In Sinaloa's capital, news of a boxing scion's arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease
CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Inside a sports arena in Sinaloa state’s capital, the crowd was sparse early on the card as young amateur boxers in puffy headgear threw punches and danced about the ring. Outside stood a bronze statue of Julio César Chávez in boxing trunks, one glove raised. The event Friday was organized by one of Chávez’s brothers More...
Reports: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was directed to beat cartel members 'like a punching bag'
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) claims former world champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was a “henchman” of the Sinaloa Cartel. Chavez Jr., 39, was taken into custody Thursday More...
Kelvin Gastelum: Learning how to be champion outside of camp will head UFC bounce-back
LAS VEGAS – Twelve years after his UFC debut, Kelvin Gastelum admits things are still a work in progress. Less than one month removed from his loss to Joe Pyfer at UFC 316, Gastelum (19-10 MMA, 13-10 UFC) won't More...
Zoey Brown’s remarkable road to success
What a journey it’s been for Ada High School graduate Zoey Love Akosua Pokuaa Brown. The charismatic Brown has gone from an abused little girl sleeping on dirt floors in a small village in Africa to becoming Ada More...
Djokovic achieves another milestone with his 100th Wimbledon victory to join Navratilova and Federer
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic became just the third player in Wimbledon history to reach 100 victories — after Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer — with his 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 win in the third round over Miomir More...
2025 PFL Europe 2 video: Gustavo Oliveira spins for Knockout of the Year candidate
Gustavo Oliveira has put his name in the conversation for Knockout of the Year. At 2025 PFL Europe 2: Brussels, Oliveira (11-2) created a highlight moment that will forever be replayed throughout his career. Oliveira More...
Islam Makhachev: Dustin Poirier will win UFC 318 retirement fight vs. Max Holloway
Islam Makhachev thinks former opponent Dustin Poirier will end his career on a high at UFC 318. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) submitted Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in a Fight of the Year contender at UFC 302 More...
Boxing mid-year awards: The best fight, knockout, upset and more through 2025's first 6 months
(Photos: Getty Images. Design: Stefan Milic, Yahoo Sports.) It’s been a busy first six months in the boxing calendar, filled with unforgettable moments. From Dmitry Bivol’s superb undisputed clash with Artur More...
Diogo Jota funeral: Updates as Man Utd star joins Liverpool players but Ronaldo absent
Family members and team-mates were left in tears during the service for the Liverpool and Portugal star. Daily Express :: Sport Feed More...
Who is Julio César Chávez Jr., the Mexican boxer facing deportation from the US?
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julio César Chávez, considered the best Mexican boxer in history, fathered three children. His firstborn carried his name and came the closest to duplicating his success in the ring. Julio More...
