Interview: Denniston Sutherland talks about his Upcoming Title Defense

British MMA fighter Denniston Sutherland will defend his middleweight title against Jake Bostwick on Dec, 3, at UCMMA 25. Sutherland won the UCMMA belt earlier in the year, knocking out UFC veteran Mark Weir in the very first round.

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Buckeyes Hand Duke Blue Devils First Loss of the Season

The Duke Blue Devils suffered an embarrassing loss on Nov. 29, losing 85-63 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes looked impressive in their Tuesday night encounter, dominating the Blue Devils throughout the game.

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The Miami Heat Would Be Wise to Keep Mike Miller

Mike Miller didn’t put up the best numbers of his career last season, but it’s still in the Miami Heat’s best interest to keep him. With Miller’s injuries behind him, Heat fans can expect a much better performance from the 31 year old.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. lashes out at Manny Pacquiao

Boxing’s pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather had a lot to say about his top rival Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather is getting tired of the games, and he’s trying to get the Filipino boxer to accept the proposed May 5th date.

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Interview: Andre Winner Opens Up About His MMA Career

British MMA fighter Andre Winner impressed many on the ninth season of the "Ultimate Fighter" reality TV series, defeating Santino Defranco via TKO in the quarterfinals, and tapping out Cameron Dollar in the semifinals. Winner faced fellow Brit Ross Pearson in the finale, losing via unanimous decision.

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Blue Devils Brace for Tough Battle Against Ohio State

The Duke Blue Devils will have their work cut out for them, when they face the second ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 29. The Blue Devils are off to a solid start in the 2011/12 season, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks 68-61 to win their fifth Maui Invitational title in their last outing.

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GSP Not Impressed by Nick Diaz’ Trash-talk

Nick Diaz has thrown a few insults towards UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, since losing his initial shot at the title, due to his failure to appear at consecutive press conferences. GSP says he isn't bothered by the Diaz' comments towards him, and he plans to send the Stockton native a strong message when the two finally meet inside the Octagon.

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Sounders FC Lose James Riley to Expansion Draft

The Seattle Sounders lost James Riley to the 2011 expansion draft, with the newest addition to the MLS, the Montreal Impact selecting him with their ninth pick. Riley was immediately traded to Chivas USA for Justin Braun, Gerson Mayen, and some allocation money.

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Miami Heat Superstars Ready to Get Things Started

Miami Heat superstars LeBron James(notes), Chris Bosh(notes) and Dwyane Wade(notes) were pleased to hear about the tentative NBA deal between owners and players, and the "big three" are eager to get things started.

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Interview: Paul Daley Talks About Past Controversies, Future in MMA

MMA veteran Paul "Semtex" Daley's is one of the top ten welterweights in the world right now, and his championship bout against UFC top contender Nick Diaz back in April, won't be forgotten by fans anytime soon. Daley is currently busy helping teammates Andre Winner and Jim Wallhead prepare their BAMMA 8 bouts, set for Dec. 10, at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England.

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NBA Owners and Players Reach Tentative Deal

After a 149 day lockout, NBA owners and players have finally reached a tentative agreement. Both sides came to an agreement on Nov. 26, after meeting for over 15 hours.

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Manny Pacquiao Trying to Secure Mayweather Bout

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao seems intent on securing a fight against WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Prior to the controversial fight between Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12, Mayweather announced his desire to face the Filipino boxer on May 5, 2012.

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Duke Blue Devils Advance to Maui Invitational Championship Game with Win Over Wolverines

The Duke Blue Devils continued their impressive play, defeating the Michigan Wolverines 82-75 on Nov. 22. With the win, the Blue Devils remain undefeated in the Maui Invitational tournament, and they'll move on to the final stage.

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Fedor’s Manager Hoping to Secure Fight Against Cain Velasquez

Just days after dominating MMA journeyman Jeff Monson in Moscow, Russia, Fedor Emelianenko's manager Vadim Finkelstein is already trying to secure a fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

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Top 5 Boxers in the World Right Now

The sport of boxing has had its share of superstars who have clearly differentiated themselves from the rest of the pack over the years. Here are the top five boxers in the world right now.

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Duke Gets Past Tennessee in First Round of Maui Invitational

The Duke Blue Devils put on a solid performance against Tennessee on Nov. 21, defeating the Volunteers 77-67 in the first round of the Maui Invitational tournament.
The Blue Devils offense looked smooth against Tennessee, shooting 48 percent from the field. The Blue Devils weren't bad from the three point line either, knocking down 39 percent of their shots from behind the arc.

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Chael Sonnen Accepts Anderson Silva’s Request to Fight in Brazi

The drama between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen just got even more interesting, thanks to the challenger's willingness to fight in Brazil. Silva recently indicated he would give Sonnen a shot if he was willing to fight in Brazil and Sonnen surprisingly accepted the challenge.

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M-1 Global Fedor Vs. Monson Results

Fedor Emelianenko looked a lot better on Nov. 20, finally breaking out of his three fight losing streak. Here are the results of the M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson fight card held at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia.

