Ice Cube, founder of the BIG3 basketball tournament, tweeted “FedExForum, thanks for nothing” yesterday. He was unhappy that arena staff and Ticketmaster staff implied that the event was a sellout when in fact many good seats were still available.
Beale Street Bears has a look at what the Grizzlies might do with their roughly $7 million Traded Player Exception (from the Dillon Brooks sign-and-trade) to bring talent to the team.
The DM has an explanation of the civil lawsuit involving Ja Morant. The legal principle being contested is “stand your ground” and it involves self-defense.
Today would be a good day to stop by Margie’s 901: It’s National Ice Cream Day.
College football news: The University of Tennessee has been forced to vacate wins in two seasons when Jeremy Pruitt was head coach.
St. Jude Next Gen Experience, introducing college students to the children’s research hospital, happens today and tomorrow at the Renasant Convention Center.
Craftsman Richard Carr brings his exhibit To See with New Eyes to the Metal Museum today through September 24. Carr’s work tells stories using salvaged materials.
There will be an intro to graffiti and basics of using spray cans class led by Paint Memphis co-director David Yancy at 484 Union this Saturday from noon to 3.
South Main Sounds will host a rockabilly night with Wyly Bigger and Mario Monterosso Saturday from 7 to 9 PM.
That’s it for today. Back tomorrow if there’s any news to report.