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Williams sisters return to tennis action
Written by Associated Press 15 June 2011
EASTBOURNE, England — Venus Williams made a successful return to competition after a five-month layoff with a tough 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Andrea Petkovic in the first round of the Eastbourne ... read more >>
Former USC assistant Todd McNair files suit against NCAA
Written by Associated Press 15 June 2011
Todd McNair (left) is suing the NCAA for libel, slander, and misconduct in its investigation of Reggie Bush (right). Photo by Chris Carlson (AP)Former Southern California assistant coach Todd McNair has ... read more >>
Kobe Bryant's new foundation helps homeless children and families
Written by Associated Press 15 June 2011
Kobe Bryant had plenty to say about how he wants to help end homelessness among youth in Los Angeles. The NBA superstar had nothing to say about new Lakers coach Mike Brown.Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: The NCAA from top to bottom is dirty
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 12 June 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor, it's like thinking that college sports are pure. It's just a bad idea. Illustration by David G. Brown "Lack of institutional control" could be said for the NCAA ... read more >>
Magic Johnson Greatest of All-Time?
Written by Sentinel News Service 09 June 2011
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Around the NBA 6/9/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer) 09 June 2011
Big Shaq's legacy; Heat and Mavs all tied up, and Mark Jackson named Golden State head coach.By Michael Brown, Sentinel Sports WriterShaq's Legacy after RetirementShaquille O'Neal had a habit of flashing ... read more >>
CIF Track State Finals Results
Written by Sentinel News Service 09 June 2011
Long Beach Poly's Shaquille Howard (47.49) edged out Dorsey's Rashad Clark (47.66) and Serra's Pete Lauderdale (47.66) to win the 400 meter dash.  Photo by Duncan Selby. www.selbyphotography.comLong ... read more >>
Lakers hire a winner in Mike Brown
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 03 June 2011
Mike Brown has not won the big one yet, but his .663 regular season winning percentage ranks him 5th all time (minimum 400 games), and his .592 playoff winning percentage ranks him 10th in NBA history ... read more >>
City and Southern Section track athletes head to State
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 June 2011
Dorsey (left) ran away with the City title by winning the 100m, 200m, 400m, and both relay races.  Taft kept the competition close, but wins in the 400m, 300mh, and 4x400 relay, helped Carson (right) ... read more >>
BSAA- where sports meets business
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 02 June 2011
Andre Farr has helped change the sports business culture, allowing many blacks to succeed on the business side of sports. Photo by Jeff LewisBSAA- where sports meets businessBlack Sports Agent Association ... read more >>
Los Angeles sweeps New York in The People’s Games
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 02 June 2011
Los Angeles Player Imani Mackie dunks over New York Player Samuel Wallace during Game 2 of the People's Games in Union Square. Photo by Michael Doven  The People's Games inaugural basketball series came ... read more >>
The Lonely Price Of Battle
Written by Rhonda Glenn 02 June 2011
Bobby Stroble (left) was drafted in 1965 and served in the 9th Army Infantry Division.  Walter Morgan (right) came back with a new purpose after fighting in Vietnam. The Lonely Price Of BattleAfrican-Americans ... read more >>
Track City Finals and Masters meet this week
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 May 2011
Dorsey’s Rashard Clark crosses the finish line first in the 4x100 meter dash.  Dorsey has the fastest qualifying time in both relay races. Photo by Niles SundstromTaft’s girl’s 4x100 meter relay ... read more >>
Around the NBA 5/25/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer) 25 May 2011
Stick a fork in OKC, and Noah’s fine vs. Kobe’s. Plus, the latest of Jerry West and Brian Shaw.By Michael Brown, Sentinel Sports WriterThunder Choke; Await Final Nail in the CoffinTyson Chandler (Dominguez ... read more >>
Going the Extra Mile: Passio Bellator- The Six-Percenter
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 May 2011
Andrew “AJ” Jackson spots Palisades running back Malcolm Creer, who is headed to Colorado on a football scholarship, on the bench press. Photo by Jason Lewis Jackson instructs an athlete on the ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: Sucks to be a Los Angeles sports fan right now
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 25 May 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor.  It’s like rooting for a Los Angeles team.  It’s just not a good idea. Illustration by Michael G. Brown.  Lakers, Dodgers, USC, and UCLA are all in the ... read more >>
The Los Angeles Watts Summer Games are back!
Written by Sentinel News Service 25 May 2011
The Los Angeles Watts Summer Games are back! After a one year hiatus the largest high school athletic competition in the nation has returned with an expanded program that includes an Educational Component! ... read more >>
26th Annual Cedars Sinai Sports Spectacular
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 24 May 2011
Claudia Jordan, Danielle Frost, Michael Strahan, and Nicole Murphy pose on the red carpet of the Cedars Sinai Sports Spectacular VIP after party. Photo by Jason Lewis By Jason LewisSentinel Sports Editorjasonl@lasentinel.netA ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: Blacks ripping blacks-Bernard Hopkins questions Donovan McNabb’s blackness
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 18 May 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor, it’s like letting a boxer with a criminal background be the spokes person for your race.  It’s just not a good idea. Illustration by David G. Brown.  Boxer ... read more >>
Black History: Two great fighters of the same name
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 18 May 2011
5’1” Barbados Joe Walcott coined the phrase “the bigger they are the harder they fall.”Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest man to win the heavyweight title in 1951 when he was 37 years old.  ... read more >>
Around the NBA 5/18/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer) 18 May 2011
Shannon Brown tweeted, “Ok let me put a end to this right now before it goes any further. I DID NOT SLEEP WITH @paugasol woman!!! First and last time addressing it!” Photo by Jeff LewisDallas-OKC ... read more >>
Redemption through boxing
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 18 May 2011
Ronald Mixon was going down the wrong path after his mother passed away when he was 16 years old, but boxing has brought him back to being the man that his mother raised him to be. Photo by Jason LewisMixon ... read more >>
Sprinters blazing their way to City Finals
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 18 May 2011
Fairfax sophomore Billy Vaughn Jr. won the Western League title in the 200 (22.17) and 400 (49.52) meter dashes.  He’ll be in the mix in both of those races at the City prelims and finals. Photo by ... read more >>
Lakers Future Roster Uncertain
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer) 11 May 2011
Kobe Bryant is untouchable, but will Andrew Bynum, Ron Artest, Derek Fisher, and Pau Gasol be in the Lakers long term plans? Photo by Jeff Lewis By Michael Brown  Sentinel Sports Writer Even before ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: Lakers have no heart
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 11 May 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor. It’s like expecting the Lakers to play with some heart. It’s just a bad idea. Illustration by David G. BrownPau Gasol may have had a lot on his mind this ... read more >>

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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?

Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

Total votes: 595
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35