Evan Barnes
@evanbarnes.bsky.social
NY Giants beat reporter for Newsday. Previous stops: LA Daily News, The Commercial Appeal + more. We’ve moved on up to a new house in the (blue) sky?
This is a heater. Meant to share it a couple days ago but it's brilliant at taking down Bob Marley's "Legend" and the well-known steps behind its curation while also praising the music on it. Nuanced writing that reminds how legends can be re-molded from the shape they fought to establish.
January 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
This is a heater. Meant to share it a couple days ago but it's brilliant at taking down Bob Marley's "Legend" and the well-known steps behind its curation while also praising the music on it. Nuanced writing that reminds how legends can be re-molded from the shape they fought to establish.
I've wondered lately why I've evolved to not look for athletes to speak up. The W always will. A few more will. But if you're waiting for a celebrity to speak up to make you feel good, ask yourself why? I don't need it. I'll take it. But I can speak for me and the streets are talking just fine
attn: everyone asking why athletes aren’t speaking out on Minneapolis, please meet two-time MVP, three-time world champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist Breanna Mackenzie Stewart.
January 25, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I've wondered lately why I've evolved to not look for athletes to speak up. The W always will. A few more will. But if you're waiting for a celebrity to speak up to make you feel good, ask yourself why? I don't need it. I'll take it. But I can speak for me and the streets are talking just fine
Son???? What kind of sorcery is this.
A friend sent me this video: A car crashed into the Delta Airlines baggage check-in area at Detroit Metro Airport
January 24, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Son???? What kind of sorcery is this.
John Harbaugh had his official welcome as Giants head coach. And one thing was clear....he wanted the Giants as much as they did.
A look at how both parties made It work to reach Tuesday's introduction to a new era.
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A look at how both parties made It work to reach Tuesday's introduction to a new era.
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
John Harbaugh wanted Giants job as much as they wanted him
"I wanted this job," the new head coach said. "To be on the biggest stage in the biggest sport."
www.newsday.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM
John Harbaugh had his official welcome as Giants head coach. And one thing was clear....he wanted the Giants as much as they did.
A look at how both parties made It work to reach Tuesday's introduction to a new era.
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
A look at how both parties made It work to reach Tuesday's introduction to a new era.
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
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For today, we need to also hold up the fierce freedom fighting legacy of Coretta Scott King, Dr. King’s political partner. Eight ways to be like her for our struggle today.
8 ways to be like King for the struggle today—Coretta Scott King, that is
—by @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com with incredible art by Howard Barry
inthesetimes.com/article/mlk-...
—by @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com with incredible art by Howard Barry
inthesetimes.com/article/mlk-...
“Always More Than a Label”: 8 Ways to Be Like King for the Struggle Today—Coretta Scott King, That Is
Investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.
inthesetimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM
For today, we need to also hold up the fierce freedom fighting legacy of Coretta Scott King, Dr. King’s political partner. Eight ways to be like her for our struggle today.
Son……how in the hell did Caleb do this????
January 19, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Son……how in the hell did Caleb do this????
The Seattle Shellacking. Good alliteration. I approve.
Shellacking
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The Seattle Shellacking. Good alliteration. I approve.
Seattle manhandled the 49ers the last time they played. So what would you call this beating? Mollywhopped? Ransacking. A beating feels too kind
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Seattle manhandled the 49ers the last time they played. So what would you call this beating? Mollywhopped? Ransacking. A beating feels too kind
@dartadams.bsky.social had to ask since you’d know. Is today the 35th for Step in the Arena? Think I vaguely remember you did a video on it but I see today Quik is the Name and Digital Underground’s EP dropped so had to check before I post
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
@dartadams.bsky.social had to ask since you’d know. Is today the 35th for Step in the Arena? Think I vaguely remember you did a video on it but I see today Quik is the Name and Digital Underground’s EP dropped so had to check before I post
If John Harbaugh delivers for the Giants like Hamilton, Elia Mediterranean Restaurant will be known as “the room where it happened”. The dinner that helped seal the deal.
Maybe it gets remembered like the famous 1989 lunch b/w Jerry Jones & Jimmy Johnson before Jerry hired Jimmy
Maybe it gets remembered like the famous 1989 lunch b/w Jerry Jones & Jimmy Johnson before Jerry hired Jimmy
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
If John Harbaugh delivers for the Giants like Hamilton, Elia Mediterranean Restaurant will be known as “the room where it happened”. The dinner that helped seal the deal.
