Golf, rugby make IOC cut for spot at 2016 Summer Games; baseball, softball deniedBERLIN — Golf and rugby took a big step toward joining 2016 Summer Olympics, making the cut after the IOC rejected bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Bond denied for man suspected of shooting and killing former boxing champion Vernon ForrestATLANTA — A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 30-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. Olympic golf and rugby a step closer, women’s boxing in 2012BERLIN - In a move certain to please the world’s major sport sponsors, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed Thursday to propose golf and rugby sevens as sports for the 2016 Olympics at the next IOC Session in October. Arturo Gatti’s widow believes 2nd autopsy on ex-boxing champ will clear her nameMONTREAL — Arturo Gatti’s wife says a second autopsy on the former boxing champion will show she had nothing to do with his death. Bond denied for 3rd suspect in killing of former boxing champion Vernon ForrestATLANTA — A judge has denied bond for a 30-year-old man charged in the killing of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. Women’s boxing added to program for 2012 London Olympics by IOC’s executive boardBERLIN — Women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, giving all 26 sports on the program female and male competitors. IOC executive board recommends golf, rugby for inclusion in 2016 Summer GamesBERLIN — International Olympic leaders have selected golf and rugby for proposed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, rejecting bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Women boxers may make their debut 2012 OlympicsLONDON - Women’s boxing may have been legal in Britain for only 11 years, but on Friday, it could move a major step closer to being part of the 2012 London Olympics. 3rd man charged in Atlanta robbery and killing of former boxing champion Vernon ForrestATLANTA — A 30-year-old man who authorities say was wearing a wig when he was arrested was charged Wednesday night in the robbery and shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. IOC to rule on women’s boxing, mixed doubles in tennis, other changes for 2012 London Games
Indian boxers practice hard in Patiala for Commonwealth GamesPATIALA - The Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports in Patiala is known as the ‘Mecca’ of Indian sports. Today, it is abuzz with top-notch boxing players of the country practicing here for upcoming World Boxing Championship and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Muhammad Ali to visit ancestral home in Ireland
Silva beats Griffin in 1st round in UFC 101 light heavyweight bout co-main eventPHILADELPHIA —At any weight class, Anderson Silva is proving too tough to beat. UFC 101 takes over Philly; Riddle, Sotiropoulous among early winners on Philly’s 1st MMA cardPHILADELPHIA —Matthew Riddle bloodied Dan Cramer to win by unanimous decision, and George Sotiropoulous made training partner George Roop submit on the undercard of UFC 101 on Saturday night. Now, a software to end English football fixtures’ nightmareWASHINGTON - A University of Nottingham scientist has written a special software program that can solve the logistical nightmare of planning English football fixtures. Penn defends lightweight title against Florian in main event of UFC 101 in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — Step aside, Rocky. The Philly fight game is about to get reinvented. The Greatest: Muhammad Ali gets loud ovation before Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game
Suspect in killing of boxer Vernon Forrest in Atlanta waives jailhouse hearingATLANTA — The man police say was the getaway driver after former championship boxer Vernon Forrest was shot to death has waived his first court appearance in Atlanta. Atlanta police charge man for death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest
Hundreds remember boxer slain in Atlanta as a soft-spoken champion, in and out of the ringATLANTA — Three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest was remembered Monday by some 1,500 friends, family and fellow athletes as a soft-spoken, modest competitor defined more by his work helping others than his victories in the ring. Office of Quebec coroner seeking Gatti’s Brazilian autopsy and police filesTORONTO — The coroner’s office in Quebec wants Brazilian authorities to share their files from boxer Arturo Gatti’s initial autopsy and the police investigation into his death. Lawmakers urge Obama to pardon Jack Johnson, first black boxing championWASHINGTON — Two Republican lawmakers are urging President Barack Obama to issue a posthumous pardon for boxer Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight champion who was imprisoned because of his romantic ties with a white woman. Rob Newbiggin a woman boxer?
In war of words with Cavic, Phelps lets his swimming talkROME - When Serbian 50m butterfly winner Milorad Cavic tried to rattle Michael Phelps’ cage ahead of Saturday evening’s 100m butterfly final, the American superstar simply said he would let his swimming do the talking. Cayo wins decision over former lightweight champion DiazHOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Victor Cayo remained unbeaten and scored the most impressive victory of his career with an unanimous decision over former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion Julio Diaz on Friday night. Mary Kom delighted to get Khel Ratna awardIMPHAL - Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, a four-time women’s world boxing champion, has expressed her delight for being awarded with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Former world boxing champion killed himself in BrazilSAO PAULO - Former world boxing champion Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, whose body was found in a holiday flat in the Brazilian resort of Porto de Galinhas in early July, committed suicide, police said. Crowd remembers scrappy, playful Gatti at boxer’s NJ send-offJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Arturo Gatti drew a capacity crowd in his final show Thursday as former fighters and area tough guys filled a northern New Jersey church to pay homage to the fallen boxer. Police hope video leads to 3 or 4 suspects fatal shooting of ex-boxing champ Vernon ForrestATLANTA — Video released Thursday captures the apparent robbery of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was shot and killed a short time later, and Atlanta police hope the footage leads them to as many as four suspects. Historic day for Indian boxing, says ChautalaNEW DELHI - Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) president Abhay Singh Chautala called it a “historic” day for the sport in the country after Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh and four-time world boxing champion M.C.Marykom were declared recipients of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. My journey has just begun: VijenderNEW DELHI - Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh said the country’s highest sporting honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna– will spur him to make a fresh beginning in boxing. Vijender, Mary Kom, and Sushil get Khel RatnaNEW DELHI - Wrestler Sushil Kumar and boxers M C Mary Kom and Vijender Singh have been selected for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Marykom, Sushil and Vijender to get Khel RatnaNEW DELHI - For the first time since the inception of the Rajiv Khel Ratna Award in 1991, three sportspersons — four-time world boxing champion Mangte Chungneijang Marykom, Olympic bronze medallists boxer Vijender Singh and wrestler Sushil Kumar — will receive the country’s highest sporting honour. Shaquille O’Neal challenges David Beckham for soccer matchWASHINGTON - American basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has challenged footie idol David Beckham for a game of soccer in his reality TV series. Funeral set Monday for ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest who was shot to death during Ga. robberyATLANTA — A funeral is scheduled Monday for former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was killed in an attempted robbery over the weekend. |
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ATLANTA — A 20-year-old Atlanta man was charged Tuesday with murder in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest, although authorities said they do not believe he was the triggerman.
Three times winner 44 years old Southport boxer Rob Newbiggin is all set to fight his last fight against Michael Gomez as a man, the match is scheduled at the Ritz in Manchester on August 14.
