ESPN 30 FOR 30: STRAIGHT OUTTA L.A. (VIDEO)

Luckily I spotted this at Meka's spot, because I keep missing this on TV.  Ice Cube directed this clip as he talks the L.A. Raiders and L.A. hip hop.  Everyone needs to see this...even if you're not a Raider fan.

EAZEE LIVING (SPECIAL EDITION): LOS ANGELES NFL STADIUM / AEDAS SPORT

This just seemed like it would be of interest to many of you out there, words via ArchDaily:

Designed by Aedas Sport, the innovative 75,000-seat stadium will be the first LEED-certified building in the NFL and will capture the luxury and drama of the world’s entertainment capital. The project anticipates completion for the 2013 season. Both the NFL and the client, Majestic Realty, are committed to making a progressive statement with this building and are exploring a number of initiatives that will make this the most environmentally progressive stadium in the U.S. Aedas Sport has employed the unique topography of the site to build the stadium into a hillside, reducing the steel structure by 40% and allowing at least two-thirds of the seating bowl to be built on grade.
More images and full architect’s description after the break.
A significant coup for the architect, developer and owner, this strategy resulted in an US$800m design — US$400m-$500m less than any other recent NFL stadium proposal. An asymmetrical configuration allows all of the suites and VIP areas to be loaded on the west side of the stadium and integrated into the adjacent retail promenade. While primarily for the NFL, this 365 day-a-year entertainment destination can also accommodate soccer, college and high school football, and large concerts. The stadium powers a retail and entertainment destination, offering flexibility with large, interchangeable sponsorship zones for various audiences. Slated to become the NFL’s first LEED compliant stadium, Aedas’ design includes reduced CO2 emissions, recycling initiatives, and — due to the great reduction of steel in the structure — a significant decrease in hazardous environmental effects associated with material manufacturing and transportation.

NBA ROOKIE CLASS 09 - WEST COAST REPPIN'

Some of the rookies I think that will make an impact or contribution to the team seem to have some kind of relationship to the West Coast, a lot of LA reppin' on top of that. Darren Collison, Taj Gibson & James Harden all rep the Pac 10 (Darren & James are Southland products), while Demar DeRozen & Brandon Jennings are Compton products that should bring some flair to their teams (Toronto & Milwaukee). I think Stephen Curry will fit in nicely and give Golden State some attention (at least from an entertainment angle). And of course the #1 pick Blake Griffin should be making noise and that will be a good thing for the Clippers, and ultimately Los Angeles.

OH BTW: LAMAR ODOM IS BACK

Lamar is officially a Laker again...so let's get behind our team once again and look to defend that title. Yo D Wade...good luck this year fam.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS vs DENVER NUGGETS | UP 3-2

If you can't tell this is when Lamar Odom dunked on "Birdman", that highlight made me happy, as did the victory last night.  Now it's time for us to go to Denver and handle business.  This was all over ESPN last night.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS

I'm looking forward to the game tonight and seeing that dude up there play basketball...especially if I get to see the game in person.  BUT, I'm not sure if the Jazz want to see this team in person tonight.  Let's GO LAKERS!!!

MARK SANCHEZ A NY JET

For all you USC fans, our quarterback jumped to the NFL not to the liking of coach Pete Carroll...but Sanchez ended up being drafted 5th and will be a NY Jet.  It was the big sports talk this weekend and anytime a Trojan makes it to the league you gotta be excited.