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Finally, Tye Dye Guy meets inspiration Hulk Hogan

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:25 EDT

TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV from USF Sun Dome in Tampa

Friday's Time Schedule

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:44 EDT

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Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54 EDT

Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday.

Lakers 1970s champ teammate Flynn Robinson dies

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09 EDT

Flynn Robinson, who was on the 1971-1972 Lakers team that won Los Angeles its first NBA title, has died at age 72.

Swamp Apes group gives war veterans missions in the Everglades

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01 EDT

When 30-year-old Iraq war veteran Jorge Martinez left the Marine Corps, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The vet wanted to readjust to civilian life and get involved in social activities, but being amid large crowds made him uncomfortable.

Fishing report

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Fishing out of Bimini, captain Jimbo Thomas, friends and family fished aboard the Thomas Flyer north of Great Isaac’s in 2,500 feet of water and caught seven yellowfin tuna up to 50 pounds, blackfin tuna up to 38 pounds and dolphins up to 30 pounds. Thomas reported that dolphin were actually a nuisance because they were stealing many of their live baits that were intended for the tuna.

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49 EDT

A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09 EDT

An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday.

`I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25 EDT

It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs - or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist.

Former Calder Race Course president Kenny Noe Jr. dies from heart failure

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Kenny Noe Jr. inherited a course that was ‘all mud’ and transferred it into a racing showplace during his tenure from 1979 to 1990.

Froch seeks to avenge loss to Kessler

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:25 EDT

Three years after losing his unbeaten record and WBC super-middleweight title to Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch has the chance to make amends on home soil.

Fight Schedule

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41 EDT

By The Associated Press

Ed Paredes’ ideal breakout bout? Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:18 EDT

Having reached the top 15 welterweight rankings of the four major sanctioning bodies provides Ed Paredes a platform to seek major fights.

48-year-old Hopkins to defend title against Murat

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:16 EDT

IBF Light Heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins will return to the ring at Barclays Center to defend his title against No. 1 contender Karo Murat.

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Pablo Cano

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26 EDT

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

Lucas Matthysse stops Lamont Peterson in 3rd

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:27 EDT

Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.

Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:39 EDT

IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.

Jones stops Lebedev; Povetkin tops Wawrzyk

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:34 EDT

Guillermo Jones upset Denis Lebedev via 11th-round knockout to regain the WBA cruiserweight title Friday night.

Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39 EDT

Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.

Orb returns to track ahead of 145th Belmont Stakes

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59 EDT

Thursday morning marked the return to the track of Kentucky Derby winner Orb. The 3-year-old colt, fourth in the Preakness Stakes, galloped a mile at Belmont Park with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson.

Game On Dude working his way back

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:14 EDT

Santa Anita Handicap winner Game On Dude has begun workouts and is on target for the Hollywood Gold Cup thus summer.

International and E.P. Taylor set for late October

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:39 EDT

Woodbine Race Course released its complete stakes schedule for 2013, with significant changes to major races.

Up the Backstretch: Lukas still beaming after Preakness win

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:19 EDT

It may have been his fifth time winning the Preakness Stakes, but Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas didn't feel any less happy than if it had been the first time.

Former Calder Race Course president Kenny Noe Jr. dies from heart failure

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Kenny Noe Jr. inherited a course that was ‘all mud’ and transferred it into a racing showplace during his tenure from 1979 to 1990.

Palace Malice gets Smith for Belmont Stakes

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29 EDT

Kentucky Derby pacesetter Palace Malice will run in the 145th Belmont Stakes on June 8 with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith in the saddle.

Pletcher pair workout ahead of Met Mile

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:44 EDT

Discreet Dancer and Cross Traffic will represent the stable of trainer Todd Pletcher in Monday's $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) at Belmont Park.

Veterans put in solid workouts

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25 EDT

A quartet of stakes winning thoroughbreds posted Tuesday morning workouts ahead of possible starts Memorial Day in the Met Mile at Belmont Park.

Husbands sidelined with broken leg

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35 EDT

Veteran jockey Patrick Husbands underwent surgery Tuesday after suffering injuries Monday at Woodbine.

‘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.

Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:14 EDT

Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:09 EDT

C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04 EDT

Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24 EDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01 EDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold.

AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:26 EDT

Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.

Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56 EDT

Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff permanently in host cities to help organize the games.

Coach K returns to coach USA Basketball

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59 EDT

It appears Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has decided to remain at the helm of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball squad.

SAfrican court acquits brother of Oscar Pistorius

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40 EDT

One Pistorius brother is free of charges - acquitted Tuesday of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a road accident. The famous younger brother, Olympian double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, still must face his day in court for shooting and killing his girlfriend.

Swamp Apes group gives war veterans missions in the Everglades

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Fishing report

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Pedraza excels at nationals

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Fort Lauderdale open-water swimmer Joey Pedraza likely qualified for the USA Swimming National Team after placing second in the 5K and fifth in the 10K events during the Open Water National Championships in Castaic, Calif.

Paddlers can stand up for a great adventure

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

The Coral Gables Waterway offers some scenic views, especially traveling the canal by stand-up paddleboard.

Fishing report

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Captain John Barker of Blue Waters Charters reported finding plenty of action for his clients fishing in 140 feet of water offshore of Government Cut. Using live bluerunners and threadfin herring his clients caught big kingfish, dolphins and blackfin tuna on the surface baits and large mutton snappers on the bottom baits. … Fishing on the Dream Catcher with captain Steven Lamp out of Key West, Rick Berry of Key Largo Rods and a few friends fished the Dry Tortugas area and had plenty of action from blackfin tuna and bonitos that ate bucktail jigs and Mirrolures cast around the sterns of shrimp boats. The tunas were up to 26 pounds. The group also had a nice catch of red groupers to 12 pounds that ate jigs tipped with bonito strips.

Hydration, proper nutrition are the keys to rewarding venture

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Competitive sports are a great way to stay in shape and meet new people, but how do you survive events such as triathlons, marathons and adventure races if you are not a professional athlete?

Chinese continue their winning ways at FINA Diving Grand Prix

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 EDT

A dominating, attention-to-detail Chinese squad won all eight events Sunday at the FINA diving competition in Fort Lauderdale.

Anglers weigh in but no winner yet

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Out of 137 teams, Penny-less came up as the top boat in the Mercury/SeaVee Saltwater Shootout held at Hillsboro Inlet Park on Saturday.

Four-time Olympian Troy Dumais advances to final

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:04 EDT

Four-time Olympian Troy Dumais placed second in the FINAUSA Grand Prix 3-meter springboard semifinals with 468.90 points.

Finally, Tye Dye Guy meets inspiration Hulk Hogan

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:25 EDT

TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV from USF Sun Dome in Tampa

TNA leaves Orlando, visiting Tampa (Part 2)

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:26 EDT

TNA Wrestling’s Chris Dispensa, Christy Hemme, Steve Small, Brian Stifler

Update on Jerry Lawler’s return to the ring

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:46 EDT

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler makes his official return to the wrestling ring on Saturday, May 25 at the BANG TV Sound Stage in (Central Florida) Ocala. He is returning to the ring for the first time since his heart attack eight months ago on WWE’s Monday Night Raw.

Watch WWE Extreme Rules in South Florida

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:38 EDT

The (South Florida) Davie Ale House in Broward County will be showing the WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view at 8 p.m. EST Sunday, May 19.

WWE’s Prime Time Players want millions of followers

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:19 EDT

WWE superstars Titus O’Neil, Darren Young at WWE NXT at Miami-Dade County Fair

Be a South Florida STAR, win WWE tickets

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:55 EDT

In an effort to recognize deserving South Florida youth who promote the values of the Be a STAR anti-bullying program, World Wrestling Entertainment in conjunction with The Miami Herald is accepting nominations for a special meet-n-greet before a WWE show at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.

More with TNA Knockout Mickie James (Part 2)

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:23 EDT

TNA Impact Wrestling’s Mickie James continues to cement her legacy as one of the most accomplished female competitors in history.

TNA leaves Orlando, visits Tampa (Part 1)

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:52 EDT

Never say never

WWE’s Jerry The King Lawler cleared by doctors, returning to the ring

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:19 EDT

WWE Hall of Famers Dory Funk Jr. and Jerry The King Lawler teaming in Central Florida

Our Lady of the Lakes sports awards

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00 EDT