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Andre Ward leaps atop super middleweight division

Andre Ward stunned WBA champion Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night in a dominant victory that turned the super middleweight division on its head. Mikkel Kessler, from Denmark, left, punches Andre Ward during the 10th round of their WBA Super ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Taiwan News,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andre Ward,  Mikkel Kessler

Ward claims Kessler's WBA title

W ith a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world. Ward claimed the WBA 168-pound title with an unanimous technical decision over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in the 11th round Saturday night, adding his first world ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Globe and Mail,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andre Ward,  Mikkel Kessler,  Oracle,  Joe Calzaghe,  Jermain Taylor

Ward claims Kessler's WBA title in 11th round

OAKLAND, Calif.—With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world. Ward claimed the WBA 168-pound title with an unanimous technical decision over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in the 11th round Saturday night, adding his ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andre Ward,  Mikkel Kessler,  Oracle,  Joe Calzaghe,  Jermain Taylor

Ortiz fit for a comeback

to UFC 106's main event after heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was forced to drop off the pay-per-view card with an apparent intestinal problem that has threatened his career. Tito Ortiz and his former manager made all kinds of threats against each ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Long Beach Press-Telegram,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Brock Lesnar,  Tito Ortiz,  Dana White,  Forrest Griffin,  Lyoto Machida

Ward welcomes Kessler to US for title bout

Andre Ward feels he's been an underdog from the moment he was born. Even with his prodigious boxing gifts, his undefeated ring record and that Olympic gold medal, he still firmly believes that nobody gives him a chance. Boxers Mikkel Kessler ...

From GREG BEACHAM, eTaiwan News,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andre Ward,  Mikkel Kessler,  Anthony Mundine,  Joe Calzaghe

Arizona St, UCLA both need win to boost bowl hopes

LOS ANGELES Arizona State and UCLA both will find it tough to reach a bowl game after the final two weeks of their up-and-down seasons. And both teams' coaches realize it'll be all but impossible for the loser of their meeting Saturday at the Rose ...

From GREG BEACHAM, San Diego Union-Tribune,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: University of California, Los Angeles,  Pac-10,  Rick Neuheisel,  Dennis Erickson,  Danny Sullivan

Ortiz ready for comeback fight at UFC 106

Tito Ortiz and his former manager made all kinds of threats against each other over the past few years. They even considered a boxing match to settle their differences when their simmering feud boiled over last year. Trouble is, when you're an elite ...

From GREG BEACHAM, NevadaAppeal.com,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Tito Ortiz,  Dana White,  Forrest Griffin,  Brock Lesnar,  Lyoto Machida

Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93

LOS ANGELES—Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ron ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Boston Globe,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Chicago Bulls,  National Basketball Association,  Pau Gasol,  Kobe Bryant,  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Judging shift should save Ward-Kessler title fight

Andre Ward's promoter says the California State Athletic Commission plans to assign a Swedish judge to Ward's fight against Mikkel Kessler on Saturday, likely clearing the way for the WBA to certify it as a title bout. Kessler's camp was unhappy ...

From GREG BEACHAM, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Andre Ward,  Mikkel Kessler

Backup Boucher keys Philadelphia's win in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- Mika Pyorala scored his first NHL goal, backup goalie Brian Boucher made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers opened a trip with their seventh victory in eight games, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Mike Richards and ...

From GREG BEACHAM, The Washington Post,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Los Angeles Kings,  Philadelphia Flyers,  Brian Boucher,  Mike Richards,  Braydon Coburn

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