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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
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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.

    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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    Calkins: What brought you to Memphis?

    What brought you to Memphis? We’d love to hear. For St. Jude’s Penny DeGoosh, it was something she found while going through her father’s estate in Vermont. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 30, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins May 01, 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! 

    By Geoff Calkins April 26, 2019
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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. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 26, 2019
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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?

    By Geoff Calkins April 24, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins April 18, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins April 12, 2019
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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. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 11, 2019
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    Calkins: What happens when you take your 98- and 94-year-old parents to Disney? Magic, of course

    I took my 98- and 94-year-old parents to Disney. It was a magical trip, but not for the reasons you'd expect. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 10, 2019
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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.

    By Geoff Calkins April 11, 2019
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    Calkins: Last match at The Racquet Club, after 43 years

    It was the end of an era Sunday, as The Racquet Club hosted its final competitive match.

    By Geoff Calkins April 09, 2019
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    Calkins: The not-at-all definitive list of Memphis things (like the Express) that didn’t last

    The Memphis Express join a long list of eras and entities in this city that were gone too soon. Some of them have to do with sports. Many do not. Feel free to add your own!

    By Geoff Calkins April 05, 2019
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    Calkins: Last home game for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express?

    If this was the end for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express, it was a wild way to go. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 30, 2019
  • Geoff Calkins

    Season One, Chapter 20: Why Penny Hardaway mattered

    Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 01, 2019
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    Calkins: New TV deal a plus for the Memphis Tigers

    The new American Athletic Conference TV deal is a plus for the Memphis Tigers. But you may need to ask your grandkid for help. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 28, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway says national championship hopes ‘more real’

    Penny Hardaway wrapped up his first season by declaring that his hopes for a national championship at Memphis are "more real."

    By Geoff Calkins March 26, 2019
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    Calkins: Johnny Manziel wins first game as Memphis QB! (OK, while standing on the sidelines)

    The fans wanted Johnny Manziel. But Brandon Silvers won the night for the Memphis Express. 

    By Geoff Calkins March 25, 2019
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    Calkins: NIT loss isn’t the end for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, it’s just the beginning

    The Memphis Tigers were eliminated from the NIT by Creighton Friday night. But the game felt like less an ending than the end of a beginning.

    By Geoff Calkins March 23, 2019
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    Calkins: Penny Hardaway wraps up a memorable home season with a raucous NIT win

    Penny Hardaway's first home season felt like a family reunion, right up though the raucous end.

     

    By Geoff Calkins March 20, 2019
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    Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away

    After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2019
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    Calkins: Johnny Manziel joins the Memphis Express. What could possibly go wrong?

    Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is joining the Memphis Express. It could actually be (yes, I said it) fun!

    By Geoff Calkins March 17, 2019

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