Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (11/9-11/15/17)
November 13, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Breaking News
- L.A. Sentinel and FACE Leaders Unite to ‘Stop the Hate’ Crimes in Los Angeles
- Fathers and Mothers Who Care Host 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Compton
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Iconic Women in Space – NASA Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps Inspired Youth
- 2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Social Justice Executive Kaci Patterson
- A Day of Unity and Creativity: CAAM’s Kwanzaa Kuumba Celebration
- How to Protect Yourself and Your Family During RSV Season
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Rosters Set For 2017-18 NBA Regular Season
October 19, 2017
Following are the opening day rosters for Kia NBA Tip-Off ‘17. The season began Tuesday with two games:
AP Source: Rockets to acquire Chris Paul from Clippers
June 28, 2017
The Rockets have reached an agreement to acquire Paul from the Clippers in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker and a protected first-round pick next year
The Current State of L.A. Pro Basketball
January 25, 2017
The Los Angeles Clippers are contending for a playoff spot. The Lakers are still battling for every win, but has improved from last season.
The Brotherhood Crusade Honors Chris Paul
December 7, 2016
The Brotherhood Crusade honored the Chris Paul Family Foundation with their 48th Annual Pioneer of African American Achievement Award.
Clippers Beat Wizards, Face Lakers in Two Consecutive Games
April 5, 2016
The Clippers has clinched a fifth consecutive playoff berth this season and could possibly face the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.
Clippers Star Gives Back With Bowling Competition Fundraiser
January 6, 2016
NBA All-Star and Clippers guard Chris Paul will collaborate with GoBowling.com and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) to host the 2016 CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational on Feb. 23 at Lucky Strike at LA Live. The proceeds from this event will go to the Chris Paul Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes education and social responsibility. Established as the CP3 foundation in 2005, the organization was created to give scholarships to students attending Paul’s Alma Mater, Wake Forest University. Since its’ inception, the Chris Paul Family Foundation has partnered up with organizations like the Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for
LA Clippers Beat Phoenix Suns for Eighth Straight Time, 102-96
November 3, 2015
The Clippers are off to a 4-0 start for the fourth time in franchise history as they beat the Phoenix Suns for the eighth straight time on Monday, November 2 at the Staples Center. “It’s good to start the season like this,” center DeAndre Jordan said. “Four – and- 0 is a pretty good start. But we’ve got to be able to keep it going and improve with every game, find out which rotations work the best and which units work the best.” Forward Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Point Guard Chris Paul finished
Clippers Win Season Opener Against Sacramento Kings, 111-104
October 29, 2015
The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly escaped a Sacramento Kings fourth-quarter rally to win their season opener, 111-104 last night at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. The Sacramento Kings fought their way back from a 15-point deficit to take the lead in the final minutes of the game but the Clippers executed down the stretch despite committing careless turnovers in the fourth quarter. With 2 minutes and 21 seconds left on the clock, forward Paul Pierce’s launched a 10-foot jumper preventing what would have been a massive disappointment for Clipper nation, breaking 100-100 tie. “I thought we did a