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Lakers to host 3-on-3 Tournament at L.A. Live
Written by Sentinel News Service 23 July 2009
Lakers to host 3-on-3 Tournament at L.A. LiveHeld from Aug. 14-16, open registrations ends July 31Ever fantasized about being a basketball world champion? Here is your opportunity. The 2009 World Champion ... read more >>

Iverson, Clippers engaged in "very serious" talks
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 July 2009
Allen IversonThe makeover of the Los Angeles Clippers may include a former scoring champion.The team is in "very serious" talks with Allen Iverson on a contract, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday. ... read more >>

Road-Weary Sparks fight through first-half struggles
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 16 July 2009
TOUGH ROAD: Sparks guard Noelle Quinn, left, and her mates defeated Detroit in their season opener but have struggles since then, winning only once on the road11 games in, it hasn't been quite the season ... read more >>

Parkerâ€™s return spoiled by Mercury in 104-89 loss
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 06 July 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Candace Parker Reigning league MVP has six points ... read more >>

USC hoops seals the deal with Oâ€™Neill
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 25 June 2009
O'NeillTrojans pick tough guy over native Reggie TheusOn Monday, at a news conference, new USC basketball coach Kevin Oâ€™Neill says he is ready to take the basketball program forward amid NCAA sanctions ... read more >>

Who Stays? Who Goes?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 25 June 2009
The Lakers will have some huge decisions in the following weeks.At the top of the list is whether or not to keep both free agents Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom.Both players have publicly said they want to ... read more >>

Former SoCal Preps Eye NBA Stage
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 25 June 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NEXT STOP, THE PROS: USC forward DeMar DeRozan and UCLA guard Jrue Holiday are just two former California prep stars expected to be drafted.Â Photos by Jeff ... read more >>

Championship Bliss!
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 18 June 2009
THATâ€™S NUMBER FOUR!: Derek Fisher, left and Kobe Bryant share a laugh as they ended this season with their fourth NBA championship since entering the league as rookies in 1996. Photo by Jeff Lewis ... read more >>

Gridiron All-Star game
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 June 2009
The Gridiron Football Academy is proud to present the Gridiron Football Camp, Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The camp is open to children ages six -13 and will feature NFL players Lendale ... read more >>

When is the parade?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2009
OVER AND OUT: No matter what happens in Game 4 or potentially Sunday for Game 5, some feel that the Lakers can start making parade plans after this weekend.Â No matters what happens in Orlando this ... read more >>

Leslie begins final march to WNBA crown
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 June 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ONE MORE SHOT: Sparks center ... read more >>

Sparks Coast to Easy Victory over Shock
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 08 June 2009
Thompson (18 pts), Lennox (17 pts) led charge over defending WNBA champsÂ It was almost a perfect start for the Los Angeles Sparks in their season opener Saturday.A 22-point halftime lead in front of ... read more >>

No Conspiracy Theory Here
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 05 June 2009
The NBA has been faaaannntastic this playoff season, but many NBA fans have been a little innnsssane.Â It would not be farfetched to believe that some of them would think that aliens live among us, ... read more >>

Kobe Shows That Magic Touch
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 05 June 2009
Orlando disappears in game oneÂ STAPLES CENTER â€” So much for the Orlando Magic posing as a serious threat to the Lakers in their quest for their first NBA title since trading away Shaquille Oâ€™Neal ... read more >>

NBA Shows No Respect for Black Press
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 05 June 2009
African American media outlets assigned nosebleed seatingÂ If youâ€™re are reading this and sitting in the comfort of your home and watch the Lakers /Magic NBA Finals game on ABC, then you had a ... read more >>

NBA Issues Warning To Lakers Fans
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 June 2009
NBA Issues Warning To Lakers Fans: Beware Of Counterfeit Merchandise Team's success and popularity surrounding NBA Finals has league and law enforcement officials on the lookout for counterfeiters As the ... read more >>

Lakers Star to Host Inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala
Written by Sentinel News Service 04 June 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jordan ... read more >>

It's Homecoming Day for Thompson and Quinn
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 04 June 2009
10 years apart, Tina Thompson and Noelle Quinn may not have much in common on the surface - one's a WNBA legend with four championships, the other is just starting her third season.But entering this season ... read more >>

LO and behold
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 04 June 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â STEP-UP TIME: Despite suffering a back injury in the Western Conference Semifinals, all eyes will be on Lamar Odom during the NBA Final staring ... read more >>

Finally, the Clippers finish first at something
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 28 May 2009
NBA lottery winner will have easy decisionAs the Lakers continued to battle for a chance to reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive season, the Staple Center other tenant got some good news last ... read more >>

Former Laker Brian Grant battling Parkinson's disease
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 May 2009
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ... read more >>

Laker Nation Ready for Title Run
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 14 May 2009
Laker Nation is out in full force as usual during this time of the year. As the Lakers are making a run at their 15th NBA Title, their fans are worked up in frenzy. The excitement is very evident in the ... read more >>

Jordan rules from the heart
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 12 May 2009
Former Taft HS and UCLA star still making contribution off the courtEver since he led Woodland Hills Taft High School to its first Los Angeles City basketball title in 2004 and onto UCLA where he drove ... read more >>

LeBron James returns to high school home to collect his NBA MVP Award
Written by Sentinel News Service 07 May 2009
On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown's city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. ... read more >>

Sectional Settlement Day
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 23 April 2009
KING FOR A DAY: Riverside forward Kawhi Leonard, who was named Mr. Basketball State Player of the Year, will join his teammate Chris Harriel on the Southern Section roster at the 11th Collision All-Star ... read more >>

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