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Xander Zayas vs Abass Baraou 154 lb Unification Fight Set For January 31 In Puerto Rico

WBO junior middleweight champion Xander Zayas is wasting no time; instead of choosing a voluntary defense, he will head straight into a unification fight on January 31 in Puerto Rico against WBA champion Abass Baraou (17-1, 9 KOs).

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Thornton, Chara, Keith, Mogilny skate into Hall

Joe Thornton, 46, larger than life on the ice and away from the rink, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday night in Toronto, alongside Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker in the player category.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 10

Sprinter Bracy-Williams gets 45-month doping ban

Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams has agreed to a 45-month doping ban in a case investigated by federal drug-enforcement authorities that the head of the U.S.

Boxing News / NY Fights / November 10

Zayas vs Baraou Unification Showdown Set Jan. 31 in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas will kick off 2026 with a historic home soil event. The 23-year-old WBO junior middleweight world champion will face WBA champion Abass Baraou in a title unification fight on Saturday, January 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 10

IOC: No decision yet on potential transgender ban

The IOC says "no decisions have been taken yet" amid reports transgender athletes could be banned from the female category in all Olympic events.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 8

Knight scores 3, U.S. takes 2-0 lead over Canada

Hilary Knight scored three times, including an exclamatory empty-net goal, and Team USA routed Canada 6-1, taking a 2-0 lead over their cross-border rivals in the hockey exhibition Rivalry Series at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Zayas vs. Baraou: A Bold Move for Boxing’s Youngest Champion

In boxing, some moments define a fighter’s trajectory, separating the contenders from the true champions. For Xander Zayas, boxing’s youngest world champion, that moment is barreling toward him on January 31st.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 8

Sakamoto defends NHK title, books spot in final

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate to defend her title in what she says will be her final NHK Trophy. Yuma Kagiyama overcame an early mistake to win his third straight NHK Trophy in men's singles.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 8

Shibutanis 'disappointed' by 6th in return to ice

After a disappointing result in their comeback bid, U.S. ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani said qualifying for next year's Winter Olympics was not the main reason for their return to competitive skating.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou – How Does It Play Out?

The Junior Middleweight division is reportedly set for a unification clash between WBO Champion Xander Zayas and his WBA counterpart Abass Baraou. The

Boxing News / ESPN / November 7

Sources: Zayas-Baraou unification bout Jan. 31

WBO champion Xander Zayas and WBA title holder Abass Baraou will meet in a junior middleweight title unification bout on Jan 31 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Olympics News / ESPN / November 7

Skier Tabanelli tears ACL ahead of Olympics

Host Italy has another top athlete injured ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli joined Alpine skiers Federica Brignone and Marta Bassino on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a torn ACL in her right knee on Friday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Darius Fulghum vs David Stevens: Preview & Betting Tips

The super-middleweight division showcases another intriguing prospect clash this weekend as Darius Fulghum takes on David Stevens in a scheduled ten-round contest.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / October 30

IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year Esports Olympics deal

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have canceled a 12-year deal for the kingdom to host the Olympic Esports Games, the IOC announced Thursday.

Danny Garcia News / Fights Around The World / October 20

Danny Garcia Delivers A Big KO In Brooklyn But Was That Truly His Last Fight?

Former two division world champion Danny Garcia scored a vicious one punch knockout over Daniel Gonzalez at the Barclays in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 19

Danny Garcia Closes Brooklyn Chapter with Vintage Knockout Win Over Daniel Gonzalez

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — If this was the end, Danny Garcia made sure it was a highlight. The Philadelphia veteran capped his storied run at Barclays Center with

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Kieron Conway vs. George Liddard press conference quotes and fight prediction

Kieron Conway (23-3-1, 7 KOs) and George Liddard (12-0, 7 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at York Hall in London, England.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 14

Kieron Conway vs George Liddard – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On Friday, October 17, at York Hall, Bethnal Green, Kieron Conway vs George Liddard headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, live on DAZN. The main event will be for Conway’s British and Commonwealth titles.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

USA women's basketball team announces impressive HC hiring

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Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 22

Duke's Kara Lawson named coach of U.S. women's team

Duke head coach Kara Lawson was named to lead the U.S. women's basketball team on Monday. A gold medalist as a player in 2008 and an assistant coach on the championship team in 2024, Lawson will look to complete the Olympic trifecta at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Gabriela Fundora Breaks Down Alexas Kubicki in 7, Retains Undisputed Flyweight Crown

For Gabriela Fundora, dominance is becoming routine. The 23-year-old Ring and undisputed flyweight champion retained her crown in emphatic fashion Saturday night.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 19

2026 Olympics allowing Russians to compete as AINs again

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) laid to rest any remaining confusion over the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes Friday, announcing that individual athletes would be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, though once again not under the banners of their home countries.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Kevin Durant reveals his lone condition to play for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Kevin Durant is not opposed to suiting up for Team USA in the Olympics one more time. But he wants to do it on his terms.

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Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev to Retain The Ring Title

Nagoya, Japan — Pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue showcased his full boxing repertoire Sunday night, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Murodjon Akhmadaliev at IG Arena to retain his undisputed junior featherweight championship and The Ring title.