AltWeeklies Wire
Shot Puts and Handjobs: It's the Olympics!new
Isn't it long past due that the Olympics included a Shark Jumping event? The whole sweaty spectacle vaulted into inconsequence years ago.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Jim Washburn |
08-15-2008 |
Sports
Give Beijing a Breaknew
In the "one world, one dream" spirit of the special family-reunion feelings that fill my heart just once every four years (because the Winter Olympics are lame), I request a 16-day moratorium on China-bashing, at least where their crap environmental record is concerned.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Coco Tanaka |
08-08-2008 |
Sports
The Last Sports Writer: Manny Upnew
The night before, in his first game as a Dodger, Manny had faced Randy Johnson, who will one day be his neighbor in the Hall of Fame. But poor Yusmierio Petit never had a chance.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Neal Pollack |
08-08-2008 |
Sports
A Question for Lakers Fans: How Can You Root for Kobe Bryant?new
You're supposed to root for the underdog. Kobe is the ultimate overdog, the spoiled ubermensch who gets away with everything. He wins every battle, every court case, and, eventually, every award that professional sports has to offer.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Neal Pollack |
06-20-2008 |
Sports
Fifty Years of Dodger Bluenew
All professional baseball is built on a multi-billion-dollar foundation of half-remembered childhood memories, but even given that reality, the Dodgers have crafted a silly, if not repulsive, carnival of gauzy manufactured nostalgia. The Dodgers' 50th anniversary in Los Angeles celebration is irretrievably lame.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Neal Pollack |
05-12-2008 |
Sports
Waiting for Beckhamnew
Or, maybe winning games is beside the point.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
07-27-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Feel the Burn of Nordic Walkingnew
The new exercise fad takes Southern California by storm, and judging by its track record it stands a very good chance of becoming huge.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
06-22-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Concrete Paradisenew
A guide to finding L.A.'s skateboarding locales.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
John Lee |
05-18-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
'The Man Who Souled The World'new
A new documentary chronicles a street-skating revolution created by World Industries' Steve Rocco.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
PJ Canale |
05-18-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Wins & Losses at Chavez Ravinenew
To one lifelong Dodgers fan, L.A.'s team has lost the outlook and ethic that once made them great.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Charles Rappleye |
10-20-2006 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
