Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire won via split decision over his cocky Puerto Rican opponent, Wilfredo Velasquez Jr. to add the vacant junior flyweight title Saturday during their match held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Boxing Promoter Bob Arum may be carrying a big smirk these days and maybe saying “I told you so!”
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jose-Maria Martinez Sanchez won the Hansol Korea Open on Sunday, defeating Galina Voskoboeva in the final in straight sets, 7-6(0), 7-6(2).
MANILA, Philippines – There will be no more sweep but the climb has just started for the Adamson Soaring Falcons in UAAP Season 74. After masterfully hacking out a 64-46 victory over the previously unbeaten Ateneo Blue Eagles thanks to their superior defense and third quarter explosion, the Falcons now have to hurl their semi-final [...]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defending champion Rafa Nadal strolled into the third round of the U.S. Open Friday when his opponent, Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, retired with an injury.
