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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Actress Sophia Bush at Dodger Stadium June 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 14, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Actress Sophia Bush threw out first pitch at Dodger game

Actress Sophia Bush, star of the NBC drama “Chicago P.D.,” threw out the ceremonial first pitch at last night’s Dodger game. The Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in front of a crowd of nearly 43,000 at Dodger Stadium. More photos from the game on Jon Soo Hoo’s LA Photo Blog.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Los Angeles Clippers sold for $2 billion?

Another shocking development in the Los Angeles Clippers/Donald Sterling saga tonight. ESPN is reporting there is now an agreement between the Sterling Family Trust and billionaire businessman Steve Ballmer. The former CEO of Microsoft apparently has won the bidding war for the Clippers with an offer of $2 billion. Yes, that’s billion with a “b”. Ballmer is worth at least […]

Friday, May 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 23, 2014

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New twist in Clippers drama: Wife to sell team

New twist in the Donald Sterling/Los Angeles Clippers drama. There are reports now that the embattled billionaire owner of the Clippers has had a change of mind about previous plans to fight the forced sale of the team. ESPN is reporting Sterling has agreed to allow his wife, Shelly, and her attorneys to negotiate a sale. Earlier this week, the […]

Monday, May 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 19, 2014

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NBA puts L.A. Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling on notice

Today the NBA moved to strip embattled Los Angeles Clippers’ owner, Donald Sterling, of his team. The league put Sterling on notice of the charge against him and what he needs to do to respond, according to a news release issued this afternoon. Here’s what the release says about the charge against the 80 year-old billionaire: “The charge asserts that […]

Sunday, May 11, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 11, 2014

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Mother’s Day shout-outs to NBA’s Kevin Durant and his mother

On this Mother’s Day, Oklahoma Thunder superstar, Kevin Durant, gets a shout-out for the praise he heaped on his mother this week. While accepting this season’s NBA MVP award last Tuesday, Durant gave an emotional speech thanking his mama for her sacrifices and faith in him. Choking back tears the NBA power forward called Wanda Pratt the “real MVP” for being […]

Thursday, May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 1, 2014

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Laker coach Mike D’Antoni resigns

Another major story rocks the Southland sports scene. Laker coach, Mike D’Antoni, resigns. D’Antoni made the announcement last night, but it did not come as a surprise. D’Antoni is not a favorite of the fans nor some long-time Laker supporters like, Magic Johnson. D’Antoni’s two-season record with the Lakers has been poor at best. This year ,the Lakers ended the […]

Thursday, May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 1, 2014

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Does Oprah want to buy the Clippers?

The list of potential bidders for the Los Angeles Clippers is growing. Does Oprah want to buy the Clippers? Music and media mogul, David Geffen, claims Oprah is part of his bidding team, which includes Oracle co-founder and CEO, Larry Ellison. Yesterday a spokesperson for Winfrey, Nicole Nichols, confirmed that on ESPN. “Oprah Winfrey is in discussions with David Geffen […]

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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Tweets of support for Clippers from Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Now the Clippers players and fans can concentrate on the game tonight against the Warriors with Commissioner Silver’s decision. — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014 I am urging all the Clippers’ fans to go out and support the team tonight against the Warriors! — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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Donald Sterling is banned for life from the NBA

Justice was swift and powerful today for the embattled owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. During a news conference late this morning, NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, announced Donald Sterling is banned for life from the NBA. The ban is the result of an investigation by the NBA ,which determined it was indeed Sterling who got caught on tape making racist […]