Sports and education are important elements in building character, says Sean Simms, one of San Quentin’s outstanding athletes. He is starting center … [Read more...]
Boston Red Sox Players Visit S.Q.
Boston Red Sox players visiting San Quentin stressed the importance of communication, practice, and learning how to face adverse situations on the … [Read more...]
Teen Decision First Step
The U.S. Supreme Court took a step in the right direction when it outlawed mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole for children … [Read more...]
Prison Not the Answer for Juvenile Offenders
Editor’s Note: The following story by San Quentin News sports editor Gary Scott was published in the June 5, 2012 edition of the New York Times. Scott … [Read more...]
Warriors Lose Battle To the Sports Ministry
The San Quentin Warriors basketball team’s zone defense crumbled against the outside Sports Ministry basketball team, losing the game 92-78. The … [Read more...]
Baseball Players Ready for Season
San Quentin has two baseball teams—the Giants and the Athletics. Players from teams discussed their preparation for the up and coming … [Read more...]
Intramural Basketball Held First Annual All-Star Game
San Quentin’s Intramural Basketball League held its first annual All Star game last month. Rebounding made the difference in the game as West … [Read more...]
Learning Boxing’s Skills from a Long-Time Coach
An unfortunate experience led Achilles Williams to start boxing as a youth. “In 1962 some people took my shoes in Washington D.C. My sister took me to … [Read more...]
Kings Edge Sports Ministry in Overtime
The San Quentin Kings basketball team for 40 and older men defeated the outside basketball team called the Sports Ministry in their season opener … [Read more...]
Athletes Share Personal Hardships With Men of S.Q.
Even successful athletes of the University of California Berkeley Bears football team had hardships during their childhoods. During their March visit … [Read more...]
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