Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans scored an All-Star record of 52 points enroute to the West’s win and MVP honors in his team’s 192-182. The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook pumped in 41 points for the West on an alley-oop lob from Kevin Durant His former Thunder teammate.
Magic Johnson wants the title of President of Basketball Operation for the Lakers. And he hopes to have the title and in full control by the time you read this. At the moment, Magic was hired by Jeanie Buss, the daughter of the late Dr. Jerry Buss, as an advisor. Now Magic wants be in charge of the whole ball of wax. Hold it for a moment everybody still loves Magic, but some fans don’t believe he’s right or ready for the job. Check Signals! It’s official now Magic Johnson has fired Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss as Vice President of Basketball Operations. And the beat continues!
When UFC President Dana White offered Floyd Mayweather, Jr. $25 million a flat guarantee to fight McGregor Connor the unbeaten champion responded; “He’s a comedian.” Mayweather netted more than $200 million in his last fight vs. Manny Pacquiao. And the beat continues!
Notre Dame High’s Hunter Greene is the most versatile right hand pitcher, hitter, and shortstop to come along in years. No right hand pitcher has ever been picked No. 1 in the MLB draft, according to many scouts.
Check This! The Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas was the only player 5-9 or shorter to be named to multiple NBA All-Star Games. Thomas says when he sat down with Coach Stevens here is how the conversation went: “One of the first things Brad said was, ‘Don’t adjust to this team. Make this team adjust to you. We need a player like you. And we want you to be the best Isaiah Thomas can be’” And the beat continues!
The experts say there is a two man guard race between GSW’s Kevin Durant and the Rockets’ James Harden. Check This! Harden leads the NBA in assists and in scoring this season! And the beat continues!
Check This! Don’t be surprised if the Cav’s steal a fifth MVP award from Westbrook and Curry.
With a franchise tag the Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Le’Veon Bell could become the second best paid player at the position in the NFL in 2017 after Adrian Peterson.
Here are some of the possibilities after Sunday’s All-Star break. The Houston Rockets have an MVP candidate and the OKC’s Russell Westbrook is aiding the Thunder’s bid for the Championship and the Rockets’ Lou Williams for the Sixth Man honor. Even though Harden joined Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson as the only NBA Players in history to average 29 points, seven assists and six rebounds in a single season. And both LeBron James of the Cavs and GSW’s Stephen Curry are in the races to win all the top honors.
Thanks to Derrin Horton, KTLA’s Sports Director for saluting some the greatest black sports stars in the history of sports including Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Kenny Washington, Kareem Abdul Jabbar et al.
Will this finally be Yasiel Puig’s big year? The L.A. Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts thinks so? Roberts says he’s going to plant Puig in right field and let him grow there.
There are several black head basketball coaches in the Pac-12. Included are Cal’s Cuonzo Martin, Washington’s Lorenzo Romar. Washington State’s, Ernie Kent.
Magic Johnson, the Lakers new advisor, says he wants Kobe Bryant in the Lakers front office. With Magic and Kobe back in the team’s fold this duo could make some beautiful music again! And the beat continues!
The last time Kevin Love was out for a long length of time was in 2015 for surgery, LeBron James et al couldn’t get it done. Love is slated to be out until April 1. The playoffs start later in that moment. Stephen Curry and his GSW aren’t shedding any tears for the Cavs.
For the record, USC (21-6, 8-6) is continuing to strive, winning three of their last four games, and Troy copped 3-3-0 vs. the Bruins. SC hoped to make 4-0 vs. the Bruins. UCLA stopped the bleeding. The No. 4 Bruins dumped the USC basketballers, 102-70. And the beat continues!
How does two academy award-winning actor Denzel Washington keep in shape? Denzel explains: “Like Maxson,” the character he plays in the film “Fences.” Denzel says: “Like the role, he stays in shape by boxing with trainer Terry Claybon. Like Maxson. He has the hard stare of a long-ball hitter. We spare not so much. You stay quick. I got fast hands.”
Check This! Magic Johnson is scheduled to take over as boss of the Lakers and he’s still one of the owners of the Dodgers, and he doesn’t have an office at the stadium.
John Jackson is one of the good guys, he was an assistant at USC where he coached a parade of great Trojans running backs including Heisman Trophy winners Marcus Allen and Charles White, Ricky Bell, Lynn Cain. Future NFL fullback Mosi Tatupu, Jackson died Thursday, he was 81. The senior Jackson’s son John Jackson, Jr. was an all-star wide receiver and Honor Roll student at USC. The elder Jackson promoted boxing for the late Dr, Jerry Buss at the Fabulous Forum, the House That Jack Kent Cooke billed. And the beat continues!
The Indiana Pacers’ Glenn Robinson III won the Slam Dunk honor and was one of the All-Stars of the annual classic.
Serena Williams gets a spread in the current edition of Sports Illustrated magazine. The photos as she is on the tennis court. Simone Biles, the Olympic Games gymnast is featured in SI too. Ditto for a couple of other black beauties. Did anyone promise Serena an Island if she becomes the all-time singles Grand Slams winner? Someone should! She has 23 at the moment!
SNL actress Leslie Jones is pictured on the cover of ESPN Magazine with Kristaps Porzingis. She is the Female Spike Lee, the one with her mouth wide open.
Did you know LeBron James wanted to be actor and wanted to be like the Fresh Prince of Bel-air —talented, rich and a beautiful wife and a happy family.
Stephen Thompson, Jr., the son of former Crenshaw High star by the same name, scored the winning basket and got 31 points on the day. The senior Thompson starred at Syracuse.
Will the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and Chicago’s Jimmy Butler survive the trade deadline? Both could remain with their present teams. Only time will tell. And the beat continues!
How diversified is the NBA? Check This! NBA had 113 players from 41 countries!
Check This! Lavar Ball, the father of the Chino Hills Ball brothers says his oldest son, UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball is better than the GSW’s Stephen Curry. Mr. Ball predicts all three of his sons (LiAngelo and LaMelo) will all be No. 1 picks in the NBA in the next three years. And the beat continues!
