Carl Froch celebrates after beating Lucian Bute of Romania in Nottingham, England on May 26, 2012

British boxer Carl Froch apologised on Thursday after threatening to "kill" Danish opponent Mikkel Kessler in their IBF super-middleweight bout in London on Saturday, as the British Boxing Board of Control (BBB…

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  • Wu Ching-kuo, an executive board member of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during a news conference in Taipei
    Boxing chief Wu confirms IOC presidency bid Reuters - 17 hours ago

    (Reuters) - Taiwan's world boxing chief (AIBA) President Ching-kuo Wu announced his intention to run for International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying … More »Boxing chief Wu confirms IOC presidency bid

    Wu Ching-kuo, an executive board member of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during a news conference in Taipei

    (Reuters) - Taiwan's world boxing chief (AIBA) President Ching-kuo Wu announced his intention to run for International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying the Olympic movement should be bigger than just the Games. IOC Executive Board member Wu is the fourth IOC member following Germany's Thomas Bach and Singaporean …

  • Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013 10:12 PM PHT

    By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, … More »Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency

    By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-year-old Carrion, who is chairman of Puerto Rican …

  • Gilas vs. Sharks
    Gilas' Jones Cup stint imperiled MB - Tue, May 21, 2013 5:14 AM PHT

    With the country's strained relationship with the Taiwan government, Gilas Pilipinas may lose its chance to defend its title in the William Jones Cup. More »Gilas' Jones Cup stint imperiled

    Gilas vs. Sharks

    With the country's strained relationship with the Taiwan government, Gilas Pilipinas may lose its chance to defend its title in the William Jones Cup.

  • Devon Alexander (R) and Lee Purdy face off at their IBF Welterweight Title fight May 18, 2013 in Atlantic City
    Alexander stops Purdy, Matthysse crushes Peterson AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 11:20 AM PHT

    International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout of over-matched Briton Lee Purdy on Saturday. More »Alexander stops Purdy, Matthysse crushes Peterson

    Devon Alexander (R) and Lee Purdy face off at their IBF Welterweight Title fight May 18, 2013 in Atlantic City

    International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout of over-matched Briton Lee Purdy on Saturday.

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    Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013 1:25 AM PHT

    By Gennady Fyodorov MOSCOW (Reuters) - Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president … More »Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

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    By Gennady Fyodorov MOSCOW (Reuters) - Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday. More categories for women, eliminating draws and cutting down the number of competitors are just some …

  • Boxer Devon Alexander poses on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City
    Purdy's title bid fails before it starts AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013 6:25 AM PHT

    England's Lee Purdy failed to make weight for Saturday's planned welterweight world title fight against champion Devon Alexander, squandering his chance for the crow … More »Purdy's title bid fails before it starts

    Boxer Devon Alexander poses on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City

    England's Lee Purdy failed to make weight for Saturday's planned welterweight world title fight against champion Devon Alexander, squandering his chance for the crown.

  • WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013 3:12 AM PHT

    MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional … More »WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict

    MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including bags of …

  • Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013 12:55 AM PHT

    By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic … More »Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president

    By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing …

  • Singapore's Ser Miang Ng bids for IOC top job Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013 6:09 PM PHT

    By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying he … More »Singapore's Ser Miang Ng bids for IOC top job

    By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying he wanted youth to play a central role in the movement and to see IOC members more actively involved. The 64-year-old businessman chose Sorbonne University in …