90 years ago, Boxer Johnson Sought His Own Pardon
Supporters hope Obama will now help clear black fighter’s name
2011-06-30
FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional backers of a pardon for Jack Johnson, the world's first black heavyweight champion who was imprisoned nearly a century ago for his romantic relationships with white women, say his prosecution was racially motivated. Johnson made the same argument 90 years ago while in prison, records at the National Archives show. Read the complete article
Library Researchers Work to Uncover Information about Portland's Negro Baseball Team
The Portland Rosebuds left behind very little physical evidence of their existence
2011-06-08
Brian Stimson Of The Skanner News
It’s like something straight out of a pulp mystery novel. In the spring of 1946, Olympic gold medalist became the owner of the Portland Rosebuds – one of 10 baseball teams in the West Coast Baseball Association, an all-Black league.Two months later, with only the Oakland and Seattle teams bringing in any money, the league folded and was nearly lost to memory.
Now, the Multnomah County Library is looking to include the Rosebuds as part of a national traveling exhibit on baseball, “Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience.” The trouble is – so little evidence exists of the Rosebuds’ existence that it’s becoming a little bit like a wild goose chase. Read the complete article
Shaq Moving On to the Next Chapter -- Retirement
on Friday, O'Neal thanked just about everyone he could remember
2011-06-04
TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
O'Neal, 39, made his retirement official, reiterating what he revealed in a video posted to Twitter two days earlier that his NBA playing days are over. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Are Performance Bands Hype or Help?
Informal study finds some surprising results
2011-05-12
Performance Bracelets: Hype or Help?
Experts say you may be wasting your money. In a not-so-scientific test, CBS reporters tested the performance bands with other rubber bands bought for just a buck. It turns out: nearly everyone had increased performance results when they wore the band – whether they were wearing the “real” thing or a band made out of cheap rubber. Read the complete article
Tiger Woods Leaves Championship After Injury
Previous Achilles injury is still dogging the golfer
2011-05-12
Tiger Woods limped off the Players Championship Thursday after only 9 holes.
The Skanner News Video: Wounded Tiger
“My knee acted up and the Achilles followed up after that and my calf … it was a whole chain reaction,” he said to reporters. Read the complete article
Former NBA Player Robert 'Tractor' Traylor Dies at 34
Star was found dead in Puerto Rico
2011-05-12
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Former NBA and University of Michigan player Robert “Tractor” Traylor has died. He was 34. Read the complete article
'Hurricane' Carter Explores Mental Bonds in New Book
Exonerated in 1985, former boxer has dedicated his life to justice
2011-04-19
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was rising up the ranks of the middleweight division in 1966 when he was arrested for a triple murder he didn’t commit. His once-promising boxing career ended abruptly upon his conviction, and he proceeded to serve the next 19 years in prison, 10 in solitary confinement.
He was finally able to clear his name after becoming the subject of hit song by Bob Dylan which in turn helped turn his case into something of a cause célèbre. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Barry Bonds Convicted of Obstruction of Justice in Perjury/Steroids Case
Jury failed to convict Bonds on three perjury charges; judge declares a mistrial
2011-04-13
The Skanner News from wire reports
Barry Bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice today, but a jury failed to reach a verdict on three other counts of perjury. Read the complete article
Dennis Rodman Says He's Headed for Hall of Fame
The announcement will come before the championship game of the NCAA tournament
2011-04-04
LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Dennis Rodman has been voted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Jefferson High School Grad Terrence Jones Drills 3-Pointer to Lift Kentucky to Final Four
Coach John Calipari and the Wildcats are two wins away from a national title
2011-03-28
WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer
Kentucky spent 13 straight springs watching other schools play in the Final Four, a destination college basketball's winningest program considers its birthright Read the complete article
