National Sports Beat – Los Angeles Sentinel

On deck at Dominguez High as both a standout QB and point guard on the basketball team is Sean Harlston. It’s all in the genes. His mother Keshawn Hardwick was a basketball and volleyball star at Cal State Dominquez. Harlston says: “Compton has always been there for me. I want to be able to say I came from Compton, where everything isn’t easy. I don’t want it to be,”Sean Harlston’s dad, David Harlston attended Lynwood High School and Chadron State in Nebraska.

. The new L.A. Rams returns to the L.A, Coliseum after more than two decades with a new QB. Old Rams fans will remember Roman Gabriel, Pat Haden, Ron Jaworski and a grand total of 47 including James “Shack” Harris, whom they treated like a step child. Despite this “Shack” had a few great moments. “Shack” was added to Rams’ Taxi Squad by late good old Southerner Tommy Prothro. Prothro’s replacement of the late Chuck Knox, who finally got up enough courage to insert “Shack” into the Minnesota with a little more than two minutes to play and after Tom Mack had jumped off sides two are three times. “Shack” was 6-2 and more 220- pounds. It had been suspected by some of us-including this reporter-Chuck Knox didn’t want to upset owner Rosenbloom by letting “Shack” become the hero of the day,

The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry’s knee sprain reportedly kept him out of the NBA Playoffs for the sale of his three pointers until game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 40 points, leading the Warriors to a 132-125 win; 17 of his points were scored in overtime. Before his latest injury, Curry had been propelled into the records. Including leading the Warriors to breaking Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ all-time record of 73 victories. Curry also won a second consecutive Kia NBA MVP Award; he is the first player to win the honor unanimously. Under Armour Inc. says its first quarter footwear has earned $264-million, up 64%.from a year earlier. Move over Kobe, here comes Curry. The star’s shoe sales has gone up more than the shoe sales for Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Curry and his superstar sparkling family has been dubbed “Basketball’s Family of the Year.” That little doll of a daughter of the Curry’s is as big a scene-stealer as her champion and MVP dad.

Good things come to those who wait, providing they know where to wait. North Carolina State’s basketball star Thurl Bailey knew where to wait was at the White House, the home of President Barack Obama: the first man of color to call 1600 Pennsylvania home. Bailey told USA TODAY: “Contacting President Obama was one piece of our incredible journey that had eluded us for far too long.” Traditionally, the National College championship teams were honored at the White House Celebrations. President Obama will invite the North Carolina State Wolfpack to the White House on May 9. The Wolfpack was the winners of the 1983 National College Championship. It was a long time coming, but it’s gonna come.

Every time I look around, Buffalo Bills’ QB Tyrod Taylor’s name keeps popping up as the only need the team should worry about. Tyrod passed for 3,035 yards for 30-TDs.

Surprise? The UCLA Bruins had eight players picked in the NFL draft and the USC Trojans had only four. USC is noted for being loaded with NFL ready talent.

Going into the May 1 game vs. the San Diego Padres the Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig was five for 34 at the plate. Yes Puig is slumping!

USC’s Adoree’ Jackson displayed his versatility over the weekend as he long jumped 25-feet.1/ 4 inches in a dual meet vs. UCLA. Jackson will be excused from 15 Spring Practice workouts. Jackson is expected to be one of the best wide receivers in the nation this fall.

The Atlanta Hawks made LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavs scramble in the fourth quarter getting off to an 18 point lead. LeBron James hit for 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to call order to things. Kryie Irving 21 points, kevin Love 17 points and 11 rebounds and J.R. Smith, all three pointers in the Cavs’ 104-93 victory.

From all indication the Clippers’ Blake Griffin’s aggravated quadriceps is expected to cause him to miss the Olympics and the rest of the season. It will be a miracle, if Chris Paul’s injured hand will permit him to play in the Olympics.

The Dallas Cowboys got their future QB in Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott as the 135 pick in the fourth round and he’s the Cowboys’ first signal caller of color in the Texas team’s history. In my book, the pair may proved to be a better prospect than the No. 1 (Rams’ Jared Goff from Cal).

At this writing, the best two female gymnastic candiddates on the USA’s road to Rio are Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles. The duo are ladies of color.

Why? Why? Why? Why do these great athletes like Ole Miss’ Laremy Tunsil get photographed smoking a bong attached to a gas mask?

Who are the most famous athletes in the world based on stats combined on paychecks—salary, endorsements—with social media fan base and goggle research popularity. These figures were compiled by ESPN’s Ben Alamar in the current edition of the magazine. fhe first three of the initial four on the list of 50 are all soccer players. The Cavs’ LeBron James is No. 2 on the list. Serena Williams (No.25). Cam Newton (31). Dwayne Wade (No. 32) and Stephen Curry (No. 33). What do you think of this list?

As of May 1 the Dusty Baker managed Washington Nationals had the second best record in MLB. Not too tacky!

Come on back home Phil you have been gone long enough. Let the New York Knicks look out for themselves! The Lakers will never be good or great again without you!

The Rams are not only back in L.A. as its No. 1 team, but the team also had the overall No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. The Rams Man of the Hour at the moment is Cal’s Jared Goff.