what’s good in the mainstream/blogosphere

Posted on | July 31, 2009 | Comments

What’s good in the mainstream:

big-papi

Winner of the NBAMusings official “I laughed my ass off reading this” Award
* For MLB FanHouse, B. Thompson Stroud hilariously gets to the heart of the matter in: The Dugout: Manny, Papi, Whatever

Someone, put him in a box… for the love of Drake
* For ESPN.com, Scoop Jackson discusses the curious case of Stephon Marbury in: Someone save Stephon Marbury
* For The Baseline, Bethlehem Shoals offers his perspective in: Stephon Marbury: ‘Yeah I’m Still Crazy; I Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’
* TMZ’s usual highbrow coverage: Stephon Marbury — I Ate Vaseline Because…

Lamar is staying? Keep those candy shelves stocked L.A. Chop chop!
* On ESPN.com, the Candyman is quoted saying, “…to now get an opportunity to play with Ron Artest, a guy I’ve known 16 years, it means a lot. I told Ron Ron a few weeks ago I couldn’t walk away. I still had to fight. Every time negotiations didn’t go the way I thought, I just took a step back, like them pulling the offer off the table, I just knew I had to fight.” in: Source: Odom, Lakers agree on deal

What’s good in the blogsphere:

There was news yesterday involving a Red Sox player?
* Kelly from don’t quit, don’t even quit ponders Papi, steroids, and yesterday’s homer in: magic

Simulated hoops is better than nothing, eh?
* mookie from A Stern Warning talks about Danilo Gallinari shilling the newest Wii game in: Danilo Gallinari: Wii Sports Resort fan

I still miss the braids. Damn you, J-Rich!
* Rey-Rey and his SoCal posse from The No-Look Pass interview Boston College’s own, Jared Dudley in: Chronicles Of Crotty #24: Steal My Sunshine (Int. W/Jared Dudley)

You mean it’s not ok to tweet about my coach getting fired before the team announces it?
* On Hardcore Sports Radio, Steve Nash discusses athletes and social media: Steve Nash: Many Scenarios Will Play Out With Digital Platforms by Tas Melas