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Japanese MMA fever rising says Takanori Gomi as he prepares for Myles Jury

Jaime Luis Aldecoa   | Sep 20, 2014 01:24 AM EDT

Japanese lightweight Takanori Gomi says that MMA is definitely back on the rise in Japan. read more

Federal Appeals Court May Reverse Barry Bonds Balco Perjury Conviction

Dan Weisman   | Sep 20, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

An 11-judge federal appeals court panel appeared on the verge of reversing a felony obstruction of justice conviction of former MLB slugging star, and suspected PED abuser, Barry Bonds following a Friday hearing. read more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'I Got It Wrong, I'm Sorry'

dweisman   | Sep 19, 2014 05:15 PM EDT

Saying "I got it wrong, I'm sorry," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held a wide-ranging news conference in a carefully orchestrated setting Friday. Goodell attempted to answered hard questions about the league's handling of numerous violence-related issues in the past few months, but ultimately didn't say much about concrete action that would be taken aside from formation of a committee to study those issues and contributions made to an anti-domestic violence hotline. read more

Douthit to Play for Philippines in Asian Games After All

Jaime Luis Aldecoa   | Sep 19, 2014 12:09 PM EDT

Marcus Douthit will suit up for Team Philippines in the 2014 Asian Games. After all the import drama, the longtime resident import will get a shot with to help the Philippines become an asian powerhouse in basketball. read more

Fourth Case of NFL Violence as Jonathan Dwyer is Arrested for Assaulting Wife Twice

Dino Lirios   | Sep 19, 2014 04:42 AM EDT

The cases of violence with players from the National Football League (NFL) seem to keep increasing, as Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer recently hit his wife in two separate occasions. read more

T'Wolves Begin Negotiations with Ricky Rubio

Jaime Luis Aldecoa   | Sep 19, 2014 03:33 AM EDT

With the blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers through, the Minnesota Timberwolves still have to deal with the expiring contract of starting point guard Ricky Rubio. read more

China’s Li Na Retires Due to Knee Woes

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 19, 2014 03:21 AM EDT

China's Li Na, Asia's only majors title holder, announced Friday morning in Beijing that she is hanging up her racket because of worsening conditions to her knee. read more

Colombia Women's Team Gets Flak for 'Nude-Look' Gear; Unacceptable, Says World Cycling Body

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 19, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

Colombia’s women’s cycling team may have to change their uniforms before flying off to compete in Spain’s most important cycling races. read more

International flavor adds spark to Pacquiao-Algieri card

Jaime Luis Aldecoa   | Sep 19, 2014 10:01 PM EDT

The upcoming bout pitting Manny Pacquiao against Chris Algieri for the world welterweight championship already has all the promises of a great bout read more

With 20 Hours Left, Mark Hunt is Still 19 Pounds Overweight

Dino Lirios   | Sep 19, 2014 03:35 AM EDT

With 20 hours left right before the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card in Japan, heavyweight Mark Hunt is still 19 pounds over the weight limit. read more

Men’s Volleyball World Championship: France Ends Iran's Dreams; Poland Eliminates Russia

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 19, 2014 03:35 AM EDT

France, Germany, Poland and Brazil advanced to the final four of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Poland on Thursday. read more

Toray Pan Pacific Open: Caroline Wozniacki Advances to Quarterfinals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 18, 2014 11:03 PM EDT

Second seed Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Australian qualifier Jarmila Gajdosova at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday. read more

Kia Korea Open: Maria Kirilenko Upsets Klara Koukalova

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 18, 2014 11:01 PM EDT

Russian wild card entry Maria Kirilenko rallied from a set down to upset third seed Czech Republic’s Klara Koukalova to advance to the quarterfinals of the Kia Korea Open in Seoul on Thursday. read more

Guangzhou International Women’s Open: Wang Yafan and Alize Cornet Reach Semifinals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 18, 2014 05:18 PM EDT

Wild card entry Wang Yafan of China bounced back against Kai-Lin Zang and Alize Cornet defeated Su-Wei Hsieh to reach the semifinals of the Guangzhou International Women’s Open in China on Thursday. read more

Ex-Pro Football Player Now Nationally Renowned Yoga Instructor

Dino Lirios   | Sep 18, 2014 12:29 PM EDT

Since ex-professional linebacker Keith Mitchell of the New Orleans saints has retired from the National Football League (NFL), he has become a nationally known yoga teacher. read more

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