The Drew League showcases the best talent in the world
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
12 June 2013
There are no excuses at the Drew League. The talent level is so great that everybody has to show up and play hard or get embarrassed. Photo by Jason Lewis
The Drew League attracts some of ... read more >>
Zen says Jordan better than Bryant
Written by Special to the NNPA from The St. Louis American
23 May 2013
Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
In his new book, co-written with Hugh Delehanty and entitled “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success,” Phil Jackson breaks down what separated Jordan from Bryant, the ... read more >>
The NBA needs to turn up the Heat for ratings
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
22 May 2013
The NBA Finals without the Heat in it would be a ratings disaster.
Without the star power of LeBron James and the Miami Heat, the NBA is going to be in for a world of hurt when it comes to the ... read more >>
Facebook message from Kobe Bryant
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
17 April 2013
Photo by Jeff Lewis
This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I've done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why ... read more >>
Clipper Nation rules Los Angeles!
Written by Robert Gillard, Sentinel Sports Writer
12 April 2013
For this season the Clippers have been better than the Lakers across the board, and with All-Star point guard Chris Paul, they may finally have the best player in Los Angeles. Photo by Ken Brooks
For ... read more >>
Western Conference playoff races are heating up
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
20 March 2013
Blake Griffin had the Clippers in a good position at the top of the Western Conference, and the Jazz also had good footing in the playoffs. But both teams have struggled as of late and dropped in the ... read more >>
March Madness could be make or break for UCLA’s Howland
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
20 March 2013
An early exit will more than likely be the last straw for UCLA’s head coach.
By Jason Lewis
Sentinel Sports Editor
jasonl@lasentinel.net
It’s that time of the year that college basketball ... read more >>
Can anybody stop the Heat?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
20 March 2013
Dwyane Wade is healthy and playing like a super star. Add LeBron James playing at a MVP type level and Chris Bosh contributing in his role, and the Heat are nearly unbeatable. Photo by Jeff Lewis
By ... read more >>
Lakers dodged a bullet with Bynum
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
20 March 2013
The 76ers planned to build their team around center Andrew Bynum, but he may never play a game for them.
By Jason Lewis
Sentinel Sports Editor
jasonl@lasentinel.net
The Lakers held on ... read more >>
After UCLA routes USC 75-59, they position themselves for tournaments
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
27 February 2013
UCLA's defense was one key to their victory over USC, as Jordan Adams (above) and his teammates held USC to just 35.3 percent shooting. Photo by William "Jaye" Johnson
UCLA freshman Shabazz ... read more >>
Lakers Jerry Buss (1933-2013): Greatest U.S. Sports Team Owner Ever!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
21 February 2013
It must have been awesome to be Jerry Buss. The guy simply won, big time, in every aspect of life. Photo by the Associated Press
Jerry Buss was a well known playboy, and the good times kept ... read more >>
For Clippers fans this season is fantastic!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
21 February 2013
Right now in Los Angeles it is all about the Clippers, as Blake Griffin and other young players are running their opponents off of the court. Photo by Jason Lewis
Chris Paul (right) was supposed ... read more >>
D-Fenders are the best ticket in town
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
30 January 2013
The D-Fenders play at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, on the Lakers practice court. Guard Courtney Fortson is one of their players who is on the verge of being called up to the NBA. Photo ... read more >>
Investor seeking to buy Kings
Written by TIM BOOTH Associated Press
11 January 2013
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. People with knowledge of the situation said that investor Chris Hansen has contacted ... read more >>
Clippers are the City Champs!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 January 2013
Point guard Chris Paul (right) has been unstoppable for the Clippers, as the Lakers could not find anybody to guard him. Photo by Jason Lewis
Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant ... read more >>
D-Fenders games will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 December 2012
The D-Fenders play their home games at the Toyota Sports Center, the official training facility of the Los Angeles Lakers. For ticketing information, visit their website at http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/. ... read more >>
Clippers continue to contend
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor)
19 December 2012
Defense wins championships, and the Clippers are playing tough on that side of the court. They are 4th in the league in scoring defense, and they are 1st in forced turnovers. Photo by Leon Bennett ... read more >>
UCLA Basketball Takes a Step Forward
Written by Steve Finley Sentinel Contributing Sports Writer
19 December 2012
A 6-9 point guard playing in Los Angeles will naturally be compared to Magic Johnson. But UCLA’s Kyle Anderson knows that he is a long way away from that level of greatness. AP Photo/David ... read more >>
The Lakers have fallen… Can they get back up?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
12 December 2012
The Lakers were supposed to be championship contenders, but they have hit the skids over the first month and an half of the season. Photo by Jeff Lewis
By Jason Lewis
Sentinel Sports Editor
jasonl@lasentinel.net
If ... read more >>
Facebook comments on Mike Brown being fired
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 November 2012
Mike Brown only lasted one season and five games. Out of the last 10 games that counted, he led the Lakers to a 2-10 record, which led to his firing. Photo by Jeff Lewis
Donald Williams
Never ... read more >>
Could be Lakers and Clippers in Western Conference Finals
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net
31 October 2012
If Blake Griffin can take the step from All-Star to superstar, the Clippers will be contenders in the West this year. Photo by Jason Lewis
With the Thunder trading Harden away, the Lakers and ... read more >>