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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Rising NBA star Antonio Reeves hosts youth basketball camp in Chicago
An up-and-coming NBA basketball player gave back to his hometown of Chicago on Sunday. Antonio Reeves, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, hosted his inaugural youth basketball camp in Jackson Park on the city's South Side. The former Simeon Career Academy student helped lead a group of kids through a series of drills and scrimmages, with an assist from former U.S. Education secretary and Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Arne Duncan. Reeves said it was all about having fun. "Basically just come out and have fun, to be honest, you know, just give back to the community is my main thing," he said. The New Orleans Pelicans picked Reeves in the NBA Draft in 2024. He was the 47th overall pick out of the University of Kentucky. Reeves played three seasons with Kentucky after two with Illinois State. The Pelicans waived Reeves earlier this month, and the Hornets signed him on Wednesday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Miller Moss gives back to Palisades community by hosting youth football camp
Miller Moss reared back and fired. The 23-year-old's short and zippy receivers in oversized red jerseys leaped to grab the ball. In the sea of red, one player emerged with the ball, lifting his arm in celebration. The scene was familiar, Moss throwing a touchdown pass in Los Angeles to a teammate donning his home colors — and celebrating in the end zone. Yet, on Saturday morning at Beverly Hills High School, the celebrating player was a boy — not even half the size of the 6-foot-2 signal-caller — and the cause was bigger: the now-Louisville quarterback hosting a youth football camp for girls and boys to benefit Palisades fire relief efforts. For Moss, the last year was far from what he expected. Read more: Covering disaster from the inside: Pali High journalists face their own story In November during his fourth season at USC, Moss lost his starting quarterback role to Jayden Maiava after nine games, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Then, in January, as he prepared a move to Kentucky to finish out his collegiate career away from home, the wildfires ravaged the Palisades. His childhood home burned to the ground, leaving just a basketball court he had often played on for hours in its destructive wake. Moss knew he had to do something for his community. Even if he was hurting from the impacts on his family, Moss still wanted to help others. 'This camp has kind of a personal note for me just in terms of being from the Palisades, having a ton of friends and family from that area,' said Moss, who made passes to 35 campers in drills Saturday. 'I think any way that you can exercise your platform to do good and to help the community, especially when it has that personal note, is always a positive.' Garrett Pomerantz, USC outside linebacker and Moss' former roommate, remembered visiting his friend and his family while they were cooped up at a hotel after the Palisades fire. Pomerantz said it was the first time he saw Moss depressed and needing emotional support. He said Moss isn't one to dwell in the details, adding that he's not surprised by his willingness to step up for his community. 'That's just Miller in a nutshell, like he's always trying to help others,' said Pomerantz, one of the many volunteers at Moss' youth football camp. 'He worries about others, worries about us as roommates and makes sure we're always doing good. Whenever you need someone to talk to, he's the guy you'd want to talk to.' On Wednesday, Moss put on a silver tuxedo and took part in Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., to discuss his move from USC to Louisville for his final year of collegiate eligibility. While Moss said he was grateful to play at USC, he said he's drawing from positives as he meshes with a new team and works with Louisville coach Jeff Brohm and his staff. Louisville finished 9-4 last season. 'I hadn't been in that situation, probably since I was 18-years-old,' Moss said about the adjustment period being a transfer quarterback. 'I give the team, the locker room, a ton of credit in terms of just welcoming me with open arms and making me feel like I was at home.' On how he's adjusting to Brohm and the coaching staff: 'He's been phenomenal. His dedication, not only to being the best coach he can be, but to be able to invest in relationships with his players is really unique. He's a genuinely good human being that cares about the development of us and cares about having a relationship outside of merely the one that's player-coach based.' Moss said that no matter where he's playing, Southern California is always going to be his home. He was happy to return from ACC introduction and give back to his community. Michelle Bellamy, a single mother whose condo burned down in the Palisades fire, said she came with her young son as a relaxed introduction to playing football — inspired by the connection shared with Moss and the community. 'It's really kind and shows what character he has to put this together for these kids that were also affected by the fires and kids that weren't affected by the fires,' Bellamy said. 'It doesn't surprise me that he has that character, because he comes from a community that cares about one another.' Read more: USC's Lincoln Riley feeling 'refreshed' as pressure mounts to win in Year 4 As numerous members of Moss' family watched on, the camaraderie after the Palisades fire was on full display at Beverly Hills high six months later. Emily Kovner Moss, Miller's mom, said it's hard to know what drives people's character until you're placed in moments to act. While she and her family grieved over the loss of their home and community, Miller's reaction was immediate. Like Saturday, playing with the kids — whose families drove in from as far away as Ontario — Moss' first thought was to help. 'I'm just incredibly proud that he is who I always hoped he would be,' Kovner Moss said. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rock Hill High School football team gives back with free youth camp
The Rock Hill High School football team is hosting a free youth camp Saturday, aimed at giving back to the community and fostering a positive culture within the team. Rock Hill High School names new head football coach The camp will take place near District 3 Stadium and is open to more than 100 elementary and middle school kids interested in playing football. This initiative comes after the team faced culture concerns last year, leading to the appointment of a new head coach, Leon Boulware. 'The culture has changed and shifted. The kids are working really hard for it,' said Boulware. He's been helping the teens unite after parents complained about the program and the culture. 'I noticed the kids didn't know each other well, so I took them to the team camp for three days and got away from Rock Hill,' the coach said. The team has a new bond and is giving back Saturday with a free football camp for more than 100 elementary and middle school kids who want to play football. 'These camps are expensive it costs a lot of money and parents don't have money to send kids to these camps,' said parent Brad Basselman. 'On my staff alone, I have three former NFL players,' Boulware said. 'It's important to see they're right here in this area they came from the same background.' The team is expecting changes on the field. 'The goal is to always win,' Boulware said. 'We are going to take it one week at a time.' The camp will be held between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. before it gets too hot.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears wide receiver hosts youth camp in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze was host to a youth football camp in Champaign on Saturday. The camp, put on in partnership with Flex Work Sports, welcomed more than 400 kids to St. Thomas More High School. Advertisement There was also a surprise guest appearance from another Bears player: Wide receiver DJ Moore. Moore, who led the Bears in receiving yards on the 2024 season, showed up unannounced. 'He did not have to do that,' Odunze said. 'I didn't tell him I was doing a camp out here. I didn't tell anybody to come out just because it was a little bit of a ways from where everybody is at. That's my guy, that's my brother. He came out here with his family so it's always good to see them, they're doing well. So it means a lot to me that DJ would come out here but that's the Bears organization and all the guys there are very heartfelt and meaningful in that way. So, DJ's my guy, appreciate him.' 'I love Rome,' Moore told WCIA. 'Rome came to my camps so had to show the same respect and make my way out here with my family.' Advertisement It's one of a handful of camps Odunze is hosting over the 2025 offseason. He'll be in Rockford, Ill. for another one on Sunday, July 13. 'I have a lot of fun, of course, just giving back to them,' he said. 'Them having an opportunity to come out here and work hard, meet somebody in the NFL – That's what it's about. So, hopefully it provides them some sort of inspiration because I know they inspire me with all their energy and all their excitement.' As for the 2025 season, which will be Odunze's second in the NFL and the Bears' first under new head coach, he says the excitement is visible. 'Everybody is fired up, as they should be,' he said. 'We're building excitement and anticipation for the season and it's deservingly so. Exciting times, lots of changes… I think we have the right pieces to put it all together…' Advertisement The camp consisted of various drills, 7-on-7 games with Odunze at quarterback and photos/autographs. Mason Davis attended the camp from Monticello and left with a lasting memory. 'I caught a touchdown pass from Rome,' Davis said. 'He's a lot taller than I expected, but he was amazing today.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Baker Mayfield explains relationship with John Mateer, Toby Keith at youth football camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was back in Norman on July 19 for his youth football camp.
