Tag: Martial arts
Skateboarding and the Olympics: New friends, put to the test
CHELLES, France — For skateboarding, a sport where the No. 1 rule is that there are no rules, the straight jacket of the Olympic...
Japan-born Yahiro named as Australia’s first karate Olympian
SYDNEY — Japan-born Tsuneari Yahiro is heading to Tokyo as Australia’s first karate Olympian.
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Now a single mom, MMA champ Harrison finds new purpose
Kayla Harrison posted a photo on Instagram in April of her bloody Allen Iverson-esque stepover of a defeated opponent from last year. Both MMA...
Six French athletes talk about being gay, share experiences
PARIS — Six French athletes have spoken about being gay and shared difficult experiences they had during their formative years.
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Bellator books Forum for 1st domestic show outside bubble
LOS ANGELES — Bellator has chosen the Forum in Inglewood, California, for its first domestic show outside of its Connecticut bubble since the start...
Oscar De La Hoya announces boxing comeback vs UFC’s Belfort
LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya says he is returning to the boxing ring for a bout against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.
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Adesanya beats Vittori to defend title at UFC 263
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Israel Adesanya won a unanimous decision in a rematch against Marvin Vittori to defend his middleweight championship at UFC 263 Saturday...
Olympic, professional boxing champ Shields wins MMA debut
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — From the squared circle to the cage, Claressa Shields simply can't lose.
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Olympic medalist, boxing champ Shields to make PFL debut
Claressa Shields has narrowed her walkout music for her MMA debut down to three songs. She needs a tune she can dance to on...
Refugee team of 29 athletes picked for Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The refugee team for the Tokyo Olympics has 29 athletes competing in 12 sports.
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