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Official: Ukrainian coach found dead in Pa. cell

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:39 EST

A Ukrainian hockey coach was found dead of a suspected suicide while in custody in Philadelphia on child-molestation charges, a U.S. prison official said.

AP: Judge tosses suit by boxer Gatti's daughter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02 EST

The mother of late boxer Arturo Gatti's daughter can't sue his widow for wrongful death in New Jersey, a judge ruled in dismissing the lawsuit Friday.

Women's GS in Andorra canceled due to high wind

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:11 EST

A women's World Cup giant slalom scheduled for Friday has been canceled because of high winds in the Pyrenees mountains of Andorra.

Trustees approve Ohio State compliance office

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11 EST

Ohio State University trustees have approved the creation of a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program's NCAA infractions scandal.

Boonen of Belgium earns 4th Tour of Qatar title

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21 EST

Tom Boonen of Belgium won his fourth Tour of Qatar title on Friday, beating American Tyler Farrar.

Contador back training after doping ban

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:56 EST

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador returned to training for competition Friday, four days after receiving a two-year doping ban from sport's highest court.

Sandusky says he feels people have turned on him

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:16 EST

Jerry Sandusky walked out of a courthouse Friday where a judge was considering whether to let him see his relatives and friends while he awaits trial on child sex-abuse charges and told reporters Friday he felt people have turned on him.

Madonna: Not happy about M.I.A.'s gesture

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:28 EST

The British hip-hop artist M.I.A. has apologized to Madonna for making an obscene gesture during the Super Bowl halftime show, Madonna's spokeswoman said.

Thursday's Sports in Brief

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:26 EST

Lance Armstrong is relieved the federal investigation into doping allegations against him has ended, and says he always stayed confident he would not be charged.

Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster ads

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:17 EST

Pet lovers won't have to look away anymore when those heart-wrenching TV ads appear during the Westminster dog show - the ones with the pitiful little faces peering out from behind those rusted bars of a cage and wondering "how I ended up in here."

Ali among hundreds attending Dundee funeral

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08 EST

Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered Friday as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness that was just as impressive as what he accomplished in the ring molding a record 15 world champions, including Muhammad Ali.

Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:35 EST

Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt.

Chavez Jr.: Second verse, not the same as the first

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:55 EST

It's never easy for the second guy.

Dundee had big impact in South Florida

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Angelo Dundee’s legendary boxing career and people-relating skills won him admirers around the world. As a result, Dundee’s family has been touched by the outpouring of condolences from friends and fans following the Hall of Fame trainer’s death last Wednesday at age 90.

Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:58 EST

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio.

Chavez keeps title by pounding Rubio

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:58 EST

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained his WBC middleweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Rubio Saturday night at the Alamodome.

Donaire outpoints Vazquez for split decision

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:53 EST

Nonito Donaire took a spit decision against Wilfredo Vazquez to win the WBO junior featherweight title Saturday at the Alamodome.

Hernandez successfully defends IBF cruiserweight title

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:41 EST

Yoan Hernandez successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision over Steve Cunningham in their rematch on Saturday.

Services for Angelo Dundee to be held Feb. 10 in Clearwater

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Funeral services for Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee will be next Friday (Feb. 10) at the Countryside Christian Center in Clearwater.

Breen prepares Pants On Fire for return

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:56 EST

Saturday marks a big day for trainer Kelly Breen with the return of his 2011 Belmont Stakes champion Ruler On Ice. The four-year-old gelding is one of the favorites for the $500,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park.

Wildcat Creek comes in for Hutcheson Stakes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21 EST

A field of six three-year-olds have been entered for Saturday's $150,000 Hutcheson Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The seven-furlong contest is an early prep for next month's $1 million Florida Derby.

Mutuel field favored in Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:55 EST

The mutuel field, undefeated Algorithms and Union Rags are listed as the three favorites for the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager for the 2012 Run for the Roses.

Whiting seeks another Run for the Roses

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40 EST

Not one day of racing has been missed at Oaklawn Park in 2012 allowing the track to increase daily purses. The track announced Wednesday that overnight purses are going up $5,000 a day starting this week.

Ruler On Ice and Shackleford meet in Donn Handicap

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30 EST

Triple Crown race winners Ruler On Ice and Shackleford head a field of 11 older thoroughbreds for Saturday's 1 1/8- mile Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park. The two four-year-olds will each be making their 2012 debuts.

