Posts from — May 2012

It’s pretty, but…
A stadium without tailgating? You call this football? For what people pay for the NFL? Puhleez.
Blogdowntown.com

Twenty of the Miss USA contestants hung out at the legendary VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 27. They enjoyed the breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Strip from the 50th floor patio, danced and posed for photos with fans.
Image courtesy of Miss USA

Our boy Kawhi Leonard from San Diego State…
20 in a row. Oh what a night, as the Dells would say.
If there was ever a time for OKC to Thunder up…

That’s Mark as in Trumbo, who dropped the boom on the Evil Empire tonight with a game-winning homer in the opening set. They’ve won 7 in a row.
Halos Heaven

But since it’s him…

And y’all were worried about Tony Parker?
In addition to blowing a 9-point lead in the second half, the Thunder couldn’t keep up with San Antonio’s Manu Ginobili. He streaked and burned James Harden several times, including 2 clutch baskets down the stretch that allowed the Spurs to extend their unbeaten streak and take Game 1 in the Western Conference final on Sunday.
The Thunder missed a huge chance to steal Game 1, but now that it’s spoiled milk, they will need a strong effort to take Game 2 on Tuesday if they expect to even the series.
ESPN.com

The former boxing champ, who battled drug and alcohol problems and numerous other demons, was found dead in his home in Albuquerque, N.M., on Sunday of unknown causes. He was only 45.
Yahoo Sports

We heard she’d do anything to get on the blog, so…
Jennifer Lopez was in the house, celebrating the launch of a new single at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Earlier, she performed at Mandalay before heading over to the new Bellagio Resort & Casino hot spot.
Images courtesy of Ethan Miller/Getty Images

It’s gotta be the shoes.
Ludacris was at Rain Nightclub on Saturday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, where he and girlfriend Eudoxie generated much attention. And why not? He performed much to the delight of the crowd. Also in the house at the Palms over the weekend: Busta Rhymes (below) performing at the new Palms Pool on Saturday at the Palms Pool & Bungalows.
Images courtesy of 9Group Las Vegas

With the exception of Jon Barry and us, everyone else is picking the Spurs over the Thunder in the Western Conference final, which begins Sunday in San Antonio.
Sheridan Hoops