The BET Experience had great fun events for the fans to enjoy daily with likes of Celebrities and Athletes.
Here are few glimpse in at what you missed if didn’t join in the festivities.
BET Awards & Experience 2015
Kristi Toliver Shocks Tulsa
Los Angeles, Ca – The Los Angeles Sparks looking energized and focused in tonight’s 98-95 game over Tulsa Shock, winning their second in a row after beating San Antonio Stars the night before. Tonight’s game definitely was not a 1-possession game, the Sparks energy stayed high throughout and the defense was on point. The high light of the night was Kristi Toliver’s career high of scoring 43 points, surpassing the record made by MVP legend Lisa Leslie.
In the beginning jump ball the Sparks gained the ball leading to their first basket by Nenka Ogwumike followed by Johnson hitting another basket. Plenette Pierson of Tulsa shoots a basket, then the Sparks picking the ball back up to score 2 more points by Jantel Lavender who finished 10 points. Tulsa’s Karima Christmas began her streak of points by shooting an open 3 pointer and finished with 20. Brianna Keisel kept the Tulsa advantage by then scoring 2 points. The Sparks were weary of the immediate loss in control of the ball and decided to regroup in a time-out in the first 10 minutes of the 1st quarter, they decided to strategize a new game plan. The 1st quarter was then a back and forth of controlling the flow of the game. The announcer ringing out the names of Plenette Pierson, Riquna Williams and Jordan Hooper of The Tulsa Shocks and Nneka Ogwumike, Kristi Toliver and Tameka Johnson of the Sparks as they racked up the beginning scoring. An efficient play took place when Erin Philips made a clean pass to Johnson whom passed it to Ogwumike to shoot a basket, ending the 1st quarter at 14-23, Tulsa.
The 2nd quarter was deceiving with Tulsa gaining the ball up out the gate, but Ogwumike came back with a good move to the basket an assist from Johnson. Toliver followed with straight away shot dribbling down the court and scoring basket, she then is fouled and makes the and one free throw. Tulsa picked up the pace then scoring a string of 2-pointers by Pierson and Paris pushing the score to 24-29, Tulsa. The Sparks came back in 2nd quarter and began to tighten up their defense. Toliver’s streak of 3 pointers began, allowing The Sparks have their 1st lead at 32-31. Johnson rounded out the first half scoring 2 baskets & a free throw, ending 1st half and tied 42-42.
The second half was colored with interceptions by The Sparks gaining leads from The Shocks. Williams and Hoover of the Shocks made good share of baskets in the last segments and Toliver of the Sparks was on a 3 pointer barrage, that led the Sparks win. When asked what helped the team tonight Toliver said, “Staying focused and continuing to build”. Ogwumike praised Toliver performance, “She is amazing, sharp and a very smart player”, and “These past 2 games have been the best the team have played.”
Next up for the back to back wining Sparks will host Phoenix Mercury and Brittney Griner Sunday July 5th at 2pm PST at Staples Center.
LA Sparks Win….
Los Angeles, Ca – The lid is finaly off the basket as The Los Angeles Sparks get their first victory of the season 86 – 81 over San Antonio Stars. Nneka Ogwumike came up big with game high 27 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in victory.
This was a team win having Jantel Lavender 21 points & Kristi Toliver 15 points to give Sparks a triple threat that they been missing this season thus far.
The Stars had solid performances by their front court, Dearica Hamby 19 points & center Sophia Young-Malcom 18 points.
The Sparks and staff will only have less then 24 hours to enjoy this win because they are back on the court July 3 rd to host the Tulsa Shock at 7:30pm.
Cari Champion The Newest Sportscenter Anchor
Bristol, CT – The co-host of the ESPN2’s “First Take” for two and a half years has been named the newest anchor of ESPN’s “SportsCenter. Cari Champion is ready to Bet on herself, and move her career forward.
The road of a broadcast journalism is a constant Bet on yourself. Champion has always bet on her self with a strong support team. Getting her start in small market as a reporter in the field back East which was the first bet, then over and over moving to bigger markets. Switch over to Women’s Tennis for the Tennis Channel was another bet that paid off having the opportunity to cover Williams sisters and many other. Then we all know the story from here after Jamie Horowitz the then VP at ESPN, hired the chipper, witty, fun loving professional with that infectious smile.
Champion will begin her morning “SportsCenter” duties in mid-July and will take part in a series of “interactions” about sports and entertainment with the crew at “Good Morning America,” which airs on ESPN sister station ABC.
