UFC gold. That’s the dream of every fighter, right? Well, maybe not Japanese featherweight Hatsu Hioki. At least, not yet, that is. The former Sengoku champion and consensus No.
Title shots in the UFC don’t come easy, but adding things like the first “twister” submission in the Octagon and a seven-second knockout over an opponent in the
BALTIMORE (May 7, 2012) — Maxxis International-USA has struck a deal with the Baltimore Orioles baseball team covering Maxxis signage behind home plate for the Orioles’ home games
HOOPSWORLD’s Steve Kyler is reporting that “sources close to the situation” say there are as many as six teams willing to make a serious run at Jeremy Lin.
More Hollywood celebs than ever seem to be moonlighting with second jobs, even though it’s unlikely they need the money. While some choices make perfect sense — like
Corvin Tao scores a goal and dishes out an assist in Minnesota Rush’s playoff victory over Colorado Mammoth in the first round of the NLL lacrosse playoffs. Tao
The Orioles got their weekend series in Boston off to a great start with Fridays hard-earned, 13-inning win. There were a lot of heroes but this morning Ill
It’s been just over a year since Black Friday shocked the poker world with indictments against Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, Absolute and UltimateBet. In the immediate aftermath, questions
Defending Players champion K.J. Choi has arranged for 7,000 “choco pies” to be delivered to the TPC Sawgrass for the nearly 2,200 volunteers getting ready for the tournament
The Rays are expected to sign former World Series MVP Hideki Matsui to a Minor League deal, according to a baseball source. Matsui, 37, played in 141 games with
NEW DELHI: Besides the Olympic qualification, the India Open also assumes significance for the young generation of Indian shuttlers who would hope to make an impression at the Siri
Sanya, China – Beijing Olympic bronze medal winners Xue Chen/Zhang Xi will seek back-to-back title in the 2012 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour Olympic Bay Sanya Open
From the Rangers’ point of view, Yu Darvish’s acclimation to the U.S., and the Major Leagues in particular, has been about as seamless as they could have hoped
Eddie Alvarez, perhaps for the first time in his career, appears to be in a tenuous position. The 28-year-old Philadelphian, a nine-year mixed martial arts veteran, is ranked
Jeremy Lin has been named Time’s most influential person in the world. Also on the list is quarterback Tim Tebow. Lin joins Korean pop star Bi (Rain) as
Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The official No. 16 t-shirt for Taiwanese pitcher Chen Wei-yin went on sale in Taipei Friday, two days after the left-hander made his Major
Devin Setoguchi (japanese) Minnesota Wild – came one goal short of his 4th consecutive 20 goal season. Finished the season with 19 goals and 17 assists for 36
NICE, France–Akiko Suzuki gave herself the perfect birthday present–her first-ever medal at a world figure skating championships. Having turned 27 three days earlier, she knows she doesn’t have
Takashi Saito (Japanese) – Arizona Diamondbacks – Pitcher – on the inactive roster Tsuyoshi Wada (Japanese) – Baltimore Orioles – Pitcher – starting out the season on the 15-day disabled
Daisuke Takahashi, runnerup at the recently concluded world figure skating championships, was named Wednesday along with Takahiko Kozuka on the Japanese squad to compete in the World Team
A decade ago, whenever we think about cheerleaders, the only ones that come to mind are the NBA or NFL girls. But in recent years, Asian cheerleaders are
When former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury accepted a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association in 2009, he was a few weeks removed from an odd and
Anthony Ampaipitakwong (Thai/White) – San Jose Earthquakes (midfielder) – USA U17 player. currently a reserve player for San Jose. Brian Ching (Chinese/Hawaiian/White) – Houston Dynamo (forward) – long
PEORIA, Ariz — The Mariners will head to Japan for eight days on Thursday for a couple of exhibition games against Japanese teams and the regular season-opening series
Knick’s Jeremy Lin stirs passion among Philadelphia area’s fans To hear South Philadelphia native Siuman Yau tell it, he was way ahead of the Jeremy Lin hysteria. “I
Chieh Yu Chou of Chinese Taipei defeated Jasmin Ouschan in the finals of the 2012 Amway Cup to take her second Amway title in four years. Ouschan helped
HOUSTON — The two equipment managers walked along with arms filled by about a half-dozen extra-extra-long crutches and enough jumbo plastic boots to immobilize an army marching to
The UFC’s annual Independence Day card is generally one of the biggest cards of the year, and the UFC announced the first official bout for it today. Former
The U.S. arm of Swedish car brand Volvo reached an endorsement agreement with New York Knicks basketball star Jeremy Lin that will cover several international markets but focus
FOXBOROUGH – Lee Nguyen and Jeremiah White chased their dreams to play soccer in Europe. Now, they are back in their home country – older, wiser, and richer
Taipei, Taiwan – Reigning Southeast Asian Games double gold medallist and Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) awardee Iris Ranola and Cebuana Rubilen Amit posted impressive wins yesterday at the