Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Maybe it was fitting that Deonte Banks’ penalty got the Cardinals at the Giants 4 yard line. A play that would’ve defined his tenure of rough showings, losing his starting job and penalties. But he redeemed himself with his biggest play as a Giant. 2nd straight week defense made a game-ending play 011
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/10/20263 TDs, 2 INTs for Jameis Winston. But importantly, a second straight W on his watch. And perhaps more important. Deonte Banks found redemption after a much maligned Giants career. Game-sealing Pick 6. Giants are 3-1 and alone atop the NFC East. 021
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It's a rainy, windy day here at MetLife Stadium. Some call it football weather. I just call weather folks happen to play football in. We'll see how Jameis Winston handles his 1st start this Giants season. But expect a lot of the run game to support him 000
Reposted by Evan BarnesMirjam Swanson @mirjamswanson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Bad look. Awful look. Classless and crass. On Lincoln Riley’s blind eye to the antics that followed the scary hit on Dante Moore — and how much that says about the state of USC football. www.latimes.com/sports/usc/s...latimes.comCommentary: USC didn't just lose to Oregon. Lincoln Riley fumbled away the Trojans' integrity.Columnist Mirjam Swanson writes USC coach Lincoln Riley's embarrassing lack of leadership cost the Trojans a potential win over Oregon. 56215
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026that says a lot considering both have also benefited from an era where producing content >> making quality content. always found it intriguing they both benefitted the most from these new chart rules 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026What a great music anniversary date. Tribe’s Low End Theory Chili Peppers’ Blood Sugar Sex Magik Nirvana - Nevermind. I still remember being overwhelmed in college by the bass on Low End and the wild energy of BSSM. Teen Spirit still sounds amazing. Salute to 3 incredible records 030
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Another song that reminds me of summers in LA. And yes, a MUCH better song than All-Star. I heard it way too much in summer 1999 so I was sick of it before Shrek But this song? Been a part of my summer playlist since college. Maybe cause it feels so much like SoCal history to me, at least musically 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026My man got a little salt in him these days eh? I try to praise another team and I can’t win hahaha 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Dexter? I got through 6 seasons and loved it. But I stopped after that. Heard about how things got weird 152
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Since Ohtani got hurt, I've accepted Pete Crow-Armstong is the front-runner for MVP. Another talented SoCal kid in the majors who's producing. 120
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026this was another 1 of those "wait, THIS song Is No. 1????". took me forever to hear it. But it led me to "Gooey" in 2023 becoming one of my fave late discoveries. I funk with that song a lot more, esp some live performances I saw 020
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 11/09/202625 years ago, the Giants returned to Newark Airport from Monday Night Football. At the next gate was United Flight 93, the last plane to be hijacked on 9/11 Spoke to Tiki Barber & Amani Toomer about that day & the aftermath of how the team helped a city try to heal www.newsday.com/sports/footb...newsday.comFormer Giants stars Tiki Barber, Amani Toomer discuss the immediate aftermath of 9/11 attacksThe Giants became one of several beacons of hope for New York. But like many people, players had difficulty processing what they saw and felt. 031
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Colson Whitehead's become one of my favorite writers the last few years (just finished the 2nd of his Harlem trilogy). His books about New York helped me understand the city I've lived in since 2023. Didn't know all this time he wrote about 9/11 so this is a must read 001
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026This song always screams summer to me. It was everywhere and as a kid, I loved it. Still do. Makes me glad to be from SoCal. I used to think back then that summer kicked up whenever you heard a Sugar Ray song. 021
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Excellent as I expected. I’m glad it didn’t just rag on Lin-Manuel. The backlash to him has been interesting. But this song was a moment where I was like “how did this become popular”?? I remember watching that Oscar performance waiting for what you’d say years later. And bravo haha 020
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026True that. Usually if you go that far, you’re confident in your chances 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026That makes sense. I didn’t consider that cause a quick jury always meant to me, this is easy to decide and that can go any ole way 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026For sure. Any speedy decision to the verdict seems like it can mean anything and nothing. But you said it and so did the evidence - he gave folks a road map. Only Q seemed how much it was credible to a jury 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Is it wrong if im still stunned? Despite the evidence. Just because 30 years has taught me not to expect anything 100
Reposted by Evan BarnesPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. 311086398
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Been waiting for this one since you teased it with a "Whole New World". 030
Reposted by Evan BarnesJulia Poe @juliapoe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Michael Alter isn’t backing down after ejecting Enes Kanter Freedom from Sunday’s Chicago Sky game. Kanter Freedom is now banned from future Sky games — and Alter is denying “lies” from the former NBA player, including a text exchange with GM Jeff Pagliocca.chicagotribune.comChicago Sky owner Michael Alter defends Enes Kanter Freedom’s ejection and criticizes ex-NBA player’s ‘lies’Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter said Enes Kanter Freedom became a “potential threat” when he stepped toward the court during an altercation with Natasha Cloud. 1831654
