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Pacquiao KOs Matthysse to win WBA title
Pacquiao faced calls to retire from friends, family and even his Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach when he lost the WBO belt to journeyman Australian Jeff Horn a year ago. A noisy crowd of 15,000 at the Axiata Arena were in good voice for the regional hero despite the early morning start, as the US TV networks broadcasted the bout. [Full Article...]
Argentinean Matthysse gears up for Pacquiao showdown
Knock-out specialist Matthysse has finished 36 of his 39 wins inside the distance and took the vacant WBA belt after an eighth-round stoppage of Thailand's Teerachai Sithmorseng in January. In a conversation with this writer after the presscon, Pacquiao said: "I don't blame him for saying that, He was just expressing his feeling". The Pacquaio-Matthysse event will feature many Asian fighters inc... [Full Article...]
Kate Upton Expecting First Child With Husband Justin Verlander
The 26-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and husband and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander , 35, are expecting their first child. It is unknown as to whether or not Justin is in Miami with her as she breaks the news. You're the most thoughtful, loving, caring, and strong woman I've ever met! Upton, who has graced the cover of numerous magazines, made headlines in February w... [Full Article...]
The rules really need to change, says Kevin Anderson
Nadal and Djokovic will have to resume their match on Saturday before the victor will play Anderson in the final on Sunday, meaning one of Djokovic or Nadal will not be well-rested heading into the final. "I agree with Kevin". Djokovic , 31, will look to capture his 13th career Grand Slam title on Sunday, and his first since the 2016 Australian Open. [Full Article...]
Kevin Anderson wins semifinal match, hopes for format change
Actually, both is necessary. The match was the second-longest in Wimbledon history - ironically beaten only by ninth seed Isner's first-round victory over Nicolas Mahut back in 2010 , which lasted 11 hours and five minutes. It was another great set of tennis, with victor flying all over the court from each side and the drama reaching its peak after seven easy holds. "If one person can't f... [Full Article...]
Liverpool defender Lovren: Modric deserves Ballon d'Or
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren has had his fair share of critics, but on Wednesday, he played a key role in his country's 2-1 extra-time win over England in the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation. Now with my national team we are in the final. Not only that though, he believes he now deserves to be viewed as one of the best defenders in world football. [Full Article...]
Jabari Parker, Bulls ‘Progressing’ On Free-Agent Contract
Jabari Parker is heading back to his hometown to suit up for the Chicago Bulls on a 2-year, $40 million deal, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . The Milwaukee Bucks announced Saturday morning that they have rescinded their qualifying offer to the 23-year-old forward, making him an unrestricted free agent. [Full Article...]
Serena Williams loses Wimbledon final, 10 months after having baby
Open in 2016, but was the runner-up to Williams at Wimbledon that season, " especially in the important moments". "It's been a insane 10 months", Williams said. Kerber entered the final leading all the players in the ladies' main draw with her percentage of returns in (88 per cent) and managed to clinch 61% of second serve return points, a far superior rate to Williams' 51%. [Full Article...]