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Ali remains hospitalized for ‘serious’ issues

Muhammad Ali remained hospitalized Friday in the Phoenix area, battling respiratory problems serious enough to draw family members to his bedside. The 74-year-old boxing great’s r...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Boxing legend, global icon Muhammad Ali dies

He was fast of fist and foot — lip, too — a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their tol...

DATE: Jun 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Pete Rose speaks out after MLB ban upheld by Manfred

Rose contrite, holds out hope for Hall of Fame

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant near end, as Father Time wins again

One played into the final hours of the Thanksgiving weekend, laughing when a 3-pointer that would have kept his team in the game hit nothing but air. The other stood at the same time on the ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mayweather decisions Berto in last fight to remain unbeaten

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Floyd Mayweather Jr. wasn’t about to change what he does best in his last fight. Both dominant and defensive, Mayweather used all the tricks learned in a 19-year ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Spieth grand even minus slam bid

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland When it was over, Jordan Spieth stood off the 18th green and applauded the fans who had spent much of their day applauding him. They came by the t...

DATE: Jul 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mayweather takes his $100 million check and runs

LAS VEGAS The check was for $100 million, a payday so mind boggling that Floyd Mayweather Jr. couldn’t help but show it to a few reporters when the night was done. “No ...

DATE: May 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Just what kind of fight will Mayweather-Pacquiao be?

LAS VEGAS – Five years in the making, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao meet Saturday night in the richest – and arguably most overhyped – fight in the history of the sport. ...

DATE: May 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Money the big thing as Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao ready for fight

Mayweather, Pacquiao ready for fight

DATE: Apr 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bravado in both corners

LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao worried about the punching power of Miguel Cotto. He knew Juan Manuel Marquez was a slick counter puncher and wondered how he’d fare against a fighter the caliber ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

It’s here: Fight week begins with Pacquiao caravan to Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The last time Freddie Roach was on the interstate linking Los Angeles with this boxing capital, he was written up for going 140 mph. Roach will be driving a lot slower...

DATE: Apr 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mayweather not backing down from ‘better than Ali’ talk

Boxer points to his perfect record in Ali argument

DATE: Apr 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports