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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:21 EDT

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Oly sprinter Campbell-Brown suspended amid probe

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44 EDT

Veronica Campbell-Brown's agent insists one of the cornerstones of Jamaica's wide-ranging sprint success "is not a cheat," even though the test results read differently.

AP Interview: Wiggins will be strong in 2014

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:44 EDT

The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week.

Protesters out again in Brazil's biggest city

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:24 EDT

Street demonstrations popped up again around Brazil early Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and high prices.

Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:36 EDT

Thousands of demonstrators flooded a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday evening for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services in this booming South American giant.

U of Oregon plans to bar too-wide seat cushions

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44 EDT

Some University of Oregon fans say it's getting crowded in the bleachers. The problem: Jumbo seat cushions.

Wednesday's Time Schedule

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26 EDT

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3 more plead guilty in probe of Pilot Flying J

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:11 EDT

Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor pleaded guilty Tuesday in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates.

Animal Kingdom no factor at Royal Ascot in finale

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31 EDT

Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly and finishing 11th in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.

Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34 EDT

A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous said Tuesday he is the target of an investigation into who hacked into an Ohio high school's computer and posted a video related the rape of a teenage girl at an alcohol-fueled party.

Fight Schedule

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26 EDT

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James Warring, Dave Clark to enter Florida Boxing Hall of Fame

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

Their relationship as fighter and trainer provided James Warring and Dave Clark countless memories through a boxing journey that included championship achievement.

Garcia TKOs Lopez to keep WBO Featherweight belt vacant

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:45 EDT

Miguel Angel Garcia defeated Juan Manuel Lopez with a fourth-round TKO Saturday, just one day after losing his WBO Featherweight title after failing to make weight.

Garcia stops Lopez in 4th round

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:20 EDT

Mikey Garcia stopped Juan Manuel Lopez in the fourth round Saturday night, leaving the WBO featherweight title vacant after Garcia failed to make weight.

Murat denied visa, fight with Hopkins canceled

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:55 EDT

IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins will have to wait a little longer to return to the ring for his title defense.

Garcia doesn't make weight, loses title

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:46 EDT

Mikey Garcia lost his WBO featherweight title ahead of his Saturday night bout against Juan Manuel Lopez.

Hopkins-Murat bout in July off

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00 EDT

Bernard Hopkins' defense of his IBF light heavyweight title against Karo Murat has been canceled because Murat could not get a visa from the State Department.

Hopkins-Murat bout in July off

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:40 EDT

Bernard Hopkins' defense of his IBF light heavyweight title against Karo Murat has been cancelled because Murat could not get a visa from the State Department.

Featherweight champion Garcia fails to make weight

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:45 EDT

Mikey Garcia's reign as WBO featherweight champion was short-lived.

New leader for operator of NY thoroughbred tracks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:04 EDT

The directors of the New York Racing Association have chosen a lawyer without a background in horse racing as the organization's new president and CEO.

Animal Kingdom no factor at Royal Ascot in finale

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:36 EDT

Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly and finishing 11th in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.

Animal Kingdom fades in Queen Anne Stakes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:46 EDT

Animal Kingdom came up short in an attempt to add the Queen Anne Stakes title to his 2011 Kentucky Derby win and Dubai World Cup championship from earlier this year.

Funny Proposition upsets Royal Delta in Fleur de Lis

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:16 EDT

Funny Proposition, ridden by Joel Rosario, took the lead at the start and pulled away from champion mare Royal Delta down the stretch to win Saturday night's $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs.

Fort Larned cruises to win Foster Handicap

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:35 EDT

Fort Larned, winless in his first two starts this year, notched his initial victory of 2013 in dominating fashion Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap.

Paynter excellent after Friday's return race

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:01 EDT

Paynter, trained by Bob Baffert, came out of his return race Friday at Hollywood Park in excellent shape. The 4-year-old colt, owned by Zayat Stable, won the 7th race allowance event over seven furlongs.

Wise Dan works for upcoming race

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:36 EDT

Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan put in a workout Saturday at Keeneland two weeks ahead of his next start. Trained by Charles LoPresti, the 6-year-old gelding is training for the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs on June 29.

Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31 EDT

Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths.

Up the Backstretch: A bunch of guys hangin' out at the Downs

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:25 EDT

Danny, Ronny and Indy plus Goldy, Forty and Pooly all meet Saturday night at Churchill Downs.

MMA fighter Quinton Rampage Jackson to debut on TNA Impact Wrestling Thursday, June 6 on Spike TV

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:57 EDT

Rampage second MMA fighter to sign dual deal with Bellator and TNA Wrestling on Spike TV

‘Bigfoot’ sighting: Antonio Silva braces for rematch with Cain Velasquez at UFC 160

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04 EDT

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva’s face resembled something out of a horror flick after his last bout with Cain Velasquez. The Brazilian heavyweight sustained gashes and cuts and left a lot of blood behind when he exited the octagon after the defeat.

Transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox set for historic bout at BankUnited Center

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29 EDT

Friday night’s mixed-martial arts event at BankUnited Center on the University of Miami campus will be the first Championship Fighting Alliance card to be televised nationally (on AXS TV).

Fight card at BankUnited Center a landmark for CFA founder Jorge de la Noval

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15 EDT

Cuban-born Jorge de la Noval arrived in the United States 19 years ago at age 14. At that time, UFC was already on its way to taking mixed-martial arts into the mainstream. Today, there are several MMA organizations – and de la Noval runs one of them.

Mirsad Bektic’s long, hard road to MMA success

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:47 EDT

Mirsad Bektic is an undefeated mixed martial artist looking for his sixth win in as many fights. This Friday night, in Denver, Colorado, Bektic takes on Nick Macias in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s card that will be televised on AXS TV. The fact that the 22-year old featherweight contender will appear on national television, as he continues great success in the sport, is nothing short of a miracle. Bektic was born in 1991 in the tumultuous Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country that saw a long war with around 100,000 casualties.

IOC praises Pyeongchang for Olympic preparations

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:06 EDT

IOC inspectors have concluded their second visit to Pyeongchang by praising organizers for making good progress on preparations for the 2018 Winter Games.

The latest news from the USOC - June 18

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:56 EDT

The U.S. Women's National Team captured its second consecutive gold medal at the 2013 Pan American Cup, held June 10-16 in Lima, Peru. Team USA lived up to its world No. 1 ranking after defeating Dominican Republic, 25-12, 25-20, 25-18, in the final match to cap its impressive showing with a 5-0 record. Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio) accumulated 15 points in the gold-medal match to earn the tournament's most valuable player award.

Diving great Greg Louganis to marry in fall

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:16 EDT

Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall.

Archery soaring after London Olympic success

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:52 EDT

From blockbuster movies to hit TV shows to greater Olympic exposure, archery seems to be hitting all the right targets.

USOC keeps interested eye on 2020 Olympic race

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:55 EDT

U.S. Olympic Committee leaders are playing the role of interested observers in the bidding process for the 2020 Games, hoping they can learn something from Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo as they try to land the Olympics.

Russia faces security challenges at Sochi Olympics

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:53 EDT

Drones hovering overhead, robotic vehicles roaming Olympic venues to search for explosives, high-speed patrol boats sweeping the Black Sea coast - Russian officials say they will be using cutting-edge technology to make sure the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi will be "the safest Olympics in history."

The latest news from the USOC - June 11

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:18 EDT

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams (Saginaw, Mich.) claimed her second French Open singles title and 16th Grand Slam title at the 2013 French Open, held May 26-June 6 in Paris. No. 1-ranked Williams overcame defending champion Maria Sharapova of Russia, 6-4, 6-4, to win her second French Open since 2002. Olympic gold medalists and top-seeded brothers Mike and Bob Bryan (Camarillo, Calif.) secured their 14th Grand Slam trophy by defeating Michael Llodra and Nicolas Mahut of France, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4) in the men's doubles final. The duo last won a French Open title in 2006.

USA Basketball adds Thibodeau, Williams and Boeheim to staff

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:03 EDT

USA Basketball has added NBA coaches Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams to Mike Krzyzewski's staff for the men's national team, while Jim Boeheim will return for a third time as an assistant.

