Mitt Romney Throws His Hat Into the Ring…the Boxing Ring against Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield laces up the gloves for the first time in four years against an unconventional opponent: Mitt Romney.
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How Roger Goodell Airbrushed Jameis Winston out of the Draft Day Picture
Did Roger Goodell hold a private meeting with Jameis Winston last week so that he could avoid a public meeting with the accused rapist next month?
Kentucky, Villanova, Duke, Wisconsin Top Tournament Seeds
Duke, Villanova, Wisconsin, and Kentucky enter March Madness as the teams to beat.
Knockouts, HW Slugfest Highlight Inaugural Spike Boxing Card
Spike TV delivered a knockout—or two—in its premiere of Premier Boxing Champions.
Aaron Hernandez’s ‘Get Done’ List
Aaron Hernandez doesn’t follow a to-do list. He keeps a get-done list.
Bias in the Booth: An Insider Exposes How Sports Media Distort the News
Bias in the Booth: An Insider Exposes How Sports Media Distort the News would have appeared as a non sequitur of a book a decade or two ago. Now that ESPN imitates MSNBC, and sports commentators trip over themselves to denounce opponents of gay marriage and athletes holding other unfashionable opinions, Bias in the Booth hits bookstores at the perfect time.
26 the New 36: Twentysomethings Announce NFL Retirements
Jason Worilds faced a massive payday after compiling seven sacks and playing as one of the better linebackers in the league last season. Instead of cashing in, Worilds cashed out. He announced, at 27, his retirement from the National Football League.
Bankrupt Detroit Shakes Down Lions, Tigers Fans, Lawsuit Charges
When Lions fan and attorney Neal Brand attempted to point out that a federal court overturned Detroit prohibitions on reselling tickets at face value nearly a decade ago, police officer Deborah Gaines allegedly told him to “take it up with a judge or someone else that may care.” So he did.
Adrien Broner Not Racist, His Critics Just Terribly Stupid
Adrien Broner put on a boxing clinic for twelve rounds on NBC over the weekend. His critics have put on a display of political correctness 24/7 on Twitter since his postfight interview.
Ndamukong Suh Saves Millions by Signing in Income Tax Free Florida
Ndamukong Suh refused to give the Detroit Lions a home-team discount so that he could give himself a huge tax discount by agreeing to terms with the Miami Dolphins.
Boxing Back with a Bang on NBC Primetime
Keith Thurman unleashed big hands. Robert Guerrero displayed big heart.
Do Not Adjust Your Set: Boxing, Staple of 1950s TV, Returns Tonight to Primetime on NBC
The last time NBC broadcast a championship boxing match in primetime Simple Minds’s “Don’t You (Forget about Me)” ruled the pop charts. The song has aged better than the sport.
Exclusive: MMA Legend Fedor Emelianenko on God, Dana White, and Vladimir Putin
Fedor Emelianenko addressed questions about God and the UFC with Breitbart Sports but he tapped out on a discussion of Vladimir Putin.
As CM Punk Makes Giant Stride Toward UFC, Another Fake Wrestler Turned Real Fighter Cheers
CM Punk, the former fake wrestler seeking to become a real fighter, made a long stride toward that goal on Monday by engaging in his first sparring session.
Despite 50 Cent Pledging $1.6 Million Mayweather Bet, Early Money on Underdog Pacquiao
The early money favors the underdog.
Stan Evans, Scholar-Comedian of the Conservative Movement, Passes at 80
M. Stanton Evans, the author of the Sharon Statement elucidating the guiding principles of Young Americans for Freedom, has passed away at 80. He leaves behind 10 books and 10,000 jokes.
Watch: Tito Ortiz Says ‘Fighters Now Are Way Better’
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz tells Breitbart Sports that though fighters in the early days of mixed-martial arts may have been tougher, the guys fighting now compete at a higher level.
Pay to Play: NFL Charges Michael Sam, Vince Young $400 to Participate at New Veterans Combine
The first openly-gay player drafted into the NFL will perform at the NFL’s first veteran combine. But unlike his profitable gig on ABC, Michael Sam will pay to play on the NFL’s made-for-television event.
Watch: Royce Gracie Says Not Arrogance, Quest for Best Martial Art Motivated Family
“When I first came to America,” Royce Gracie confessed to Breitbart Sports, “I thought, ‘Wow. How come people don’t know what Gracie Jiu Jitsu is?’”
Ken Shamrock Reveals Reason He Left MMA for WWF—and Why He Returns for Kimbo Slice
Ken Shamrock, who returns to mixed-martial arts (MMA) after a five-year absence, tells Breitbart Sports that he originally left the UFC for the WWF because he could not support his family as a cage fighter in the 1990s.
Pittsburgh Pirates Find Jihadi John Wearing Their Cap ‘Sickening’
A terrorist who lops off heads wearing their cap atop his head prompted the Pittsburgh Pirates to release a statement disassociating themselves from Jihadi John.
Paul Daley Electrifies Crowd That Includes Fedor, Shamrock, Gracie, and Tito
Paul Daley electrified a packed Mohegan Sun Arena that included a Mt. Rushmore of MMA greats in Fedor Emelianenko, Royce Gracie, Tito Ortiz, and Ken Shamrock in blitzing a game and resilient Andre Santos.
Liam McGeary Dethrones Champ Emanuel Newton at Bellator 134
Bellator 134 required the championship rounds to determine a new light-heavyweight champion.
Live from Bellator 134 Undercard: Raphael ‘The Silencer’ Butler Silences CT Crowd
A packed Mohegan Sun Arena cheered on local favorites in the undercard of Bellator 134 on Friday night. All but one of the six preliminary bouts ended by knockout or submission
Kimbo Slice ‘Here to Thump’ in Return against Ken Shamrock
The world’s most famous street fighter battles the “the World’s Most Dangerous Man” in a bout for the ages—the old ages.
