Cleverly beats Braehmer by TKO for WBA belt, 2nd world title (The Associated Press)
Nathan Cleverly of Wales defeated Juergen Braehmer by technical knockout to take the German’s WBA light heavyweight belt and his second world title on Saturday. After six evenly matched rounds, the defending champion indicated he couldn’t continue due to a problem with his right elbow. Cleverly had been the busier fighter, while Braehmer relied on […]
Lee set to defend title in Beijing event (The Associated Press)
Miriam Lee of South Korea won this event as a rookie in 2014, the last time it was played. Shanshan Feng won the inaugural Classic in 2013, shooting a 26-under par 266 for the 72 holes. Both players are part of this week’s field, which also includes two of 2016’s major champions: KPMG Women’s PGA […]
Scott McCarron takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour Champions event (The Associated Press)
Scott McCarron eagled the par-5 12th and shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in the Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship. The 51-year-old McCarron made an 8-foot putt for the eagle and added a birdie on the par-3 16th in chilly, overcast conditions at scenic Bear Mountain Resort, the first-year venue […]
Heavyweight title rematch between Fury, Klitschko called off (The Associated Press)
The rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko for the world heavyweight title has been called off for a second time. No further details were immediately given in the statement as to Fury’s medical condition. Fury beat Klitschko in Germany in November to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF titles. Yahoo Sports – Boxing News
Finchem cites charity as reason to stay in North Carolina (The Associated Press)
Commissioner Tim Finchem leaned on charity as a reason why he has no plans to relocate PGA Tour events from North Carolina over HB2, the so-called ”bathroom bill” that limits protects for LGBT people. The NBA pulled the All-Star Game from Charlotte, while the NCAA said it would not hold the first and second rounds […]
Klitschko’s manager says Tyson Fury will have doping test (The Associated Press)
Wladimir Klitschko’s manager says Tyson Fury will undergo a doping test before the two fighters meet in their heavyweight rematch next month. Bernd Boente says doping tests for both fighters are written into the contract for the Oct. 29 fight in Manchester and will be conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, based in Las Vegas. […]
PGA Tour Champions to play alongside celebrities (The Associated Press)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PGA Tour Champions professionals will play alongside celebrities in the Diamond Resorts International. Yahoo Sports – Golf News
Irish boxer Conlan signs with Top Rank after Olympic woes (The Associated Press)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Irish amateur champion boxer Michael Conlan has signed with Top Rank Promotions one month after his upset loss at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Yahoo Sports – Boxing News
Golovkin hovers over Canelo-Smith fight in Texas (The Associated Press)
Liam Smith kept things respectful in the traditional stare down with Canelo Alvarez, ending it with a handshake in less than 10 seconds. Smith (23-0-1) is defending his WBO junior middleweight title against the hard-hitting Alvarez, who is moving back to the 154-pound class where he has plenty of experience and never lost. Last May, […]
Paisley leads 2nd round of weather-delayed Italian Open (The Associated Press)
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Chris Paisley took a one-stroke lead in the second round of the Italian Open on Friday before thunderstorms ended play early. Yahoo Sports – Golf News