Maybe it gets remembered like the famous 1989 lunch b/w Jerry Jones & Jimmy Johnson before Jerry hired Jimmy
Maybe it gets remembered like the famous 1989 lunch b/w Jerry Jones & Jimmy Johnson before Jerry hired Jimmy
John Harbaugh's coming to the Giants. A quick primer at what to know and expect from the Giants' most accomplished coaching hire in over 30 years.
Who's coming with Harbaugh?
What to expect on the field?
Why his NFC East roots will be a boost?
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
Who's coming with Harbaugh?
What to expect on the field?
Why his NFC East roots will be a boost?
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
5 things to know about John Harbaugh as Giants are finalizing deal with him
The Giants are finalizing a deal to bring in the longtime Ravens head coach. Here's what to know and wonder about.
www.newsday.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
John Harbaugh's coming to the Giants. A quick primer at what to know and expect from the Giants' most accomplished coaching hire in over 30 years.
Who's coming with Harbaugh?
What to expect on the field?
Why his NFC East roots will be a boost?
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
Who's coming with Harbaugh?
What to expect on the field?
Why his NFC East roots will be a boost?
www.newsday.com/sports/footb...
Clarence Carter just singing a song about swimming lessons. Stroke to the east, stroke to the west
Teaching folks how to stay afloat when they get sassified 😊😊. Happy birthday good sir.
Teaching folks how to stay afloat when they get sassified 😊😊. Happy birthday good sir.
Happy 90th Birthday to Clarence Carter 🎉🥳🎂
Thank you for this wholesome song about swimming!
🗣I be strokin'
youtu.be/MJ35UWn3WkY?...
Thank you for this wholesome song about swimming!
🗣I be strokin'
youtu.be/MJ35UWn3WkY?...
January 15, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Clarence Carter just singing a song about swimming lessons. Stroke to the east, stroke to the west
Teaching folks how to stay afloat when they get sassified 😊😊. Happy birthday good sir.
Teaching folks how to stay afloat when they get sassified 😊😊. Happy birthday good sir.
It appears the Thunder finally have a counter for the kryptonite the Spurs and that 7-4 Alien had for them all season.
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 AM
It appears the Thunder finally have a counter for the kryptonite the Spurs and that 7-4 Alien had for them all season.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
Control turns 40 next month and it deserves all the praise it's received as a sea change record. For now, happy anniversary to the first single that showed some different was coming out of Janet Jackson.
Janet Jackson released "What Have You Done For Me Lately" as the lead single from 'Control' 40 years ago on January 13, 1986 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/JJcontrol
January 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Control turns 40 next month and it deserves all the praise it's received as a sea change record. For now, happy anniversary to the first single that showed some different was coming out of Janet Jackson.
This is really amazing. What a stat.
Also, I'm in awe of how many points Steph has because it feels like he should have more. But then you see his games played and understand why.
Also, I'm in awe of how many points Steph has because it feels like he should have more. But then you see his games played and understand why.
Three players from the 2009 draft class have scored 26,000+ points. 📈
It's the only draft class to have at least three such players: #statstml#stats::8" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2009.html#stats::8
It's the only draft class to have at least three such players: #statstml#stats::8" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2009.html#stats::8
January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
This is really amazing. What a stat.
Also, I'm in awe of how many points Steph has because it feels like he should have more. But then you see his games played and understand why.
Also, I'm in awe of how many points Steph has because it feels like he should have more. But then you see his games played and understand why.
Just a guy about to see his sister married. November’s ceremony was wonderful. Today will be too. Especially in our fatherland.
Like Sinatra sang (and Bowie paraphrased), get me to the church on time. My sister is the prettiest woman in New Orleans today.
Like Sinatra sang (and Bowie paraphrased), get me to the church on time. My sister is the prettiest woman in New Orleans today.
January 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Just a guy about to see his sister married. November’s ceremony was wonderful. Today will be too. Especially in our fatherland.
Like Sinatra sang (and Bowie paraphrased), get me to the church on time. My sister is the prettiest woman in New Orleans today.
Like Sinatra sang (and Bowie paraphrased), get me to the church on time. My sister is the prettiest woman in New Orleans today.
