Geoff Calkins
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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Past articles by Geoff:
Calkins: After 22 years, it's hard to say farewell
Calkins: After 22 years, it's hard to say farewell → Read More
Karma got the Memphis Grizzlies on lottery night? Don't be ridiculous
The Memphis Grizzlies didn't fall to the No. 4 pick because of karma, but it makes the offseason harder than it might have been → Read More
Memphis Grizzlies fall to No. 4 in draft, which isn't (really) the end of the world
The Memphis Grizzlies will draft fourth in the NBA lottery. Which inspired some four-letter words. → Read More
Grizzlies aim to change their NBA draft lottery luck
The NBA lottery has been a night of misery for the Memphis Grizzlies. Is this the year that changes? → Read More
Charlie Ebersol, Alliance of American Football founder, is bullish on Memphis
The AAF's co-founder says the league will succeed where others failed through slow growth and an investment in fans. → Read More
Is Memphis ready for another professional football team?
Memphis is getting a new professional football team. Will people care? → Read More
Why Memphis Grizzlies are sending Elliot Perry and a special guest to NBA draft lottery
But the Memphis Grizzlies should win the NBA lottery because they are sending a young man named Courtney Love to represent the franchise in Chicago. → Read More
Penny Hardaway hire sends Memphis ticket donations soaring
Memphis basketball ticket donations are up by nearly $3 million over last year → Read More
Spring in Memphis feels empty without the Grizzlies in the playoffs
It’s the first time in eight years that the Memphis Grizzlies aren’t in the playoffs. The anniversary of “Take that for Data” passed quietly not long ago. → Read More
Tiger Basketball Podcast: How Memphis coach Penny Hardaway is crafting his image
The new Memphis basketball coach hit the recruiting trail and caused a stir. Why is it important? We discuss that, recruiting, scheduling and more → Read More
J.B. Bickerstaff the right choice for the Memphis Grizzlies
J.B. Bickerstaff might not win the press conference, but he has won the right to coach the Grizzlies → Read More
Penny's hat? It's sold out. Why everything Hardaway touches is selling fast.
Penny Hardaway is creating a sale boom in Tiger merchandise → Read More
Mike Miller answers the big question: Why he chose Memphis
Mike Miller could live and work anywhere. Why did he choose Memphis? → Read More
Penny Hardaway is aiming high, as in national championship high for Memphis Tigers
Penny Hardaway's matter-of-fact confidence is exactly what Memphis needs → Read More
For Penny Hardaway and Memphis, timing was everything
Memphis pulled the plug on Tubby Smith a year before a lot of people thought it should. That timing has proven essential to Penny Hardaway's success. → Read More
It's a new day in Memphis, as Tyler Harris signs with Penny Hardaway
In a matter of weeks, new coach Penny Hardaway successfully landed Tyler Harris and Alex Lomax for Memphis Tigers basketball. → Read More
Tiger Basketball Podcast: Tyler Harris commits to Memphis, Larry Brown receives offer
On this edition, we react to Tyler Harris's decision to commit to Memphis, debate Larry Brown's potential hiring and provide a recruiting update. → Read More
Prediction: Marc Gasol, J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris Wallace return to lead Grizzlies playoff push
The Memphis Grizzlies aim to return to playoffs with Marc Gasol, J.B. Bickerstaff and Chris Wallace leading the charge → Read More
Get ready for historic Memphis golf moment and Phil, Jordan, Rickie, Rory, maybe even Tiger
A World Golf Championship will be massive for Memphis. Will Tiger Woods come? Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy should. → Read More
Calkins: Penny Hardaway packs 'em in at AutoZone Park
Fans turned out in droves for 1-cent tickets and a Penny Hardaway appearance at the Memphis Redbirds' home opener. → Read More