Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

The Many Achievements of Black Culture in Business, Sports and Entertainment take Center Stage in Super Bowl LVI.

Cover photo- a tearful and jubilant Aaron Donald, defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams in an interview after the game. Inside photo- Aaron Donald(L) and Cooper Kupp, two stars of the Rams after their win over Cincinnati, 23-20. By Buddy Sampson Los Angeles, California-Black culture in Inglewood, Compton...
February 14th, 2022 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

The Clippers Trade Guard Patrick Beverley

Cover and Inside Photo- Patrick Beverley. Photo: NBA.com.  By Buddy Sampson The NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers made some moves on the off season, trading superstar guard Patrick Beverly to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Eric Bledsoe, his...
September 14th, 2021 | Sports | Read More

The World Became Cloudier on January 26th -Kobe Bryant 1978- 2020

Cover photo- a makeshift memorial at the Staples Center, honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Inside photo- A memorial photo of Gianna Bryant and her dad, NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Both Photos by Kim Webster. The NBA star, who had international appeal, is mourned worldwide. By Buddy Sampson and Kim Webster The...
January 28th, 2020 | News, Sports | Read More

“We Are All Lakers Today,” said Doc Rivers on the loss of Laker legend Kobe Bryant

NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash today, is remembered by Clippers coach Doc Rivers.Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. By Buddy Sampson “We are all Lakers today,” said Clippers coach Doc Rivers in a tearful, televised interview before The Clippers and Orlando Magic...
January 26th, 2020 | Community News, News, Sports | Read More

UCSD Athletics and the BRC Celebrate Black History Month

Cover and inside photo, Christian Oshita. Inside photo- Christian Oshita in defensive posture. Christian, who attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Los Angeles (Torrance) is a UCSD student. Photo by The Scoop LA. By Buddy Sampson SAN DIEGO, CA- February 22, 2018- The University of California San...
February 24th, 2018 | News2, Sports | Read More

L.A. CLIPPERS TRADE GRIFFIN, ACQUIRE HARRIS, BRADLEY, MARJANOVIC, FIRST & SECOND-ROUND PICKS

Blake Griffin has been traded to the Detroit Pistons.   In stunning NBA and sports news, The Clippers traded star forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons. From the Clippers Publicity: The L.A. Clippers announced that the team has acquired forward Tobias Harris, guard Avery Bradley, center Boban...
January 30th, 2018 | Sports | Read More

L.A. CLIPPERS HIRE JERRY WEST

Jerry West. Photo by Eric Risberg. By The Clippers PR Department Los Angeles, CA -The L.A. Clippers yesterday announced the hiring of Jerry West, who will serve as a consultant for the team. West brings many accolades to the Clippers, including being named a two-time NBA Executive of the Year (1995,...
June 21st, 2017 | News, Sports | Read More

PPN Throws Birthday Party for Jayne Kennedy Overton

Cover photo- Jayne Kennedy Overton(R) with television icon Marla Gibbs. Inside Photo-Jayne Kennedy-Overton(C) takes time to pose with friends Kathleen Bradley-Redd(L) and Freda Payne (R). Photos by The Scoop LA. By Buddy Sampson Jayne Kennedy Overton, who was a groundbreaking broadcaster in the formerly...
October 31st, 2016 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

NBA Names Dick Parsons Interim CEO of Los Angeles Clippers

Richard Parsons, circa 2009. AFP Photo-Jemal Countess. NEW YORK, May 9, 2014 – The National Basketball Association has named former Citigroup chairman and former Time Warner chairman and CEO Dick Parsons the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, effective immediately, it was announced today by...
May 9th, 2014 | News, Sports | Read More

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: “Mr. Sterling’s Views ‘Simply Have No Place In The NBA.’”

Adam Silver. Photo by Espn.com. By Buddy Sampson In a nationally televised press conference, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling “for life” from the NBA (National Basketball Association) and fined him 2.5M, in the aftermath of recorded racial comments...
April 29th, 2014 | News, Sports | Read More