5 leadoff smokers
Runnin with the Devil (Van Halen's debut)
Let's Go Crazy (Purple Rain)
Gimme Shelter (Stones)
Control (Janet Jackson's Control)
Whole Lotta Love (Led Zep II)
Runnin with the Devil (Van Halen's debut)
Let's Go Crazy (Purple Rain)
Gimme Shelter (Stones)
Control (Janet Jackson's Control)
Whole Lotta Love (Led Zep II)
January 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
5 leadoff smokers
Runnin with the Devil (Van Halen's debut)
Let's Go Crazy (Purple Rain)
Gimme Shelter (Stones)
Control (Janet Jackson's Control)
Whole Lotta Love (Led Zep II)
Runnin with the Devil (Van Halen's debut)
Let's Go Crazy (Purple Rain)
Gimme Shelter (Stones)
Control (Janet Jackson's Control)
Whole Lotta Love (Led Zep II)
The Giants' Brian Burns (16 1/2 sacks) made 2nd-Team All-Pro.
*Burns got 10 first place votes behind Garrett (unanimous 50), Will Anderson (47) and Micah Parsons(17)
*Andrew Thomas 1 overall vote at Left tackle
*Deonte Banks 2 overall votes at Kick returner
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*Burns got 10 first place votes behind Garrett (unanimous 50), Will Anderson (47) and Micah Parsons(17)
*Andrew Thomas 1 overall vote at Left tackle
*Deonte Banks 2 overall votes at Kick returner
apnews.com/article/nfl-...
2025 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
2025 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
apnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The Giants' Brian Burns (16 1/2 sacks) made 2nd-Team All-Pro.
*Burns got 10 first place votes behind Garrett (unanimous 50), Will Anderson (47) and Micah Parsons(17)
*Andrew Thomas 1 overall vote at Left tackle
*Deonte Banks 2 overall votes at Kick returner
apnews.com/article/nfl-...
*Burns got 10 first place votes behind Garrett (unanimous 50), Will Anderson (47) and Micah Parsons(17)
*Andrew Thomas 1 overall vote at Left tackle
*Deonte Banks 2 overall votes at Kick returner
apnews.com/article/nfl-...
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10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good
at the site of her murder
at the site of her murder
January 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
10,000 people honoring Renee Nicole Good
at the site of her murder
at the site of her murder
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Rest in eternal peace to a legend. One of my all-time favorite documentaries was 2009’s “Carmen & Geoffrey” about the creative partnership & marriage of Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder who were married between 1955 and his death in 2014. Geoffrey’s big brother Boscoe introduced him to her…
Oh shit - I saw this post by @propcazhpm.bsky.social & wanted to say "Vive Carmen de Lavallade, who will certainly NOT appear at the *rump Kennedy Center."
But then I realized Citizen reposted it... because de Lavallade died today!!! #GiftLink of the NYT obituary 💔💔 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/a...
But then I realized Citizen reposted it... because de Lavallade died today!!! #GiftLink of the NYT obituary 💔💔 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/a...
December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Rest in eternal peace to a legend. One of my all-time favorite documentaries was 2009’s “Carmen & Geoffrey” about the creative partnership & marriage of Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder who were married between 1955 and his death in 2014. Geoffrey’s big brother Boscoe introduced him to her…
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As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71
"The Wire" actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. died on Tuesday at age 71.
www.thebanner.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
Now I'm watching that concert and Buckingham's shredding this MF....like Fleetwood Mac to me was always the singing, songwriting, chemistry, the groove, Stevie being next level, Christine's elegance. But idk why I didn't notice how good Buckingham was on the guitar. He did a ton of work
I listened to a live Fleetwood Mac album from 1997 and all of the times I've played a song or album, didn't hit me til now what a beast Lindsey Buckingham is on the guitar. That band is a supergroup in many ways (THREE 1st class singer/songwriters) but I underrated Buckingham's guitar skills
December 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Now I'm watching that concert and Buckingham's shredding this MF....like Fleetwood Mac to me was always the singing, songwriting, chemistry, the groove, Stevie being next level, Christine's elegance. But idk why I didn't notice how good Buckingham was on the guitar. He did a ton of work
I listened to a live Fleetwood Mac album from 1997 and all of the times I've played a song or album, didn't hit me til now what a beast Lindsey Buckingham is on the guitar. That band is a supergroup in many ways (THREE 1st class singer/songwriters) but I underrated Buckingham's guitar skills
December 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I listened to a live Fleetwood Mac album from 1997 and all of the times I've played a song or album, didn't hit me til now what a beast Lindsey Buckingham is on the guitar. That band is a supergroup in many ways (THREE 1st class singer/songwriters) but I underrated Buckingham's guitar skills
Feeling like Frank Ocean tonight in Vegas.
“Working at the pyramid”
“Working at the pyramid”
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Feeling like Frank Ocean tonight in Vegas.
“Working at the pyramid”
“Working at the pyramid”