Build a Boma

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First posted May 21, 2014

Build a Boma
Build a Boma

From National Geographic’s Build a Boma campaign

In East Africa, livestock is the livelihood of many communities. When lions and other big cats kill livestock, people often kill the cats in retaliation—and the problem is growing worse. There are just over 30,000 lions left in the wild. The best way to prevent any more of these big cats from being killed is to prevent the conflict. And that’s where you come in. Continue reading

Sources: Donald Sterling refuses NBA sanctions, threatens to sue

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Through his attorney, Donald Sterling has directly refused to adhere to serious NBA sanctions. John W. McDonough/SI
Through his attorney, Donald Sterling has directly refused to adhere to serious NBA sanctions. John W. McDonough/SI

by Michael McCann

SI.com has learned that Clippers owner Donald Sterling has hired prominent antitrust litigator Maxwell Blecher, who has written a letter to NBA executive vice president and general counsel Rick Buchanan threatening to sue the NBA. The letter, sources tell SI.com, claims that Sterling has done nothing wrong and that “no punishment is warranted” for Sterling. Blecher also tells Buchanan that Sterling will not pay the $2.5 million fine, which is already past due. Blecher ends the letter by saying this controversy “will be adjudicated.” Continue reading

Kentucky Derby 2014: California Chrome Owns Favorite’s Role at 5-2 for 140th Kentucky Derby

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AmericasBestRacing.Com: CaliChrome
America'sBestRacing.Com: CaliChrome

From the Kentucky Derby’s official website:

California Chrome Owns Favorite’s Role at 5-2 for 140th Kentucky Derby
Steven Coburn and Perry Martin’s California Chrome, winner of four consecutive races by a combined 24 ¼ lengths, is the 5-2 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 140th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by at Churchill Downs read more…

Official Kentucky Derby Website