Athlete’s Corner: You’re here…and they’re not!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 August 2012
Jordin Canada is one of the best high school basketball players in the nation. One reason is that she works out harder than her opponents. Photo by Jason Lewis
Jeff Johnson is a former football ... read more >>
Jamaican sprinters run past the US in the 100
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 August 2012
It did not take long for Jamaica’s Usain Bolt to show that the world had not caught up to him, as he won the 100-meter dash for a second consecutive Olympics. AP Photo/Matt Dunham
Jamacia’s ... read more >>
Jamaican Fraser-Pryce edges Jeter for Olympic gold
Written by EDDIE PELLS (AP National Writer)
05 August 2012
Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning gold in the women's 100-meter final during the athletics competition in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, ... read more >>
Gabby Douglas wins a second gold medal
Written by Associated Press
02 August 2012
Earlier this week Gabby Douglas was a part of the USA team that won the gold in the team all around gymnastics competition. Now she has become the first African American to win the individual competition. ... read more >>
Going for the gold
Written by Associated Press
02 August 2012
Gabrielle Douglas, as she reached for the gold
Gabrielle Douglas was part of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team winning their first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics since 1996, and is also ... read more >>
Sigma Gamma Rho partners with USA Swimming
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Sigma Gamma Rho International President Joann Loveless (left) and USA Swimming’s Talia Mark, Multicultural Marketing Manager for USA Swimming, signing the partnership agreement. Photo by Glenn ... read more >>
Ryan Hollin's Basketball Camp - July 30th - Aug 1st
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Hard work, dedication and commitment have been constant themes throughout Ryan Hollins’ 6 year NBA career and, prior to embarking on his 7th, he returns to his hometown of Pasadena, CA to give ... read more >>
NBA’s Brandon Jennings refurbishes basketball court in Compton
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Tragniew Park received a major upgrade due to the efforts of Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings, who is from Compton.
Tragniew Park before it was refurbished.
Milwaukee Bucks ... read more >>
4th Annual Nike Basketball 3-On-3 Tournament
Written by Sentinel News Service
24 July 2012
The slam-dunk competition is one of many highflying acts at Nike 3-on-3 basketball tournament at L.A. Live. Photo by Jason Lewis
There were a number of youth teams at the tournament last year. Here ... read more >>
Around the Ring: Khan KO'd; Broner on HBO; and boxing in Hollywood
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
19 July 2012
Cruiserweight boxer Paul Parker traveled to Hollywood for his first professional fight, and he put on a show…that lasted about two minutes. A big right hand punch and this fight was over. ... read more >>
Blair Holliday injured in jet-ski accident, condition improving
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
19 July 2012
Blair Holliday was featured as a Sentinel Student Athlete of the Week last year. He graduated from Oaks Christian High School with a 3.7 grade point average, which allowed him to attend Duke University.
Holliday ... read more >>
Dawn Harper is looking for a second gold medal at the London Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
11 July 2012
Dawn Harper trains harder and more intense now that she can commit all of her attention to track. Leading into the 2008 Olympics, she had three jobs as a recent college graduate, and she had to find ... read more >>
Lakers bolster roster while Clippers keep theirs together
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
11 July 2012
The Clippers will have Blake Griffin around until 2018, as he signed a five-year, $95 million contract extension. Photo by Jason Lewis
Steve Nash gives the Lakers the best point guard that they ... read more >>
Serena looks for more Grand Slam titles
Written by The Associated Press
11 July 2012
Serena Williams proved that she is not finished yet as she won her fifth Wimbledon title. She is now in the conversation with the greatest women’s tennis players ever, and she says that she is ... read more >>
2012 X Games Los Angeles Photo Gallery
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
03 July 2012
Manny Santiago (left) from Puerto Rico flies through the air on the street course. In his first career appearance in the street finals he placed sixth. The gold medal went to Paul Rodriguez. ... read more >>
Against all odds- Ride-Kevin-Ride!
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Contributing Writer
03 July 2012
Blacks used to be very prominent in horseracing, but today there are only a few. Kevin Krigger is one of the few, and he’s making the most of his opportunities.
Krigger has 6,196 mounts ... read more >>
Sprinters earn their ticket to the London Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
28 June 2012
Justin Gatlin was the man before Usain Bolt hit the scene, but a four-year ban side tracked his career. But this past Sunday he was able celebrate his win in the men's 100m finals at the U.S. Olympic ... read more >>
X Games is this weekend at LA Live
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
28 June 2012
Nyjah Huston was the star of last year’s X Games, and he is looking to defend his skateboard street title. Photo by Travis Burke/ESPN Images
X Games' Sal Masekela (right) interviews Los Angeles ... read more >>