Muhammad Ali connects with a right against challenger Joe Frazier in the ninth round of their title fight in Manila in 1975. Ali won the fight on a decision to retain the title.
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Claressa Shields’ powerhouse team sets clear title target in Christina Hammer
If you could overlook the various braggadocious personalities populating the room, including Claressa Shields’ declaration to Szilvia Szabados that “I’m not gonna let you beat me in front of my family,” there was something basic and essential, completely gender non-specific, and as subtle as a jab to the schnozz, going on Wednesday at MGM Grand. Of the many things a boxer needs to reach the apex of a game that chews up most of them well below the mountaintop, two absolute mandates are a home base that embraces the fighter as a marketable commodity, and a television network that does the same.
Kellie Maloney ‘shocked’ by Dame Jenni Murray’s sex change views
Boxing manager Kellie Maloney, formerly known as Frank, has said she sees herself as a woman and would love to have a debate with broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray after she suggested men who have undergone sex change operations are not “real women”. The fight promoter, who announced in 2014 she was beginning gender reassignment, said she was “shocked” Dame Jenni questioned whether someone who has enjoyed the privileges of growing up as a man could really be a woman.
Venus Williams showcases fashion line, tennis at Garden
In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, United States’ Venus Williams answers a question at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Williams will show off her spring tennis clothing line at Madison Square Garden.
Juli Inkster wins Legends Tour’s Walgreens Charity Classic
Juli Inkster successfully defended her Walgreens Charity Classic title Sunday, closing with an 8-under 64 for a four-stroke victory. The 56-year-old Hall of Famer won for the fourth time on the senior tour.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman hopes to mirror Mauricio Pochettino’s achievements
They have surpassed expectations again this season and lie second in the Premiership, albeit trailing leaders Chelsea by ten points. A Ross Barkley goal gave Everton a fifth-minute lead when the two sides locked horns on opening day but Erik Lamela secured a point for Spurs with a 59th minute leveller.
Classic Phil! Mickelson goes in depth on discrepancy in irons in post-round interview
It was a good first day for Phil Mickelson at the WGC-Mexico Championship as the 46-year-old jumped out to a share of the lead at 4 under. Talking with Golf Channel’s Steve Sands, Mickelson started off by listing his credentials when it comes to playing in altitude : “I’ve had some success at altitude winning the Amateur at Cherry Hills and the International a few times,” Mickelson said.
a Dancing With the Starsa taps Mr. T and Charo
Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Simone Biles, Mr. T, Charo and figure skating silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan are among the 12-member cast announced today for the spring season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” The cast also includes the show’s first former Major League Baseball player, recently retired and well-traveled catcher David Ross, dance-pop star and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Erika Jayne, Normani Kordei of the girl group Fifth Harmony and Nick Viall from “The Bachelor” franchise.
Charo, Rashad Jenning reportedly join ‘Dancing with the Stars’
… Kordei, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne, Charo and bull rider Bonner Bolton, according to Entertainment Tonight . Olympic ice skater Nancy Kerrigan, “Glee” star Heather Morris, former Giants running back Rashad Jennings, …
Could Mr. T break the Chicago curse on ‘Dancing with the Stars?’
The good news for Mr. T: Appearing on “Dancing with the Stars” does wonders for careers that could use a boost. Media outlets are reporting that Mr. T, a South Side native best known for starring on “The A-Team” in the ’80s, has joined the Season 24 cast of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Could Mr. T break the Chicago curse on ‘Dancing with the Stars?’
The good news for Mr. T: Appearing on “Dancing with the Stars” does wonders for careers that could use a boost. Media outlets are reporting that Mr. T, a South Side native best known for starring on “The A-Team” in the ’80s, has joined the Season 24 cast of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Honda Classic only South Florida stop for PGA Tour
For golf fans of South Florida, the Honda Classic should not be missed this week. That’s because for the first time since 1970, it will be the only time this year that the best in golf congregate in this part of the Sunshine State.
Sports briefly: Candice Wiggins hears response to her criticism of the WNBA
Current and former WNBA players were empathetic to Wiggins but also disputed her claims in social media posts. An example came from “Next time, I hope you ask your journalist to interview someone else who was there with you.
Muguruza retires in Dubai 2nd round with Achilles injury
French Open champion Garbine Muguruza retired with a left Achilles injury in her second-round match against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Muguruza drew the trainer on court when trailing 3-0, but they spoke only during the medical timeout and she didn’t receive any treatment.
Big punching Wilder believes he can save heavyweights
Deontay Wilder was in the Super Bowl media center in Houston a few days before the game when a somewhat familiar face walked by. Wilder and his girlfriend recognized Andrew Zimmern, who stars in the “Bizarre Foods” show on the Travel Channel.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Schmidt: Chicharito up for Atletico Madrid test
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has urged his players to match the “intensity” of Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday. Slovenia worldwide Oblak, whose form helped Atletico ease through the group stage, had been sidelined since December after dislocating his left shoulder and having an operation.
