Newton 1st to go....

As expected Cameron Newton went 1st in the NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers. Newton is the 3rd overall player to be drafter number one at the quarterback position. After leading Auburn to a National Championship with an undefeated season, already Newton has the mindset to change the Panther organization around from "worst to first." Cameron Newton says,"Just being a panther is the best part about this." He's ready to work hard and start his NFL career as a Carolina Panther.

Lakers Over Hornets

Trying desperately to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in game 6 the Hornets have gotten eliminated as they take an 80-98 loss against the Lakers. New Orleans fell behind in third quarter and the Lakers took advantage of it. Kobe Bryant scored 24 points silencing the crowd on several occasions. The Lakers are on their way, trying to win 3 National Championships in a row. The Lakers will play the Dallas Mavericks as they try to eliminate them also.

Nascar dangerous tornado

Nascar driver Eric McClure and his family survived a dangerous tornado where they could have died.  McClure said it was dead for about six seconds, and then it felt like a train ran through his house. He stayed huddled with his wife and children under a staircase for about four hours. The 33-year-old nascar driver looks to participate in the nationwide race in Richmond. He is ranked 18^th in points and is winless in 145 nationwide races.

Ohio Players Make Trade

The documents lists 36 items that players are said to have sold to Eddie Rife or traded for tattoos since 2008.The newspaper reports that investigators say one player received a 2003 Chevy Tahoe, purchased by Rife for $3,500, in exchange for a watch and passes to the 2010 Rose Bowl.Only a portion of the transactions were deemed violations by the NCAA, and five players have been suspended for the first five games of the upcoming season. A related NCAA investigation into coach Jim Tressel still continues.

Uconn Champion arrested

The Connecticut guard Jamal Coombs-McDaniel has been arrested on a marijuana possession charge. Campus police mentioned the sophomore was arrested Monday night with two other people. He was charged with possession of more than four ounces of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Knicks slip away against Celtics

Kevin Garnett sank the basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the New York Knicks 96-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. The Knicks played the entire second half without Amare Stoudemire, who had left with back spasms and Chauncey Billups missed the game with a sore left knee. Rajon Rondo led Boston with a career playoff-high 30 points. What a great game!!

All American JUCO player Heads to St. Johns

St. John’s has signed JUCO All-America God’s Gift Achiuwa, adding the Nigerian to a class that includes six players rated in the top 100 prospects by many recruiting services. Red Storm coach Steve Lavin announced Thursday that the 6-foot-9, 240-pound Achiuwa had signed a letter of intent to become the ninth member of the 2011-12 recruiting class. Achiuwa and his five siblings all have names reflecting the religious beliefs of their father, a minister. Pretty cool!!

Atlanta Hawk down

Last year Atlanta Hawks loss in the playoffs to the Orlando Magic, this year is a much different result as the Atlanta Hawks come out on top with a win of over the magic. The Hawks beat Magic 81-84; Atlanta wins the series 4-2 where they will play the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls is the number 1 seed in the eastern conference division. Atlanta Hawks player Jamal Crawford says they are up for the challenge as they look to win the second round of playoffs against the Bulls. The Bulls won the series against the Indiana Pacers as they closed out a 4-1 series.

NFL back in action

The NFL will let players get back to work. Players are finally allowed back to focusing on football after the lockout has occurred. NFL players are excited to get back to doing what they love best. With draft happening tonight players thought it was the best decision the judge made. Rookies entering the draft now have a chance to learn new information.