Many people consider the Greatest Boxer of the recent era to be Manny Paquiao. And this is for good reason – he has won a championship in eight different divisions while going 53-3-2. Others are in the camp that Floyd [...]
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Money Mayweather Knocks Ortiz Out in 4 Rds
Written by Mike on September 18, 2011
The much anticipated Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz has come and gone. Only one fighter would be able to back up his guaranteed knockout, and that would be Mayweather. Mayweather was generally considered to have won the first three rounds, [...]
Continue ReadingGreatest Collapse in Golf History?
Written by Mike on April 11, 2011
The Masters concluded in Augusta today, and it was a very entertaining last round. The day saw eight different people have at least a share of the lead at some point during the final round. The biggest story of the [...]
Continue ReadingFeeling Blue: Italy Eliminated
Written by Mike on June 24, 2010
Forza Azzuri! With all the hype surrounding the 2010 World Cup, Italians were especially excited about the start of their title defense. The World Cup is one of those special sporting events, because it is truly a World event (unlike [...]
Continue ReadingUSA Wins 70-68 After 11 Hour Marathon
Written by Mike on June 24, 2010
No, not the team USA with Kevin Durant and company, this was American John Isner defeating Nicolas Mahut in first round action at Wimbledon. Isner (23) won in five sets: 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 70-68. This match easily [...]
Continue ReadingAmerican Swagger: Team USA Hockey
Written by Rob Donatelli on February 24, 2010
Last Sunday in Vancouver, something special happened in Olympic hockey. For the first time in 50 years, the United States beat the Canadian team. Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabers was absolutely sensational in goal and looked like a glorified [...]
Continue ReadingTranscending the Sport
Written by Jonathan Velez on February 19, 2010
Ever so often in sports you get these certain athletes that prove to be much more than the ordinary athlete. They tend to be superstars or trailblazers, if you will, creating a new path for the next generation. For example, [...]
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