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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
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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

    By Geoff Calkins May 17, 2019
  • Business

    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
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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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