July 22th was my fifth day in NYC. I woke up early, as everyday, and went out to walk around the city. I took the train to Brooklyn and went shopping at Fulton Mall, where I bought some gifts, a PSP videogame (NBA Ballers Rebound –we can’t buy it in Spain!) and some clothes. Then […]

Dyckman 2008 champions Bingo’s All-Stars. Photo by BallGurl
Dyckman
B-I-N-G-O spells champions, or at least it did last night, after the world famous crew defeated Take No Prisoners for the Dyckman Tournament title.
Defense was the name of this game, and Bingo’s was just slightly better as they forced their opponent into critical turnovers down the home […]

Mookie after leading Diamond to victory. Photo: Kyle Henry
When I arrived at the Cage (West 4th and Avenue of the Americas) yesterday afternoon, the sky was gloomy and rain was threatening the scheduled showdown between Diamond and Footprints. A light drizzle started almost simultaneously with tip-off, but luckily it subsided after about five minutes.
Footprints […]

Ron Artest after his duel with the Franchise. Photo: Kyle Henry
Word of advice when playing against a pro ball player, don’t say anything reckless that will give him extra incentive to hang 40 points on your squad. Last night at Nike Pro City (68th and Lexington) John “Franchise” Strickland did the exact opposite when his […]

The legendary Bob McCullough. Photo: Kyle Henry
Last night at Nike Pro City (Hunter College, 68th St./Lexington) was very memorable. In addition to the games, Rucker legend (and former Rucker Pro League Director) Bob McCullough, the father of Marvin and Jerry, received a lifetime achievement award for his dedication to hoops and kids in the city. […]