Goat 2007 championship.
Goat Walk Away From Drugs Tournament Championship
Sunday, September 7th, 2008, 3pm and 4pm
1, 2, 3, B, C train to 96th St.

In the early ’70s, NYC legend Earl “The Goat” Manigault started a tournament at what was called then “The New Park” on 99th St. and Amsterdam Ave. He brought down all his […]

These bad boys just came in!
“Anytime, Anyday” Work-out/Open Run
Sunday, September 7th, 2pm.
Goat Park, 99th St. and Amsterdam Ave. 1, 2, 3, B, C train to 96th St.
Skill level: College Varsity or at least four years experience playing organized unlimited division tournaments.
Bring your own ball. If you like to argue, stay home. Cya out […]

Jesse Boykins III and his Beauty Created band performed the National Anthem at the ‘08 Nike TOC in Goat Park this past Saturday. Ready for goose bumps? Watch, listen, and enjoy . . .

Up in Antarctica there is an Armed Forces science station named McMurdo Station. It’s
right on top of some volcanic rock at the end of world. The code word for all logistical
and cargo activity, aka “army style and substance,” in the region is called “Operation Deep Freeze.” Here in the States, hood fashion dictates the wearing […]

Nike Tournament of Champions

Saturday, August 23, 10am-8pm
Goat Park (PS 163 Playground), 99th St. and Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan. 1, 2, 3, B, C trains to 96th St.
*A ticket is required for entry to the park. If you do not have one and want to attend there will be a line for general public. Admission will […]

The Icon at the free-throw line. Photo by Trevor Kapp
West 4th
Saturday-
After washouts both Thursday and Friday, it seemed like the quarterfinal playoff game between Uninvited Guest and Money Train at West 4th St. (3rd St., 6th Ave.) would never be played. Fortunately for everyone at the Cage Saturday afternoon, the weather was perfect and […]

Jay putting up a sure shot at the Goat Park.
One of the profound books I read as a youth was Jim Carroll’s Basketball Diaries. Unfortunately, it was made into a very forgettable movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio who is a phenomenal actor but can’t poise himself as a believable ballplayer to save his socks. In […]

A couple of Sundays ago, I showed up to PS 84 schoolyard (92nd St. off Columbus Ave.) for some early morning run. Unfortunately, just as I got picked up for next, the rain started coming down. Then it stopped, and five minutes later it drizzled. Most of the ballplayers retreated back home, some hung around […]