Author: Mark Giannotto, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Rory McIlroy wanted to make sure he got one last shot in Thursday after the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.

Ja Morant “tweaked his ankle” in the fourth quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Memphis didn’t duck Tennessee. It’s a team of unvaccinated players, with a coach who can’t get out of his own way.

AAC commissioner Mike Aresco discussed expansion now that Cincinnati, UCF and Houston are set to leave the league for the Big 12.

Ja Morant thanked “this guy” on Twitter who led to his memorable performance against the Lakers. Now hear from Daniel Greer, the man behind the tweet.

Memphis beats Cincinnati to make history and advance to its third consecutive American Athletic title. Coach Mike Norvell’s gutsy decisions led to it.

James Wiseman’s eligibility case is no longer about the star player and Memphis taking on the NCAA. It’s about how this changes the Tigers’ season.

There was risk and reward to be had when it came to hiring Penny Hardaway as Memphis men’s basketball coach. The risk arrived Friday night.

Seven of the AAC’s coaches didn’t pick Memphis to win the league in its preseason poll. That slight is exactly what the Tigers needed.