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UFC 139 Results

UFC 139 had its share of interesting fights, with former champions Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Dan Henderson putting on a performance MMA fans will remember for quite a while. Here are the results of the UFC 139 fight card, held on Nov. 19, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.

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Second Half Run Propels Duke to 82-69 Win Over Davidson

Things keep looking good for the Duke Blue Devils, securing their fourth straight win of the season with a 82-69 win over Davidson on Nov. 18. Davidson certainly wasn't intimidated at Cameron Indoor Stadium, taking control of the game early and dominating the first half of play. The Blue Devils took back the lead in the middle of the second half, led by Mason Plumlee who had an incredible game against Davidson.

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Melvin Guillard Vs. Jim Miller Set for UFC on FX 1

The UFC's debut on FX will be headlined by two rising lightweights who recently got derailed in their quest for a title. "Ultimate Fighter 2" contestant Melvin Guillard is scheduled to face Jim Miller in the promotion's first fight card with the cable station.

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Anderson Silva Wants to Fight Chael Sonnen in Brazil

UFC president Dana White recently confirmed the rematch between current middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva and Chael Sonnen. The UFC hasn't officially announced a date or venue for the event, but Silva seems to have an idea of his own. Silva recently made things even more interesting, suggesting he'll rather fight Sonnen in Brazil.

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Mike Krzyzewski Makes NCAA History with Win Over Spartans

The Duke Blue Devils won their third straight game of the 2011/12 season, defeating the Michigan State Spartans 74-69 on Nov. 15. With the win, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski now has the most career coaching wins in NCAA Division I history (903 wins), and he's well positioned to set the bar really high.

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Ben Henderson Says He’s Better Than Frankie Edgar in All Areas

Coming off his impressive performance against Clay Guida at "UFC on Fox 1," WEC import Ben Henderson is feeling pretty confident with his abilities. The 27 year old MMA fighter is set to face current lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, and Henderson is pretty confident the belt will change hands when they meet.

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Floyd Mayweather Comments on Pacquiao Vs. Marquez Decision

On Nov. 12, boxing fans witnessed one of the greatest robberies of all time when Manny Pacquiao got the nod over Juan Manuel Marquez, after their 12 round encounter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boxing's pound-for-pound champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a few words to say about the decision, and he obviously wasn't impressed by Pacquiao's performance against Marquez.

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UFC 139 Predictions

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will close out the month with UFC 139, and the five round main event between Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua should be something to remember. Here are my predictions for the UFC 139 fight card, set for Nov. 19, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.

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Duke Blue Devils Manhandle Presbyterian in 96-55 Blowout

The Duke Blue Devils looked a lot better in their second game of the 2011/12 season, dominating Presbyterian on their way to a 96-55 victory on Nov. 12. With the win, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski tied Bob Knight's record for the most career wins in NCAA Division I history (902 wins), and he'll have a chance to take the lead when his team faces the Michigan State Spartans on Nov. 15.

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Juan Manuel Marquez Exposes Manny Pacquiao Even in Defeat

Manny Pacquiao was considered boxing's pound-for-pound best going into the fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12, but the Filipino boxer/singer/politician couldn't live up to his title. For the third time in his career, Manny struggled against a man Floyd Mayweather completely outclassed. Luckily for Pacquiao, the fix was in, and he walked away with the unearned victory.

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UFC on Fox 1 Results

MMA fans got an exciting knockout in the UFC's debut on Fox, as the promotion's heavyweight title switched hands. Here are the results of the "UFC on Fox 1" fight card, held on Nov. 12, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Duke Blue Devils Kick Off Season with Close Win Over Belmont

The Duke Blue Devils were able to walk away with a victory in their 2011/12 season opener, defeating the Belmont Bruins 77-76 on Nov. 11. The game was a lot closer than many had expected, but in the end the Blue Devils were able to pull out the win and move Coach Mike Krzyzewski one game closer to tying Bob Knight for the most wins as a coach in NCAA Division I history.

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Former IBCA Champion Art Jimmerson Calls Out Kimbo Slice

Former IBCA light-heavyweight champion Art Jimmerson (33-18-0) would like to get a shot at former MMA fighter turned professional boxer Kimbo Slice (2-0-0). Like Kimbo, Jimmerson has also been inside the Octagon, losing to Royce Gracie in the very first UFC event. Now 48 years old, Jimmerson hasn't laced up his gloves in over eight years, but he's pretty confident he'll be able to handle Kimbo.

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Anderson Silva Vs. Chael Sonnen II Official

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen will get the next shot at current middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva. UFC president Dana White made the announcement on Nov. 9, while doing an interview with Jim Rome.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sentenced to 40 Hours of Community Service

Controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has had his share of legal problems in recent times and it appears they just keep piling up. The WBC welterweight champion was sentenced to 40 hours of community service on Nov. 7, for delaying a deposition under false pretences.

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Ben Henderson, a Future UFC Champion

The WEC's merger with the UFC brought in some exciting new MMA fighters to the promotion's lightweight division. Ben Henderson is one of those WEC imports to the lightweight division, and he's already making a name for himself in the UFC.

