[link] I Really Enjoyed This Adrian Dantley Update by Deadspin
I remember watching AD for the Pistons and always wondered how this short dude who wasn’t all that athletic could be so productive underneath. Now it makes sense. This story has an interesting labor angle about both NBA players and crossing guards. I loved it. My buddy and I talked a little AD at lunch last week, so this article is very timely.
[click] How I Felt Flipping Between Hockey And Basketball Last Sunday
Robert Mays from Grantland nails it here. He too was mesmerized by both the Blackhawks vs Red Wings and Heat vs Knicks on Sunday afternoon. I was inspired to write the aside just below (or previous to this post) mostly because of the awesome Patrick Kane shootout goal. It’s worth a watch.
[click] One of the First Bloggers Describes the Value of Writing Stuff Down
I’ve never been able to adequately explain my compulsion to write stuff down, even to myself. The link above from software developer Dave Winer compiles a ton of great reasons to write, all of which make perfect sense to me.
[click] Four Guys, Google Docs, and the Sports Story of the Century
[via Dan Bernstein’s Twitter] It may be simple; a journalistic team can thrive with only a collaborative web app, curiosity, and some standards. In this article, media watchdog Poynter highlights just what old media is up against.
[click] Food Writer from The Guardian Sorts Through Brit Love for American Comfort Food
[via Eater Chicago] Sometimes it’s surprising how much our pop culture gets exported. This makes me want to visit the U.K. and try a Jersey Royal.