Florida Sentinel Bulletin

EASTON, Mass. — The family of a college football player who was fatally shot by New York police has dedicated an athletic field named in his honor on the first anniversary of his death.

Danroy “D.J.” Henry, a 20-year-old Pace University student, was killed Oct. 17, 2010, outside a bar in Thornwood, N.Y., just north of New York City.

Henry was parked in a fire lane when a police officer knocked on the driver’s side window. Police say Henry sped off, but his family says he moved away at an appropriate speed, believing the officer was instructing him to move. Henry’s car hit an officer who ended up on its hood, firing through the windshield.

About three dozen relatives and friends gathered Monday outside a sports complex in his hometown of Easton to dedicate an athletic field in Henry’s name.

Bryant Gumbel invoked race in a televised editorial on the NBA’s strained labor talks, likening league Commissioner David Stern to a “plantation overseer.”

Gumbel ended Tuesday’s edition of HBO’s “Real Sports” by taking aim at Stern, who he said is to blame for the lockout that threatens the entire season. He said Stern’s “disdain for the players” is “pathetic.”

“But his efforts were typical of a commissioner, who has always seemed eager to be viewed as some kind of modern plantation overseer treating NBA men as if they were his boys,” Gumbel said. “It’s part of Stern’s M.O. Like his past self-serving edicts on dress code or the questioning of officials, his moves are intended to do little more than show how he’s the one keeping the hired hands in their place.”

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Six games into his career with the New England Patriots, Chad Ochocinco has just nine catches-and one vote of confidence from his offensive coordinator.

Now comes the team’s bye week with Ochocinco’s role still evolving.

“Ocho’s progressing every week,” coordinator Bill O’Brien said Monday. “He’s done a really good job in practice and when he’s been in certain parts of games, he’s produced, two-minute drives at the end of halves and things.

“And we’re happy with where Ocho is right now.”

Since being traded by Cincinnati on July 28, Ochocinco has struggled with the complex playbook, much more complicated than the ones he had for 10 years with the Bengals.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -Denver Broncos defensive lineman Ryan McBean was arrested on suspicion of stalking.

McBean turned himself in Friday and is free after posting a $50,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 28.

A fourth-year pro out of Oklahoma State, McBean was at practice Monday as the Broncos returned from their bye week. Denver coach John Fox said the team was aware of the arrest and it was “gathering information.”

If convicted of stalking, McBean could face up to three years in prison.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will have back surgery this week, likely preventing him from signing with another team.

Garrard’s agent, Al Irby, confirmed his client’s surgery Monday.

Garrard wanted everyone to know his situation amid reports the Oakland Raiders were considering signing Garrard to replace injured starter Jason Campbell.

Garrard wrote on his Twitter page that he will have surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put behind them the 48-3 disaster they suffered a week ago against the San Francisco 49ers, and now have sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

Although the Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints have identical 4-2 records, the Bucs have a half-game lead after their thrilling 26-20 win Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Josh Freeman (pictured) threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, and Earnest Graham, subbing for the injured LeGarertt Blount rushed for 109 yards.

The Buc defense picked off Saints quarterback Drew Brees three times, and Tanard Jackson made sure everyone knew he was back with a 16-yard interception return.

The Bucs drew first blood when Da’Quan Bowers recovered a fumble that led to a Connor Barth 48-yard field goal. The Saints answered with Brees tossing a 38-yard touchdown strike to Marques Colston putting them up 7-3.

In the second quarter, Freeman unleashed a 65-yard strike to Arrelious Benn for a touchdown and the Bucs took the lead back, 10-7. In the fourth quarter, the Saints went for a 4th and 2 with 3:16 left in the game. That play blew up when Brees was picked off by Quincy Black in the end zone.

The major injury of the game occurred to Saints head coach, Sean Payton, who sustained a leg injury when he was rolled up on while standing on the sideline.

Before the Bucs had time to rest, they were boarding a plane and heading for London, England where they will face the Chicago Bears this Sunday at Wimbley Stadium. The game has been sold out.

ATLANTA – Deion Sanders returned to the city he called his NFL home to accept his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring on Sunday.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank noted Sanders became the first Atlanta player in the hall and said Sanders’ body of work represented “the very best’’ of the NFL.

Sanders asked fans “What time is it?’’ The fans responded “Prime Time!’’ Sanders replied: “I love you. This is my home. I’m a Falcon. God bless you.’’

After playing his first five seasons with the Falcons, Sanders also played for San Francisco, Dallas, Washington and Baltimore.

LOS ANGELES — Dewey Bozella has won his pro boxing debut at 52 years old, beating Larry Hopkins by unanimous decision on Saturday night.

Wrongfully convicted of murder, Bozella spent 26 years in prison before he was exonerated in 2009. The New York native became the light heavyweight champion of Sing Sing while earning two college degrees behind bars.

Golden Boy Promotions fulfilled Bozella’s dream by putting him on the undercard of Bernard Hopkins’ bout with Chad Dawson. His victory, punctuating by a devastating punch to Larry Hopkins’ head at the final bell, brought the crowd to its feet.

“I used to lay in my cell and dream about this happening,” Bozella said. “It was all worth it. It was my dream come true.”

Bozella was convicted of killing 92-year-old Emma Crapser on her way home after a night out playing bingo. He maintained his innocence throughout a quarter-century behind bars, even turning down a plea-bargain offer in 1990 that would have required admitting guilt, until his conviction was overturned.

LIVERPOOL, England — LeBron James took his talents to Liverpool on Friday – and finally got his hands on a championship trophy.

The Miami Heat star toured the Premier League club’s facilities for the first time since becoming a shareholder of the 18-time English champions. James held up the Champions League trophy won by Liverpool in 2005 and posted a picture on Twitter of a red No. 6 jersey with his name on it.