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Top Story

New arena football league coming to Southaven

Mississippi Wolfpack bringing arena football to Southaven’s Landers Center in 2027

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Hannah Kozlowski
Leaders with the sports league, DeSoto County and the City of Southaven will hold a 9 a.m. news conference to detail what the deal means for sports and entertainment across the Mid-South.

Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) plays in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball...

Grizzlies open 2026-27 season with tribute to Brandon Clarke

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Grizzlies open a new season Wednesday night at FedExForum against the Utah Jazz, a game that will feature a pregame tribute to former Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke.

Sports

FILE - Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (95) walks to the locker room at...

Titans defensive lineman released after retrieving gun in parking lot after altercation at practice. Here’s what the team confirmed

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Caleb Wethington and Tony Garcia
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh confirmed the reason behind Jordan Elliott’s release during a press conference Wednesday morning.

College Basketball

Memphis Men’s Basketball Head Coach Penny Hardaway

Penny Hardaway talks Tigers comeback at Memphis Rotary Club

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Men’s Basketball Head Coach Penny Hardaway spoke to the Memphis Rotary Club Tuesday, just days before the new college basketball season begins.

Grizzlies

FedExForum

Grizz stars to give out 750 tickets to opening game

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Grizzlies are hoping for a packed house on opening night, and a few players are joining the campaign to help make that happen.

Sports

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football...

SEC fines Tennessee half a million after fans storm the field following big win against Alabama. Here’s what the policy says.

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By Ansley Graves
The Southeastern Conference announced today that the University of Tennessee will pay a fine of $500,000 for a violation carried out at the football game against the University of Alabama on Saturday night.

Sports

Titans Gameday Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Titans earn 1st win of season with 26-20 victory over Colts

Updated: Oct. 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By Chris Harris
The Tennessee Titans get their first win of the season and it comes in a building they’ve not had success in since 2022.

Sports

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football...

Fans storm field after Tennessee defeats Alabama inside Neyland Stadium

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Rick Russo and Josh Jarnagin
Saturday’s win marked the third-straight home matchup the Vols have taken over the Crimson Tide, following 2022 and 2024.

Sports

Volunteer Gameday

Volunteer Gameday showcase Vols v. Crimson Tide ahead of rivalry game in Neyland Stadium

Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Volunteer Gameday is back for Tennessee’s matchup against Alabama, giving you everything you need to know — the latest news — about the rivalry just before kickoff.

Friday Football Fever

Central and MUS before their game on October 16, 2026.

Friday Football Fever Week 9: MUS ends Central’s perfect season in Game of the Week and more

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
A young Owls squad scores a big road win to hand the Warriors their first loss.
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Grizzlies

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Grizzlies announce festivities for opening night

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Opening night at FedExForum will feature some fan favorites on and off the court.

Top Story

FILE - The Savannah Bananas do a kick line before their game against the Firefighters during...

Banana Ball to make return to Memphis

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Banana Ball is set to make its return to Memphis in early 2027.

College Football

FILE -- In this Nov. 3, 2015 file photo, Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw, right, sits with...

ESPN bringing ‘Sportscenter’ to University of Memphis

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
ESPN is bringing its flagship show Sportscenter to the University of Memphis.

Top Story

Ice hockey rink at Landers Center

Ice laid down at Landers Center for return of hockey

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Crews finished installation of the ice rink for the Mid-South Monarchs at the Landers Center on Tuesday.

College Basketball

Memphis Madness goes Ballin’ on Beale with National Guard providing patrols

Memphis Madness comes to Memphis Zoo

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Madness took to the Memphis Zoo for the first time this year.

Sports

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws to a receiver during warmups before an...

Ole Miss hands Vandy worst loss since 2023

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Teresa M. Walker
Ole Miss led 42-3 at halftime.

Sports

Titans Gameday Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Titans, Texans meet up in battle between 0-4 teams at Nissan Stadium

Updated: Oct. 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Chris Harris
omeone will come away with a win on Sunday. The Tennessee Titans host the Houston Texans in a battle of two winless teams through the first four weeks of the season.

High School

Southwind running back Khamoni Williams after scoring a touchdown against Whitehaven on...

Friday Football Fever Week 8: Southwind scores statement win in Game of the Week and more

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Jaguars now stand alone atop Region 8 Class 6A.

