Boxing-Six memorable fights in boxing history (Reuters) Here are six of the more memorable bouts to have ever taken place in the history of boxing: Max Schmeling v Joe Louis (New York City, 1936) Unmistakable political overtones hovered over the heavyweight bout as German Schmeling took on Louis at Yankee Stadium. … [Read more...]
Devalued? Chargers trade up to take running back Melvin Gordon
Devalued? Chargers trade up to take running back Melvin Gordon Not only was there one running back selected in the first round of the NFL draft, there were two to go in the top 15. And the San Diego Chargers obviously don't buy that the running back position is being devalued, because they gave up a fourth-round pick this season and a fifth-round pick in 2016 to trade up from 17 to 15 to … [Read more...]
Durant lauds Donovan: He'll adapt fast to NBA
Durant lauds Donovan: He'll adapt fast to NBA 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant said Thursday he's "excited" about the Thunder hiring Billy Donovan as their next coach and dismissed any notion that Donovan's lack of NBA experience is a concern. "When you don't have a coach, it's a lot of uncertainty in the building," Durant said by phone. "But coming into the practice … [Read more...]
Modest Roach plays down role in Pacquaio transformation (Reuters)
Modest Roach plays down role in Pacquaio transformation (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Freddie Roach is the quintessential trainer, an Irish-American who lives and breathes boxing and is happiest when he has the mitts on while putting his fighters through their paces in his Wild Card Boxing Club. Voted trainer of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America … [Read more...]
Jockey Alex Solis appointed to California Horse Racing Board (The Associated Press)
Jockey Alex Solis appointed to California Horse Racing Board (The Associated Press) Jockey Alex Solis has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board, replacing actress Bo Derek, who resigned after serving nearly seven years. His appointment was announced Thursday by Gov. Jerry Brown. Derek had most recently been first vice chair of the board that governs the sport in California. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Facts and figures on Saturday’s megabout (Reuters)
Boxing-Facts and figures on Saturday's megabout (Reuters) Saturday's heavily anticipated welterweight showdown between undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is expected to be the richest prize fight of all time. * A fight that was more than five years in the making, the clash between Mayweather and Pacquiao is projected … [Read more...]
Vasyl Lomachenko steps into boxing spotlight before May-Pac (The Associated Press)
Vasyl Lomachenko steps into boxing spotlight before May-Pac (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao did it on the undercard of Lennox Lewis' victory over Mike Tyson, and Vasyl Lomachenko is thrilled to have the same opportunity before Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night. When millions tune in to the most anticipated boxing show in recent years, the first fight they'll see … [Read more...]
Raiders pass on Leonard Williams, take receiver Amari Cooper
Raiders pass on Leonard Williams, take receiver Amari Cooper The Oakland Raiders have a tough history this century at the NFL draft. The list of picks made after the Raiders' first-round pick is incredible, including Aaron Rodgers and Calvin Johnson. And their 2015 pick will be questioned as well. When the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted outside linebacker Dante Fowler with the third pick, … [Read more...]
Devan Dubnyk, Andrew Hammond, Kris Letang voted Masterton Trophy finalists
Devan Dubnyk, Andrew Hammond, Kris Letang voted Masterton Trophy finalists Devan Dubnyk of the Minnesota Wild, Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators and Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins are the three finalists for the 2014-15 Masterton Trophy “an annual award under the trusteeship of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and is given to the National Hockey League player who best … [Read more...]
Durant 'excited' about Thunder's Donovan hire
Durant 'excited' about Thunder's Donovan hire 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant said Thursday he's "excited" about the Thunder hiring Billy Donovan as their next coach and dismissed any notion that Donovan's lack of NBA experience is a concern. "When you don't have a coach, it's a lot of uncertainty in the building," Durant said by phone. "But coming into the … [Read more...]