David Boyd

The enemy of an enemy is a friend. In Memphis it's go Grizz, and whoever is playing the Orlando Magic. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

Grizzlies 25: Ja Morant’s peak years were a mountain of unforgettable moments dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

The NFL Draft used to be in hotel ballrooms. It wasn't televised until 1980. Now, it's a colossal outdoor spectacle expected to be the largest event in Pittsburgh history. Tracing the growth with insights from Mel Kiper Jr., Louis Riddick and the NFL: post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nf…

Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Memphis Tigers spring practice "Arguably, probably one of the best players on the team right now, just consistency-wise.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

NEWS: Memphis guard and 901 native Julius Thedford will return to the Tigers for the 2026-27 season, his agent, Travis King of The Familie, tells me. "He wants to be a Tiger for life." On Thedford's expected role next season + Memphis' other roster moves:dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

The Memphis Tigers will kick off spring practices tomorrow. Spring ball will be the first sneak peek at the Charles Huff era. Who will play quarterback? How well will the Southern Miss players translate? Which returners from last year will make an impact? dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

ICYMI at the @DailyMemphian preps page: On warm day back in September, Bartlett’s basketball players struggled through a workout that had them carrying 20-pound medicine balls. Saturday, they carried the gold ball out of the Murphy Center. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

It would take a ton of time to research this but I can't imagine too many teams had a harder path to the title than Bartlett. This week, they beat a 30-3 team, a 37-1 team and a 31-3 team. Panthers up, 69-44, with 1:35 left.

One final basketball game today and it’s a big one as Bartlett (34-4) takes on Walker Valley (32-3) for the Class 4A state championship. It’s the first time in the final for Bartlett since 2001, when they won their only title. It’s the first time ever for Walker Valley. 4 pm tip.

ICYMI at the @DailyMemphian preps page: A daunting schedule against some of the best high school teams had Bartlett ready for the big moments Thursday against Brentwood. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

Penny Hardaway said Wednesday that he’s had exit meetings with all 8 of Memphis’ potential returnees. All seem to have the option to return to the Tigers in 2026-27. But there’s a deadline. “We met with all of them. … And they have to make a decision by Friday.” #comments" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

Appreciate Parth for filling in for me today. He'll have all your Memphis football pro day coverage.

Column: Penny Hardaway, Memphis Tigers basketball and attendance problem; what's the plan to fix it? ... dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art…

Column: He's a Memphis March Madness success story -- and a tremendous example of this community's power. From the Mt. Moriah police precinct courts to the NCAA Tournament: dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

Went to SEC Tournament. Found myself asking: will Darius Acuff go where he should in this draft? And what does the Grizzlies' draft history tell us about who will get a look? dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

New feature column: With the sport NCAA-champion golfer Rachel Heck @rachelheck2020 (@StanfordWGolf Stanford, St. Agnes @saasdsathletics) has loved since she was 4 on the back burner, art, the military & wedding plans keep the native Memphian busy now. ... dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art…

The Medicine Man used to rally Memphis fans. Now his old friends are rallying around him. Column: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

Before the 24-25 season, The Daily Memphian did a piece on everyone who has worked for Penny Hardaway. More changes were made after that season. And more changes have been made today. But by way of background: dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

New today: Memphis' three assistant basketball coaches, strength coach won't be back next season ... dailymemphian.com/section/sports…