UFC 295 misses star power after Jon Jones injury calls off heavyweight clash with Stipe Miocic
UFC 295 is missing some serious star power
2023-11-11 02:45
Danielle Collins gives United States 1-0 lead over Czechs at Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Danielle Collins has given the United States a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by beating Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2
2023-11-11 02:23
Mavericks to play tournament game on regular floor. Production issues delayed the new court
The Dallas Mavericks are playing a home game in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament for the first time on Friday night
2023-11-11 02:16
At 17, Ajax defender Jorrel Hato gets first call-up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
Teenage defender Jorrel Hato has been a rare bright spot in Ajax’s troubled season, and the 17-year-old has received his first call-up to the senior Netherlands squad
2023-11-11 01:56
The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra
Gerardo Parra — of “Baby Shark” fame — will be the new first base coach for the Washington Nationals as part of a series of changes to manager Dave Martinez’s staff
2023-11-11 01:52
Explain, laugh, try the 'tush push': how a German announcer spreads the word about the NFL
Patrick Esume has been the face of NFL broadcasts in Germany for years and has played a big role in helping football to grow in a key international market
2023-11-11 01:20
Eberechi Eze signs contract extension at Crystal Palace until 2027
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has signed a contract extension to stay with the Premier League club until 2027
2023-11-11 00:58
Cabbage Patch Kids and the Fischer-Price Corn Popper are added to the Toy Hall of Fame
Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame
2023-11-11 00:57
Ken Moelis Scraps CEO Handoff Plan to Seize Once-a-Decade Moment
Six years ago, Ken Moelis predicted he would hand the reins of his namesake firm to someone else
2023-11-11 00:54
Katie Taylor questions whether women’s boxing is capable of switch to three-minute rounds
Undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor has questioned whether women's boxing has the “strength and depth” to move to three-minute rounds. The Irish fighter will try to avenge the only loss of her professional career when she faces Chantelle Cameron this month in a rematch of their fight in May. Some top fighters led by Amanda Serrano have been pushing for the choice to switch from the traditional 10 two-minute rounds to 12 three-minute rounds for title fights. Cameron signed on to Serrano's statement a month ago calling for the change, arguing that it would put women on par with men and allow them to earn more money. "I haven't really got any preference either way," the 37-year-old Taylor said. "The two-minute rounds are a real fast pace. They say the three-minute rounds will cause more knockouts, but I don't think that's true. "I don't know if women's boxing has the strength and depth to have three-minute rounds really. For me, I really don't care whether it's a two or three-minute round. I spar three-minute rounds all the time. There's pros and cons to both really." The Taylor vs Cameron fight — on 25 November at the 3Arena in Dublin — will be 10 two-minute rounds like the first one. Serrano defended her world featherweight belts two weeks ago with a unanimous decision over Danila Ramos in 12 three-minute rounds in Orlando, describing two-minute rounds as "a sprint" and with the extra minute "we get to showcase our skills." Taylor edged Serrano in a thriller at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in May 2022. It was the first time a women's boxing match headlined at the famous venue. A Taylor vs Serrano rematch was in the works but the Puerto Rican fighter pulled out because of injury. Cameron then stepped in and ruined Taylor's homecoming, the judges scoring the Dublin fight 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95 for the Englishwoman. Taylor (22-1) again is challenging for Cameron's world super-lightweight belts at 140 pounds. The 32-year-old Cameron is 18-0. For Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, it was her first loss at any level since being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. "Mentally and physically I feel a lot better going into this one," said Taylor, who lives and trains in Connecticut. "I just had a bit of a flat night, just a flat performance. I certainly wasn't myself on the night, and I think everybody who watched the fight could see that." Cameron threw nearly twice as many punches as Taylor in the first fight. AP Read More Katie Taylor ‘aware of what is at stake’ in Chantelle Cameron rematch Amanda Serrano revels in ‘historic night’ for women’s boxing Eddie Hearn makes surprising revelation about Anthony Joshua coach Eddie Hearn makes surprising revelation about Anthony Joshua coach What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings
2023-11-11 00:49
Katie Taylor questions if women's boxing has 'strength and depth' for 3-minute rounds
Undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor has questioned whether women’s boxing has the “strength and depth” to move to three-minute rounds
2023-11-11 00:17
Villarreal parts ways with 2nd coach of season after Pacheta exit
Villarreal has parted ways with its second coach of the season by announcing the departure of José “Pacheta” Rojo
2023-11-10 23:50