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Kendric Davis Memphis Tigers

Davis nabs sixth AAC Player of the Week award

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
For the sixth time this season, Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league office Monday morning.

College Basketball

Memphis Tigers

Memphis men’s basketball wins 5th straight with 80-68 victory at Tulsa

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis men’s basketball team continued their hot play with an 80-68 road victory over Tulsa. The Tigers improve to 17-5 overall and 7-2 in American Athletic Conference play.

Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) passes the ball over Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell...

Grizzlies use Morant’s triple-double, rally to beat Pacers

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Ja Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100 on Sunday.

College Basketball

Memphis Tigers

Memphis women’s basketball team falls to #25 USF 67-62

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis women’s basketball team lost at home to #25 USF 67-62 on Saturday. The Tigers drop to 4-4 in AAC play.

Sports

Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:43 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Golden State Warriors still pulled off a wild one against the nemesis Memphis Grizzlies.

Sports

Grizzlies’ Steven Adams expected to be sidelined due to PCL injury

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is expected to be sidelined between three to five weeks following an injury sustained during the Jan. 22 game against the Pheonix Suns.

Wires

Kings use early 3s, big 4th quarter to top Grizzlies 133-100

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:22 AM CST
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By CAMERON SALERNO
Trey Lyles scored a season-high 24 points, Harrison Barnes had 15 of his 20 in Sacramento’s record-tying first quarter and the Kings beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 133-100

Sports

Memphis takes on Golden State on 3-game losing streak

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Memphis will try to end its three-game slide when the Grizzlies play Golden State

College Basketball

Memphis Tiger DeAndre Willams earns AAC Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Rose Johnson
Memphis Tiger DeAndre Williams has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his performance in a pair of victories over Wichita State and Cincinnati last week, according to a press release on Monday.

Grizzlies

‘I was wrong’: Shannon Sharpe apologizes after incident with Grizzlies’ Brooks

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:53 AM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Fox Sports host and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe issued an apology after he was involved in an incident with Grizzlies players, notably Dillon Brooks, during Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Paul returns, Suns hold on for 112-110 win over Grizzlies

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists in his return after missing seven games with a hip injury, leading the Phoenix Suns over the Memphis Grizzlies 112-110 on Sunday night.

College Basketball

Memphis men’s basketball picks up key road win at Cincinnati 75-68

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
The Memphis men’s basketball team went on the road Sunday and defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 75-68. The victory is the third straight overall for the Tigers and moves them to 5-2 in American Athletic Conference play.

Sports

Memphis women’s basketball defeats Temple 64-53

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:18 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
A dominant second half saw the Memphis women’s team defeat Temple at home on Saturday 64-53. The Tigers improve to 3-3 in AAC play.

Grizzlies

Lakers rally to snap Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Lakers coach Darvin Ham had seen his squad on the wrong end of close losses for the past week.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies top Cavs, tie team record with 11th win in a row

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Desmond Bane scored 25 points, Ja Morant had 24 and the Memphis Grizzlies won their 11th straight game to match the franchise record, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-114 on Wednesday night.

College Basketball

Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Kendrick Davis of the Memphis Tigers has been named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), according to a press release.

Sports

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava gets the nod as top recruit

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:36 PM CST
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By Rick Russo
A Vol freshman QB is now ranked as #1 overall prospect by On3 Sports.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies beat Suns 136-106, extend winning streak to 10

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By PHIL STUKENBORG
Ja Morant scored 29 points, Desmond Bane added 28 and the Memphis Grizzlies extended their season-high winning streak to 10 games with a 136-106 victory night over the injury-depleted Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Sports

Former Ole Miss, NFL football player arrested for kidnapping

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Garrett Busby
Myers said that an accomplice was arrested as well.

College Basketball

Davis’ buzzer-beater lifts Memphis to 61-59 road win over Temple

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
On a day where his team needed him more than ever, Kendric Davis scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half, capped off by a buzzer-beating jumper on the baseline that lifted the Tigers to a huge 61-59 road win over Temple. Memphis moves to 3-2 in conference play and 13-5 overall.

Grizzlies

Morant’s slam in Indy highlights Grizzlies’ 9th straight win

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Ja Morant had 23 points, 10 assists and another ferocious dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 130-112 on Saturday night to extend the NBA’s longest current winning streak to nine games.

College Basketball

Memphis Tigers set for first trip to Temple in 4 years

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
This will be the first time since Jan. 24, 2019 when Penny Hardaway had his first season as the Tigers head coach.

Sports

Mississippi State University announces new athletic director

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:16 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Mississippi State University announced the hiring of a new athletic director on Friday.

Good News

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant makes things right for 11-year-old whose signed basketball was stolen during game

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
During Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Grizzlies star Ja Morant made things right for a young Grizzlies fan down on her luck.

College Basketball

Davis’ career-high 42 points not enough as Tigers fall in double overtime to UCF

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
Davis’ performance marks the third time this century that a Memphis player scored 40 or more points.

