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 Editor
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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 >>
Pacquiao needs a contender, Mosley needs to retire
Written by Muhammad Mubarak
11 May 2011
Shane Mosley (right) never made much of an attempt to go after Manny Pacquiao, especially after being knocked down in the third round. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)It’s time for Mayweather or somebody else ... read more >>
Around the NBA 5/11/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer)
11 May 2011
It’s anybody’s series in the case of Grizzlies versus Thunder. Meanwhile, LeBron leads Heat in Game 4 win, and are the Bulls are struggling because of “effort.”By Michael Brown, Sentinel Sports ... read more >>
Ball Up All-Stars host games at CSUN
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 May 2011
Ball Up All-Stars player Air Up There skies over his opponent for a monster dunk. Photo by Steve Bitanga Games are televised on Fox Sports Net on SundaysThe Ball Up All-Stars will play at CSU Norrthridge ... read more >>
The mighty are falling quickly
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
06 May 2011
Tyson Chandler (Compton Dominguez High School) and the Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of taking a commanding lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Miami Heat are looking to do the same against ... read more >>
Local Legend: Jim McElroy
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
06 May 2011
Jim McElroy holds the UCLA records for highest yards per reception in a single season and a career, and for most kick off return yards.
McElroy was a star at Washington Prep High School, where he ... read more >>
Local athletes drafted into the NFL
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
06 May 2011
Rahim Moore went from Dorsey to UCLA and now to the NFL. Photo by Jason Lewis Titus Young played for University High School and then Boise St. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions. Photo by Jeff Lewis ... read more >>
Free Dodgers tickets for members of the military
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 May 2011
Tuskegee Airman Theodore Lumpkin is honored before a Dodgers game that celebrated Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball. Photo by Jill Weisleder/LA DodgersHall of Fame Manager and Army ... read more >>
Around the NBA 5/5/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer)
05 May 2011
Rose wins the NBA MVP Award, but will his team survive semifinals? Also, news and analysis from around the league.By Michael Brown, Sentinel Sports WriterTop-Seeded Bulls Look Ripe for Upset The Bulls ... read more >>
UCLA men and USC women win at annual dual meet
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
05 May 2011
USC’s Nia Ali (left), UCLA’s Lindsay Rowe (middle) and USC’s Lauren Blackburn (right) are nearly even going over the third hurdle of the women’s 100-meter hurdles, but Ali pulled away to win (12.97) ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: Barry Bonds is a baseball Hall of Famer
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
22 April 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor, it’s like sticking a needle where ever those players are sticking needles and injecting themselves with who knows what. It’s just not a good idea. Illustration ... read more >>
Around the NBA 4/22/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer)
22 April 2011
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant scored 41 points in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins is looking to upset the top seeded Spurs. ... read more >>
Dodgers pay tribute to Jackie Robinson at Crenshaw High School
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
21 April 2011
Don Newcombe introduces Crenshaw alum Trayvon Robinson and other Dodger participants to Crenshaw High School.Tony Gwynn Jr. meets a Crenshaw High School student. Photos by Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers The Dodgers ... read more >>
On the Soap Box: Paying college athletes is not the solution
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
13 April 2011
Please do not argue with the Sports Editor. It’s like the Charlotte Hornets trading Kobe Bryant for Vlade Divac. It’s just a bad idea. Illustration by David Brown By Jason LewisSentinel Sports ... read more >>
Around the NBA 4/13/11
Written by Michael Brown (Sentinel Sports Writer)
13 April 2011
Heading into the playoffs, everybody wants to avoid playing the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo by Jeff Lewis Possible first round series to keep an eye on; Derrick Rose’s dilemma; and the Nets fined $50,000 ... read more >>
Lakers are Unbelievable
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
13 April 2011
The Lakers are playing some uninspired basketball as of late, but come playoff time, count on the more focused championship team to re-emerge. Kobe Bryant is not about to let this team come up short. Photo ... read more >>