Grizzlies Insider: Remembering the 3-point contest that almost went to Memphis
Grizzlies guard Wesley Person almost won the 3-point contest in 2003, but a re-do gave Peja Stojakovic his second crown.
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February 2022
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The Early Word: Storm survival stories; Tigers on a wave of wins
Seven local baristas make national news, we get an open-air tour of Liberty Park and we now know exactly which company is locating just north of Nike near Frayser.
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Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
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January home sales down 13% from last year
“It’s competitive when making an offer, especially with inventory running a little low,” MAAR president Bill Stewart said in a statement.
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Why did Downtown Loews hotel deal collapse?
“The pandemic put challenges on the hotel market and the lending market, making the economics of our proposed transaction remarkably difficult.”
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The Early Word: MLGW switches its SOP (and more lights on); Loews hotel project is off
Elvis enters the metaverse, the city’s public housing is being sold and it’s pie day.
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Calkins: Take it from Z-Bo, this Grizzlies team is ‘special’
With Zach Randolph watching, the Grizzlies completed a season-sweep of the hated Clippers. “Can’t wait for the playoffs,” Randolph said. And we know how he feels.
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Scouting report: Memphis looks to keep rolling against pesky Tulane
Memphis should fare better defensively against the Green Wave this time with the return of Jalen Duren and DeAndre Williams.
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The Early Word: A ‘Classic’ decision, a TV win and trash goes high tech?
Restaurant workers get ready to dish, Collierville adopts a prognosticating raccoon and is Bates going to switch?
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Should Tigers fans worry that Penny Hardaway has zero recruits?
Hardaway might be pondering a raid of the transfer portal, rather than pursuing high-schoolers.
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The Early Word: 12% remains without, and we’ve got wine by the Barrel
Some see light at the end of the tunnel (or down their street), the Tigers plan to go after transfers and the County Commission ponders whether to fill state Sen. Katrina Robinson’s seat.
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Herrington: As trade deadline looms, will Grizzlies leave a good thing alone?
It’s not just about the current team chemistry, but what management believes it can score for future use.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. backs himself, wants to be All-Star replacement
With Draymond Green declaring himself out for the All-Star festivities with a back injury, the 22-year-old Memphis forward is one of the first in line to be a replacement player.
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How did Memphis’ Democratic congressional district survive redistricting?
A brief history of the Voting Rights Act in Tennessee, and Shelby County’s protected congressional district.
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The Early Word: Power predictions, old movies and alley-oops
How Steve Cohen survived redistricting, big improvements both in — and on the way to — DeSoto County and the Grizz go international.
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Herrington: Are the Grizzlies really Team Alley-Oop?
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
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Though argument could be made to move City Hall, that’s not in Mayor’s plans
The City of Memphis plans to take 60,000 square feet of office space in 100 N. Main when it is redeveloped.
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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
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The Early Word: Will it ever stop? Yo, I don’t know. Turn on the lights and I’ll glow
Ice storm brings a state of emergency, the Health Department changes how it reports COVID cases, and we’ve got Classic Fred Jones, already working to find another team to take Jackson State’s place.
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Scouting report: UCF another revenge game for Tigers
The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.
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Conaway: A COVID trip with an old friend
“Pete Bale called. Out of the blue. Probably a decade since we talked. It took about 10 seconds before we were laughing, since we remembered the sound of that, of each other.”
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Grizzlies Insider: The Grizzlies ‘climb up the chimney’
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
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Herrington: A national audience saw what Memphis already knew. The Grizzlies are for real.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
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Founder Fred Jones says Southern Heritage Classic more than just a game
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
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Sanford: Wearing a mask in Shelby County is a matter of black and white
“Every time I step inside FedExForum for a Grizzlies game and make my way through the crowd to my seat, the anecdotal evidence about how people view COVID-19 differently is on clear display,” Sanford says.
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