Champion joins “SportsCenter”s’ impressive stable of female anchors, including Hannah Storm, Linda Cohn, Sage Steele, Lindsay Czarniak, Jaymee Sire, Sara Walsh, Jade McCarthy and Nicole Briscoe.
This proud Bruin will always have a voice, when you can be heard through the strong personalities of Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith. Champion had announced why she was taking on her next challenge betting on herself on Champion’s Podcast “Be Honest”.
Go Cari Champion…..Spread your wings……
In The Right Direction
In The Right Direction
“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you..”
Proverbs 4:25
Stop being distracted by the past! It was what it was, and God’s grace has carried you through. You are exactly where you are supposed to be..
and yes, your steps have been ordered..
It was all allowed to teach you more about God’s unconditional love, and bring you closer to Him.
You haven’t missed a thing, and what God has for you- no one else can take! Stay focused on your goals, and stay in your lane!
Take a little time to revisit your dreams and goals! What has He told you to do that you still haven’t followed through with?
In this life, there will always be ‘things’ for you to do, but it’s time to ‘do the things’ He’s told you to do! It’s never too late, and He’s provided you with everything you need to get started!
‘Be the change you’d like to see! Stop waiting, and DO something..
BET Experience Kick-Off Concert
BET EXPERIENCE @ L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA® CELEBRATES WITH FREE KICK-OFF CONCERT FEATURED JORDIN SPARKS, DEBORAH COX AND CHRISETTE MICHELE AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW.
The celebration was action packed at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Promenade. This was the official pre-event celebration, which was free and open to the public, the show began at 3 p.m. The concert event was hosted by and featured music from 102.3 KJLH’s DJ Malski
The “BET Awards” will take place on Sunday, June 28 along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles from June 25th-28th. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the “BET Awards” 2015 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show. All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® can be found at BETExperience.com.
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LA Kiss Let The Soul Rise
Anaheim, Ca – Coming off two wins in row the LA Kiss (2-11) fell a little short to Philadelphia Soul (11-2) 56-48. The home crowd was rocking with their version of a terrible towel that was given to fans as they arrived to the game. At the half the teams were tied 28-28 setting up for great second half of play. The Kiss had won opening coin toss and deferred to second half but was unable to score on first drive in third quarter.
There were some Kiss highlights with a defensive play of game came by Josh Victorian with a 52 yard touchdown interception. That play electrified the crowd and Victorian teammates because this gave the Kiss first lead of the game 41-35 with 4:21 left in third quarter. On the defensive side of ball fellow defensive back Rayshaun Kizer lead the team with 8 solo tackles and 1 tackle for a loss.
The Soul showed their game plan earlier with 3 straight plays down field. The first two fell incomplete, but third pass dropped in Harvey Binford hands for 36 yard touchdown. Binford was prepared for the end zone with a dance move called the “Whip” to give his teammates some energy on the road. Few series later Kiss new quarterback Danny Southwick back shoulder throw to Donovan Morgan was intercepted by Ken Richardson that was returned for 46 yard touchdown and 14-7 lead.
Southwick came in tonight getting the start and putting up good stats with 6 touchdowns, 241 yards , 55% completion ratio. There were a few opportunities that Southwick missed that could have added few more scores but no one perfect. Morgan again turned in a big game with 6 catches, 107 yards with 4 touchdowns. The most impressive came in late in fourth quarter, was one handed grab on short post route that made game 56-48. DeMarco Sampson continues to be great tandem with Morgan also bring in 6 balls for 80 yards and touchdown of his own.
The LA Kiss are doing the right things on the field, they will have to dig deep to keep it going all four quarters and not let teams get out in front of them. The personal changes have continued to but the Kiss in position to win games. Now it’s time to let this core group of players gel and make a push to finish the season off strong. Next the Kiss will host Arizona Rattlers (10-2) Saturday June 27th at 7pm PST.
NEXT ERA OF CLIPPERS BASKETBALL LAUNCHES WITH NEW LOGO AND BRAND IDENTITY
Los Angeles, Ca – The L.A. Clippers unveiled a new brand identity, featuring redesigned logos and uniforms as the team launches into the next era of Clippers basketball.
This is an exciting time to be a Clippers fan,” Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer said. “We have one of the top teams in the NBA, and now we have introduced a new look that is bold, edgy, powerful and truly representative of us turning the page and entering a brand new age.”
The Clippers distributed t-shirts Thursday with their new look to fans at over 32 locations all over Southern California throughout the day, as the team provided the region with the opportunity to #GearUpLA.
