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Local Athletes Heading to the NFL
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 April 2013
Datone Jones- Green Bay Packers, 1st round     Jones was a star player at Compton High School, where he graduated from in 2008.  In four seasons at UCLA he started 43 games and he dominated from ... read more >>
Ravens Fans Shouldn’t Fret as Long as Ozzie Newsome is Around
Written by Perry Green, Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper 12 April 2013
The Ravens have lost a number of key players this offseason, but Ozzie Newsome, who built their two Super Bowl winning teams, is still in control.  Photo by Associated Press     Baltimore Sun columnist ... read more >>
Robert Woods raises his draft stock
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 03 April 2013
NFL scouts from just about every team in the league were on hand at USC’s pro day, as Robert Woods continued to be impressive.  Photo by Jeff Lewis     By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor ... read more >>
Super Bowl XLVII Photo Gallery
Written by Sentinel Wire Services 04 February 2013
Super Bowl XLVII     Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31    Photos by Jeff Lewis       The Ravens Ed Reed has been one of the greatest safeties to ever play in the NFL, and now he ... read more >>
Around the NFL- 49ers show that everybody has a chance; Ravens beat the odds
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 22 January 2013
The 49ers were one of the worst teams in the NFL over the past decade, but now they have made the past two NFC Championship Games, and they are on their way to the Super Bowl.  Photo by Jeff Lewis All ... read more >>
Nationals run away with NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Written by CNS 22 January 2013
The rosters for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl were a little mismatched, as the National team ran away with the game 34-0 over the American team.  Photo by Jason Lewis   Inglewood High School's marching ... read more >>
Around the NFL- Read option offense; Conference Championship Games; Rahim Moore (Dorsey High School)
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 17 January 2013
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick flexed his muscles on the Packers to the tune of 263 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, and 181 rushing yards, a NFL record for a quarterback, and two rushing ... read more >>
2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the Home Depot Center
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 January 2013
Miami wide receiver Aldarius Johnson out jumps a defender in the endzone in last year's NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the Home Depot Center.  Photo by Jason Lewis     The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is primed ... read more >>
Around the Nation: College Football- Black coaches succeed; BCS still has major issues
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 09 January 2013
Stanford Head Coach David Shaw became the first black head coach to win a BCS bowl game when he led his team to a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin. A day later Charlie Strong became the second, as he ... read more >>
Around the NFL: In the 2nd round, take the Broncos, Patriots, 49ers, and Seahawks
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 09 January 2013
The last time the San Francisco 49ers took the field in the playoffs they nearly made it to the Super Bowl.  They may be the frontrunners in the NFC.  Photo by Jeff Lewis   By Jason Lewis Sentinel ... read more >>
UCLA's feel good story comes to an end at the Holiday Bowl
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 27 December 2012
UCLA was looking to celebrate their season at the Holiday Bowl, but instead they were manhandled by Baylor's defense, and they could not stop Baylor's offense. Photo by Jason Lewis   UCLA was having ... read more >>
Around the NFL- Playoff picture; MVP & come back player awards; Rookie of the year
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor) 19 December 2012
Defensive players seem to have no interest in tackling Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who is in the running for the NFL MVP and Come Back Player of the Year awards. Photo by Jeff Lewis   The ... read more >>
USC looks to end disappointing season on a high note at the Sun Bowl
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 19 December 2012
USC receiver Robert Woods (Gardena Serra High School) may be playing his last college game at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX, against Georgia Tech.  Woods, a junior, will make his decision after the season ... read more >>
UCLA will Battle Baylor in Holiday Bowl
Written by Steve Finley Sentinel Contributing Sports Writer 19 December 2012
UCLA is going to need big games out of Shaquille Evans (Inglewood High School) and Johnathan Franklin (Dorsey High School) to defeat Baylor.  Evans (1) is the team’s leading receiver, and Franklin ... read more >>
USC's blockbuster season ended up being a dud
Written by Robert Gillard III (Sentinel Sports Writer) 28 November 2012
USC's offense fell flat this year, but their defense was an even bigger problem.  No. 1 Notre Dame is known for playing tough defense, but their offense was able to do enough to defeat USC's below average ... read more >>
Hopefully UCLA has a trick up their sleeve for the PAC-12 title game
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 28 November 2012
  Stanford manhandled UCLA this past Saturday.  The question has been floated around whether UCLA played hard or not in the game.  Photo by Jason Lewis     Stanford had their way with UCLA this ... read more >>
Locals relive their glory days on Thanksgiving at the Turkey Bowl
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 28 November 2012
  Laquon Lett relived his glory days by returning an interception the full length of the field for a touchdown.  Lett is not in the same shape that he was when he played at Crenshaw High School, but ... read more >>
UCLA Defines Their Season... And USC's Too!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 20 November 2012
Johnathan Franklin's 29-yard touchdown run sealed the victory for UCLA.  Franklin (Dorsey High School) rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the game.  Photo by Jason Lewis   Robert Woods ... read more >>
USC/UCLA inner City rivalry is up for grabs
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 13 November 2012
UCLA may be higher ranked then USC.  They have a better record than USC.  And they are above USC in the standings.  But until they actually win the rivalry game, USC will be a step ahead of them.  ... read more >>
USC's Lee and Oregon's Barner are lighting up college football
Written by Robert Gillard III Sentinel Sports Writer & Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 06 November 2012
  Kenjon Barner (Riverside Notre Dame) made his claim to the Heisman Trophy by running all over USC.  He will be playing in the NFL next year.  Photo by Jeff Lewis   Marqise Lee (Gardena Serra ... read more >>
Johnathan Franklin breaks UCLA's career rushing record
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 06 November 2012
Maybe it was the navy blue uniforms, or maybe it was running back Johnathan Franklin, but UCLA looked really fast last Saturday night in their 66-10 victory over Arizona. Photo by Jason Redmond (AP)   The ... read more >>
Marks catching on quickly at Washington State
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 06 November 2012
Gabe Marks (Venice High School) was one of the best wide receivers to come out of the City Section in recent years.  Now as a freshman, he is one of Washington State's leading receivers.  Photo by ... read more >>
Compton's Reggie Dunn sets NCAA records for kickoff returns
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 06 November 2012
  In 2006 Reggie Dunn led Verbum Dei High School to a CIF championship.  Now a senior at Utah, the wide receiver/returner set a NCAA record by scoring touchdowns on two 100-yard kickoff returns in the ... read more >>
Around the Nation: College Football- Notre Dame is legit, and Oregon is in big trouble; Heisman Trophy race is now wide open
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 02 November 2012
De'Anthony Thomas (Crenshaw High School) and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks are coming to town to play No. 18 USC.  But a victory may not help them move up on the BCS standings over Alabama, Kansas State, and ... read more >>
It's a wrap for USC
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 31 October 2012
Marqise Lee (Serra High School) had one of the greatest games ever by a wide receiver in NCAA history, as he broke the PAC 12 record with 345 receiving yards on 16 catches.  But he could not win the ... read more >>

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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?

Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

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