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Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts o...

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On UFC's winter meltdown: Who's the new draw?

Jake Rossen/Sherdog.com

...slot. If the UFC chooses to treat Slice like the attraction he is -- as opposed to the contender he's not -- he could be the company's defibrillator during a slow season. Build-a-fighter...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Pavlik to defend title against Espino

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will make his ring return Dec. 19, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Where will Johnson end up?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Philadelphia: The Eagles have injuries at the position, but this could be a long shot. Pittsburgh: The contender could use the help, but his off-field issues would likely make this a bad pairing. Washington...

Blog | November 09, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...

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McCoy, Longhorns get best of Johnson, Aggies in Texas shootout

Associated Press

Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Connecticut-Duke Preview

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Connecticut-Duke Preview

Preview | November 26, 2009

Mystery Ags provide a good first clue vs. Clemson

Andy Katz

...Calif. -- Texas A&M was the mystery team here. No one knew if the Aggies were true contenders outside the top two in the Big 12. Not even the A&M staff knew quite what...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Ravens, Steelers pulling for Giants

James Walker, AFC North

...a crucial game by the end of the weekend. Here is the list of current wild-card contenders in the AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) Denver Broncos (6-4) Baltimore Ravens...

Blog | November 26, 2009

Sound-off responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

The Raider Nation came through again with this week's sound-off question. The question was what to do with the team's quarterback situation. The optio...

Blog | November 26, 2009

Blackhawks-Ducks Preview

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Blackhawks-Ducks Preview

Preview | November 26, 2009

Allen Iverson stepping away or is he?

Patrick Hruby

...to do with Pat Riley's talk about taking a more hands-on role with a title contender. Rationale: "I've got a 14-year-old daughter and it started to hit me when I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

DJ Gallo's Varsity Tailgate, Week 13

DJ Gallo, Page 2

DJ Gallo gets you ready for a great Thanksgiving weekend of college football with the Varsity Tailgate.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009