Grizzlies

Desmond Bane

Grizz welcome back Bane in preseason home opener

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Grizzlies are back at FedExForum on Wednesday night for their preseason home opener.

Sports

Cheerleader carrying the Ole Miss flag on Sept. 12, 2026.

Ole Miss sports ditching Nike for Adidas

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Zac Carlisle
Ole Miss is changing its athletic apparel outfitter from Nike to adidas.

Sports

KNOXVILLE, TN - October 03, 2026 - Defensive back Dejuan Lane #10 of the Tennessee Volunteers...

Tennessee moves up in AP Poll after win over Auburn

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Rylee Robinson
The Volunteers are No. 15 after picking up their first SEC win of the season.

Sports

Tennessee Titans reveal new logos, uniforms

Titans fall to 0-4 after 24-18 loss to Ravens

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By Chris Harris
Titans' losing streak continues as they fall to 0-4 on the season after loss in Baltimore

Sports

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Memphis Grizzlies host annual Open Practice

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Shayna Norwood
Grizzlies fans have a chance to see their Memphis Grizzlies live in action Sunday afternoon at their annual Open Practice.

High School

The Christian Brothers football team before their game against Briarcrest on October 2, 2026.

Friday Football Fever Week 7: Briarcrest beats CBHS in thriller edition of Game of the Week

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The calendar has flipped to October, and that means things are starting to get real for teams across the Mid-South.

News

A Lake Cormorant High School student hospitalized in Texas after doctors say he was poisoned...

Lake Cormorant football player gets lung transplant after herbicide exposure

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Jared Thomas
A Lake Cormorant High School student hospitalized in Texas after doctors say he was poisoned by herbicide has found a donor match for a lung transplant.

Sports

David Rudolph Jenrath is charged with  theft of trade secrets and computer tampering.

Auburn University employee accused of leaking athletics trade secrets to rivals

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
An Auburn University employee has been arrested and charged with theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to police and court records.

College Football

The Vols ran through the T on Saturday before taking on the Texas A&M Aggies in Neyland....

Texas edges past Tennessee 20-17 in both teams’ first SEC matchup

Updated: Sep. 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Rick Russo
#14 Tennessee welcomes in the the top ranked Longhorns in SEC opener

Friday Football Fever

Briarcrest celebrating after scoring a touchdown against Southwind on September 25, 2026.

Friday Football Fever Week 6: Briarcrest wins Game of the Week, other squads stay perfect

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Saints got revenge on Southwind for another thriller last season.

Good News

Grizzlies unveil brand-new basketball court at Memphis school

Grizzlies unveil brand-new basketball court at Memphis school

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Lydian Coombs
The Memphis Grizzlies unveiled their second Dream Court on Friday at Northeast Prep Academy.

Sports

Fans fill AutoZone Park for Championship Series

Redbirds lose decisive game 3 of International League Championship Series

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
Memphis was four outs away from victory before giving up a 2-1 lead.

Top Story

Fans fill AutoZone Park for Championship Series

Redbirds GM says baseball’s future in the Bluff City is far from the final stretch

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Joyce Peterson and Lydian Coombs
This season has been money for the Redbirds, but after talking with team leadership, it’s going to take a lot of real money to make AutoZone Park attractive to fans again.

Grizzlies

FedExForum

Grizzlies unveil 2026-27 giveaways

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Memphis Grizzlies season is almost here, and the team announced its giveaways for 2026-27.

College Football

Cleanup crews and volunteers were out early Sunday morning in Oxford.

Volunteers clean up in Oxford following big game

Updated: Sep. 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Jake Holcomb
Cleanup crews and volunteers were out early Sunday morning in Oxford, facing a large job after Ole Miss’ win the night before over LSU.

Sports

Mississippi State tight end Sam West (87) hushes the opposing fans after a 7-yard touchdown...

Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25 with win over LSU, Tigers slip to No. 10, SEC has 10 teams ranked

Updated: Sep. 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and ERIC OLSON, The Associated Press
Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams

College Football

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) attempts to fight off a arm tackle by Mississippi linebacker...

Ole Miss holds off LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Ole Miss holds off LSU 32-24 in Oxford as Lane Kiffin faces his former team in a top-10 SEC showdown.

