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Fielding respecting but not fearing Canelo in title match

by Barry Wilner - October 23, 2018 - 5:41pm

When Rocky Fielding enters Madison Square Garden on December 15, it won't be his first time in the big arena. It will be his initial visit for a boxing event — his fight against Canelo Alvarez.

Wilder knocks out Stiverne in 1st round

by Barry Wilner - November 5, 2017 - 4:30am

When Deontay Wilder finally took off the gold mask he wore into the ring, he displayed a fierce scowl.

NFL making $40 million available for medical research

by Barry Wilner - August 29, 2017 - 8:12am

A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awarded to such research, primarily dedicated to neuroscience...

Thurman wins split decision to unify welterweight titles

by Barry Wilner - March 5, 2017 - 1:41pm

Sometimes, even for a knockout artist, defense is the best option. Keith Thurman went that route, building a big lead over Danny Garcia and holding on to add the WBC welterweight title to his WBA championship.

Leonard returns to announcing for Thurman-Garcia bout

by Barry Wilner - March 1, 2017 - 1:08pm

Ray Leonard is so excited by the Keith Thurman-Danny Garcia welterweight unification bout that he'll not only be in the Barclays Center, he'll be sitting ringside announcing the fight.

Golovkin vs Jacobs: Big-punching middleweights set for March

by Barry Wilner - January 11, 2017 - 11:41am

Sitting behind all four of his championship belts, Gennady Golovkin was nearly impossible to spot.

Jason Day finishes 2nd in PGA Championship title defense

by Barry Wilner - August 1, 2016 - 10:30am

As he walked down the 18th fairway after setting himself up for a potential eagle, Jason Day searched for a scoreboard. When he saw he was three shots behind Jimmy Walker, Day flipped his putter in the...

Arum sees Lomachenko as boxing's next superstar

by Barry Wilner - June 14, 2016 - 1:45pm

As a promoter, Bob Arum is paid to pump up his clients. Hyperbole is a staple of his repertoire.

Facebook's sports product to launch during NFL championships

by Barry Wilner - January 20, 2016 - 10:24pm

Facebook Sports Stadium will debut at the NFL's conference championship games and then the Super Bowl. After that, the social media giant's first sports product will cover most major events around the world.

NFL upholds Tom Brady's 4-game suspension

by Barry Wilner - July 28, 2015 - 7:37pm

Brady rallies Patriots to 28-24 Super Bowl win over Seahawks

by Barry Wilner - February 2, 2015 - 11:44am

Tom Brady and the Patriots made this Super Bowl all about football, not footballs.

Seahawks rally stuns Packers 28-22 in OT for NFC title

by Barry Wilner - January 19, 2015 - 9:34am

Russell Wilson hit Jermaine Kearse for a 35-yard touchdown 3:19 into overtime to lift the Seattle Seahawks to an improbable 28-22 victory over Green Bay in the NFC championship game.

Pacquiao has Algieri next, but Floyd is out there

by Barry Wilner - September 8, 2014 - 12:19pm

Even as Manny Pacquiao prepares for undefeated junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri, the name Floyd Mayweather is never far away.

Pacquiao has Algieri next, but Floyd is out there

by Barry Wilner - September 6, 2014 - 12:09pm

Even as Manny Pacquiao prepares for undefeated junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri, the name Floyd Mayweather is never far away.

NFL, FIFA join forces to evaluate concussions

by Barry Wilner - August 26, 2014 - 9:54am

Medical officials from the NFL, FIFA and other sports organizations are banding together to look into better ways to identify, manage and treat concussions.

Manning wins 5th MVP award and AP offensive player

by Barry Wilner - February 2, 2014 - 2:08pm

Peyton Manning's record-setting season earned him his fifth Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award Saturday night in a landslide.

Chiefs take OT Fisher at No.1 in NFL draft

by Barry Wilner - April 26, 2013 - 10:03am

The Kansas City Chiefs took offensive tackle Eric Fisher of Central Michigan with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NFL draft, while Jacksonville went for Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel with selection two.

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