Calkins: As Nick Vergos fights his own cancer battle, he’s still making kids’ wishes come true
Nick Vergos of the Rendezvous was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last December. It has made him even more determined to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Topic: Geoff Calkins
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June 2019
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Calkins: Tyler Harris puts freshman guards ‘in their place’
The Memphis Tigers may have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country but they'll need returning players like Tyler Harris to flourish in order to win big.
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Calkins: Tony Barone Sr. — who died Tuesday at the age of 72 — brought joy to the early Grizz
Former Grizzlies executive and interim coach Tony Barone has passed away. He helped launch the early Grizz.
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Calkins: One era ends, another begins as Mike Conley is traded to Utah
The Grizzlies traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz Wednesday, ending one era but bolstering the new one.
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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers aim to ‘demolish’ opponents
The members of the Memphis Tigers' top-ranked recruiting class met the media Tuesday. They plan to do a lot of damage before the year is done.
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Calkins: Forrest Goodman was the gentlest of Tigers
The elderly woman was struggling into the elevator so Forrest Goodman offered to give her a hand. That's the kind of guy he was.
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Calkins: The most successful Grizz fan account on Twitter has been run by (surprise!) a teenage girl
If you thought the most popular Grizzlies fan account on Twitter couldn't be the work of a young woman who started it when she was just 12, consider yourself enlightened.
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May 2019
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Calkins: Mike Rose’s daughter aims to make last request reality
In his final days, Mike Rose was still working to make sure Memphis got a new natatorium. His daughter — two-time Olympian Gabrielle Rose — is seeing the project through.
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Calkins: What should you get Memphis for its 200th birthday? The definitive gift guide
Whataburger? A dehumidifier? An athletic director? What do you get a city for its 200th birthday?
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Calkins: In his moment of triumph, Hardaway thinks of the city
Penny Hardaway signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the history of Memphis basketball. But all he could talk about was how much that means to the city he calls home.
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Calkins: A five-star week for two teams and our city
Precious Achiuwa is coming to Memphis, which puts an exclamation point on one of the best weeks in the city's basketball history
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Calkins: Change may be coming now that Penny is airport spokesperson
One cent flights? Five star service? Everything you should expect now that Penny Hardaway has replaced Tony Allen as the spokesperson for Memphis International Airport.
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Jeffrey Wright and Mark Giannotto to replace Eric Hasseltine sports talk show on 92.9 FM
Jeffrey Wright and Mark Giannotto are deep in negotiations to join forces on the 2-4 p.m. slot formerly occupied by Eric Hasseltine.
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Calkins: Tom Bowen steps down as athletic director at Memphis – and that’s a good thing
Tom Bowen did a fine job as athletic director at the University of Memphis. But his decision to step down is best for everyone.
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Calkins: Tom Bowen steps down — so questions pop up
Tom Bowen is stepping down as athletic director at the University of Memphis to pursue new opportunities. It's probably not as simple as that.
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Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
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Calkins: As another star picks Penny, Memphis fans should revel in the hate
When Lester Quinones picked Memphis over Indiana Friday, fans of other schools were enraged. So Penny Hardaway must be doing something right.
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Calkins: For 40 years, WMC-TV’s Jarvis Greer has been choosing 901
Jarvis Greer – who celebrated his 40th anniversary at WMC-TV the other day – believed in Memphis before that was cool.
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April 2019
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Calkins: Y’all worried about Grizzlies new front office? I’ve got good news!
The Grizzlies decision to put Jason Wexler and Zach Kleiman in charge of the front office hasn't been met with universal acclaim. Franchise history says that could be good!
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Calkins: The life, legend and lessons of Johnny Neumann
Memphis basketball legend Johnny Neumann died Tuesday. His life was one of glory and regret.
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Calkins: Whatever happened to Nostalgia Man?
For nearly two decades, Nostalgia Man stood astride the entrance to AutoZone Park. Whatever happened to the big guy?
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Calkins: What happens when you let a columnist call plays for the Memphis Tigers?
University of Memphis coach Mike Norvell asked sports columnist and radio personality Geoff Calkins to call plays at the spring game. Calkins learned a lot about himself – mostly, that he should not call plays – but just as much about Norvell.
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Calkins: Can a 30-year-old whiz kid save the Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies took a risk when they hired 30-year-old Zach Kleiman to lead their personnel department. But that doesn't mean Kleiman can't do the job.
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Calkins: No words to explain how the Grizzlies treated Wallace and Bickerstaff
The Grizzlies fired J.B. Bickerstaff and reassigned Chris Wallace Thursday. But the way they did it raises some legitimate questions about the new management team.
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Calkins: Time for Grizzlies to make big changes
Now that another season of frustration is over, it's time for the Grizzlies to remake the front office.
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