IOC gripped by election frenzy, sports politics

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:32 EDT

As Jacques Rogge called the executive board meeting to order, signs of change were staring him right in the face.

Several factors suggested for bonefish decline

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

A study contended that many possibilities might share the blame for the decline of a sport fish that is vital to the Florida Keys economy.

Hungry anglers take gourmet trip

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Chef Anthony Hunt offers a combination of cooking and fishing.

Outdoors notebook

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

State and federal fisheries managers will hold four public workshops in South Florida in July and August to get your input on marine fish issues unique to this region. Members of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fishery management councils will host the sessions, featuring topics such as whether to manage yellowtail and mutton snapper regionally or separately in state and federal waters. Meetings will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. July 29 at the IGFA Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach; July 30 at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center in Key Largo; July 31 at Key Colony Beach City Hall; and Aug. 1 at Harvey Government Center in Key West. For more information, email Marine@myFWC.com.

Anglers split on plan to ban gear

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Commissioners voted to move forward with a measure to ban a popular gear used to catch tarpon, drawing praise and condemnation.

Fishing report

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Captain Jim Hobales of Caught Lookin Charters reported fishing out front of Flamingo has been red hot. In the channels snook, tarpon and sharks are eating chunks of ladyfish, live mullet and pinfish. On top of the flats where there are visible mullet muds, large groups of big redfish can be found. The reds are eating pinfish, chunks of ladyfish and weedless soft plastics. Sea trout are holding around First National Bank and Middle Ground.

Outdoors notebook

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Maritime archeologist Joshua Marano will discuss the excavation of the Queen Anne’s Revenge — Blackbeard’s pirate ship — on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami. Admission is free. Call 786-735-9505.

Sunny Isles triathletes finish in first place

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

This past weekend concluded the first leg of the Mack Cycle Triathlon Trilogy and Duathlon Trilogy on Key Biscayne’s historic Virginia Key.

Open season lionfish may become permanent in Florida

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:23 EDT

A temporary state rule declaring open season on lionfish may become permanent as a measure to keep the invasive species from becoming permanent Florida residents.

Lighthouse Point’s White, crew reel in top honors in tournament

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Matt White’s team aboard his O-Sea-D won $11,370 with four blackfin tuna and four kingfish weighing a total of 187.2 pounds.

Video of Jerry The King Lawler’s return to the ring in Ocala

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:54 EDT

MVP, Ron Simmons, Savio Vega on Kayfabe Wrestling Radio

Pro wrestling legends, Power Rangers at Florida Supercon in July

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Meet Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Sgt. Slaughter, Kevin Sullivan, Greg The Hammer Valentine, Power Rangers and more

Watch WWE Payback at (South Florida) Davie Ale House

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:01 EDT

The (South Florida) Davie Ale House will show the WWE Payback pay-per-view at 7:30 p.m. EST Sunday, June 16.

Max Zaleski, Dolph Ziggler tag team on WWE DVD subtitle initiative

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:21 EDT

It was a sense of accomplishment for Max Zaleski when he learned World Wrestling Entertainment began adding subtitles to its DVD releases.

More South Florida students exemplify WWE anti-bullying initiative to become a STAR

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:25 EDT

WWE Be a STAR anti-bullying program offers advice, help

Three South Florida youth honored by WWE for being a STAR

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:03 EDT

Logan Alvarez, Eli Bloom, Tristan Castillo recognized for their efforts, including displaying tolerance and respect

Young South Florida fans roar as WWE champ John Cena beats Ryback

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:13 EDT

WWE invades BB&T Center in Sunrise

Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle confronts MMA fighter Quinton Rampage Jackson on TNA Impact Wrestling

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:29 EDT

Jackson makes TNA Impact Wrestling debut on Spike TV

MMA fighter Quinton Rampage Jackson to debut on TNA Impact Wrestling Thursday, June 6 on Spike TV

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:30 EDT

Rampage second MMA fighter to sign dual deal with Bellator and TNA Wrestling on Spike TV

Be a STAR with WWE superstar The Miz

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:31 EDT

Don’t be bullied, tell someone

Sports Scene: South Dade Express Track Club impresses at Orange Bowl FLYTAF Meet

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT