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BCA Revived, Raising Awareness Around Black Coaches in Officiated Sports
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BCA Revived, Raising Awareness Around Black Coaches in Officiated Sports

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterSeptember 30, 2021

Basketball requires unity under the hoop and along the sidelines. International basketball player, Pooh Jeter, understands the need to win as a whole team, which includes the person holding the clipboard.  Resurrecting the energy of diversity within coaching, Jeter is seeking more support for Black coaches by reenergizing the Black Coach Association (BCA). 

Jeter spoke exclusively with the Los Angeles Sentinel, providing the play-by-play as he dissected the reasons athletes need to see their likeness in their coaches and the demand for the collective community to look out for each other. 

Lakers say they’re building a vintage championship contender
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Lakers say they’re building a vintage championship contender

Greg Beacham, Associated PressSeptember 30, 2021

Nine of the Lakers’ 14 current players are 32 or older, including including eight of their 11 new additions — and Anthony Davis is a high-mileage 28. Depending on any late moves, the Lakers’ average age is likely to be nearly 31, which would be two years older than any other NBA roster.

Las Vegas Aces Oust Sparks 99-75
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Las Vegas Aces Oust Sparks 99-75

Amanda Scurlock, Sports writerJuly 1, 2021

The shorthanded Los Angeles Sparks continue to struggle after falling to the Las Vegas Aces 75-99. They lost despite four starters scoring in the double digits. Sparks center Amanda Zahui B made a strong showing with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. She scored 14 of those points in the first quarter. “She just accepted the challenge tonight to play against a great front court in Vegas,” said Sparks head coach Derek Fisher. “She came out there and competes and played hard and did some really good things for us on both ends.” The Aces had full control of

Lakers Battle Injury Dilemma in Playoffs
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Lakers Battle Injury Dilemma in Playoffs

Amanda Scurlock, Sports writerMay 31, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers hit a snag in their playoffs run as forward Anthony Davis was sidelined with a groin strain during their game three bout against the Phoenix Suns. Davis played for 19 minutes and scored six points.