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Canelo puts unified belts on line versus Charlo in 'hometown' match
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It didn't take long for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to consider Las Vegas his second home. He came here to fight Jose Cotto on May 10, 2010, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and right away Alvarez felt the support from his Mexican compatriots. Alvarez...
Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks — only electronic flash — as the Asian Games open
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event. Dignitaries greeted General Secretary Xi Jinping, fans packed the 80,000-seat Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou to capacity,...
The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports
The Asian Games are an attention grabber. For starters, they involve more participants than the Summer Olympics. Organizers say more than 12,000 will be entered when the opening ceremony takes place Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. This is more than the 10,500 expected for next...
Cricket, breakdancing, 7 other sports still waiting for word on 2028 Los Angeles Olympic status
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Cricket, breakdancing and flag football are still waiting to find out if they will be added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The process to add sports that organizers in Los Angeles want at the 2028 Games was unexpectedly delayed Wednesday by the...
Today in History: September 5, first Continental Congress assembles in Philadelphia
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2023. There are 117 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. On this date: ...
New boxing governing body adds 6 more members in quest to get Olympic approval
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six more national boxing federations have joined a new organization seeking to replace the embattled International Boxing Association as the sport's governing body at the Olympic level. The federations representing Germany, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Honduras and...
Muhammad Ali's grandson used to fight when challenged because of his name. Now he's an MMA fighter
NEW YORK (AP) — Biaggio Ali Walsh used to think about fighting only when someone wanted to see if the grandson of “The Greatest” was any good himself. Muhammad Ali is one of the biggest and best-known figures in boxing history. When kids in Las Vegas discovered he was also the...
Sean O’Malley wins UFC bantamweight title by stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round
BOSTON (AP) — In his first bid for the UFC bantamweight title, Sean O’Malley stopped defending champion Aljamain Sterling 51 seconds into the second round of a scheduled five-round main event at UFC 292. Early in the second round, O’Malley (17-1), of Phoenix, dropped Sterling...
This big-money matchup with Canelo Álvarez is no mismatch, says 'little brother' Jermell Charlo
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jermell Charlo looms at least 3 inches above Canelo Álvarez when they stand face to face. When they pose side by side for photos, their upper torsos laden with their championship belts, Charlo clearly has longer arms. Anybody who doesn't know better...
Claressa Shields signs multi-year deal with PFL for MMA bouts
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-division boxing world champion Claressa Shields is returning for another round of MMA fights. Shields and the Professional Fighters League announced a multi-year agreement on Wednesday and she expects to enter the cage again in 2024 at 158...
