Memphis jumped in front of Norfolk in the top of the first inning, but couldn’t keep the momentum going.

Mississippi, in Omaha for the first time since winning the national title in 2022, fell 6-2 to North Carolina will try to stave off elimination against Troy on Sunday.

Memphis jumped in front of Norfolk with a five-run second inning, eventually racing away to a 10-2 win.

Former DeSoto Central standout Blaze Jordan is scheduled to join the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night in Minneapolis.

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Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.

The Redbirds are 3-0 in the series against the Tides, and perch atop the International League standings.

Here’s a look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series and the schedule of games, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Memphis Redbirds reacted on Thursday, June 11, to the Memphis City Council’s pushback on paying $5 million for repairs and renovation planning to city-owned AutoZone Park. 

The Grizzlies have a history of moving up on draft night, but a strong talent pool and lottery rule changes make the trade market tricky. 

Chris Strickland, a California native who’s lived in Memphis for the past dozen or so years, worked at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

AutoZone has renewed its title sponsorship of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl for six more years, including the upcoming 2026 season’s game and running through 2031.

Memphis football coach Charles Huff and basketball coach Penny Hardaway have been part of Washington-related activities lately.

Standout senior Lanie Howe and Rebels coach Johnie Sanfratello led the way for 2026.

The Memphis offense jumped on the Norfolk pitching staff for two five-run innings.

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The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next week at AutoZone Park.

“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”