A few of you may be wondering, “Why didn’t this kid post something after the Lakers took the Western Conference Finals?” Please don’t get the wrong impression. I’m proud of the boys in purple and gold. But to be honest, this comes as no surprise to me. In fact, before the playoffs began, here’s what [...]
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Lakers Go Fourth to Victory
Game Five of the Western Conference Finals was a tight and entertaining contest up until the fourth quarter. There, the game grew disappointing and left me with a bad taste. That is saying a lot considering last night’s dinner, Panda Express. I am already anticipating Game Six and hope that it brings the series [...]
LA Marathon
Sweaty and disoriented, I go to grab some water. My legs ache, my vision is blurry and I’m out of breath. I adjust my shorts, grab a quick stretch and walk for a bit… to the fridge for some orange juice. I wake up about the same time most elite entrants are nearing the finish [...]
Rough Draft
For the third time in my life, the Los Angeles Clippers won the NBA Draft Lottery. The first time I was just a pup, but the resulting selection, Danny Manning, helped form my appreciation for the perennially subpar club. Manning had just finished a stellar career at the University of Kansas where he led the [...]
Take a Bow Los Angeles
They’ve been formidable opponents all season long. Since the beginning, one has been considered the favorite and likely to take the whole thing. The other has been somewhat revered but has recently improved and gained a greater appreciation of fans and experts. One was a hometown favorite. The other has gained some local following. Last [...]
Dodger Stadium vs. Angels Stadium
In my 23 years in Los Angeles, I had never ventured south of the 10 Freeway to watch a professional baseball game. And why would I? The ballpark that houses the Los Angeles Dodgers is, in fact, solely responsible for my baseball passion. It wasn’t playing catch with my dad, hitting a home run in [...]
Pacific Boys in Blue – Mario Lopez Visits Dodger Stadium
When I first began this blog, I communicated the range of emotions I was enduring. I was befuddled and bewildered by the state of sports in Los Angeles. Reenter complexity of emotions. I’m impressed by the Rockets’ ability to push the top-seeded Lakers to Game Seven. I’m also nervous and at the same time, embracing [...]
The MoreHawk
It was a long day. I was exhausted by another Laker loss and the whole Manny ordeal. What better way to unwind than… get a haircut? That sounds silly, right? Haven’t you been paying attention? Getting your haircut has become a masculine activity and moreover, an athletic activity. Bookmark It
Mannywould
21-8. 13 in a row at home to begin the season. The Dodgers seemed to be having another impressive start. However, what has become most impressive is the lack of awareness or self-control (whichever may be the truth) exhibited by the Dodgers’ premier player. “Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He [...]
Houston Blasts Off
I checked the twitter status again. NBA now streams the league’s latest scores through twitter. It’s a whole new world, folks. But that’s not the source of my disbelief. I check the stream again. I rub my eyes like a sleepy toddler in a later showing of Monsters versus Aliens. Wow. This is really happening. [...]
