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Haggerty scores 22 of 25 after break to rally Memphis past Missouri 83-75 in opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — PJ Haggerty scored 22 of his 25 points in the second half when Memphis took over en route to an 83-75 win over Missouri in the season opener for both teams on Monday night. The Tigers trailed by 10 at halftime but shot 58% in the second half, while going 17-20...
Frontdoor: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Frontdoor Inc. (FTDR) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $100 million. On a per-share basis, the Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $1.30. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.38...
Bucks 'haven't been able to sustain 48 minutes' of solid basketball as they await Middleton's return
MILWAUKEE (AP) — This isn’t the way the Milwaukee Bucks expected to open a potential bounce-back season after consecutive first-round playoff exits. Since winning their season opener at Philadelphia, the Bucks have lost five straight and are four games below .500 for the first...
Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison in the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph received an additional 35 years behind bars Friday. Justin Johnson was convicted of first-degree murder on Sept. 26 and sentenced to life in prison with the...
Morant's triple-double helps Grizzlies build big lead and coast to 122-99 victory over Bucks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds and helped the Memphis Grizzlies build a 31-point second-half cushion and beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-99 on Thursday night. Santi Aldama added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen...
International Paper: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — International Paper Co. (IP) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $150 million. The Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 42 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 44 cents...
LaVine, Vucevic key fourth-quarter rally as Bulls defeat Grizzlies 126-123
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter to key a Chicago comeback as the Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-123 on Monday night. Nikola Vucevic finished with 22 points for the Bulls. Coby White scored 20 and Josh Giddey finished...
Memphis man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing school teacher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Monday to kidnapping a Memphis school teacher while she was on an early morning run and then killing her. Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death...
Aldama scores 22, Huff has career-high 18 as Grizzlies beat Magic 124-111 in home opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Santi Aldama scored 22 points, reserve center Jay Huff added a career-high 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 26-point halftime team in a 124-111 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night in their home opener. Ja Morant added 16 points and 10 assists...
Henigan's late TD pass to Taylor gives Memphis 33-28 win over Charlotte
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seth Henigan's school-record 24-yard touchdown pass to Roc Taylor with a half-minute remaining lifted Memphis to a 33-28 win over Charlotte on Saturday for the Tigers' fourth straight win. Henigan's second TD pass of the game gave him 91, the most in Memphis...
