Florida Sentinel Bulletin

WIMBLEDON, England — Returning to Grand Slam tennis after a year out with health problems, Serena Williams opened her Wimbledon title defense Tuesday by beating Aravane Rezai in three sets — then burst into tears on Centre Court. After serving her 13th ace to close a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory, Williams buried her face in […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor On Monday, June 27th, Rafael Lee, Manager of Walgreen’s at N. 56th Street and E. Busch Blvd., is inviting the community to visit his store. Those who stop by between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., can take advantage of free testing for various illnesses. The […]

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ  — Tiki Barber says failures off the field after his retirement from football in 2006 led to a yearlong bout with depression. The 36-year-old Barber, the New York Giants’ career leading rusher, acknowledged that he now needs football more than it needs him. Barber has spent the past four months working out […]

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DETROIT — Denver Broncos defensive player Jason Hunter was struck in the left upper chest by a kitchen knife hurled at him by his girlfriend during an argument over cell phones. Hunter told police the woman waved the knife and told him to stay back before throwing it. She then took her boyfriend to receive […]

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On Thursday, Judge James Moody announced the sentencing of Grammy-winning reggae singer Buju Banton. Banton (real name Mark Myrie) was found guilty in February of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in 2009. Prosecutors and Banton’s attorney presented testimony during the sentencing phase. A jury deliberated for 11 hours before finding Banton guilty of […]

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Venoy Overton, former back up point guard for the University of  Washington Huskies has allegedly now turned into a pimp after being charged with a second-degree felony for promoting prostitution. The girl he didn’t want to refuse money from is an 18-year-old woman who was reportedly encouraged to perform sex acts on other men for […]

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On Tuesday, the U. S. Department of Labor awarded 15 grants, valued at $20 million, to help formerly incarcerated individuals between the ages 18-24. The grants are to help young offenders reconnect with their communities and find pathways to success through community service and educational opportunities. The Computer Mentors Group, Inc., was the only organization […]

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PHILADELPHIA — Long-time NFL defensive end Raheem Brock was arrested in his hometown of Philadelphia after a dispute at a restaurant. Police Lt. Raymond Evers says Brock ran out on a $27 bar tab at Copabanana on Thursday. Brock’s party was asked to leave after one of them brought in food from another eatery. Harris […]

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MIAMI — Pat Riley expects better days are ahead for the Miami Heat. Speaking Tuesday, Miami’s team president said that not winning the title was a disappointment – but insisted the season still had plenty of successes. “I’ll say it. I’m not afraid to say it,” Riley said at his annual end-of-season availability. “We are […]

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