Commentary: Marion Jones not Wrong to Look for Presidential Pardon
Written by Wendell Simpson, Blackathlete.com 31 July 2008
ORLANDO - One could say Marion Jones has gone loopy during her time on lock down: she’s recently written to George Bush - in earnest - asking the Prez to grant her a pardon on her conviction ... read more >>
Written by Wendell Simpson, Blackathlete.com 31 July 2008
ORLANDO - One could say Marion Jones has gone loopy during her time on lock down: she’s recently written to George Bush - in earnest - asking the Prez to grant her a pardon on her conviction ... read more >>
X marks the spot for ESPN’s Masekela
Written by Evan Barnes 31 July 2008
As X Games 14 kicks off today downtown and continues at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center, Sal Masekela will once again be the leading voice of the largest action sports showcase in the country. Since ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes 31 July 2008
As X Games 14 kicks off today downtown and continues at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center, Sal Masekela will once again be the leading voice of the largest action sports showcase in the country. Since ... read more >>
Bayless right in the middle of Margarito Tornado
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 31 July 2008
Black referee now considered the best in the business LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Last weekend’s big welterweight battle between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito was predicted to launch boxing’s ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 31 July 2008
Black referee now considered the best in the business LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Last weekend’s big welterweight battle between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito was predicted to launch boxing’s ... read more >>
Youth Basketball Tournaments: Very Few Blacks at the Top of the Food Chain
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 31 July 2008
I just returned from Las Vegas on Sunday and I could not help but notice the many boys and girls with their parents participating in an array of basketball tournaments taking place there. Basketball ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 31 July 2008
I just returned from Las Vegas on Sunday and I could not help but notice the many boys and girls with their parents participating in an array of basketball tournaments taking place there. Basketball ... read more >>
Russell excels in first training camp
Written by Josh Dubow, Associated Press 31 July 2008
NAPA, Calif. - JaMarcus Russell was greeted at his first NFL training camp with some good-natured ribbing from veteran teammates acting surprised that he knew his way to the Oakland Raiders summer home ... read more >>
Written by Josh Dubow, Associated Press 31 July 2008
NAPA, Calif. - JaMarcus Russell was greeted at his first NFL training camp with some good-natured ribbing from veteran teammates acting surprised that he knew his way to the Oakland Raiders summer home ... read more >>
A Diamond in the Rough
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 31 July 2008
Why Kemp is a keeper I just returned from Las Vegas on Sunday and I could not help but notice the many boys and girls with their parents participating in an array of basketball tournaments taking ... read more >>
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 31 July 2008
Why Kemp is a keeper I just returned from Las Vegas on Sunday and I could not help but notice the many boys and girls with their parents participating in an array of basketball tournaments taking ... read more >>
Camby introduced by Clippers, still miffed about trade
Written by By JOHN NADEL, AP Sports Writer 24 July 2008
Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can’t believe what went down. It does seem a bit difficult to fathom. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Camby, the NBA’s leading shot-blocker the ... read more >>
Written by By JOHN NADEL, AP Sports Writer 24 July 2008
Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can’t believe what went down. It does seem a bit difficult to fathom. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Camby, the NBA’s leading shot-blocker the ... read more >>
For Bolden, success is more than a journey
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 24 July 2008
Compton native to lead U.S. Women’s track and field team in upcoming Olympic Games Three weeks before the 2008 Summer Olympics kick off on August 8 in Beijing, U.S. women’s Olympic track and field ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 24 July 2008
Compton native to lead U.S. Women’s track and field team in upcoming Olympic Games Three weeks before the 2008 Summer Olympics kick off on August 8 in Beijing, U.S. women’s Olympic track and field ... read more >>
For the love of the game
Written by RA’KENNA JOSEPH, Sentinel Intern 17 July 2008
Coach inspires players to higher education “Basketball is not a game, it’s a lifestyle,” said Charles “Poncho” Perry, 39, head of West Coast Academy Basketball ... read more >>
Written by RA’KENNA JOSEPH, Sentinel Intern 17 July 2008
Coach inspires players to higher education “Basketball is not a game, it’s a lifestyle,” said Charles “Poncho” Perry, 39, head of West Coast Academy Basketball ... read more >>
Jordan Farmar Travels to Israel for Summer Clinics
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 July 2008
Farmar to host basketball clinics for Palestinian and Israeli children through a program New York, NY - Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, in partnership with the Peres Center for Peace, will ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 July 2008
Farmar to host basketball clinics for Palestinian and Israeli children through a program New York, NY - Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, in partnership with the Peres Center for Peace, will ... read more >>
Kellogg named top college basketball analyst for CBS Sports
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 July 2008
NEW YORK (TICKER) -Clark Kellogg was named as the top college basketball analyst for CBS Sports on Monday, signaling the end of Billy Packer’s 27-year run with the network. A game and studio ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 July 2008
NEW YORK (TICKER) -Clark Kellogg was named as the top college basketball analyst for CBS Sports on Monday, signaling the end of Billy Packer’s 27-year run with the network. A game and studio ... read more >>
KEN MILLER: New Deals in B-Ball
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 17 July 2008
It’s been a minute since we last touched each other, but better late than not at all with what’s really going down. Both the Clippers front office and Elton Brand cannot be telling the ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 17 July 2008
It’s been a minute since we last touched each other, but better late than not at all with what’s really going down. Both the Clippers front office and Elton Brand cannot be telling the ... read more >>
Bonds’ Agent Doubts Slugger Will Play this Year
