Cotto's fights at MSG add to a country's weekend festivities

...Saturday in May is the Kentucky Derby in horse racing. Most sports have a traditional time of year...

Boxing, MMA make strained bedfellows

Oscar De La Hoya sees a future in which boxing and mixed martial arts can coexist -- even walk arm in arm. But will MMA fans accept outside influences, and would the union be a killer crossover for boxing?

Nifty after 50: Athletes who played into their 50s

Here's a look at some notable names who played after passing their 50th birthday.

Fan voting continues through July 12 for ESPYS

Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez are the contenders for best male athlete as the ESPY nominees have been announced.

A look at the history of boxing in the Philippines

At the turn of the 20th century, Filipino martial arts were not just sports; they were techniques for survival. Three Americans, however, found a way to attract Filipino crowds by creating American-style Filipino boxers. The rest was history.

Pavlik picks apart Lockett in three one-sided rounds

OK, who's next? Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik knocked out Gary Lockett in three brutally one-sided rounds to defend his world middleweight title in Atlantic City on Saturday.

Williams eager to put a hurt on Herrera

Still longing for the all-action heavyweights of old? Stop longing and start focusing on the cruiserweights. "Awesome" Aaron Williams is the type of 200-pound fighter that produces the kind of action that boxing fans crave.

The Monday Hook: Is boxing swimming up 'stream'?

It may no longer be a laughingstock, but boxing is still working its way back into the mainstream. What can the "sweet science" do to regain its place as the apple of the sporting world's eye? Eric Raskin explores.

Son of Mexican legend trying to carve his own legacy

The legacy Julio Cesar Chavez carved is a tough one to follow, but his son, Chavez Jr., is doing his best to create his own.

Saratoga reveals legendary link of boxing, horse racing

Saratoga hosts a weekend filled with legendary and epic history as it reveals the link to boxing and horse racing. "Friday Night Fights" and the first Breeders' Cup Challenge will take place in one of the top 10 sports venues named by Sports Illustrated last century, writes Joe Tessitore.

Horse racing and boxing share a legendary bond

'Koncrete' meets 'Ding-A-Ling Man' on FNF

Kelvin "Koncrete" Davis has a Tyson-like style as an up-and-comer, but he must get past Darnell "Ding-A-Ling Man" Wilson on FNF, Joe Tessitore writes.

FNF resumes exciting season on Jan. 5

Expect the new season of "Friday Night Fights" to be better than ever, starting with the Peterson brothers on Jan. 5, Joe Tessitore writes.

Governor plans to reorganize commission

Gov. Ernie Fletcher intends to reorganize the Kentucky Athletic Commission after Mike Tyson's boxing license was quietly renewed.

West Coast Hour

Golden State knocks Dallas out of the playoffs and it was Dirk Nowitzki's inability to do anything that sealed the Mavs' fate. Suns broadcaster Eddie ...

Audio PodCast | May 04, 2007