Ben Henderson Defies Cerrone, Claims WEC Interim Lightweight TitleOctober 11th, 2009 Ben Henderson spoiled his opponent Donald Cerrone's plans of bouting against Jamie Verner as the former defeated Donal in a thrilling fight which many have billed as one the greatest bouts that have taken place in WEC history. It was definitely an amazing fight as both the fighters took over each other with Henderson emerging victorious between the two by a mere margin of one point.
Former champion Diaz returns from layoff to beat ChavezSeptember 30th, 2009 Diaz returns from layoff to edge ChavezCHICAGO — Former lightweight champion David Diaz returned from a 15-month absence to earn a majority decision victory over Jesus Chavez on Saturday night. The 33-year-old Diaz seemed to take control during the ninth and 10th rounds, likely sealing the victory.
Bolts rookie right guard Vasquez misses second straight game with knee injurySeptember 30th, 2009 Bolts rookie Vasquez misses second straight gameSAN DIEGO — Rookie right guard Louis Vasquez joined running back LaDainian Tomlinson on the San Diego Chargers' inactive list for Sunday's game against Miami. Vasquez, who sprained a knee in the season-opener, missed his second straight game.
Developer of Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas dies after battle with leukemiaSeptember 25th, 2009 Las Vegas' Stratosphere developer dies at 67LAS VEGAS — The developer of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere tower on the Las Vegas Strip has died at a hospital after a long fight with leukemia. A spokeswoman for Bob Stupak's family says the casino entrepreneur and colorful gambler died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.
Police: Father sought in post-boxing match slaying of son in Las VegasSeptember 21st, 2009 Father sought in post-fight slaying in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Authorities are looking for a California man accused of fatally shooting his 31-year-old son after the two watched a boxing match together in Las Vegas. Clark County prosecutors obtained a warrant Monday charging 53-year-old Jerry Pough Sr.
Visa troubles keep Venezuela's Edwin Valero from defending title in VegasSeptember 18th, 2009 Visa troubles keep Edwin Valero from Vegas fightNEW YORK — Outspoken lightweight champion Edwin Valero accused the U.S. government of discrimination Friday, and said he'll be unable to defend his title in November because his visa was not renewed in time.
LT, Hardwick, Vasquez miss Bolts practice again, decreasing chance they'll play vs. RavensSeptember 17th, 2009 LT, Hardwick, Vasquez miss Bolts practice againSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers are inching closer to playing the Baltimore Ravens without three key offensive starters. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson, center Nick Hardwick and right guard Louis Vasquez all missed their second straight practice on Thursday, decreasing the chance they'll play against the vaunted Ravens defense.
Duncan Grant wins 3rd straight world title in lightweight sculls at worlds, US wins 2 eventsAugust 30th, 2009 Grant wins lightweight single sculls at worldsPOZNAN, Poland — Defending champion Duncan Grant of New Zealand won his third consecutive world title in the lightweight single sculls at the world rowing championships Sunday. Grant crossed the line in 6 minutes, 50.78 seconds, nearly 2 seconds ahead of Vasileios Polymeros of Greece and Mads Rasmussen of Denmark.
Houston's Diaz beats Malignaggi in unanimous decisionAugust 23rd, 2009 Diaz beats Malignaggi in decisionHOUSTON — Juan Diaz beat Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round, unanimous decision on Saturday night to win the vacant NABO junior welterweight championship. Diaz, a Houston native, fought the last 10 rounds with a bloody cut over his left eye.
Chargers get good news on injury front regarding Vasquez, EnglishAugust 19th, 2009 Chargers get good news on Vasquez, EnglishSAN DIEGO — The Chargers received good news Tuesday regarding top draft picks Larry English and Louis Vasquez, both of whom had missed almost two weeks of practice. Vasquez, a right guard drafted in the third round, took the field after missing 12 straight practices with a sprained foot.
Zab Judah, Katsidis, John-Juarez rematch highlight loaded Mayweather-Marquez undercardAugust 18th, 2009 Judah highlights top Mayweather-Marquez undercardLAS VEGAS — Chris John's featherweight title rematch with Rocky Juarez highlights a strong lineup for the undercard of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on Sept. 19. Former welterweight champion Zab Judah also will meet Antonio Diaz in a 144-pound fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, while lightweight Australian brawler Michael Katsidis will take on former U.S.
Pirates 11, Nationals 6August 2nd, 2009 Pirates 11, Nationals 6E_Morgan (3). DP_Washington 3, Pittsburgh 1.
Cayo wins decision over former lightweight champion DiazAugust 1st, 2009 Cayo wins decision over DiazHOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Victor Cayo remained unbeaten and scored the most impressive victory of his career with an unanimous decision over former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion Julio Diaz on Friday night.
Amir Khan ready to go the distance in 1st world title fight against WBA champ Andreas KotelnikJuly 17th, 2009 Kotelnik set to defend his WBA belt against KhanMANCHESTER, England — Five years after winning a career-launching Olympic silver medal, Amir Khan has his first shot at a world title when he steps up to light-welterweight Saturday to fight WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik. The big-punching Khan will be facing a Ukrainian opponent who has never been knocked down in his 34-fight professional career.
Western Athletic Conference moving men's, women's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas in 2011June 24th, 2009 WAC to moving 2011 basketball tournaments to VegasLAS VEGAS — The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women's and men's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas. The deal announced Wednesday puts the tournaments at the Orleans Arena in 2011 and 2012.
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