VIDEO: Amy Lavere singing about saving the Mid-South Coliseum while in front of the Mid-South Coliseum

Memphis-based musician Amy Lavere sang about saving the Mid-South Coliseum at a press conference in front of the historic venue on Thursday.

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Here is the Grindfather’s first tweet after learning he had emojis:

 

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VIDEO: Grizzlies Fan Predicts A ‘Miracle’ Before Courtney Lee’s Buzzer Beater

For those of us who were not lucky enough to be inside the Grindhouse for Thursday night’s Grizzlies vs. Kings game (and for those who left early!), Memphis fan Christopher Eggleston captured the “miracale” ending and Grindhouse celebration that followed.

UPDATE:  Listen to ‘Miracle’ predictor/Grizzlies fan/YouTube star Chris Eggelston’s interview on MSL

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VIDEO: Grizzlies Fan Fakes Out Kobe Bryant

“Up high, down low…Kobe Byrant too slow.”

After breaking the NBA record for most missed shots in a career, Kobe missed a high five from a Grizzlies fan.

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The fan has been identified as Marty Sullivan and he is really proud of his hijinks:

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VIDEO: Rockey the Redbird takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Tonight, Rockey the Redbird accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on-field at AutoZone Park.  MSL regular Maria Garay emceed the event.  Rockey went on to nominate Sheldon from Mississippi RiverKings, Louie from Springfield Cardinals & The Redhots!

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Memphis Redbirds are in the final home-stand of the regular season.  Friday’s giveaway is a Carlos Martinez bobble head, SuperHero/Comic Night is on Saturday and Health & Fitness Night on Sunday.  Maria & I will emcee Sunday together.  Get more information at MemphisRedbirds.com.

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VIDEO: Grizz does his best Jerry Lawler impression, ends with ‘The King’ attacking Doug Gilbert

Photo by Michael Cardwell

Photo by Michael Cardwell

Over the past several weeks, Grizz has been honoring wrestling greats like Hulk HoganUltimate WarriorStone Cold Steve Austin“Macho Man” Randy Savage & The Rock by ripping off their entrances.

Grizz waited until the high profile stage of Grizzlies-Thunder Game 3 to debut his version of the entrance made famous by Memphis wrestling icon and Grizzlies playoff regular Jerry “The King” Lawler. The Memphis Grizzlies mascot’s attempt was interrupted by “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, before Lawler made the save.

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VIDEO: Kameron Whalum captures the celebration in FedExForum’s lobby following the Grizzlies’ Game 3 overtime win

Memphis’ own Kameron Whalum – trombonist for Bruno Mars  – was in The Grindhouse for Game 3 of the Memphis Grizzlies-OKC Thunder playoff series.

After the game, Whalum captured this video of fans celebrating in the lobby after the Grizzlies’ second consecutive overtime win against the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs:

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