Grizzlies

Morant scores 38 in return as streaking Grizzlies top Spurs

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Ja Morant scored 38 points, Jaren Jackson added 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 135-129 on Wednesday night for their season-high eighth-straight victory.

Sports

Lorenzen Wright’s jersey retirement set for Feb. 4

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:58 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
He later started at center for the hometown Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA career that lasted 12 seasons.

Crime

11-year-old girl’s signed basketball stolen during Grizzlies game

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Walter Murphy
An 11-year-old Grizzlies fan had an autographed basketball stolen during Monday night’s game against the Spurs.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies withstand late rally to defeat Spurs 121-113

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Tyus Jones, filling in for Ja Morant, had 24 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a second-half San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 121-113 on Monday night.

College Football

DeAngelo Williams first Memphis player named to College Football Hall of Fame

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis football legend DeAngelo Williams is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies, without Morant, beat Jazz, extend win streak to 6

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Desmond Bane had 24 points and nine assists, Tyus Jones added 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies, playing without leading scorer Ja Morant, defeated the Utah Jazz 123-118 on Sunday.

College Basketball

Memphis uses 22-0 second-half run to defeat East Carolina at home

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Matt Infield and The Associated Press
DeAndre Williams scored 19 points as Memphis beat East Carolina 69-59 on Saturday.

College Basketball

Memphis defeats East Carolina 69-59

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
DeAndre Williams scored 19 points as Memphis beat East Carolina 69-59 on Saturday.

Grizzlies

Morant, Jackson lead Grizzlies over Magic for 5th straight

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:22 PM CST
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By Dick Scanlon
Ja Morant scored 32 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 31 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Orlando Magic 123-115 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

News

SCSO: Assault report alleges Grizzlies star Ja Morant ‘jumped’ 17-year-old, punched him in face repeatedly

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has released the assault report which alleges Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant beat a 17-year-old boy in July of 2022.

Sports

Former Ole Miss linebacker and NFL All-Pro named 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
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By Garrett Busby
Patrick Willis, a middle linebacker for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2003 to 2006, was dubbed as one of the fifteen modern-era finalists after a stellar career as a middle linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.

Grizzlies

Morant, Grizzlies overpower Hornets for 4th straight win

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:26 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Ja Morant had 23 points and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-107 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies star Ja Morant sued after allegedly involved in attack of minor, DA’s Office not pursuing criminal charges

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant is being sued after allegedly being involved in an attack of a minor.

College Basketball

Kendric Davis wins 4th AAC Player of the Week award

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Tigers star Kendric Davis is the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the fourth time this season.

College Football

Fourth-quarter comeback lifts Bulldogs to ReliaQuest Bowl victory

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren
Robinson named MVP following MSU's 19-10 victory over Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

College Football

Mississippi State honors Mike Leach on helmet

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 2:40 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
The Bulldogs special helmet design features a pirate flag on the side.

NFL

Vrabel: Dobbs to start at QB Saturday vs. Jacksonville

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 12:37 PM CST
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By Chuck Morris and Chris Harris
Joshua Dobbs will start against the Jaguars on Saturday night.

Wires

Morant, Jones lead Grizzlies to 118-108 victory over Kings

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By CLAY BAILEY
Ja Morant scored 35 points, Tyus Jones added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies broke open a close game in the fourth quarter to defeat the Sacramento Kings 118-108.

Grizzlies

Morant has 32, Grizzlies use late burst to defeat Pelicans

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
a Morant had 32 points and eight assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 points and six blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies broke open the game in the fourth quarter for a 116-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

College Football

Vols win 89th Orange Bowl game with 31-14 victory over Clemson

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 11:51 PM CST
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By Rick Russo
A crowd of 63, 912 at Hard Rock Stadium saw No. 6 Vols win the 89th Orange Bowl with a 31-14 win over No. 7 Clemson Tigers

Sports

Jarvis Greer signs off for final time at Action News 5

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
After more than 43 years covering sports for Action News 5, legendary sports director Jarvis Greer is headed for a well-deserved retirement.

College Basketball

Davis leads Memphis over South Florida 93-86 in AAC opener

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 11:45 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Kendric Davis scored 24 points and Memphis defeated South Florida 93-86 in an American Athletic Conference opener on Thursday night.

Grizzlies

Morant has career-high 17 assists, Grizzlies rout Raptors

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 11:38 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Ja Morant had a career-high 17 assists and scored 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies won for the first time in three games, beating the struggling Toronto Raptors 119-106 on Thursday night.

Sports

Two Memphis players entering transfer portal

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Tylen Daniels
Both players have two years of eligibility left.

Sports

Arkansas defeats Kansas 55-53 in triple OT in highest-scoring AutoZone Liberty Bowl ever

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:09 PM CST
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By Matt Infield
In one of the wildest games of the college football season and the history of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Arkansas defeats Kansas 55-53 in triple overtime.
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