UFC 201 predictions: 'Lawler vs Woodley' FOX Sports 2 'Prelims' undercard preview, Pt. 2 - MMAmania.com More fights are coming to Fight Pass and FOX Sports 2 this weekend (Sat., July 30, 2016) when UFC 201: “Lawler vs. Woodley” storms Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC 201 "Prelims" party with the seconds (and final) installment … [Read more...]
Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons pleads no contest to simple assault charge
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Kimbo Slice's son is following in his father's footsteps, fighting for Bellator
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Olympics-Boxing-New dawn for Olympic tournament, same old controversy (Reuters)
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Olympics-Cycling-From yellow to gold, Froome eyes road to glory (Reuters)
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Olympic shooters thrust into gun-control debate (Yahoo Sports)
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From yellow to gold, Froome eyes road to glory (Reuters)
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David Wright is not alone in naming his child after Shea Stadium
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Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons found guilty of simple assault
Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons found guilty of simple assault Noxubee County’s Jeffery Simmons scores with a 17-yard touchdown pass against St. Stanislaus in the first half of their Mississippi 4A Championship high school football game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) The assault case involving Mississippi State freshman Jeffery Simmons has … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins second-straight Brickyard 400
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