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    Calkins: Ja Morant’s greatness gives the Lakers the boot

    The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 01, 2023
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    Calkins: Kendric Davis was promised the NCAAs. Now it’s close to coming true.

    Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.

    By Geoff Calkins February 26, 2023
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    Calkins: Tigers win ‘by any means’ necessary

    The Memphis Tigers are battered, weary — and now they’re missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. So how do they keep winning games? By any means necessary. On a Memphis team that richly deserves a trip to the NCAAs. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 24, 2023
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    Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. But the rematch could be history.

    The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. The good news? The Cougars should be No. 1 in the country when they come to FedExForum for the rematch on March 5. And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them.

     

    By Geoff Calkins February 20, 2023
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    Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.

    The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 17, 2023
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    Calkins: The Grizzlies future has never looked brighter than it does right now

    The Grizzlies headed off into the All-Star break with a win over the Utah Jazz. It was a fitting way to wrap up the best, most promising start to a season in franchise history. The future has never looked better, on and off the court. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 16, 2023
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    Calkins: As Tigers aim for the tournament, DeAndre Williams shows them the way

    DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.

    By Geoff Calkins February 12, 2023
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    Calkins: Sure, they hear the laughter. But Grizz can still be fine in the West.

    Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2023
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    Calkins: Boos! Hate! Grizzlies end a wild day with a win.

    Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.

     

    By Geoff Calkins February 08, 2023
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    Calkins: Maybe there was no gun. There’s still a lesson for Morant.

    Ja Morant would be better off if he asked his friends and family to let him flourish in the spotlight he has earned.

    By Geoff Calkins February 06, 2023
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    Calkins: It could have been a great day at FedExForum. It was a crusher, instead.

    Memphis fans thronged to FedExForum to celebrate Lorenzen Wright, Larry Finch and the Memphis Tigers. Then the game happened. For reasons that are becoming all too familiar, it did not go well. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 04, 2023
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    Calkins: Along with their city, the Grizzlies grieve

    Yes, we made it through the weekend peacefully. But now what? The Grizzlies got a win Sunday, and that’s great. Then they shared that they’re struggling with grief and anger, just like the rest of us.

    By Geoff Calkins January 30, 2023
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    Calkins: Why Penny will never meet insane expectations  — but is still the perfect guy for the job

    Has Penny Hardaway met the lofty expectations he set for himself? No. Can he ever accomplish what he set out to accomplish? Probably not, but is he the man to coach Memphis basketball? Absolutely, he is.

    By Geoff Calkins January 26, 2023
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    Calkins: There will never be another DeAngelo Williams

    DeAngelo Williams became the first Memphis football player elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He’s the best Tiger player in the history of the school. But looking back, you know the stat that really stands out? He stayed at Memphis for four spectacular years. 

     

    By Geoff Calkins January 11, 2023
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    Calkins: The lesson of Damar Hamlin, and why it matters here

    Where were you when Mike Conley nearly beat the Golden State Warriors with a broken face? When Chris Douglas-Roberts threw down that dunk on Kevin Love? The best moments of sports connect us to the places and people we love, as the Buffalo Bills reminded us this week.

    By Geoff Calkins January 09, 2023
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    Calkins: How’d Alex Lomax save the game? He did it the Memphis way.

    Memphis was careening toward a bad loss against East Carolina Saturday. What happened? Alex Lomax happened. He stole the ball and saved the day. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 07, 2023
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    Calkins: Lindenwood minister has a podcast dedicated to ... TCU football?

    They say that college football is a religion in the South. Does that mean that ministers are its podcasters? Meet Geoff Mitchell, the senior minister at Lindenwood Christian Church, who also hosts a popular podcast about TCU football. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 06, 2023
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    Calkins: Ja Morant got into a fight at a pickup basketball game. Should we even care?

    A 22-year-old got into a fight with a 17-year-old at a pickup basketball game. Why does TMZ care? Because the 22-year-old was Ja Morant. 

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    DA’s office not pursuing criminal charges in alleged Ja Morant assault

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2023
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    Calkins: Would we be ready if a local high school athlete suffered cardiac arrest?

    Houston High student Eden Johnson, 17, is behind a remarkable effort to teach emergency cardiac response that began at Houston but has already reached well beyond that school.

    By Geoff Calkins January 04, 2023
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    Calkins: The sad and sweet story of the last greyhound race at Southland

    Greyhounds have been racing at Southland since 1956. But Saturday was the last race. The day was a celebration of the end of an era — and for many, the end of a way of life.

    By Geoff Calkins January 03, 2023
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    Calkins: Tyler Harris returned to Memphis. And everybody won.

    Tyler Harris made one last trip to FedExForum Thursday. He may not have gotten the revenge he wanted — but he and the Memphis Tigers got what they needed from the night.

    By Geoff Calkins December 30, 2022
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    Calkins: Farewell, Jarvis! Thanks for more than 43 years of joy.

    After more than 43 years, Jarvis Greer will finish his career at WMC-TV this Friday. It may be impossible to match the man’s enthusiasm. But maybe the rest of us should try.

    By Geoff Calkins December 27, 2022
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    Calkins: Laird Veatch on Tiger football, the Liberty Bowl, and more

    Why did Memphis retain Ryan Silverfield? What’s the progress on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Has the university given up on conference realignment? We asked the athletic director these questions and more. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 12, 2022
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    Calkins: The most important things Laird Veatch said about the future of Memphis sports

    The Tigers’ athletic director shared some revealing things about the outlook for Memphis athletics. Here’s what every fan should know. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 12, 2022
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    Calkins: Ja and Des told Kendric Davis to ‘go be that killer.’ He joyfully obliged.

    Memphis Tigers point guard Kendric Davis got a text from Ja Morant and Desmond Bane before Saturday’s game telling him to “go be that killer you are.” Davis didn’t have to be told twice, evidently. He scored 27 points as Memphis knocked off unbeaten Auburn.

     

    By Geoff Calkins December 11, 2022

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