Tuesday, August 21, 2007

okkervil river put out 'the stage names' a little while ago. how is this band not more popular than the new pornographers?

these new songs are so sick.



this sucks



"HOUSTON -- Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin died last week when his sport utility vehicle collided with a freight train in a fiery crash, the Harris County medical examiner's office said Tuesday.

Investigators used dental records to identify Griffin, 25, who began his tumultuous pro career with the Houston Rockets in 2001. He was waived by the Timberwolves in March."

-espn.com

shreddie griffin never panned out like he should've. he was my favorite type of player. blocks and threes. at least i won't be tempted to draft him again in fantasy. ok i admit that was fucked up.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

this makes me super sad. i listened to this dude all summer for 10 years in a row. he was bro.



"NEW YORK -- Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, has died. He was 89." - espn.com

even though he was 5'6" i would let him start at shortstop on the boykins baseball squad. there's a 5'5" requirement, son! johnny marr can play right field.

Monday, August 13, 2007

it's like a zombie movie! all these players are coming back from the dead!



"Cavs interested in retired guard Allan Houston

Out of NBA with injury for two years, ex-Knick plans comeback at 36"

- Akron Beacon Journal

Saturday, August 11, 2007

the new york times reviewed the daft punk show at keyspan. i was at the beastie boys. who was at hold steady?



the remix!

it's 1995 all over again! who says you can't go back?




"MIAMI, August 9 – The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent guard/forward Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed." - nba.com

"Reggie Miller says he is contemplating a return to the NBA, this time with the Boston Celtics." - espn.com

why not?

vampire weekend played the east river bandshell today. it was free. why do i like music marketed towards 18 year olds? see you at the next show!

FINALLY! UGK's 'underground kings' came out! two discs!