Game On Dude and Ultimate Eagle likely for Big 'Cap

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:20 EST

This past weekend's stakes races at Santa Anita Park for older thoroughbreds gave early incite into the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic set for November at the southern California facility. However, next month's Santa Anita Handicap could prove an even better indicator.

I'll Have Another - The Overlay of the Century

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:20 EST

How many times does a gambler like a horse and wish the odds could have been much higher than they were? It does not happen that often but when the unforeseen takes place, it's best to take the money and ask questions later.

Upcoming schedule for Saturday's winners in flux

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:40 EST

This past Saturday had a trio of major stakes races for three-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail. Where the winners of the races will start next is not firmly decided.

Musical Flair plays winning note in Needles

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

Musical Flair, rebounding from throat surgery, rallied down the stretch to win the Needles Stakes at Gulfstream Park.

South Florida’s Lombard, Aguilar featured on Bellator card

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:16 EST

Bellator returns to South Florida on Saturday night with a star-studded card at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood.

Teenage girl from Afghanistan to box at Olympics

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:11 EST

Besides going after a medal in the boxing ring at the London Olympics, Sadaf Rahimi will be taking a few punches in the fight for equal rights for Afghan women.

London finishes new Paralympics venue

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:01 EST

Britain's Paralympics Games organizers celebrated the 200 days-to-go milestone Friday by completing the only permanent Paralympics venue, Eton Manor.

Rio 2016 committee confident despite police strike

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:53 EST

Rio Olympic organizers say they are confident preparations for the 2016 Games won't be affected by the police strike that is threatening to disrupt Carnival celebrations in the city.

AP Enterprise: US Olympic's London gym nearly done

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:46 EST

Think of it as "Colorado Springs East" - a training spot for U.S. Olympians in London.

Chair of Olympics legacy company to step down

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:35 EST

The chair of Olympic Park Legacy Company says she'll be stepping down after the games.

Rio 2016 adds Nissan as local Olympic sponsor

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:35 EST

Rio Olympic organizers added Nissan as the fifth top-tier sponsor for the 2016 Games.

The latest news from the USOC - February 7

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:25 EST

Hannah Kearney (Norwich, Vt.) set a new record by tallying her 13th and 14th consecutive world cup victories in Park City, Utah. On Feb. 2, Kearney came from behind and recorded 25.21 points on her final run to vault into first place in the mogul competition. She finished out the weekend with another gold medal in the dual mogul event.

Oly legacy officials to name stadiums after games

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:45 EST

The Olympic Park Legacy Company has started taking bids for naming rights for major stadiums once the 2012 London Olympics are complete.

London 2012 volunteers gather for training

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:11 EST

Thousands of London 2012 volunteers are gathering at Wembley Arena for their first orientation and training event for the Olympics.

Fishing notebook

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:24 EST

Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook Bait and Tackle in Jensen Beach said it’s all about water temperature in his area. Offshore anglers are having a tough time finding sailfish but plenty of kings and mutton snappers are biting in 60 feet of water along the six mile reef. Cobias were thick along the 30-foot line but dirty water put a halt to that fishing. Snook are working the beaches as they feed on croakers and whiting. Bluefish and pompano have been feeding along the bridges when the temperatures drop, and free floating tripletails are holding next to many of the bridge pilings in the river.

Everglades camping trip raises funds, awareness

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:40 EST

An annual camping trip to Flamingo raises funds for introductory camping program and awareness of the wonders of nature in Everglades National Park.

Haulover Inlet a good bet with snook season open

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:23 EST

Snook season re-opened Wednesday in Atlantic waters, and although many of these tricky line-sided fish tend to head deep into canals and rivers during the winter months, anglers are having success in the inlets.

Outdoors notebook

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:22 EST

• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meets Tuesday through Thursday in Midway, outside Tallahassee.

Flamingo backwaters offer tasty dining options

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

Captain Jimmy Rhodes has been fishing the backcountry rivers, creeks and bays of Everglades National Park since the 1950s. And Rhodes has been guiding anglers to quality fish in those waters since earning his U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license in the mid-1980s. But he’s not really that keen on catch-and-release gamefishing.