Click to Watch Video of How Clippers Logo was Made
Ballmer, Clippers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Doc Rivers, current players and Clippers alumni made appearances and distributing shirts at numerous key attractions and locations throughout Southern California – including Sprinkles Cupcakes in downtown Los Angeles, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Universal Studios, the Santa Monica Pier, Stauffer Middle School in Downey and the American Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
T-shirts were distributed at select AM/PM stores and Carl’s Jr. locations in Orange County, Riverside County, the San Fernando Valley and the Inland Empire, in addition to the offices of Clippers partners and select season ticket holders.
“The Clippers new identity is all about a renewed sense of culture, energy, enthusiasm and optimism,” Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker said. “We are ready to ‘Gear Up’ Clipper Nation for the start of another exciting season.”
The L.A. Clippers new visual identity is a symbolic turning of the page to the next era of Clippers basketball. The primary logo retains the legacy colors of red, white and blue as a tribute to the Clippers faithful, while adding black to provide a modern edge.
The curved lines in the primary Clippers wordmark symbolize the horizon of the ocean as seen from the bridge of a Clipper ship – alluding to the team’s nautical theme roots.
Unique, iconic and a distinctly “L.A.” logo, the Clippers new LAC monogram depicts a blue “C” wrapping around the “L.A.”, literally embracing the city. The stacked LA also takes the shape of a basketball court signifying “LA Basketball”. In addition, the silver lining seen in the Clippers wordmark signifies the renewed collective optimism of Clipper Nation.
The Clippers home uniforms will be white featuring the new CLIPPERS word mark across the front. The team will wear red road uniforms in 2015-16 which will feature the LAC monogram. Additional alternate black uniforms will be introduced at a later date.
If I Can Do It, You Can Too
If I can Do It, You Can Too
“Imitate God, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
We’ve all heard the phrase: ‘When I move, you move, just like that.’
This is what God says to us today.
He says: ‘Imitate my love.. If I can forgive, so should you..
If I can bless instead of curse, so should you..
If I can see the potential others have, and believe the best,
instead of how they may choose to act right now, so should you..’
We have a great example in Christ Jesus,
and He says to us today: “If I can do it, you can too..
You can do anything, and nothing is impossible,
especially if you do it in MY strength, and not your own..
Follow my lead, and imitate Me. When I move, you move…just like that!
Maya Moore Leads Lynx to Victory Over Sparks
Los Angeles, CA- The Minnesota Lynx (4-1) gain another victory after tonight’s win of 67-52 over the Los Angeles Sparks (0-3). The game had a fast pace in the beginning with the Los Angeles Sparks controlling the ball. Marianna Tolo kicked off the game scoring the first 2 points and continued scoring most of the shots for the 1st half. Jantel Lavender and Jennifer Hamson contributed much to the second quarter points. Lavender closing out the first half with a challenging 2-pointer at the ring of the buzzer. Ending 1st half score of 28-23 Sparks.
The beginning of the second half looked promising for the Sparks with Jennifer Lacy kicking off the 3rd quarter scoring the first 2 points, but as the game continued the players looked fatigued. Tolo had a swift interception then scoring a basket. It wasn’t enough to hold off Asjha Jones and Seimone Augustus as they came back scoring baskets of their own.
The 3rd quarter ended with the Lynx coming back 46-37. The 4th quarter started out well for Lynx players. Lavender and Tolo tried to bang on the boards, but came up short with the Sparks losing control of the ball frequently. Seimone Augustus and Moore brought it home for Minnesota scoring 3-pointers in the last 2 minutes. Erin Philips and Farhiya Abdi tried to bring the Sparks out of the hole in the last seconds scoring the last 2 possessions, but were unsuccessful, ending the game with a score of 67-52 Lynx.
The Sparks were not fazed by the lose Phillips says, “I thought the team has done better when analyzing the last three games, but fatigue is what plagued the team during the second half and that it is early in the season.”, “We’ll get there.” Lavender thought the players, “We got comfortable, but we are a work in progress.”
Sparks head coach Brian Agler believed that fatigued was the down fall, too, and that the Lynx were good opponents. He says for improving in the next games “We will stay the course, we had some injured players, but we’re improving…we’re not going to hang our heads and keep moving forward.” Agler added the Sparks will be more assertive in plays and working on improvements in defense and fluidity in offense.
Los Angeles Sparks will host Connecticut Sun Sunday June 21st at 2 pm PST at Staples Center.
More Game Photos from this game can be viewed at Full Image 360
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