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Tickets for Grizzlies, Spurs matchup at FedExForum go on sale Saturday

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Tickets for the first game in the series against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum will go on sale Saturday at noon.

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Grizzlies to face Spurs in conference finals

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The Memphis Grizzlies now know who their next opponent will be: the San Antonio Spurs.

Grizzlies, fans hope history will not repeat itself in game four

Grizz Nation is fired up about game four of the semi-finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Three Grizzlies named to all-NBA Defensive teams

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(Grizzlies.com) – Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen was named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Grizzlies guard Mike Conley and Grizzlies center Marc Gasol were selected to the All-Defensive

Grizzlies Win Game 3 Against Thunder

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The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, 87-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best of seven Western Conference Semi-finals series.

Grizzlies win game 2 against OKC

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The Memphis Grizzlies evened the playoff series against the OKC Thunder in game 2 Tuesday with a 99-93 victory.

Allen's defense key as Grizzlies top Thunder 99-93

Tony Allen thought it might have been out of desperation that he ended up guarding Kevin Durant in crunch time.

Grizzlies fan's 'Grit' photo goes viral

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A grizzlies fan is getting notice around the world for the grit he showed in one picture

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Stoudamire returns to Arizona
Stoudamire returns to Arizona
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Arizona has hired Damon Stoudamire as an assistant coach to Sean Miller, bringing one of the program's most popular players back to Tucson.More >>
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Arizona has hired Damon Stoudamire as an assistant coach to Sean Miller, bringing one of the program's most popular players back to Tucson.More >>
Tennessee News Minute
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Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals
Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals
The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.More >>
The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.More >>
Tennessee's Jones faces balancing act on caravan
Tennessee's Jones faces balancing act on caravan
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Tennessee sports news from The Associated Press
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Sun's Lawson wins WNBA's Dawn Staley Award
Sun's Lawson wins WNBA's Dawn Staley Award
By The Associated Press Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson is the winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.More >>
By The Associated Press Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson is the winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.More >>
Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals
Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals
The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after clinching the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing too since they can use a little rest after all that hard work.More >>
The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after clinching the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing too since they can use a little rest after all that hard work.More >>
Haslam says he didn't know about rebate issues
Haslam says he didn't know about rebate issues
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.More >>
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Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final
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The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.More >>
The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.More >>
Freeh hired by plaintiffs against Browns owner
Freeh hired by plaintiffs against Browns owner
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Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm has been hired by trucking companies suing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J.More >>

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Patriots sign 2 LBs, 2nd-, 7th-round draft picks
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The New England Patriots have signed two draft picks, linebackers Jamie Collins and Steve Beauharnais (bo-HARR-ness).More >>
The New England Patriots have signed two draft picks, linebackers Jamie Collins and Steve Beauharnais (bo-HARR-ness).More >>
Southern League
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mississippi sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mississippi sports news from The Associated Press
The New Orleans Saints signed defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui to a two-year deal Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Aaitui is entering his third year as a pro out of UNLV. He was on the Miami Dolphins' practice squad for...More >>
Jaguars awarded DT Love off waivers from Patriots
Jaguars awarded DT Love off waivers from Patriots
The Jacksonville Jaguars have added another defensive lineman from New England, landing fourth-year tackle Kyle Love off waivers from the Patriots.More >>
The Jacksonville Jaguars have added another defensive lineman from New England, landing fourth-year tackle Kyle Love off waivers from the Patriots.More >>
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Valley opens 2013 season against Florida A&M
Valley opens 2013 season against Florida A&M
Mississippi Valley State Athletics Director Ashley Robinson says Delta Devils' football season-opener against Florida A&M will give the school national television exposure.More >>
Mississippi Valley State Athletics Director Ashley Robinson says Delta Devils' football season-opener against Florida A&M will give the school national television exposure.More >>
Holbrook handling ups and downs with Gamecocks
Holbrook handling ups and downs with Gamecocks
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships...More >>
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a...More >>
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Arena Football League
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5 finalists named for Ferriss Trophy
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Five players are finalists for the C Spire Ferriss Trophy, an award that goes to the top college baseball player in Mississippi.More >>

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News Minute: Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press
The Arkansas Legislature has formally ended this year's legislative session. The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion...More >>
Hogs' Bucknam overcomes pressure on way to title
Hogs' Bucknam overcomes pressure on way to title
Arkansas men's track and field coach Chris Bucknam feels like he's finally started to live up to the expectations set by his predecessor.More >>
Arkansas men's track and field coach Chris Bucknam feels like he's finally started to live up to the expectations set by his predecessor.More >>
This Hour: Latest Arkansas news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Arkansas news, sports, business and entertainment
The Arkansas Legislature has formally ended this year's legislative session.More >>
This Hour: Latest Arkansas sports
This Hour: Latest Arkansas sports
University of the Ozarks basketball coach Doug Boxell has resigned to become head coach at Bowie High School in Bowie, Texas.More >>
NCAA Softball regional in Norman to start
NCAA Softball regional in Norman to start
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The NCAA Softball Norman regional is to begin with second-seeded Arkansas taking on Fordham in the first game followed by top-seeded Oklahoma playing Marist.More >>
U. of Ozarks basketball coach Boxell resigns
U. of Ozarks basketball coach Boxell resigns
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University of the Ozarks basketball coach Doug Boxell has resigned to become head coach at Bowie High School in Bowie, Texas.More >>
NC State women adding Wilson from Arkansas
NC State women adding Wilson from Arkansas
North Carolina State is adding Arkansas guard Dominique Wilson as a transfer.More >>
North Carolina State is adding Arkansas guard Dominique Wilson as a transfer.More >>
Arkansas tennis coach resigns after 26 years
Arkansas tennis coach resigns after 26 years
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University of Arkansas tennis coach Robert Cox is resigning after 26 years as head coach.More >>
Chiefs sign RB Knile Davis
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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed running back Knile Davis, a third-round pick out of Arkansas.More >>
Arkansas beats Tennessee, 10-2, clinches series
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Jordan Farris batted in four runs and Matt Vinson homered Sunday as Arkansas took the rubber game, 10-2, in a series with Tennessee at Baum Stadium.More >>

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Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL
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Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston.More >>
Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
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Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win
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MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014
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Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL
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The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps.More >>
Chefs cook, raise money for Boston bombing victims
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Dodgers beat Nationals 3-1 in Greinke's return
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Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal
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Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute
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Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.More >>
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?More >>
OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
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Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges
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New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.More >>
Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.More >>
Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit
Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit
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Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.More >>
Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
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Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming.More >>
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
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The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme...More >>
Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM
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Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete.More >>
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.More >>