Memphis boosters get FedEx backing
Memphis, Tenn. FedEx Corp. joined the effort Tuesday to move the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies to Memphis, and backers said they expect major state support for an area that will cost $200 million to $250 million.
AutoZone founder J.R. Hyde III, the leader of local corporate efforts to attract the team, said state officials have indicated a comparable level of support for a Memphis arena as was provided for the NFL Titans' stadium in Nashville.
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley wants to move his team from Canada.
Cavs shelve Traylor
Cleveland Robert "Tractor" Traylor, who has battled his weight all season, was placed on the injured list by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday because of back spasms. To fill Traylor's spot, the Cavs activated forward Chucky Brown, who went on the injured list Feb. 25 with a right ankle sprain.
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