Alec Banks

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

When We Held Kings: The Oral History of the 2003 World Series of Poker

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While poker broadcasts have become commonplace on networks like ESPN, 2003 was the year when no limit hold ‘em really took its stranglehold on popular culture – due in large part to Chris Moneymaker’s historic run at the World Series…

Nike Unveils New FC Barcelona Kits

Next season FC Barcelona will play in new Nike home and away kits that combine the club’s renowned tradition with their modern and progressive approach – thus creating a distinctly Blaugrana appearance. The traditional FC Barcelona red and blue stripes boldly…

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While it’s undoubtedly only a brief look at Larry David in the title role of his new HBO venture Clear History, we’ll definitely take it. From director Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland), Larry David stars as Nathan Flomm – a disgraced…

Watch the Teaser Trailer for Season 4 of Boardwalk Empire

HBO released the first teaser for the forthcoming fourth season of Boardwalk Empire before this week’s episode of Game of Thrones. Spotlighting the addition of Jeffrey Wright to an already stellar cast, Wright will play Valentin Narcisse – a Harlem…

Phil Jackson Compares MJ & Kobe in New Book ‘Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success’

Over the years, the zen master Phil Jackson has been hesitant in comparing Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant despite his firsthand knowledge of both players and their immense talents on the court. With the release of his latest book Eleven…

Preliminary reports from The Daily Mail suggest that James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have approached Christopher Nolan with an offer to direct the next installment of the popular spy franchise. While it’s merely speculation at this…

A Playlist About Nothing: The Songs of Seinfeld

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Yesterday marked the 15th anniversary of Seinfeld officially signing off the air. Known as comedic, yet all-too realistic portrayal of the human condition, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s creation would prove that “a show about nothing” could capture….yadda yadda yadda.…

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second straight year after earning $90 million dollars – and perched in front of the likes of LeBron James ($65 million), Drew Brees ($47.8 million), Kobe Bryant…

Brooklyn, the Remix: A Hip-Hop Tour

Gentrification in Brooklyn is at the heart of The New York Times’ piece entitled “Brooklyn, the Remix: A Hip-Hop Tour.” The multimedia editorial explores various cultural aspects of the borough made famous by famous emcees including Biggie, Guru, the Beastie…

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Fruitvale Station is the harrowing tale of Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old Bay Area man whose fatal 2009 shooting by Oakland BART police sparked outrage and protests against police brutality. Starring Michael B. Jordan in the title role, Ryan Coogler’s directorial…

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Alec Banks

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

When We Held Kings: The Oral History of the 2003 World Series of Poker

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Nike Unveils New FC Barcelona Kits

Watch the Teaser Trailer for Larry David’s HBO Movie ‘Clear History’

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Watch the Teaser Trailer for Season 4 of Boardwalk Empire

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Phil Jackson Compares MJ & Kobe in New Book ‘Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success’

Report: Christopher Nolan Offered the Next James Bond Film

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

A Playlist About Nothing: The Songs of Seinfeld

The 50 Highest-Earning American Athletes

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Brooklyn, the Remix: A Hip-Hop Tour

Watch the Trailer for ‘Fruitvale Station’ which Chronicles the Life and Death of Oscar Grant