NFL division winner predictions and Wild Card winners
People around the world tuned in last month for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games held in late July and early August. But while the focus for many was on the Olympics, local student athletes Janel Carter and Na’zir Fisher were putting on a show of their own on the AAU track circuit.
After a tough and arguably best season of The League, Team Laabwork walked away with the summer league championship and bragging rights. Laabwork defeated Team Lee Gang 93-81 to capture the victory and Walt Baxley was named MVP for his efforts during the game.
Last season, Mayfield led the Browns to the playoffs and their first playoff win since the early ‘90s. The Browns are expected to be one of the contending teams in the AFC this season and Mayfield will have a lot to do with that.
Sam Davis, former sports editor for The Chronicle, has passed away at the age of 63. Davis was also a long-time youth sports coach, impacting the lives of many kids around Forsyth County.
Noel “The Holy Fire” Echevarria defeated former world champion Rodrigo Guerrero in a lightweight fight to win the vacant Universal Boxing Organization World Light Title in Atlanta, Georgia, on Aug 14.
Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden passed away last week at the age of 91 after battling pancreatic cancer. Bowden is best known for his time as the head football coach for Florida State University, but his impact on the game, his players, and his fans will last a lifetime.
Glenn High School has found their new leader of the boys wrestling team. Larry Barron, a former state champion at Parkland High School, will lead the Bobcats on the mat moving forward.
The League, presented by the Josh Howard Foundation, is winding down with yet another successful summer campaign. Every season they continue to surpass what they did the previous season. After a grueling summer session, Lee Gang Hoopers and Laabwork will battle it out this Saturday at 5:15 p.m. at CP3 Academy for the summer championship.