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We knew how good we had it with OutKast albums. But it's still crazy that it's been 20 years since the last one. I appreciate Big Boi's solo career. Enjoyed Dre's flute record. I accept that if we don't get another 'Kast album, I'm grateful we got to enjoy them being game-changers. 030
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026A big reason I was hesitant to watch the show after I read this. Still never finished it 001
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026It was. As nervous as I was to be solo for a big day, I realized I had done solo trips before. This was needed and I’m grateful I could do it 011
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Did a solo trip to Miami. Got a hotel on South Beach, ate at a great spot, found a rum bar, sipped sangria while laying in the sun, met up with another friend celebrating her bday at this fancy steakhouse I got great advice to do something I hadn't done before so I followed that. 130
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Two bombs. Two for HIM. Nothing like the Rockies to restore good vibes. 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026HIM in Colorado just doesn’t feel fair when he tees off. Smoked that sucker 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I’m tempting to walk to the NYT and politely beg some serious answer to that 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Anytime i see a Wordle with a word I’ve never seen, I wonder who uses these words everyday. Like today? Never heard that sucker before. And yet my streak persists. Somehow. 120
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I agree with my guy. 50 might be the max if the food is good. 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Much needed love for the 90s ska era. I remember hearing this song so much and loving the burst of joy it gave me. 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Man, I really love this song. It stuck with me as a teen and stayed with me as an all-time fave. I sorta miss that ska wave - miss what No Doubt used to be or hearing Save Ferris once in a while. Maybe that's why I dig that Cardigans song "Salvation" you wrote about. shame what dicky's become tho 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026For sure. Will be interesting to see this play out 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Well well well......let's see what Suge offers besides the 5th amendment 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026It's kinda wild Adele's last No. 1 hit was five years ago. We've been so used to her hanging out at games with Rich Paul and just being herself that it feels like forever ago she did music. also glad you changed your mind on Semi-Charmed Life in last week's post. Love that song a bunch 020
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Very much so. Feels like it’s another exhibit in this “post literate” climate where people ignore so much else around them for context 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I don’t disagree there. I’ll add that the NBA feels like the sport where people are closer to the action (no helmets, fewer barriers). But race plays some role because as we know ratings and NBA was always about race. The discourse feels lazy compared to what I see now on the NFL side 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Yep. As we've discussed a few times and you've stated well many more. If MLB was more online, the way people cry about the lockout would be a bigger deal like the mundane NBA stuff people go on about. Now this other quotient.....curious what you mean 100
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026if this goes where I hope it does, I can't wait to read and hit you back on this. Because I agree...something is lost now in modern sports talk and fandom. Smarter but less fun. Just like so many things where gaining info/data supersede enjoyment. (music, for one). 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026brother, if something happens to fries. the streets ain't ready for the chaos that'll unfold 000
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Anytime I've been in the Chi since 2020, I always look for these. Then I'm reminded I still need to buy Yankee Hotel Foxtrot on vinyl like I did Sufjan's "Illinois" 010
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026But I wonder if the furor was about people reacting emotionally vs reading slower and thinking rationally. Because that's typically how we get here to such talk. Social media invokes emotion. Pull out a graf from a longer read to incite emotion w/o full context. That's also part of this, I think. 110
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026W players have gotten death threats/racist hate from people trying to defend Caitlin. It's no different than Henry Aaron catching hell when he was approaching the Babe's record 50+ yrs ago. Protecting Whiteness has always brought out extremists/folks with racist ideas. So I get what Nancy was saying 110
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I read Nancy Armour's full column. That paragraph everyone pointed out made more sense when you read her full points. Nancy's always been advocating for the right things in her work. Either people missed the context or don't understand the dangerous level of behavior we're seeing in these stans. 110
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Idk why I thought Slippery When Wet dropped in 87, not 86. What a great song. Hit em with the chorus right away and don't let off the gas til the final note. 020
Evan Barnes @evanbarnes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Word. Appreciate that clarity. Love that record a ton but didn't wanna juice up the wrong anniversary. Our mutual friend Dana said he remembered hearing "Just Hangin Out" that summer in 91 so I figured the album/singles had to be out before July 100