Calkins: The best reason to root for James Wiseman
Yes, he quit on the Memphis Tigers. But Memphis fans should be rooting for him, anyway.
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November 2020
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Herrington: Grizzlies could dive into trade, but have reasons to wait
Surprise! The NBA suddenly decided to lift the trade moratorium, which brings up a bevy of names to consider.
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Chef will sign ‘The Caritas Cookbook’ at Bounty on Broad
Spencer McMillin’s ‘The Caritas Cookbook’ is available and he’ll sign copies today at Bounty on Broad; Sugar Avenue treats are in Tops Bar-B-Q.
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Regime change could benefit Memphis economy
A Democrat in the White House and divided control of Congress may be good for the city: relaxed trade and immigration policies, more stimulus spending, status quo on taxes.
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Germantown Country Club plans include 381 single-family homes
The planned unit development has not been submitted to the city yet. Developer Spence Ray showed the plans to neighbors who are receptive to the project.
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Tigers basketball has versatility on its side this season
Penny Hardaway enters his third season at Memphis with flexible and experienced players.
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The Memphis 10: Six final thoughts on the 2020 election
Among Tennessee counties, the late vote didn’t change much, but some tightening in Shelby County meant that for the first time since 2000 – when Nashville’s Al Gore was on the ballot – Davidson County was actually more “blue” than Shelby.
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Friday prep report: Greenwood runs wild as ECS throttles Franklin Road Academy
Standout junior sets school rushing record in first-round playoff victory.
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Herrington: Grizzlies have plenty of free agency options, but the biggest decisions begin at home
Here’s a player-by-player evaluation on what Memphis should consider before delving elsewhere.
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Calkins: No reason (yet!) to have Memphis in the Top 25
You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around.
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Phillip Ashley Chocolates lands on Oprah’s Favorite Things
Memphis chocolatier catches Oprah’s attention; Phillip Ashley Rix’s over-the top chocolate turtles make Oprah’s Favorite Things 2020 list.
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Calkins: Brady White does so much winning
White became the winningest quarterback in school history by leading Memphis to a heart-stopping, face-saving victory over South Florida.
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Opinion: Hmmm, we got issues
The fact that we aren’t in shape anymore to shape the world has made us mad, and Donald Trump played to that anger to get elected president in 2016 and every day since.
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How the Memphis offense can bounce back against South Florida
The Bulls might be just what the Tigers need to regain their confidence after a bruising loss.
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City envisions selling Midtown property for big-impact development
The City of Memphis is taking extra time to write a request for proposals for bidders on its 4.5 acres at 1925 Union. City Hall wants not just a high bid, but a “highest and best” use that can be felt from Downtown to the University of Memphis.
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Opinion: Despite defiance, Bradshaw won’t find ballots in the basement
The legend of Harold Ford Sr., the victorious underdog, was invoked Tuesday night by another upstart candidate seeking to take down a powerful foe in a Tennessee U.S. Senate race. But the comparisons were misplaced.
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Herrington: Four paths the Grizzlies could take in this month’s NBA draft
Options for their second-round pick: Isaiah Stewart? Devon Dotson? Paul Reed? Or is there a trade scenario?
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Bread & Butter: Coletta’s
Coletta’s has been around almost 100 years and will make it through COVID, just like he did, owner Jerry Coletta says.
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A new (and local) bourbon-caramel cake just in time for the holidays
Sugar Avenue and Old Dominick Distillery have teamed up and the result is the Memphis Bourbon Caramel Cake. Yum.
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4 questions after humbling loss to Cincinnati
When you’re beaten by nearly 40 points like Memphis was in Saturday’s crushing 49-10 setback to the Bearcats, there are few positives to discuss.
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Calkins: Loss to Cincinnati reveals a stark truth about these Memphis Tigers
The Bearcats crushed Memphis, 49-10, which shouldn’t have been all that surprising. For reasons largely beyond their control, these Tigers just aren’t that good.
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October 2020
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Friday preps: Bartlett edges Collierville in OT for region title
Senior Robert Giaimo runs for 247 yards and three scores for Panthers.
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Memphis vs. Cincinnati: 5 keys for another historic Tigers win
They have a shot at beating a Top 10 opponent for the first time in 24 years, but only if they achieve some vital tasks.
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Calkins: The day Memphis defeated Tennessee (and put me in bathrooms everywhere)
The Memphis Tigers have a chance to beat a Top 10 team for the first time since 1996. That win is saved for posterity in framed newspapers all over town.
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Opinion: Not the apple of the Big Apple’s eye
What New York City had to endure this year at the hands of the coronavirus is both a lesson and a warning of what’s at risk. They’ve been trying to tell us. One of their very own is president of the United States, and they tried to tell us about him, too.
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