ESPN and a bunch of athletes and celebrities were in Los Angeles this week for the taping of the ESPY awards. I got a chance to spend a couple of days at the ESPY Style Studio to take in the scene and speak to some players.

There was all kinds of loot for the ESPY participants to pickup including Skull Candy headphones, Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses, Redpepper jeans, and Kefir, which is the health drink of choice for a lot of jocks.

It was a good trip overall, and after the jump I interview a Heisman trophy winner, a couple of NBA champions, and a guy that’s not a big fan of sports blogs. Continue Reading

I’ve been busy to say the least so I haven’t been running a lot of my normal features. There’s been no Headphones On In The Locker Room, and no luv from me in the form of Bloggas Be Typin.. So here’s my apology, the mother of all BBTs.

The Starting Five:
A must read interview with Rob Parker, and a look at some double standards in Major League Baseball.

Signal To Noise:
The Mansnitch got ratted out by Brian Billick. Plus, a shout out to the WNBA champions..Ahh that’s sweet.

Ball Hype:
A man’s dream… A bunch of female sports bloggers in one place. I don’t know a sexy way to say this one, just more incredible NBA stat breakdowns.

Larry Brown Sports:
LB is all over LT acting like a B-A-B-Y, and Avery Johnson calling out “Lil D” in Big D.

DeadSpin:
Thank God for Isiah Thomas’ sexual harrasment trial. Does Steve Phillips get paid for his opinions?

Epic Carnival:
Hot chicks and all things MMA. Reggie Bush vs. Lendale White..Right now White’s winning.

The Big Lead:
ESPN replaces Byron Leftwich with O.J. Simpson. Elijah Dukes is in the news and it’s not all bad.

With Leather:
Shawne Merriman hanging out with porn stars? Polo on Segways= Watch this video.

The Big Picture:
A conversation between Byron Leftwich and Joey Harrington.

Mr. Irrelevant:
An Eagles’ fan Monday night pain.

Edge of Sports:
Nixon, Belichick, and cheating.

We Are The Postmen:
Taco Bell hopes nachos can ease Charlie Weis’ pain.

With all of the heat being put on Hip-Hop right now, I thought I’d drop this gem on ya. Marley Marl on the 1s and 2s, WBLS, 1985. WARNING: If you don’t like classic Hip-Hop do not click here. 

Listen to Marley Marl WBLS 1985

Davey D on the “Stop Snitchin” movement. First peeped at NahRight.com

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From time to time I like give y’all a sample of what I’m listening too. Here’s some of the instrumentals I bump when I’m at the gym.

1. Fuck You…Dr. Dre

2. Jazz (remix)…A Tribe Called Quest

3. 30 Something…Jay-Z

4. Unbelievable…Notorious B.I.G.

5. Parking Lot Pimpin’…Jay-Z

6. Electric Relaxation…A Tribe Called Quest

7. Warning…Notorious B.I.G.

8. Forgot About Dre…Dr. Dre

9. Excuse Me Miss (la la la remix)…Jay-Z

10. Hot Sex…A Tribe Called Quest

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Here’s an Old School mixtape compilation I been bumpin lately. Why was everybody so weight conscious back then? I dunno but check it out.

Old School tracklist

1. That’s The Joint- The Funky Four+1
2. You Must Learn- KRS-ONE
3. Can You Feel It?- The Fat Boys
4. Raw- Big Daddy Kane
5. Going Way Back- Just-Ice
6. Rock The Bells (Remix)- LL Cool J
7. Because I Got It Like That- The Jungle Brothers
8. Go On Girl- Roxanne Shante
9. Pee Wee’s Dance- JoeSki Love
10. The Bridge- MC Shan
11. The Overweight Lover’s In The House- Heavy D
12. Bring The Beat Back- Steady B
13. Gotta Be Tough- MC Shy D
14. P.S.K. (What Does It Mean?)- Schoolly D
15. Ghetto Thang- De La Soul
16. Jock Box- The Skinny Boys

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