Ortiz's cutting class, Koscheck's politics and more

If you believe Tito Ortiz's postfight confessional Saturday, it has become virtually impossible to defeat him without Ortiz starting the job himself. ...

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Mikkel Kessler of Denmark (R) is hit by Andre Ward during their WBA Super Middleweight Championship Bout at the Oakland-Ala...

Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler

Not only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.

Chicago boxer Rodriguez passes away

Chicago-based boxer Francisco Rodriguez dies two days after bout in Philaelphia.

Andre Ward v Mikkel Kessler

NOVEMBER 21st 2009, Andre Ward beats Kessler and becomes the new WBA Super middleweight champion in the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Ward wins title on technical decision

Andre Ward claimed the WBA 168-pound title with an unanimous technical decision over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night, adding his first world championship belt to his Olympic gold medal with a stunning upset victory in his hometown.

Welterweight boxing champion Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao of the Philippines (L) poses during the official weigh-in for his fight...

Erdei edges Fragomeni for WBC title

Zsolt Erdei of Hungary won the WBC cruiserweight title with a majority decision over Giacobbe Fragomeni on Saturday night.

Pacquiao's power? All natural

...pound-for-pound king, fighter of the decade and higher placement on the all-time list of boxing's best ever. Floyd Mayweather Sr., the outspoken father of the fighter, who was at the fight...

Court explains dismissal of appeal

Vancouver Olympic organizers didn't violate women ski jumpers' rights because they had no power to include their event in the 2010 Winters Games.

Fresh start for historic Hialeah

The flamingos remained at Hialeah, nesting in the infield as they had for generations, long after the final horse van pulled out of the stable gate.

NCAA FB with Schlabach

...Before joining ESPN, Schlabach spent two years at the Washington Post covering college football and basketball, and boxing.Send your questions now and join Schlabach to chat Monday at 2 p.m. ET!More Mark...

Kick-Off Video: Kessler vs Ward

At the Oracle Arena in Oakland, the next match in the Super Six World Boxing Classic will begin with a visual spectacle to match the hype of the tournament.

Get to Know Andre Ward

On the streets of Oakland, Andre Ward trains and finds his inspiration in the city and its people.