Calkins: Loss to Cincinnati reveals a stark truth about these Memphis Tigers
The Bearcats crushed Memphis, 49-10, which shouldn’t have been all that surprising. For reasons largely beyond their control, these Tigers just aren’t that good.
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Friday preps: Bartlett edges Collierville in OT for region title
Senior Robert Giaimo runs for 247 yards and three scores for Panthers.
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Memphis vs. Cincinnati: 5 keys for another historic Tigers win
They have a shot at beating a Top 10 opponent for the first time in 24 years, but only if they achieve some vital tasks.
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Calkins: The day Memphis defeated Tennessee (and put me in bathrooms everywhere)
The Memphis Tigers have a chance to beat a Top 10 team for the first time since 1996. That win is saved for posterity in framed newspapers all over town.
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Opinion: Not the apple of the Big Apple’s eye
What New York City had to endure this year at the hands of the coronavirus is both a lesson and a warning of what’s at risk. They’ve been trying to tell us. One of their very own is president of the United States, and they tried to tell us about him, too.
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Roxo the robot cribbing for FedEx’s high-tech future
The third-generation of Roxo the SameDay Bot is “learning a lot” as FedEx prepares to deploy the local delivery robot in future years.
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The Memphis 10: The mind-bending ‘BVOE Multiverse’ gets an extension, still hopes for more
Putting BVOE in the Mid-South Coliseum remains Reyes’ dream scenario. And, yes, this seems far-fetched. But let me ask you this: What Mid-South Coliseum idea isn’t far-fetched?
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Chef Jess finds her new home as executive chef at SOB
Jess Hewlette expected to be running radical.tacos now, but COVID came, things changed, and now she loves her new role as executive chef at SOB.
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Opinion: Dueling fliers mean local campaigns are getting nasty
Issues and a candidate’s record should sway voters – not these glossy and trashy campaign fliers that are handy only as makeshift dust pans.
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Legs of Cincy’s Desmond Ridder present unique challenge for Memphis
The Tigers’ defense remembers from last season’s AAC title game just how dynamic the quarterback can be.
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Recruiting notebook: With an eye toward giving back, ex-Owl Malone picks Cornell
When the offer from Stetson didn’t work out, the former MUS standout embraced a New England opportunity.
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A $62M plan in 10 images: For easier parking, walking
A plan to improve and enhance – maybe even solve – Downtown’s parking and walking challenges has many parts to it. Here’s a guide to help make it easier to digest.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies have four paths to their next star; should they be in a hurry to take them?
It’s also worth asking if the team actually needs a third big talent to complement Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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New Eats: La Unica
Add another Mexican restaurant to the stretch of Summer Avenue we all love for our tacos and tortas. La Unica has finally opened in an old Wendy’s.
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Downtown Dining Week in a year whose number must not be spoken
Downtown Dining Week is back Nov. 1-7, but the format will be different this year as each restaurant can decide how it participates instead of offering a meal for the standard $20 plus change.
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A Memphian’s connection to the Lakers’ title run
Thanks to former Memphis Tiger Will Barton, East coach Jevonte Holmes can say he has trained a two-time NBA champion.
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Top performers in win over Temple: Defense leads the way
But let’s give some credit to the offensive line as well.
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Calkins: A year later, the Memphis Tigers get their revenge
This time, the Tigers defeated the Temple Owls, and it was sweet for Joey Magnifico and Memphis fans everywhere.
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Friday preps: Lausanne takes down another 6A opponent
Craig Cunningham scores twice, defense turns in a solid shift as Lausanne continues its upward trajectory.
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Memphis-Temple preview: 5 keys to a Tigers victory
The plan must include limiting turnovers and not allowing big plays.
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From funnel cakes to cask-strength Scotch, there’s something for you
The midway might not be here, but fair food is on its way and you can enjoy all your deep-fried favorites beginning Wednesday evening at Landers Center.
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Calkins: How the Memphis Grizzlies helped a 93-year-old woman vote for president
Jaren Jackson Jr. was voting for president for the first time. 93-year-old Beverly Nash was not. But they crossed paths Wednesday at the Agricenter voting station. And it was beautiful.
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Opinion: Trump fatigue is fueling Shelby’s massive voter turnout
The massive turnout is being driven in large part by the laser-focused desire to get Trump and his enablers out of the White House. But turnout also is being fueled to a lesser degree by Trump supporters.
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The Memphis 10: Back to school, early voting, the most Memphis meal and more
Chris Herrington says he’s worried about kids going back to school, but worried about them not going back to school, and is rooting for SCS to find a safe way to do it. Plus, nine more opinions.
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New Eats: Rock’n Dough Pizza Cordova
Rock’n Dough has opened in the former Fox Ridge Pizza in Cordova with the same favorites, from pizza to beer and more, that it has in Germantown, and it continues to expand.
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