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  • Performing Arts

    Calkins: A 36-year employee of FedEx makes it onstage at the Kennedy Center — the inspiring tale behind the trip

    At age 63, Memphis theatre power — and longtime FedEx employee — Cecelia Wingate has made it to the Kennedy Center. Here's the story of how she and Memphis playwright Evan Linder arrived on the nation's stage.

    By Geoff Calkins June 11, 2019
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    Calkins: Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke make it a glorious night for the Grizz

    The Grizzlies tipped off a brand new era by picking Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke.

    By Geoff Calkins June 21, 2019
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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. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 19, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins June 18, 2019
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Calkins: Is Taylor Jenkins the right coach for the Grizz? Forty-five reasons he just might be

    If his opening press conference is any indication, new Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins may be the relationship-builder the franchise needs.

    By Geoff Calkins June 12, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins June 12, 2019
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    Calkins: New Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins has a blue-blood resume and a blue-collar style

    Don’t be fooled by the fancy resume. New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins is a hard-nosed guy from way back.

    By Geoff Calkins June 11, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins June 07, 2019
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    Calkins: New, national Memphis commercial taps into why we love the place

    Facebook launched a new commercial during the NBA Finals featuring regular people singing "Walking in Memphis." The overwhelming response said a lot about the way we feel about our town.

    By Geoff Calkins June 03, 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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 29, 2019
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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?

    By Geoff Calkins May 24, 2019
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    Calkins: Full Bowen letter adds to the mysteries

    The university released the full letter of complaint against Tom Bowen. It raises more questions than it answers.

    By Geoff Calkins May 25, 2019
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    Calkins: Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson together in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Tim McCarver, Claude Humphrey highlight the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2019
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 21, 2019
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    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

    By Geoff Calkins May 17, 2019
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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. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Rhodes professor (and Memphis!) have a horse at the Preakness

    Warrior's Charge is not your typical Preakness entry. Because his owners are from Memphis. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 15, 2019
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    Calkins: Memorable night for the Grizzlies as they land No. 2 pick

    No, the Grizzlies didn't get the No. 1 pick and Zion Williamson. But No. 2 and Ja Morant could transform the trajectory of the franchise.

    By Geoff Calkins May 15, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 15, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2019
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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. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 14, 2019
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    Calkins: The remarkable woman who made Penny Hardaway what he is

    On Mother's Day weekend, Penny Hardaway remembers his grandmother, Louise Hardaway, who set the standard that he strives to live up to even now. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2019
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 11, 2019
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    Calkins: Even in the rain, Tim Howard and Memphis 901 FC a smash

    It rained. A lot. Memphis 901 FC gave up a heart-breaking goal to squander a win. But as Tim Howard and the Bluff City Mafia will tell you, soccer in Memphis is still a smash.

    By Geoff Calkins May 04, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway is taking over the universe

    Five-star point guard Boogie Ellis may be flipping from Duke to Memphis. It's just another day in an astonishing offseason for Penny Hardaway. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 03, 2019

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