College Football

University of Memphis beats UT Martin 45-21

University of Memphis beats UT Martin 45-21

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Stuart Rucker
The 2-1 Memphis Tigers were back in action Saturday night over at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium taking on the UT Martin Skyhawks.

Sports

ESPN "College GameDay" bus in Oxford, MS on Sept. 19, 2026

Ole Miss freshman wins $1 million on ‘College GameDay’

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Zac Carlisle
An Ole Miss freshman won $1 million on Saturday morning with a field goal kick.

College Football

Dylan Carpenter

LSU’s Dylan Carpenter, aka “Captain America”

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By John Eads
Dylan Carpenter’s teammates inside the LSU locker room call him “Captain America,” but back home in Ascension Parish, he’s simply the hometown kid living out a lifelong purple and gold dream.

College Football

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin runs off the field after defeating Clemson in an NCAA college...

How we got here: Kiffin returns to Oxford on LSU sideline

Updated: Sep. 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford today for the first time since leaving Ole Miss to become LSU’s head coach, 357 days after leading the Rebels to a 24-19 win over the Tigers at home.

Friday Football Fever

The SBA and Briarcrest football teams before their game on September 18, 2026.

Friday Football Fever Week 5: Briarcrest dominates in Game of the Week and more

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Matt Infield
The Saints raced out to a 35-0 halftime lead and never looked back.

Top Story

LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen (1) runs during the second half of an NCAA college...

LSU-Ole Miss showdown nears as Oxford prepares for Kiffin’s return

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Get ready for LSU vs. Ole Miss: ESPN College GameDay, WAFB’s “Tiger Rebellion” special, Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford and kickoff details.

College Football

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) passes against Louisiana Tech in the first half of an NCAA...

LSU QB Sam Leavitt cleared to play against Ole Miss

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Gray Louisiana
LSU provided an update Thursday night on quarterback Sam Leavitt, one day after the Tigers listed their starter as doubtful for Saturday’s SEC opener at Ole Miss.

College Football

Tiki Wackowski

From LSU royalty to Ole Miss diehard: The fans making Oxford’s game week even bigger

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By Andrew Douglas
For one weekend, Oxford isn’t just hosting a football game — it’s hosting the eyes of the world.

College Football

Kirk Herbstreit

College Gameday returns to Oxford; ‘Different’ says Herbstreit

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Action News 5 is not the only team broadcasting live from The Grove Saturday. ESPN’s College Gameday is also in town for the matchup.

College Football

Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter

Ole Miss AD urges fans to plan ahead for LSU game

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter spoke at the Memphis Touchdown Club this week about the game. Carter said the crowds mean fans should have a gameday plan.

Top Story

Red and blue trash cans fill the Grove on Friday as Ole Miss prepares for its home game...

Why thousands of trash cans take over the Grove before LSU-Ole Miss

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By Gray Louisiana and Josh Roberson
Thousands of red and blue trash cans fill the Grove before Ole Miss home games as part of a tradition known as Trash Can Friday.

Top Story

#8 Ole Miss vs. #7 LSU Game Preview (WLBT)

No. 8 Ole Miss, No. 7 LSU meet in first top-10 Magnolia Bowl since 1962

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Nathan Lee
#8 Ole Miss plays host to #7 LSU on Saturday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. in the most anticipated College Football game of 2026.

Sports

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin declined to give details on quarterback Sam Leavitt’s...

Lane Kiffin stays quiet on Leavitt’s status ahead of top-10 showdown with Ole Miss

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Colin Vedros
LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin declined to give details on quarterback Sam Leavitt’s condition ahead of the Tigers’ top-10 matchup against Ole Miss on Saturday, during his weekly radio show at Court to Table in Baton Rouge.

Top Story

Going to Oxford for the game weekend will cost you

Going to Oxford for the game weekend will cost you

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Fans still deciding whether to attend the Ole Miss-LSU game this weekend will pay a premium. At last check, the lowest ticket price on popular resale sites was running near $500.

Top Story

Oxford businesses are talking trash ahead of the LSU-Oxford game.

Trash talk signs pop up ahead of LSU-Ole Miss game

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM CDT
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By Nick Pirozzi
Game-day rivalry is flourishing ahead of the weekend in Oxford.
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