekiel Kelly’s trial is now set for Feb. 9, 2026.