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Chisora arrested after brawl with rival Haye
February 20, 2012 12:33 AM
Boxer Dereck Chisora was arrested after an ugly brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye following a WBC title clash in Munich on the previous night.
Ali smiles as Wonder, others sing Happy Birthday
February 20, 2012 12:33 AM
A casino owner paid more than a million dollars for boxing gloves Mohammad Ali used to defend his title.
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Phelps growing in confidence as London looms
By Julian Linden | February 17, 2012 01:01 AM
The clock is starting to tick faster for Michael Phelps. The London Olympics are drawing closer and the American swimmer knows that time is running out on his golden career.
Lindsey Vonn and other skiers pleased with 2014 Sochi Olympics course
By Kenny Laurie | February 16, 2012 12:28 AM
From Lindsey Vonn on down, the first impression of the women’s downhill course for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was a positive one.
Disgraced Contador braces for career decision
By Kenny Laurie | February 08, 2012 12:49 AM
Disgraced former 2010 Tour de France champion Alberto Contador was braced to piece together his future as a professional cyclist a day after being handed a two-year doping ban.
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Bookmakers ask burning question: Who will light Olympic cauldron?
February 03, 2012 12:36 AM
It’s the burning question of the London Olympics. Who will, or who should, light the cauldron for the 2012 Games?
Fears of unfair hearing fueled Khan withdrawal
January 19, 2012 02:32 AM
Amir Khan withdrew his appeal to the IBF over his split-decision loss to Lamont Peterson because of fears he wouldn’t receive a fair hearing...
 
Pacquiao camp: No fight with Mayweather on May 5
By Oliver Teves | January 13, 2012 01:55 AM
Manny Pacquiao’s camp says there is no economic sense in setting up a bout with Floyd Mayweather on May 5 after the unbeaten American publicly challenged the Filipino champion via Twitter...
 
Pacquiao calls Mayweather's bluff
January 12, 2012 02:45 PM
Manny Pacquiao on Thursday accepted US rival Floyd Mayweather's provocative challenge for a showdown of the world's top pound-for-pound boxers, though sticking points to the mega fight remain.
Peterson takes welterweight title from Khan
December 12, 2011 12:29 AM
Hometown favorite Lamont Peterson took a contentious split decision victory over Amir Khan Saturday to seize the WBA and IBF junior welterweight belts...
Russian boxer Roman Simakov dies after knockout defeat
December 09, 2011 12:37 AM
Light heavyweight Roman Simakov, who was carried from the ring on a stretcher after being knocked out in a WBC Asian Boxing Council title fight Monday, has died, the Russian federation (RBF) said.
 
Pujols reportedly goes to the Angels, Reyes moves to Miami
December 09, 2011 12:37 AM
Three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols has agreed to a 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press Thursday.
 
Qatar eyes 2020 Olympics
By Francoise Chaptal | November 30, 2011 12:23 PM
Qatar, future host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and past playground of several Arab and Asian games, is reaching for the moon as it eyes the 2020 Olympics despite seemingly insurmountable climate challenges.
Tokyo to use cherry blossom for 2020 Olympic bid
November 30, 2011 11:17 AM
Tokyo will use Japan's most celebrated flower - the cherry blossom - in its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Family disappointed as Butt loses his spot-fixing appeal
November 24, 2011 12:10 AM
The family of disgraced Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt expressed disappointment Wednesday as the former Test captain lost his appeal against his jail sentence for spot-fixing.
Lebanon lose to Saudi in Asian handball championship
November 22, 2011 05:16 PM
Lebanon’s Al-Sadd handball team, 2010 cup holder of the Asian Handball Championship, lose to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Madar 18-22.
 
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman killed
November 22, 2011 12:27 AM
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death early Monday and his brother was arrested as a suspect, Dutch police said.
 
I’ll remember Frazier with respect, Ali says
November 09, 2011 01:04 AM
There was a time when Mohammad Ali taunted Joe Frazier relentlessly, called him ugly and challenged his manhood.After his old rival died Monday night, Ali had nothing but kind words for Smokin’ Joe.
 
Legend Frazier defined by his bouts with Ali
November 09, 2011 01:04 AM
Joe Frazier’s life, in and out of the ring, was indelibly tied to the man with whom he had an often poisoned relationship – Mohammed Ali.
 
World mourns loss of great boxing champion
November 09, 2011 01:04 AM
“The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.” – Muhammad Ali, who had three epic fights against Frazier.
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