The Early Word: Morant and Bane are a dynamic duo; Sivad rises from the dead
MSCS students show some of largest test score declines in the nation, a new crisis center is coming and Shelby County leads the state in early voting.
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October 2022
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Love It, Like It or Hate It: What our Tigers beat writer saw at CBU game
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway cared more about how lackadaisical his group looked for most of an exhibition win Sunday against Christian Brothers than he did the Tigers’ dismal 3-point shooting.
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Grizzlies Insider: 3-point shooting is critical for Jake LaRavia, John Konchar
It’s early, but Grizzlies are attempting 41.7 shots from 3-point range per game. That is eight more than last season and the second-most attempts per game in the NBA.
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Memphis Rox film highlights solar energy challenges
An installation of solar panels at Memphis Rox should have offset the gym’s energy costs. But without a way to sell energy back to MLGW, the gym decided not to install as many panels as they could have.
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Calkins: Kendric Davis leads cold-shooting Tigers to victory. (Get used to that headline, fans)
The Tigers shot just 2 of 19 from deep against Christian Brothers Sunday. That’s the bad news. The good news? They have Kendric Davis. And that may be enough.
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The Early Word: Memphis Tilth merges, Tigers get an ugly win and 901 FC meets goal
Memphis Police take home cruisers, Grizzlies battle dark magic in Texas and DA Steve Mulroy’s office takes on criminal justice reform.
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DA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward
Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively.
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Herrington: Grizzlies-Nets showcases the value of ‘vibes’
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets provide case studies in the importance of vibes to a team’s success. Also, four things Chris Herrington liked about the Grizzlies this week.
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Memphis Tilth moves forward in honor of late leader
In the wake of the loss of Mia Madison, Memphis Tilth has merged with For The Kingdom, and the organizations continue to expand the legacy Madison left behind.
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Calkins: Memphis football avoided humiliation. Is that really enough?
Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?
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Former Tiger Earl Barron the latest to join coaching ranks
Barron scored over 1,000 points in his career at Memphis and won an NBA title with the Miami Heat.
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Recipe Exchange: Ryan Trimm’s Solyanka
It’s not exactly sauerkraut soup, but this hearty Russian soup with cabbage and a variety of meat could be mistaken for it.
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Buckley: Here’s an idea to keep Coliseum still standing
If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.
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Tigers’ running game may prove crucial against Tulane Saturday
The Tigers haven’t won at Tulane without rushing for over 150 yards since beating the Green Wave 33-17 with 76 rushing yards in 2011.
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The Early Word: Elliot Perry, Fred Smith get honors; Belz sells Shelby Oaks
A harsh flu season may be coming, cancer risk could be higher in parts of South Memphis and “P-Valley” is coming back to TV.
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Tigers safety Quindell Johnson, twin brother Kendell have unbreakable bond
Memphis safety Quindell Johnson has always played alongside his best friend and twin brother Kendell. That bond remains strong today.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s team-player takeover and three more things that mattered in the Grizzlies opener
A breakdown of last night’s season opener against the Knicks. From Morant’s team-player takeover to how Aldama can bring the offense.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis trends after opening win
Gotham uses the Bat-Signal to call for its hero. Memphis uses imaginary telephones.
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The Early Word: Audubon golf update may not be fore the best; plus, a ‘Big Memphis’ win
A 2014 rape kit lawsuit is back in court, a wine bar may be coming soon to the Edge and two Downtown public housing towers are getting a refresh.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is still awesome
Ja Morant was brilliant in leading the Grizzlies past the Knicks Wednesday. But you know the best part? He will be appearing at FedExForum all season long.
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Table Talk: Hot wings, whiskey, wine and Beerfest
This weekend, a hot wing festival begins with a chicken parade and a beer festival has brews from more than 30 local sources.
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Region title — and bragging rights — are on the line for Fairley
Thursday’s showdown against Freedom Prep features two state-ranked 2A programs.
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The Early Word: Coliseum may get kicked for soccer stadium; plus, how Henderson got early release
The MLGW leadership standoff continues, MSCS board members debate pepper spray and FedEx is raising shipping rates.
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Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.
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How Henderson got out early for good behavior with more than 50 infractions
Despite 53 disciplinary infractions, Cleotha Henderson served only 19 years of a 24-year sentence
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