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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway takes the high road. So how about it, Rick Barnes?

    Penny Hardaway said he wants to set aside any bitterness and continue to play the Memphis-Tennessee series. Rick Barnes should do the same. 

    By Geoff Calkins December 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Wiseman sits, Memphis wins — and the NCAA is still immoral

    The Memphis Tigers crushed Alcorn State in their first game without James Wiseman. But the week of controversy seemed to give everyone in the building an emotional hangover.

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Ja Morant defeats Mike Conley in an unforgettable changing of the guards

    Mike Conley returned to FedExForum Friday night. Ja Morant showed him his old team is in good hands.

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 16, 2019
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    Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone

    James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.

    By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2019
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    Calkins: Memphis loses as Wiseman sits (but not for the reason you think)

    Oregon defeats Memphis as James Wiseman is slowed by (how mundane is this?) early foul trouble. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 13, 2019
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    Calkins: A toast to the greatest day in Memphis football history

    Memphis defeated 15th-ranked SMU at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a day that will be remembered for a very long time. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2019
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    Calkins: An unforgettable ‘GameDay’ in Memphis

    "GameDay" came to Beale Street Saturday. It was a once-in-a-lifetime show.

    By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2019
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    Calkins: It’s official! GameDay is coming to Memphis

    After a day of waiting, the news is finally out. ESPN's GameDay is coming to Memphis next Saturday. It's an historic moment for the city and the program. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 28, 2019
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    Calkins: Never a doubt! Missed kick saves Memphis (and GameDay)

    Tulsa missed a field goal to save Memphis and a visit from GameDay. Maybe it's time Memphis football fans expect the best?

    By Geoff Calkins October 27, 2019
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    Calkins: Grizzlies lose the game, win the night

    The Grizzlies tipped off a new era at FedExForum Friday. And, baby, it was a very good night. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 26, 2019
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    Calkins: JAMES WISEMAN IS GOING TO BE FINE

    The Memphis Tigers defeated Christian Brothers Thursday but all anyone could talk about was the injured James Wiseman. Who is going to be absolutely fine. (Pretty please?) 

    By Geoff Calkins October 24, 2019
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    Calkins: Ten reasons ESPN’s GameDay should come to Memphis

    Penny Hardaway can be the guest picker! This and nine other reasons ESPN's GameDay should come to the Liberty Bowl for Memphis vs. SMU.

    By Geoff Calkins October 22, 2019
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    Calkins: Upon further review, Memphis blasts Tulane

    Memphis could have come out flat after getting robbed by the officials a week ago. Instead, the team came out and flattened Tulane. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 20, 2019
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    Calkins: Now Memphis basketball robbed in Philadelphia!

    The Memphis football team was victimized over the weekend. Now the basketball team has been victimized, as well.

    By Geoff Calkins October 14, 2019
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    Calkins: Memphis throws a Hall of Fame night

    Keith Lee never comes to public events. But he and everyone else involved seemed to be moved by the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

    By Geoff Calkins October 11, 2019
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    Calkins: Most talented Memphis team ever? Scout’s honor, it may be

    NBA scouts jammed into the gym for the Memphis Tigers pro day. It's a sign of how the program has changed. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 08, 2019
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    Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future

    Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 06, 2019
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    Calkins: This Memphis Madness had all the smoke

    Penny Hardaway said he wanted all the smoke. This Memphis Madness, that became the unapologetic theme. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 04, 2019
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    Calkins: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch on Madness, football scheduling, the Liberty Bowl — and Lil Baby

    It's the first week on the job for new Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch. He sat down with The Daily Memphian for a Q & A. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 02, 2019
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    Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build

    Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?

    By Geoff Calkins October 01, 2019
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    Calkins: Mike Miller’s Let It Fly Sports Bar is his labor of love

    Mike Miller's new sports bar is scheduled to open Oct. 7. Every bit of it is a reflection of Miller himself. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 30, 2019
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    Calkins: ‘Trash’ QB leads Memphis to sweet victory

    Brady White got booed. Then he threw three touchdown passes to lead Memphis to a 35-23 win over Navy. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2019
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    Calkins: The best of James Wiseman — in two perfect photos

    Memphis got to see the best of James Wiseman in two photos from Tuesday's open practice. Here's how those photos came to be — and what they tell us about the player projected to be the first-pick in the NBA Draft.

    By Geoff Calkins September 25, 2019
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    Calkins: James Wiseman jump-starts the season with a joyful jam

    James Wiseman punctuated the first official practice of the Memphis Tiger season with an emphatic jam. And, no, this is not going to get old. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway has to prove ‘em wrong again

    Can Penny Hardaway get the most out of his No. 1 recruiting class? Early top 25 rankings suggest the experts are skeptical. Which is just fine by Hardaway, who aims to prove them wrong again. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2019

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