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South Korean boxer Choi in coma after title defense

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean boxer Choi Yo-sam lapsed into a coma defending his World Boxing Organisation intercontinental flyweight title after taking a beating in the final round, officials said on Wednesday.
12 26 2007 2:11PM (...more)

"Ultimate Fighter" finalist returns to cage after injury disappointment

The last time most MMA fans saw Manny Gamburyan, the five-foot-five fighter was disconsolate after tapping out to Nate Diaz - his UFC dream thrown into disarray when he dislocated his shoulder in the June finale of Season 5 of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality TV show.
12 25 2007 9:34AM (...more)

Goodell: Pacman's suspension stands

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NFL rejected an appeal by the players' union Thursday on behalf of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.
12 21 2007 11:29AM (...more)

NFL to hear union's appeal for 'Pacman'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NFL will hear the appeal by the players' union on behalf of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones by telephone on Friday afternoon.
12 14 2007 7:09PM (...more)

NFL hearing union's appeal Friday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The NFL will hear the appeal by the players' union on behalf of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones by telephone on Friday afternoon.
12 14 2007 9:04AM (...more)

Urijah Faber retains WEC title with submission win over Curran

LAS VEGAS - Urijah (California Kid) Faber retained his World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight title but Jeff (The Big Frog) Curran didn't make it easy Wednesday night.
12 14 2007 8:35AM (...more)

Pavlik and Taylor upstaged by an infant for boxing news conference

NEW YORK - Two of the best boxers in the world were upstaged Tuesday by an infant.
12 12 2007 11:36AM (...more)

Jeff Curran has scars to show for MMA career, looks to add title

Jeff (The Big Frog) Curran has fought with a fractured face and a broken arm. And with a mixed martial arts career dating back to 1997, he has more than paid his dues.
12 12 2007 11:35AM (...more)

Nash probably won't play for Canada even if team qualifies for Olympics

NEW YORK - Canada still has a chance to play in the Olympics , but shouldn't expect any help from Steve Nash .
12 4 2007 9:24AM (...more)

Boxing: Pacquiao to meet Marquez in title showdown

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Mexico 's Juan Manuel Marquez will defend his World Boxing Council super featherweight crown against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao next March 15 at Las Vegas , promoters announced here Thursday.
11 30 2007 9:09AM (...more)