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Top 5 Knockouts in MMA History

Knockouts are a frequent occurrence in the sport of MMA, and there have been some pretty impressive ones over the years. Here are the top 5 knockout in the history of MMA

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Boxing Legend Joe Frazier Dead at 67

Boxing legend Joe Frazier (32-4-1) passed away on Nov. 7, after a short battle with liver cancer. The former WBC/WBA heavyweight champion developed a name for himself around the world, thanks to his incredible knockout power and his entertaining battles with Muhammad Ali.

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David Stern Issues Ultimatum to NBA Players

The NBA lockout might have just taken a turn for the worse with Commissioner David Stern's decision to try and intimidate players into accepting a deal than can give them up to 51 percent in basketball-related income. The NBA Commissioner made the proposal after talks resumed between the two sides on Nov. 5. Stern has given the players until Nov. 9 to accept the deal, but I'll be extremely shocked if the players decide to budge.

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UFC on Fox 1 Predictions

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will start off their new partnership with the Fox Network on Nov. 12, with a title match between current heavyweight champion Cain Velazquez and number one contender Junior Dos Santos. The main event between Velazquez and Dos Santos will be the only fight televised live on Fox, and all other fights on the "UFC on Fox 1" card will be shown on Facebook and FoxSports.com. Here are my predictions for the "UFC on Fox 1" fight card, scheduled for Nov. 12, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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UFC 138 Results

There weren't that many big-names on the UFC 138 fight card, but it still turned out to be a very entertaining event. Here are the results of the UFC 138 fight card, held on Nov. 5 at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England.

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Kasey Keller Bows Out After Legendary Career

With the Seattle Sounders' 3-2 (aggregate) loss to Real Salt Lake in the first round of the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs, veteran goalkeeper Kasey Keller is officially a retired player. Keller has been with the Sounders since the very beginning, and it will take some time to get used to not seeing number 18 manning the posts for Seattle.

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Floyd Mayweather Trying to Secure May 2012 Fight Against Manny Pacquiao

Two of boxing's most popular fighters might be getting into the ring a lot sooner than many fans think. According to boxing adviser Leonard Ellerbe, current WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather plans to defend his belt on May 5, 2012, and he currently has his sights set on current WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

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Anthony Johnson Moves to Middleweight, Set to Face Vitor Belfort in Brazil

UFC veteran Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will be moving up to the middleweight division for his next MMA fight. Johnson will face former Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort next at UFC 142, expected to take place on Jan. 14, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Sounders FC Sent Packing Despite 2-0 Win

The Seattle Sounders FC's 2011 MLS Cup Playoff run came to an end on Nov. 2, even though they were able to defeat Real Salt Lake 2-0. The Sounders dug themselves in a hole with their poor performance in the first leg of their first round series against Real Salt Lake, losing 0-3 on Oct. 29, and they weren't able to nullify the damage done with their performance on Wednesday night.

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Blue Devils Cruise to Easy 80-66 Win Against Shaw

As expected, the Duke Blue Devils had no problems in their Nov. 2, exhibition game against the Shaw Bears, winning the contest 80-66. The Blue Devils didn't give Shaw much of a chance during the encounter between the two teams, taking control in the opening moments of the game and never looking back.

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Marquez Fires Back at Pacquiao Trainer Alex Ariza

Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez wasted no time responding to recent comments made by WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. During a recent interview, Ariza took jabs at Marquez and his trainer Angel Hernandez, questioning how fast the veteran boxer has put on weight leading up to the Nov. 12 fight with Pacquiao.

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Anderson Silva Ticked Off with Ed Soares’ Behavior

UFC legend Anderson "The Spider" Silva isn't too happy with his manager Ed Soares right now. Silva isn't mad at his manager for his recent controversial comments regarding a future fight with Chael Sonnen though; instead the UFC's middleweight champion is angry about the fact Soares thought it was okay to joke around with his greatest nemesis as a recent photo suggests.

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Sounders FC Try to Avoid Third Straight Semi-final Elimination in MLS Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Sounders FC will have their work cut out for them when they face Real Salt Lake on Nov. 2. The Sounders were very disappointing in the first leg of the 2011 MLS Cup Playoff series between the two teams, losing 0-3 on the road on Oct. 29. Given the Sounders' poor performance in the opening series, they'll need to win by three or more goals to make it to the Western Conference Finals.

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Heat Owner Micky Arison Fined for Controversial Comments

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison was fined $500,000 on Oct. 31, for comments made about the ongoing NBA lockout via his twitter account. A fan sent the Heat owner a heated message, and Arison responded to the fan, telling him, "You are barking at the wrong owner." Arison also posted a few other controversial comments on his twitter account, and it's the combination of them all that probably got him in trouble.

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UFC 138 Predictions

MMA veterans Chris Leben and Mark Munoz will make Ultimate Fighting Championship history when they meet inside the Octagon at UFC 138. UFC 138 is set for Nov. 5, at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England, and it will be the first time a non-title main event fight will be scheduled to go five rounds. Here are my predictions for UFC 138 fight card.

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