Boxing
Ward claims Kessler's WBA title in 11th round
With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world. (Updated: 11/22/09 1:31 AM )
Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view
Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Updated: 11/20/09 11:41 AM )
Pacquiao's PPV numbers add to megafight momentum
Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. (Updated: 11/20/09 2:06 PM )
Fight not made, but line is
The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. ever get into the ring. (Updated: 11/16/09 8:29 PM )
Pacquiao gets seventh crown
Manny Pacquiao’s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Philippines celebrate Pacquiao despite disasters
Filipinos erupted into deafening cheers in bars, gymnasiums and army camps Sunday as Manny Pacquiao - their boxing hero - relentlessly pounded Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win his seventh title in as many weight classes. (Updated: 11/15/09 4:29 AM )
Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th title
Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart. (Updated: 11/15/09 7:44 AM )
Aspiring rabbi wins piece of 154 title
Yuri Foreman, an aspiring rabbi who mixes religious studies with work in the gym, outpointed Daniel Santos over 12 rounds Saturday night to win a piece of the 154-pound title. (Updated: 11/14/09 11:34 PM )
Pacquiao, Cotto, make weight for fight
Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds, his heaviest ever, while Miguel Cotto came in at the contract limit of 145 pounds for their scheduled 12-round fight. (Updated: 11/13/09 7:04 PM )
Pacquiao's task is to concentrate on fight
Manny Pacquiao spent long, hard weeks getting ready for one of the biggest nights of his life. Hundreds of hours sparring in sweltering gyms, nearly as many on morning runs through deserted streets. (Updated: 11/13/09 3:54 PM )
Tyson may face jail term
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, who was arrested in a scuffle with a photographer, could be sent to jail if he’s found to have violated probation from a 2007 drug case, officials said Thursday. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM )
Tyson suspected of battery
Officials say Mike Tyson has been released from a Los Angeles police station after being booked on suspicion of battery for allegedly hitting a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM )
In Pacquiao, a fighter like no other
The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet. (Updated: 11/11/09 4:31 PM )
Haye says broken hand no danger to Ruiz defense
New heavyweight champion David Haye is confident a broken hand won't threaten his title defense against John Ruiz. (Updated: 11/09/09 11:52 AM )
Casal strings two wins together
On a night in which several boxers stepped into the ring for potential career-altering bouts
at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, unbeaten Buffalo super featherweight Guillermo
Sanchez and veteran Dorin Spivey stole the show while Niagara Falls' Nick Casal proved he's
still got plenty of fight left in his body. (Updated: 11/07/09 12:22 AM )