Box score: Kings 121, Grizzlies 111 (OT)
NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings on Monday, March 18, 2024.
NBA box score for the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings on Monday, March 18, 2024.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution that would cap the amount of hotel-motel tax funding Memphis Tourism receives, according to a draft resolution handed out to the media Monday, March 18.
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“I think the big messages are we’re moving forward, which we’re obviously really excited about,” athletics director Laird Veatch said Monday morning. “No. 2, we have clarity on not only what we want to do, but how we think we can get there.”
“Memphis basketball was left out again on Selection Sunday. It better not happen next year. Not if Memphis basketball is going to continue to be a dominant force in this city — or if Penny Hardaway is going to continue as the head coach.”
“I decided to make a business decision for myself,” Pierre told The Daily Memphian. “I need to choose the right situation for me. So it was kinda really like a no-brainer for me.”
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The University of Memphis is close to finalizing a contract extension with football head coach Ryan Silverfield, athletic director Laird Veatch said Monday.
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