Category: Articles
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Lang’s World: Ten Pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.25.18
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the East favorite to return to the NBA Finals, but they are among many NBA teams reportedly sorting through frustrations and controversy with a much-needed All-Star break looming next month.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Rookies Brooks, Rabb making most of development opportunities in painful times for Grizzlies
Under ideal circumstances, things would be a lot different.
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Canadian Bakin’: Dillon Brooks’ rookie breakout serving as bright spot as Grizzlies emerge from bleak stretch
Brooks is now feature-worthy material in his own NBA team’s game program as arguably one of the biggest steals in last June’s NBA draft as a second-round pick.
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Lang’s World: Ten pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.18.18
Still reeling from the Atlanta Falcon’s playoff loss last weekend to the Philadelphia Eagles, Lang’s World raises plenty of questions about a fundamental issue plaguing the NFL postseason: what is – or isn’t – a catch?
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bickerstaff steers Grizzlies toward stretch run improvement after tumultuous start
Perhaps J.B. Bickerstaff’s most impressive characteristics as he’s navigated the Grizzlies through a difficult season have been his unwavering demeanor, precise preparation and ability to clearly and effectively communicate his message on a nightly basis.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Civil Rights museum visits from Memphis to D.C. help Grizzlies reflect on MLK50 legacy
Perhaps no team is more intimately connected to King’s legacy and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement than the Grizzlies, whose partnership continues with the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel as the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of King’s death on April 4, 1968.
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Lang’s World: Ten pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.11.18
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s comeback win in the National College Football Playoff championship over beloved Georgia Bulldogs reminded Lang Whitaker of lessons he learned the last time he went searching for elephants.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bickerstaff juggling Grizz rotation options as Conley, Parsons ramp up recovery workload in practice
Grizzlies interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff has the same vision in his head every night as he lays down and prepares to go to bed.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Gasol aims to fix fourth quarter lulls, vowing ‘I’ve got to do a better job’ closing games
Normally, there’s one surefire way to shut down – or completely fire up – Marc Gasol when discussing his primary job on the court for the Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Three Takeaways from an optimistic trip as Grizz regroup for opportunistic January
The Grizzlies wrapped up a five-game Western Conference road trip with a 2-3 record, and entered the New Year having alternated wins and losses over their past seven games.