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Terence Crawford cites the danger of Octagon in nixing two-fight deal with Conor McGregor

Posted: October 3, 2024 at 10:22 pm   /   Sports

Terence Crawford, the boxing champion, turned down a two-fight deal with Conor McGregor because it would have required they fight once in the Octagon. Boxing on Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

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Finchem cites charity as reason to stay in North Carolina (The Associated Press)

Posted: September 21, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Sports

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 […]

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Branden Grace cites Zika in pulling out of Olympics (The Associated Press)

Posted: June 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Sports

Branden Grace withdrew from the Olympics on Friday, becoming the fourth golfer to cite the Zika virus as a reason not to play in Rio de Janeiro this summer. At No. 11 in the world, Grace, a two-time winner this year, is the highest-ranked South African golfer. ”After serious consideration, it is with regret that […]

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