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Column: Consumerism corrupts boxing
There’s no defending the conspired commercial ploy, a down-and-dirty business deal crafted among promoters, boxers and television enablers.
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The growth of UCLA Triathlon
It’s a relatively quiet and gray Saturday morning on the UCLA campus, yet within the confines of the eight-lane swimming pool at the Student Activities Center, coach Gareth Thomas and a handful of his triathletes are hard at work.
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Lesnar beats Carwin for UFC undisputed heavyweight title
Brock Lesnar completed his comeback from the hospital bed to the pinnacle of the fighting world Saturday night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Lesnar returns to UFC for heavyweight championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is relieved to have one of the top fighters in history — U. Minnesota alumnus Brock Lesnar — back to fight interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin.
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Crew Star Dies After Year-Long Battle With Cancer
Jill Costello, a star on the Cal women's crew squad and recent graduate, died Thursday morning, ending her year-long battle with lung cancer. She was 22.
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The lady is a champ: Boxer trains for nationals
Mioshia Wagoner throws a hard right and then a left, stares down at her feet and does it again. She meticulously analyzes her footwork, tirelessly repeating the sequence. Sweat pours off her brow onto the mat, but she doesn’t seem to notice.
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Princeton men’s lightweight crew wins second straight national title
For the 24th straight year, Princeton athletics can boast a national title. The men's lightweight crew made sure of that on Saturday in Cherry Hill, N.J., with its second straight victory in the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships.
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U. Florida’s ultimate Frisbee takes national championship
Squishy the Gerbil might be U. Florida's least-known mascot. This is probably because Florida Ultimate's A-Team just bought him on Friday as it began the USA Ultimate College Championships series in Madison, Wis.
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Ohio State U. football player leads rugby club in preparation for nationals
Ohio State U. rugby will play in the U.S. collegiate rugby championships hosted at the Columbus Crew Stadium Friday through Sunday.