Columnist Geoff Calkins wins major writing award
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins wins the prestigious Gary Lundy Sports Writer of the Year award; John Varlas, Drew Hill also take victories in the annual TSWA state writing contest.
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June 2023
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May 2023
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Calkins: Was Ja Morant saying goodbye to social media? Or was he saying something else?
“To me, it didn’t sound like a farewell to social media. It sounded like someone in pain. ... Maybe the better question isn’t what the NBA will hand down, but how the league will help Morant go forward from here.”
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Calkins: Ja Morant has the chance to cut gun violence in Memphis. Here is the plan.
“Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”
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Calkins: Ja Morant got a $39 million lesson. And he didn’t learn a thing.
Wait, Ja Morant was on social media with a handgun AGAIN? The man just got a $39 million lesson. And it turns out, he may not have learned a thing.
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Ja Morant suspended from team activities after new social media video flashing apparent handgun
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Daily Memphian sports writers snag honors in AP contest
The 2022 Associated Press Sports Editors competition, marks the first time The Daily Memphian sports department, under the direction of sports editor David Boyd since September 2022, has had a Triple Crown win.
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April 2023
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Calkins: Lakers teach a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn?
The Los Angeles Lakers humiliated Memphis Friday to win their playoff series, 4-2. It could turn out to be a “pivotal” moment for the Grizzlies. But only if they treat it as such.
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Calkins: We’re here in LA for all ‘the bulls---!’ Oh, and also Game 3!
LeBron James said, “I’m not here for the bulls---.” But, c’mon, LeBron. The whole basketball universe is here for this bulls---. It’s the (totally crazy) story going into Game 3.
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Calkins: Happy Grizz week! (Also: Go Timberwolves!)
The Lakers host the Timberwolves Tuesday for the right to meet the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. I think I speak for Grizzlies fans everywhere when I say: “Go T-Wolves!”
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Calkins: How did she celebrate her 90th birthday? With her very first trip to see the Grizz.
Anne Boyd celebrated her 90th birthday with her first Grizzlies game at FedExForum. That says a lot about her. And a lot about what the Grizzlies have come to mean to this city over the past 22 years.
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March 2023
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Calkins: How do the Grizzlies win, win, win, no matter what?
The Grizzlies set a franchise record by winning their 33rd home game Tuesday. Not bad for a team that was supposed to be in disarray not long ago. How did they do it? “This is the closest team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Desmond Bane.
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Calkins: On an emotional night at FedExForum, Ja Morant starts his journey back
Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is back. But he’s ‘uncomfortable’ in his return.
Ja Morant may be back — but he’s not exactly himself. Given everything that has happened in his life lately, isn’t that a good thing?
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Calkins: How to make it through this painful week. A survival guide for Tiger fans.
This could be a tough week for Memphis basketball fans. So we gathered some suggestions about how to make it through. They include denial, chocolate, the Tigers women’s team and looking on the bright side.
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Calkins: The Tigers should be headed to glory. Instead, they’re headed home.
The Memphis Tigers had it all in their grasp. The win, the celebration, maybe even a trip to the Sweet 16. Instead, they lost to Florida Atlantic Friday. And now they are headed home.
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Calkins: Kendric Davis is at the NCAA Tournament! Now what will he do next?
Kendric Davis has made it to the NCAA Tournament. Now he’s aiming to be one of the Memphis program’s all-time greats.
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Calkins: Tigers dunk all over Tulane. Now a rematch with Houston awaits.
DeAndre Williams threw down a dunk that summed up the Memphis Tigers play on Saturday. They’re not letting anyone stop them. After routing Tulane, they’ll play Houston Sunday for the AAC Championship.
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Calkins: Davis & Williams are the best Memphis duo since — OK, you decide
Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams each scored more than 30 points in leading Memphis over UCF Friday. That’s the first time two Memphis players have scored 30 or more in the same game in over 52 years.
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Calkins: A hard day ended in hope
The Grizzlies smashed the Golden State Warriors Thursday and then got a message from their missing leader, Ja Morant. It doesn’t mean that all is well with the franchise. But a hard day ended in hope.
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Calkins: Ja Morant’s greatness gives the Lakers the boot
The Lakers came to town Tuesday and greatness followed. No, not from LeBron James. He missed the game with a bum foot. But he had a splendid seat to watch Ja Morant score 28 points in the third quarter to lead the Grizzlies to victory.
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February 2023
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Calkins: Tigers win ‘by any means’ necessary
The Memphis Tigers are battered, weary — and now they’re missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. So how do they keep winning games? By any means necessary. On a Memphis team that richly deserves a trip to the NCAAs.
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The Daily Memphian receives seven APSE Top 10 awards
The Daily Memphian Sports Department has earned a Top 10 Digital showing. Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Tim Buckley have been honored with individual awards.
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Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.
The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies future has never looked brighter than it does right now
The Grizzlies headed off into the All-Star break with a win over the Utah Jazz. It was a fitting way to wrap up the best, most promising start to a season in franchise history. The future has never looked better, on and off the court.
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Calkins: Boos! Hate! Grizzlies end a wild day with a win.
Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.
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Calkins: As trade deadline looms, Grizzlies need help
It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!
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