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First Post: Saturday, June 21, 2014

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Steven Unite

Lovely.

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Nocturnal Submission: Freestanding Edition 73

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Steven Unite

Nineteen-eighty-four. Some songs just sound like the season. We’ve given examples from art-damaged performers like Wilco, The Sundays, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks. But now we present a 30-year-old ditty that is measurably more direct, more accessible. Summer, summer, summer, … Continue reading →

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First Post: Friday, June 20, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Steven Unite

Ruud van Nistelrooy, he of the elongated horseyface. This classic clip from 2003 shows the great Dutchman receiving up-close-and-personal treatment from his Arse opponents. It gets good around the 2-minute mark. Enjoy!

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First Post: Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Steven Unite

International Sushi Day today. Eat up, ya seaweed-loversz!

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Tuesday Sniping: White Bronco Edition

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Steven Unite

Twenty years ago today! A twilight-hour Friday in Los Angeles. How did we ever get to Hollypark on time for the 7:15 p.m. PDT first post? Thank you, Al Cowlingsz!

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Tuesday Sniping: Neymar Jr. Edition

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Steven Unite

Brasil v. Mexico today. Belgium has survived an early scare.

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Monday Boxing: Tony Gwynn, R.I.P., Edition

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Steven Unite

Will never forget sitting in the left-field pavilion one evening at Chavez Ravine, the ball slicing off Tony Gwynn’s bat, then Brett Butler diving in vain to try to catch it, then the ball squirting all the way to the … Continue reading →

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First Post: Sunday, June 15, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Steven Unite

Yo! Happy Father’s Day!

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First Post: Saturday, June 14, 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Steven Unite

Unidentified Los Angeles major-league ice-hockey supporter accosted by two too-too tutued NYRangersz fansz during a happier time for their team.

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First Post: Friday, June 13, 2014

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Steven Unite

OK, OK. Friday the 13th. A full moon, The HONEY MOON®, so-called, no less. World Cup 2014, including Spain v. Netherlands. A potential Stanley Cup coronation. United States Open golf. Yet we cycle back to the Feast Day of Saint … Continue reading →

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