Calkins: In a very Memphis Christmas story, a Wiseman comes from East
The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail.
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Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
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The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail.
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The Grizzlies tipped off a new era at FedExForum Friday. And, baby, it was a very good night.
The Memphis Tigers defeated Christian Brothers Thursday but all anyone could talk about was the injured James Wiseman. Who is going to be absolutely fine. (Pretty please?)
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