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Why Boxing Is Coming Back (or Not)

Kevin Spak — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:28:05 CDT

Last night's big fight between Manny Pacquiao and “Sugar” Shane Mosely turned out to be a dud, with Pacquiao winning an easy decision, reports AP . But the fight had generated much buzz, leading Atlantic to ponder whether the sport might be ready to burst back into the mainstream. Some pros:...

Tiger Still No. 1, but Endorsements Fall

John Johnson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:17:05 CDT

Tiger Woods remains the nation's top-paid athlete in the Sports Illustrated rankings, even though USA Today notes his endorsements fell by $22 million and sales of his video game are sluggish . The top 5: Tiger Woods: $90.5 million (including $70 million in endorsements). Phil Mickelson: $61.7 million ($52...

The Best Athlete on the Planet

Kevin Spak — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:04 CDT

If Earth could only send one guy to a galactic Olympics, who would it be? The Wall Street Journal had a panel of sports experts hash it out, and its top 10 might surprise: Roman Sebrle: Czech decathlon champion wins on versatility. LeBron James: What can’t the NBA star do?...

Player Denies Vegas Run-In Led to Mugging

Sam Gale Rosen — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:40:12 CDT

Disputing reports he was mugged after a Las Vegas run-in with boxer Floyd Mayweather, Javon Walker tells TheDirty.com's Nik Richie (who claims the NFL wide receiver is a "very close friend") that three armed men entered his hotel room early Monday, knocked him out and took his valuables. Walker,...

Mayweather Jr. Quits Before Big Match

Matt Cantor — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:37:57 CDT

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is hanging up his gloves, nixing a high-profile rematch against Oscar De La Hoya, ESPN.com reports. “This decision was not an easy one for me to make,” the welterweight champ said. “However, these past few years have been extremely difficult for me to find...

Fortunate 50: Sports Elite in the Green

Clay Dillow — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:37:46 CDT

Forget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and...

Indy Driver Raises Profile—on Dance Floor

Jamie Buss — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:03 CDT

Six months ago, few beyond IndyCar fans recognized the name Helio Castroneves. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," however, Helio’s celebrity-status has skyrocketed. The Indy Racing League is enjoying the ride—the racer’s surge in popularity has been tremendous for the sport. "It's interesting to be in this spot because...

Champ Delivers on KO Promise

Katherine Thompson — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:05:01 CST

Floyd Mayweather Jr. defended his welterweight crown against British challenger Ricky Hatton last night in 10 rounds. The 147-pound champion showed more punching than dancing, as Hatton kept on the offensive—contrary to the predictions that the bout would be a boring one. Before an overwhelmingly British crowd, Mayweather came...

Mayweather Outpoints De La Hoya

M. Morris — Sun, 06 May 2007 00:33:23 CDT

Floyd Mayweather Jr. captured Oscar De La Hoya's WBC super welterweight title last night in Las Vegas, recording a 12-round split decision and running his record to 38-0. Two of the three judges gave one of the richest fights in boxing history to the 3-2 underdog, who has won a...