‘We collapsed, no excuses’, says Wenger
Bayern spent the opening minutes camped in the Arsenal half and took the lead on 10 minutes through Robben’s wonderful strike. Xabi Alonso suffered an injury scare in training on Monday, while Bayern will be missing defender Jerome Boateng and winger Franck Ribery, who are recovering from shoulder and thigh injuries respectively.
Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN
A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”
Day faces big challenge to stay at No. 1
One of Jason Day’s goals at the start of the year was to stay at No. 1 for the entire calendar year.
Lomachenko to Fight Jason Sosa on April 8 Near Washington, D.C.
Jason Sosa wasn’t about to price himself out of what he considers the opportunity of a lifetime. Sosa confirmed to BoxingScene.com on Wednesday night that he has agreed to challenge Lomachenko in a 130-pound championship unification fight April 8 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Frampton Succumbs to Santa Cruz – ” and to the King Tut and BWAA Curses
” Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the king a ” words supposedly engraved outside the tomb of King Tutankhamen It is always a risky business, the tempting of fate. Those who believe, at least a little, in omens and curses might have foreseen that Northern Ireland’s Carl Frampton would lose his WBA featherweight championship on Saturday night to Leo Santa Cruz, the man he had won it from six months earlier.
Spears, Cabal win mixed doubles, continue 30s theme in Oz
Abigail Speers of the US and Juan Sebastian Cabal of Colombia celebrate after defeating India’s Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig in the mixed doubles’ final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday,… . India’s Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig of Croatia hold their runner-up trophies after losing the their mixed doubles’ final to Abigail Speers of the US and Juan Sebastian Cabal of Colombia at the Australian Open tennis championship… .
Southampton beats Liverpool 1-0, through to League Cup final
Southampton’s Shane Long, center, scores during the English League Cup semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Liverpool’s head coach Juergen Klopp, second left, talks to Daniel Sturridge, left, during the English League Cup semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.
Jamie O’Hara devastated at news Bianca Gascoigne has a man
‘I thought you were single’: Jamie O’Hara left devastated when he discovers love interest Bianca Gascoigne has a boyfriend on CBB But Bianca Gascoigne finally revealed to her love interest Jamie O’Hara that she has a boyfriend on Wednesday’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother . In a clip aired on spin-off Bit On The Side on Tuesday, the footballer is shown the conversation between Nicola and his new love – leaving him ‘fuming’ as he confronts her sadly: ‘I thought you were single’.
Lipinski, Weir shine as a top pair at skating championships
Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski pose for a photo while working the broadcast at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski pose for a photo while working the broadcast at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.
Lewandowski gets superb winner as Bayern beats Freiburg 2-1
Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front, scores his side’s 2nd goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between SC Freiburg and FC Bayern Munich in Freiburg, Germany, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Bayern defeated Freiburg by 2-1.
Williams, Safarova in French Open final rematch at Melbourne
United States’ Serena Williams reaches for a shot to Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Spain’s Fernando Verdasco in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
Woody Austin, Mark Mulder win Diamond Resorts Invitational
Woody Austin completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational and former pitcher Mark Mulder took the celebrity title. Austin closed with a 6-under 66 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, earning 31 points in the modified Stableford scoring system to finish the three-round event at 104 – eight points ahead of second-place Joe Durant.
Ray Allen, Woody Austin lead Diamond Resorts Invitational
Former NBA star Ray Allen took the celebrity lead Saturday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational, and PGA Tour Champions player Woody Austin remained on top in the professional competition. Allen shot a 4-under 67 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, scoring 30 points under the modified Stableford scoring system to push his two-day total 50. Allen had eight birdies and four bogeys, with a birdie worth three points, a par one point and a bogey zero points.
50 Cent Recruits Mike Tyson as Chris Brown’s Boxing Trainer…
Soulja Boy has Floyd Mayweather in his corner for the match against the rapper, but now Brown has “Iron Mike” 50 Cent has thrown his hat into the rapper feud ring by enlisting Iron Mike Tyson to train Brown in his upcoming boxing match against Soulja Boy. “They said Floyd [Mayweather] is training Soulja Boy, so I said I had to get Mike Tyson to train Chris Brown ,” FIf said on Instagram Friday night.
Chris Brown to box Soulja Boy over social media feud
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Nadal in Australia, still aiming to contend for major titles
Rafael Nadal cuddled a koala on the banks of the river, something that has become a customary photo opportunity for celebrity players on debut at the Brisbane International. The 14-time major winner has altered his preparation for the Australian Open, hoping a change of venues for the warmup tournaments will bring a change of luck at the season’s first Grand Slam tournament after a shocking first-round exit in 2016.
Carl Frampton vs. Leo Santa Cruz Tops the 10 Fights to Watch in January
While January is normally a quiet time in the boxing world, several fights are worth seeing during the opening month of 2017. The two main cards take place in the United States, starting with the long-awaited unification clash between super middleweights James DeGale and Badou Jack.
WBC Prez: Kovalev Deserves His Rank, Can Fight For Our Title
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has commented on the recent inclusion of former world champion Sergey Kovalev as the number two ranked fighter in the WBC’s ratings at 175-pounds. Last month, Kovalev lost a close twelve round decision to Andre Ward at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.