Written by Associated Press 17 July 2008
NEW YORK (AP) - Controversial slugger Barry Bonds has not received a single offer to return to Major League Baseball, his agent Jeff Borris said on Monday. “I’m an optimistic guy ... read more >>
Written by Associated Press 17 July 2008
NEW YORK (AP) - Controversial slugger Barry Bonds has not received a single offer to return to Major League Baseball, his agent Jeff Borris said on Monday. “I’m an optimistic guy ... read more >>
Blacked Out
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 July 2008
Perception usually is not reality with sports images The perception of the black athlete has become one of a thug and a criminal. But the statistics do not support that notion at all. So why do we ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 July 2008
Perception usually is not reality with sports images The perception of the black athlete has become one of a thug and a criminal. But the statistics do not support that notion at all. So why do we ... read more >>
The Return of Lord Baron
Written by Jim Hill 10 July 2008
Roughly a week after Seattle (and soon to be Oklahoma) drafted UCLA sophomore guard Russell Westbrook with the No. 4 selection in the NBA draft, the Clippers brought back home another former Bruin star. ... read more >>
Written by Jim Hill 10 July 2008
Roughly a week after Seattle (and soon to be Oklahoma) drafted UCLA sophomore guard Russell Westbrook with the No. 4 selection in the NBA draft, the Clippers brought back home another former Bruin star. ... read more >>
Remembering Larry Doby
Written by Tony McLean, (Blackathlete.net) 10 July 2008
First Black American League player, World Champion, Seven time All-Star, Baseball pioneer NEW HAVEN, Ct.— This past weekend marked the 61th anniversary of Larry Doby’s debut as the first ... read more >>
Written by Tony McLean, (Blackathlete.net) 10 July 2008
First Black American League player, World Champion, Seven time All-Star, Baseball pioneer NEW HAVEN, Ct.— This past weekend marked the 61th anniversary of Larry Doby’s debut as the first ... read more >>
Malcolm Lee Named to 2008 USA Basketball Men’s U18 Team
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 July 2008
Lee travels to Formosa, Argentina on July 12th for the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team was announced today in Washington, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 July 2008
Lee travels to Formosa, Argentina on July 12th for the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team was announced today in Washington, ... read more >>
Klitschko/Thompson: Tony Thompson 4th Blog Entry
Written by Tony Thompson 10 July 2008
The following is the 4th entry written by Tony Thompson with regard to his daily life as he prepares and trains for his upcoming July 12 battle for the WBO/IBF mandatory unification title challenge against ... read more >>
Written by Tony Thompson 10 July 2008
The following is the 4th entry written by Tony Thompson with regard to his daily life as he prepares and trains for his upcoming July 12 battle for the WBO/IBF mandatory unification title challenge against ... read more >>
Toney-Rahman In “Best Damn†Rematch
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 July 2008
Winner Gets A Final Title Shot - Loser No Shot In a classic crossroads battle of two former champions trying to sustain their careers for one last shot at another title, James “Lights Out” ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 10 July 2008
Winner Gets A Final Title Shot - Loser No Shot In a classic crossroads battle of two former champions trying to sustain their careers for one last shot at another title, James “Lights Out” ... read more >>
Will it Happen?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
Legendary boxing promoter Don King could develop a powerful partnership with Billionaire Catt music mogul Michael McCant that will spice up the sport When 46-year old rising entertainment music ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
Legendary boxing promoter Don King could develop a powerful partnership with Billionaire Catt music mogul Michael McCant that will spice up the sport When 46-year old rising entertainment music ... read more >>
No matter How you swing it Venus and Serena are Tennis Queens
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
DOUBLING UP: Venus and Serena Williams pose with their third Wimbledon doubles championship trophies a day after Venus, left, defeated her younger sister to win the singles title, her fifth overall.Their ... read more >>
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
DOUBLING UP: Venus and Serena Williams pose with their third Wimbledon doubles championship trophies a day after Venus, left, defeated her younger sister to win the singles title, her fifth overall.Their ... read more >>
Local Coach Uses His Past to Mentor Troubled Youth
Written by Ra’Kenna Joseph, Sentinel Intern 07 July 2008
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. All too often, negative forces steer a child from his or her God-given potential, but the coaches at Say No to Drugs basketball camp direct ... read more >>
Written by Ra’Kenna Joseph, Sentinel Intern 07 July 2008
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. All too often, negative forces steer a child from his or her God-given potential, but the coaches at Say No to Drugs basketball camp direct ... read more >>
Woods Makes First Comments Since Surgery
Written by Bob Harig, ESPN.com 03 July 2008
Saying he is wearing a full, straight knee brace and will need to be on crutches for at least three weeks, Tiger Woods made his first public remarks Monday since undergoing reconstructive surgery on June ... read more >>
Written by Bob Harig, ESPN.com 03 July 2008
Saying he is wearing a full, straight knee brace and will need to be on crutches for at least three weeks, Tiger Woods made his first public remarks Monday since undergoing reconstructive surgery on June ... read more >>
New Mega Gym Opens in Hawthorne
Written by Johnni Matthews, Special to the Sentinel 03 July 2008
Hangar Athletic Exchange will host NBA and WNBA Basketball CampsSouthern California just got another big attraction in the Los Angeles area that will soon become the premier basketball facility on the ... read more >>
Written by Johnni Matthews, Special to the Sentinel 03 July 2008
Hangar Athletic Exchange will host NBA and WNBA Basketball CampsSouthern California just got another big attraction in the Los Angeles area that will soon become the premier basketball facility on the ... read more >>
Fairfax Classic Offers Good First Impressions
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 03 July 2008
Alright, I know I said I was excited for football season in the last column but last week’s Nike Fairfax Classic got me refocused on the summer. It was great to finally watch teams that brought nearly ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 03 July 2008
Alright, I know I said I was excited for football season in the last column but last week’s Nike Fairfax Classic got me refocused on the summer. It was great to finally watch teams that brought nearly ... read more >>