Sports gaming bet placed, ante raised
Tunica casinos have had sports wagering for more than a year. And while it's provided a boost in business, Tennessee and Arkansas are preparing to compete with Mississippi for the sports gaming dollar.
Don Wade
Reporter
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
There are 589 articles by Don Wade :
-
September 2019
-
Sports
-
-
October 2019
-
Memphis Grizzlies Rookie Ja Morant goes through first Grizzlies practice without a hitch
The rookie point guard, Ja Morant, and the first-time NBA head coach, Taylor Jenkins, tipped off the Grizzlies' preseason Tuesday with their first practice. "A great day," Jenkins said.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Wise beyond his 29 years, Grizzlies’ Jae Crowder embracing leadership role
In a lot of circumstances, 29-year-old Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder is considered "young." But here, now, on the ground floor of a rebuild that features two 20-year-old possible stars, he must be a wise "old" mentor.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love
Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Jenkins eager to see how young Grizzlies apply practice to game situations
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins eager for Sunday's game against Maccabi Haifa to see how his young Grizzlies apply what they’ve learned in practice to game situations.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Refining unpolished talents could provide Marko Guduric a spot on Grizzlies roster
Marko Guduric may be a bit of an unknown on the Memphis Grizzlies roster, but with a 3-point shooting touch, he may find a significant role on the roster.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies search for fine-tuning as Breakers and Hampton come to town
First game grades satisfactory for Grizzlies, but more work needed as Memphis prepares to entertain RJ Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers in Tuesday's preseason game.
-
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Let It Fly’ more than a mere mantra for new-look Grizzlies
New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has given most of his team the freedom to shoot 3-pointers this season, working under the old Mike Miller mantra of "Let it Fly".
-
Sports Rebecca Adelman’s MPower Sports Group trying to buck the odds
Rebecca Adelman may have an uphill climb to grow as a sports agent, but taking a family-like approach with clients could help set her apart in a male-dominated profession.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Facing first NBA team of the preseason, Grizzlies lose 120-99 despite double-double from Brandon Clarke
Charlotte presents a different level of competition for the Grizzlies as Memphis drops its first game of the preseason against an NBA team.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Wade: Only one way to see what young Grizzlies can be, turn them loose
Memphis fans should prepare for this season being a learning experience for the young Grizzlies with highlights and head-shaking plays.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks scores 30 points as Grizzlies defeat OKC 124-119
Grizzlies win third preseason game of year, first against an NBA team, as Dillon Brooks scores 30 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. fouls out again.
-
Memphis Grizzlies NBA general managers’ survey recognizes several young Grizzlies
Grizzlies rookies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, along with second-year forward Jaren Jackson Jr., all scored big points in the annual survey of NBA general managers.
-
Sports Stubby Clapp to interview for Pittsburgh manager’s job
St. Louis Cardinals first base coach and former Redbirds skipper Stubby Clapp, who won two PCL Manager of the Year awards in Memphis, will interview for the Pittsburgh Pirates manager's job.
-
Sports Wade: St. Louis Cardinals did more with less, but still not near enough
The St. Louis Cardinals' season might have lasted longer than expected, but the end confirmed change is needed going forward.
-
Spirit of Memphis First inductees of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame enjoy ‘special’ night
From Keith Lee to equestrian Melanie Smith Taylor to the late duo of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Experience and Hall of Fame was recognized Thursday night.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant’s growth timeline with Grizzlies now in motion
Rookie Ja Morant's first NBA game was occasionally spectacular and ultimately uneven, but he has 81 more games of runway in front of him.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Jonas Valanciunas on track to start Grizzlies’ season-opener at Miami
After sitting out the five Grizzlies preseason games with a sore foot, center Jonas Valanciunas participated in the Grizzlies’ team softball game Sunday and is expected to start the season-opening game Wednesday at Miami.
-
Memphis Grizzlies In 13th NBA season, Thaddeus Young just the leader his team needs
Thaddeus Young only scored 7 points against the Grizzlies Friday night, but the Mitchell High product's veteran influence was very much a part of the Chicago Bulls' comeback victory.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Wade: No promises, but Grizzlies offer Josh Jackson a path back to the NBA
Two years ago, Josh Jackson was the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Now, he starts this season with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate Memphis Hustle with a lot of proving to do on-court and off.
-
Sports Grizzlies Podcast: Week one reactions
Chris Herrington and Don Wade check in on the Grizzlies after the first week of the season.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies hardly innocent in an NBA season of escalating fouls
Veteran Jae Crowder wondered if the Grizzlies might have been getting some harsh treatment from NBA officials. But when he looked at the film, he saw truth: "We've been fouling."
-
-
November 2019
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to Suns despite 24 points, 7 assists from Ja Morant
While Saturday night’s game at FedExForum against the Suns didn’t completely unravel in the third quarter, it did start to slip away as the Grizzlies trailed by 13 to start the fourth.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant likes to play fast, so Grizzlies should, too
The Grizzlies' fast pace of play hasn't yet equated to overall efficiency and winning, but is stylistically, and practically, the only choice when your point guard is quick-twitch Ja Morant.
-
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies stay with Harden and Houston, but lose 107-100
Rookie Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant earned praise from Houston's James Harden Monday night, but ultimately Harden's 44 points were too much for them on a night when they missed 22 of 25 shots from long range.
-