STABLE NOTES (5-21-09 Edition)
Written by Steve Schuelein
21 May 2009
Ventura To Tackle Males In Shoemaker Mile Nine days after Rachel Alexandra became the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes, Ventura seeks to become the first female in 58 years to win ... read more >>
RISARC Announces Caribbean Classic Golf
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 May 2009
RISARC Consulting, LLC and its’ charitable arm CCGI Foundation announce all new program and dates for its Fifth Annual Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational. The series of events taking place at Iberostar ... read more >>
Track Stats
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
21 May 2009
This is a list of local kids to watch at the City Section Preliminaries (Today) and the Southern Section championships (Saturday). City Section League Results100M (Girls)1. Danielle Pruitt (View Park - ... read more >>
College Hall Of Famer Wayman Tisdale dies at 44
Written by Associated Press
15 May 2009
Wayman TisdaleWherever Wayman Tisdale went, whatever he was doing, chances were he was smiling.Tisdale was a three-time All-American at Oklahoma in the mid-1980s before playing a dozen years in the NBA ... read more >>
Ward fighting to be a star
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
14 May 2009
It was the early morning of the Kentucky Derby and of course the night of the Ricky Hatton beat down, and here was Andre Ward holding a breakfast roundtable at the New York New York Hotel Casino.Ward is ... read more >>
Hill, Newcombe Honored
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
14 May 2009
One has been the face of sports broadcasting in Los Angeles for the past three decades. The other has been a tireless ambassador for the Dodgers since he joined the team in 1949.Both Jim Hill and Don Newcombe ... read more >>
Texas size inspiration within Beverly Kearney
Written by Evan Barnes
07 May 2009
UNDER HER WATCH: Beverly Kearney has led the Texas women's track and field team to six titles in her 17 seasons but her story of perseverance and commitment to helping others off the track has had ... read more >>
May Day, May Day: Let it Rain Money
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
30 April 2009
The much anticipated epic showdown between pound for pound king Manny Pacquaio and the rugged "There' Only One" Ricky Hatton scheduled for Saturday May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has taken on an unusual ... read more >>
It’s Taylor’s Turn
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
23 April 2009
Jermain TaylorLast year after his second consecutive defeat at the hands of undisputed middleweight champion Kelly Pavilik, Jermain Taylor contemplated retirement.Humiliated after being knocked out by ... read more >>
City of Arcadia names a day for late Eddie Logan
Written by Sentinel News Service
16 April 2009
Eddie LoganCity of Arcadia names a day for late Eddie Logan, Santa Anita's iconic footman to be honored April 19ARCADIA-The City of Arcadia has proclaimed Sunday, April 19 as "Eddie Logan Day" in honor ... read more >>
Freakish Paul Williams is the Best in the Sport
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
16 April 2009
Paul Williams smashes a left behind the ear of wink Wright in their non title middleweight fight last Saturday April 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Williams hurled a unanimous decision ... read more >>
How Many Punches Can Winky Block?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
09 April 2009
MANDALAY MADNESS: Winky Wright, left, will face a tough match in the youngerPaul Williams on Saturday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Spit BucketHow many punches can Winky block?Few will doubt that Ronald ... read more >>
The Other Ball Drops
Written by Jim Hill
02 April 2009
With the Bruins and Trojans hoopsters aiming for the next year, the Clippers joining fray although their season is yet to conclude and the Lakers on a championship road to glory, the Dodgers will began ... read more >>
A Live One For Pete's Sake
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
19 March 2009
Samuel Peter Goossen Tutor Promotions is christening the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live with its first boxing event on Friday March 27 featuring two ranked heavyweights with a combined record of ... read more >>
Roy Jones Jr., He’s Got Another Cockfight In Him
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
12 March 2009
I guess we haven't seen the last of Roy Jones Jr. yet after all, but as per the usual you will have to pay to see him. Jones will be returning to action next week in what is billed as a first ... read more >>
Boxing And Music Merge At Planet Hollywood On March 21st
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
05 March 2009
The Theater of Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood will host an innovative first when Roy Englebrect Events in association with American Dream Promotions presents a new series; 'Rock This Box', ... read more >>
Black Owner Wins NASCAR Event
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 February 2009
Southern California once again played host to the Auto Club 500 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The races have clearly felt the financial crunch of our time due to the scattered empty seats in ... read more >>
Why Winky? Paul Williams Says Why Not!
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
26 February 2009
It's not even a month away and probably not on your radar screen for a must watch event, but critics are already crying about Paul Williams fighting Winky Wright on April 11 at the Mandalay Bay ... read more >>
Our Women, Our History
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor)
26 February 2009
As Black History Month ends this weekend (and with Women's History Month starting Sunday), it is only appropriate that we spotlight the Black women who have made an impact in sports.
While opportunities ... read more >>
Fourth-quarter comeback helps Lawndale survives playoff opener
Written by Evan Barnes
19 February 2009
Trailing 62-54 in the fourth quarter, Lawndale Coach Alex Acosta told his team to come out aggressive and focused, hoping to avoid playing their last game at home.
Consider the message delivered ... read more >>
L.A.'s Defining Sports Moments
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor)
19 February 2009
Los Angeles' legacy as a sports town didn't truly begin until 1958 when the Dodgers moved here from Brooklyn. In that half-century since, the City of Angels has produced its fair share of memorable moments.
Here ... read more >>
DON KING: Only in America'
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
05 February 2009
As we embark on the month where our African American heritage is celebrated most, I shadow boxed with the past and came to the future to profile our history into the fisticuff sport of boxing. Perhaps ... read more >>
Sugar Shane Shines Brightest
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
29 January 2009
Kobe Bryant, Cuba Gooding, LaDanian Tomlinson, Lamar Odom are all stars on their own stage, but when they came to see Sugar Shane Mosley in his epic confrontation against Antonio Margarito, they played ... read more >>