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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 >>
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.     Milwaukee Bucks ... read more >>
Dawn Harper is looking for a second gold medal at the London Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 11 July 2012
  Dawn Harper trains harder and more intense now that she can commit all of her attention to track.  Leading into the 2008 Olympics, she had three jobs as a recent college graduate, and she had to find ... read more >>
Against all odds- Ride-Kevin-Ride!
Written by Kenneth Miller Sentinel Contributing Writer 03 July 2012
  Blacks used to be very prominent in horseracing, but today there are only a few.  Kevin Krigger is one of the few, and he’s making the most of his opportunities.  Krigger has 6,196 mounts ... read more >>
Sprinters earn their ticket to the London Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 28 June 2012
 Justin Gatlin was the man before Usain Bolt hit the scene, but a four-year ban side tracked his career.  But this past Sunday he was able celebrate his win in the men's 100m finals at the U.S. Olympic ... read more >>
Tiger Woods moves the ratings dial
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 06 June 2012
When Tiger Woods is in contention for a tournament championship, the ratings go through the roof.  Associated Press photo By Jason LewisSentinel Sports Editorjasonl@lasentinel.netMany people still do ... read more >>
Cook honors single mothers at Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 16 May 2012
Brian Cook (left) poses with his wife Victoria Velasquez, two of their sons, Dorothy Williams, manager of Soul Food Kitchen, and Adolf Dulan, owner of Soul Food Kitchen.  Photo by Jason LewisBrian Cook ... read more >>
Former Carson High football player killed in shooting
Written by Associated Press 16 May 2012
Ken McRoyal was a native of New Orleans who moved to Carson after Hurricane Katrina.McRoyal walked onto the Idaho football team and earned a scholarship as a wide receiver. Ken McRoyal played football ... read more >>
Frat Games basketball at Gardena High School
Written by Sentinel News Service 02 May 2012
The “Nupes” of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc knocked off the “Iotas” of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.   The Frat Games is creating a family environment while supporting the community. The Frat ... read more >>
LeRoy Walker passes away
Written by Associated Press 24 April 2012
LeRoy Walker, the first African-American to head the U.S. Olympic Committee and coach an American Olympic track and field team, has died. He was 93.Scarborough & Hargett Funeral home says Walker died ... read more >>
Tiger Woods is (almost) back!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 28 March 2012
Tiger Woods finally got over the first hurdle in his comeback attempt.  He won a tournament.  Now he is the favorite to win the Masters, which would complete his comeback.  Photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack/APAfter ... read more >>
Staying active at Rancho Cienga Park
Written by Robert Gillard III 22 February 2012
Some of the senior citizens who walk at Rancho Cienga Park have been doing so for decades.  As one group member said, “You just can‘t have a body sitting all the time. You‘ve got to get out and ... read more >>
Los Angeles Kings celebrate Black History Month
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 February 2012
  The Los Angeles Kings will be holding two special events in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday February 16, 2012 they will feature three original Tuskegee Airmen (the first African American military ... read more >>
Comments from Facebook 1/18/12
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 January 2012
The Oakland Radiers are looking for a new stadium, and Downtown Los Angeles is one site that they are considering. Comments from the Los Angeles Sentinel Sports Section, The Los Angeles Sentinel, and the ... read more >>
Comments from facebook 1/12/12
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 January 2012
Comments from the Los Angeles Sentinel Sports Section, The Los Angeles Sentinel, and the Taste of Soul L.A. facebook pages.Hue Jackson was fired as Oakland Raiders head coach after only one season, in ... read more >>
2011 in Review
Written by Sentinel News Service 05 January 2012
Narbonne High School had to battle Marine League rivals San Pedro and Carson to make it to the City Championship game, where they had to play Carson a second time.  Tray Boone (above) came up big time ... read more >>
The Brotherhood’s Soccer for Success program
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 05 December 2011
  SOCCER FOR SUCCESS KICK OFF Soccer took center stage in the Los Angeles area recently: At Carson’s Home Depot Center, the Galaxy won the MLS Cup, while in South Los Angeles officials from a number ... read more >>
Tiger Woods returns to winner's circle after two years
Written by Associated Press 05 December 2011
Tiger Woods poses with his trophy after winning the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif.  Photo by Danny Moloshok (AP)After going more than two years ... read more >>
Sierra Leone to face off against Cameroon in exhibition game to highlight Blacks in soccer
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 November 2011
BALDWIN HILLS – In an effort to put a Black face on the game of soccer in Los Angeles, Sierra Leone’s ‘Leone All Stars’ will face Cameroon’s CAMSOLA/L.A. Lions team in an exhibition game on ... read more >>
Comments from facebook 11/30/11
Written by Sentinel News Service 30 November 2011
Comments from the Los Angeles Sentinel Sports, Los Angeles Sentinel, and Taste of Soul facebook pages.NBA Lockout Lisa Allen- At least we'll open with a win (against the Bulls!) That'll make LA fans happy!Daphne ... read more >>
Marion Jones representing US on diplomatic visits
Written by Jeff Latzke Associated Press 26 October 2011
Marion Jones, left, a a former world champion track and field athlete and a former professional basketball player, participates in a basketball clinic at a high school in Belgrade, Serbia.  (AP Photo/ ... read more >>
Comments from The Los Angeles Sentinel Sports Section Facebook page
Written by Sentinel News Service 28 August 2011
Tiger Woods struggles Pam Licavoli: Let's not be so quick to throw Tiger to the Woods. I am a firm believer that a set back, is a set up for a come back. Jason Douglas Lewis: Waiting for Tiger to return ... read more >>
Frat Games championship Sunday
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 26 August 2011
Jamelle Nelson and the rest of the Alphas were watching balls fly out of Darby Park. The Alphas, who have won the Frat Games title two years in a row, have the top seed heading into championship Sunday. ... read more >>
Is Tiger’s Tale Coming to an end?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 August 2011
Tiger Woods has tweaked his swing, but he is not getting the desired results. Photo by Jeff Lewis After Tiger Woods failed to make the cut at the PGA Championship this past weekend; questions about his ... read more >>
Hit the links with Byron Scott
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 06 July 2011
Byron Scott’s foursome took home first prize at last year’s Frank Nelson Fund Celebrity Golf Classic.  Photo by Beth Coller/AFTRA Scott had a tough time last year as the Cleveland Cavaliers head ... 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%

Total votes: 595
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35