Man of Steel
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 29 January 2009
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has trusted his franchise with African American head coach Mike Tomlin and in two years he has reward his owner with a berth in Super Bowl XLIII   Two years ... 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 >>
Hardy Nickerson: Former Steeler living the hearty life after football
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 29 January 2009
Verbum Dei Alum is successful realtor in North Carolina Former Verbum Dei Eagles football star went from a soaring eagle to a grounded Bear at Cal before embarking on a successful 16 year career in ... read more >>
Obama's eye has always been on the ball
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 22 January 2009
As the next President, Barack Obama’s love of sports is no different than that of his predecessors.But while most identified with baseball (George W. Bush) or football (Gerald Ford starring for Michigan ... read more >>
Dominating the East Beast
Written by Jim Hill 22 January 2009
I can't think of anymore the Lakers can do to convince the masses that they are the team to beat for the NBA championship, especially after their dominating victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland ... read more >>
Dodgers Agree To Terms With Pitcher Guillermo Mota
Written by Sentinel News Service 22 January 2009
Reliever returns to Los Angeles, where he enjoyed his best season in 2003 The National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have agreed to terms with right-handed ... read more >>
Prep Basketball Top 10 (01-22-09 Edition)
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 22 January 2009
(All records are as of Jan. 20) 1. Westchester (17-1) - No team has better guard play as Fairfax learned this the hard way last week. 2. Dominguez (14-4) - A double OT victory against one of Seattle's ... read more >>
Showdown at Staples
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 22 January 2009
So much for the logic that Mix Martial Arts has passed the sport of boxing in popularity. Giant promotional company Golden Boy Promotions which launched its foundation on the heels of Oscar de la ... read more >>
Henderson, Rice get MLB Hall passes
Written by Associated Press 15 January 2009
Rickey Henderson sped his way into the baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot Monday, and Jim Rice made it in on his 15th and final try. Henderson, baseball's career leader in runs scored and ... read more >>
Tomlin and McNabb on Cusp of Super Bowl History
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 15 January 2009
It would mark the first for an African American coach and quarterback in the big game It is fittingly appropriate that during the week we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an African ... read more >>
Prep Basketball Top 10 (01-15-09 Edition)
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 15 January 2009
All records are as of Jan. 13 1. Westchester (14-1) - Three straight league games this week but all anyone cares about is the last one on Friday at Fairfax. 2. Dominguez (12-4) - The Dons head up ... read more >>
Fairfax-Westchester get set for Round 1 Friday
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 15 January 2009
Word of advice for anyone going to the Westchester-Fairfax game on Friday at Fairfax. Get there early. The fans packed the gym for the junior varsity game just to beat the rush last year and you can ... read more >>
ANDRE BERTO: Is he willing to be great?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 15 January 2009
His name has been on the HBO boxing radar  for a long time. Hot shot power puncher who was deemed to wreck havoc on the welterweight division. His resume included seven first round knockouts, ... read more >>
Dungy retires as a winner in life and football
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 15 January 2009
Tony Dungy's retirement conference began with him walking on the stage with his wife, Lauren, by his side. Colts general manager Jim Irsay and owner Bill Polian, both of whom struggled with their ... read more >>
Prep Basketball Top 10 (01-08-09 Edition)
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 08 January 2009
1. Westchester (14-1) - Nothing's changed up here but the Comets have three games next week, capping off with that anticipated showdown with Fairfax.  2. Dominguez (11-4) - Look who's back ... read more >>
New faces keep Dominguez on the same old track of success
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 08 January 2009
Don't call it a comeback. Dominguez hasn't gone anywhere just yet.  It's a new year but nothing has changed as one of the state's premier basketball programs is reminding folks not ... read more >>
USC Basketball at Critical Sunday Mass
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 08 January 2009
Is there another rebound left for floundering program?It's still quite early in the collegiate basketball season, but if you are USC Trojans head coach Tim Floyd then you are wondering which team will ... read more >>
Lovely in Gold Cardinal Cool Too
Written by Jim Hill 08 January 2009
The USC Trojans began 2009 just like they began 2008 with a victory in the Rose Bowl and became the first team to capture three consecutive 'Granddaddy of Them All' on New Years day.  So much ... read more >>
Character Counts for Winward's Morris
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 08 January 2009
  Michigan-bound guard is a role model on and off the court When L.A. Windward senior Darius Morris wraps up his career, he'll have plenty to be proud of. Putting his private school on the map for ... read more >>
1-on-1 with Great Shane
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 08 January 2009
With a pending defamation law suit swirling against BALCO founder Victor Conte and sweeping rumors about his alleged split with his wife Jin Mosley bubbling beneath the surface, Pomona born 'Sugar' ... read more >>
Prep Basketball Top 10 (01-01-09 Edition)
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 01 January 2009
1. Westchester (14-1) - When you're the best, you get the breaks. That's why the Comets are off til Jan. 12 and University needs to brace themselves for a storm. 2. Fairfax (10-1) - Same ... read more >>
Even Shakespeare Couldn't Drum Up Interest In Rose Bowl
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 01 January 2009
Friends, Trojans and countrymen, lend me your ears....and your roses. No. 5 USC is playing in their fourth consecutive Rose Bowl today and you need to be convinced that it will be worth your while ... read more >>
Another Year to Remember
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer) 01 January 2009
Time to say goodbye to another outstanding year in prep sports. And what a year 2008 was. (Before we look back, some late congratulations to Los Angeles Jordan quarterback/defensive end James Boyd ... read more >>
Golden Ghosts
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer 01 January 2009
Local teams made a big splash in the playoffs, the Olympics came and went and 2008 left us with plenty of great memories. With no further adieu, here are the Top 10 stories in the sports world that ... read more >>
Fighter of the Year: It's Chad Dawson by a nose
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer) 01 January 2009
The year of 2008 was not a spectacular year for the African American fighter as one after another went belly-up in the heavyweight division in an effort to thwart the Klitschko's, but there is ... read more >>

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