City Section is gearing up for the high school football season
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
22 August 2012
Narbonne quarterback Troy Williams was able to navigate his team through several defenses on their way to the City Championship last year. This year they are looking to do it again. Photo by Jason ... read more >>
USC is back on top
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
22 August 2012
USC has a number of NFL caliber players on their roster, including wide receiver Marqise Lee, who was the PAC 12 Freshman of the Year last season. Photo by Ken Brooks
Punishments did not hold ... read more >>
Same old thing for UCLA
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
22 August 2012
Running back Johnathan Franklin (Dorsey HS) has had a good career at UCLA, but UCLA has nothing to show for it. Inserting quarterback Brett Hundley may change all of that. Photo by Jason Lewis ... read more >>
Don Newcombe receives MLB's Beacon of Hope Award
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 August 2012
Don Newcombe in a familiar stance.
Don Newcombe, the Dodger
Award was presented by Dodger All-Star Matt Kemp as a part of Delta Civil Rights Game Weekend.
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Jeter and Felix close out the Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
16 August 2012
Carmelita Jeter pointed at the clock in amazement after the women’s 4x100-meter relay race. Her team not only won the gold medal, but they also set a world record. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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U.S. rebounds in track to rack up several Olympic gold medals
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
15 August 2012
U.S. 110-meter hurdlers Aries Merritt took the gold medal with a time of 12.92 seconds. AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus
Top 5 medal winners
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Gold
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USA Basketball considering age limit for 2016 Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
15 August 2012
Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant helped the USA men’s basketball team win the gold medal. But if NBA Commissioner David Stern has his way, none of them will be eligible ... read more >>
The Lakers trade for No. 17
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
11 August 2012
The Lakers are now on the verge of their 17th title. Andrew Bynum (17) served his purpose. He developed into a good enough player to be traded for Dwight Howard (12), who can help the Lakers catch ... read more >>
Gabby Douglas soars to Olympic Greatness
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 August 2012
AP Photo
The Gold medal winning gymnast will inspire a generation of African Americans in the way that Venus & Serena Williams and Tiger Woods did.
The world’s greatest athletes converge ... read more >>
Athlete’s Corner: You’re here…and they’re not!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 August 2012
Jordin Canada is one of the best high school basketball players in the nation. One reason is that she works out harder than her opponents. Photo by Jason Lewis
Jeff Johnson is a former football ... read more >>
Jamaican sprinters run past the US in the 100
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
09 August 2012
It did not take long for Jamaica’s Usain Bolt to show that the world had not caught up to him, as he won the 100-meter dash for a second consecutive Olympics. AP Photo/Matt Dunham
Jamacia’s ... read more >>
Jamaican Fraser-Pryce edges Jeter for Olympic gold
Written by EDDIE PELLS (AP National Writer)
05 August 2012
Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning gold in the women's 100-meter final during the athletics competition in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, ... read more >>
Gabby Douglas wins a second gold medal
Written by Associated Press
02 August 2012
Earlier this week Gabby Douglas was a part of the USA team that won the gold in the team all around gymnastics competition. Now she has become the first African American to win the individual competition. ... read more >>
Going for the gold
Written by Associated Press
02 August 2012
Gabrielle Douglas, as she reached for the gold
Gabrielle Douglas was part of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team winning their first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics since 1996, and is also ... read more >>
Sigma Gamma Rho partners with USA Swimming
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Sigma Gamma Rho International President Joann Loveless (left) and USA Swimming’s Talia Mark, Multicultural Marketing Manager for USA Swimming, signing the partnership agreement. Photo by Glenn ... read more >>
Ryan Hollin's Basketball Camp - July 30th - Aug 1st
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Hard work, dedication and commitment have been constant themes throughout Ryan Hollins’ 6 year NBA career and, prior to embarking on his 7th, he returns to his hometown of Pasadena, CA to give ... read more >>
NBA’s Brandon Jennings refurbishes basketball court in Compton
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 July 2012
Tragniew Park received a major upgrade due to the efforts of Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings, who is from Compton.
Tragniew Park before it was refurbished.
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4th Annual Nike Basketball 3-On-3 Tournament
Written by Sentinel News Service
24 July 2012
The slam-dunk competition is one of many highflying acts at Nike 3-on-3 basketball tournament at L.A. Live. Photo by Jason Lewis
There were a number of youth teams at the tournament last year. Here ... read more >>
Around the Ring: Khan KO'd; Broner on HBO; and boxing in Hollywood
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
19 July 2012
Cruiserweight boxer Paul Parker traveled to Hollywood for his first professional fight, and he put on a show…that lasted about two minutes. A big right hand punch and this fight was over. ... read more >>
Blair Holliday injured in jet-ski accident, condition improving
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net)
19 July 2012
Blair Holliday was featured as a Sentinel Student Athlete of the Week last year. He graduated from Oaks Christian High School with a 3.7 grade point average, which allowed him to attend Duke University.
Holliday ... read more >>