Fishing notebook

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

Charlie Corbin out of Slim’s Fishing Camp in Belle Glade reported largemouth bass in the 8- to 9-pound range are being caught on live wild shiners. Best action has been in the pockets along the outside edges of the grass line in the areas of Ritta, Pelican and Kramer Islands. Fishing with spinner baits, flipping jigs and casting soft plastics over the grass is working on smaller bass. Speckled perch action has been good with a lot of fish eating live minnows and small jigs in the dynamite holes and around Tree Island.

Work begins for 2013 ING Miami Marathon

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01 EST

On the morning after Sunday’s successful ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, race officials began work on next year’s event.

Big second day boosts Get Lit in Mayor’s Cup fishing tournament

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:21 EST

Through a trying weekend of fishing, the crew of Get Lit — skippered by Quinton Dierterly — persevered to win the Mayor’s Cup Tournament in Coconut Grove and a hefty $54,170 bounty.

Tightest win in ING Miami Marathon history

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:06 EST

The closest — and largest — ING Miami Marathon ended with

TNA Wrestling’s Against All Odds pay-per-view

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24 EST

Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Bully Ray, James Storm compete for company’s top title

D-Von Dudley, Stevie Richards, Headbangers in South Florida for CCW

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:15 EST

Blackhart, Sally Boy, JB Cool, Kahagas, Pablo Marquez, Santana and more

WrestleMania original: Rowdy Roddy Piper

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:37 EST

On the Road to WWE WrestleMania Miami: Piper’s Pit with Cena, Rock?

Russian Bear Ivan Koloff at South Florida Ring Warriors show

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:12 EST

See Cornette, DX’s Gunn, Headbangers, Sunny

WWE superstar John Cena to start Daytona 500 engines

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:33 EST

NASCAR, WWE support Make-A-Wish

Opponent, writer bash Linda McMahon with bogus WWE, wrestling tag

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:52 EST

WWE TV is rated PG on cable

Local fans ready for WWE WrestleMania 28 Miami

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:24 EST

South Florida’s Mardi Gras Casino offers fans WWE PPV watch parties

WWE WrestleMania Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:05 EST

WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter to battle The Blue Monster; former WWE caddie may also

Florida Panthers players talk WWE, WrestleMania 28 Miami

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:43 EST

Favorites of NHL stars Garrison, Gudbranson, Versteeg

Palm Springs North soccer wins Kelme Cup

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Other adult, youth sports information

Locals star for West Virginia at Discover Orange Bowl

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Miami’s Geno Smith was named MVP of the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Local football standouts compete in military bowl games

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The West fought their way to a 17-14 victory over the East in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. Playing for the East included Homestead High School linebacker James Burgess, Miami Central defensive back Donaldven Manning and Westminster Christian quarterback David Thompson.

Johannnson wins at Orange Bowl Youth Regatta

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

South Florida may not have snowstorms, but the white sails on Biscayne Bay looked like a blizzard of boats on the bay during the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta.

Florida City captures Pop Warner national championship

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:51 EST

The Florida City Razorbacks won the Pop Warner Division I Midget National Championship by beating the Northwest Raiders (Pa.) 28-0 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista.

Kendall Hammocks wins third Orange Bowl title in four tries

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:10 EST

Xtreme Warriors respond again with Clayton, Pastor, Ros

Kendall Kolts win Orange Bowl title

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:21 EST

Sweetwater champions of Pop Warner; More Miami youth sports

Dolphins learn from Jason Taylor on, off the field

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:32 EST

Miami Dolphins star retiring; charity work continues

Zach Thomas teams with Gray Hardy to win brother-in-law’s smash

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:38 EST

Dolphins, Marlins, DJ Irie, Footy give back at JT Ping-Pong Smash

Dolphins learn from Jason Taylor on, off the field

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:32 EST

Miami Dolphins star retiring; charity work continues

Zach Thomas teams with Gray Hardy to win brother-in-law’s smash

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:19 EST

Dolphins, Marlins, DJ Irie, Footy give back at JT Ping-Pong Smash

Hurricanes capture Orange Bowl title

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:26 EST

Brownlee, Freeman brothers lead Xtreme West Park

Nominate Miami Heat academic team players

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:56 EST

Youth basketball players to be honored by Miami Heat, Miami Herald

Jason Taylor Ping Pong Tournament in South Florida

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:20 EST

Celebs, Dolphins help benefit kids on Dec. 12 at Hard Rock Live

NASCAR Youth Fest success in Miami Beach

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:40 EST

Students have fun, learn with STEM Ten80 Student Racing Challenge, 3M Visiting Wizards