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Strikeforce announces Fedor will fight Brett Rogers on Nov. 7 on CBS
Mixed martial arts is returning to network television. Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko’s fight against Brett Rogers on Nov. 7 will be shown live on CBS, the first time the sport will be on network TV since last year. The show will include four televised fights at a venue to be announced.
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Meet-and-greet at Gambler’s Book Shop
A meet-and-greet at the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and open to the public. The event, hosted by Gambler's Book ...
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Henderson teen knocked out of US Open
Asia Muhammad’s run in the US Open singles qualifying draw came to an end Thursday. The 18-year-old Henderson native fell to 27-year-old Australian Anastasia Rodionova 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of qualifying.
Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death
SAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband’s death a month ago. Amanda Rodrigues spent 18 days in jail. Gatti, a two-time world champion from Canada, died July 11 while he and his family vacationed in the Brazilian resort town of Porto de Galinhas.
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Three-time NFL Pro Bowler signs with UFL
The United Football League continues to announce player signings and the league’s most recent acquisition boasts some impressive NFL credentials.
UFC officially announces Machida-‘Shogun’ fight for Oct. 24 in L.A.
It’s been more than two years since the world’s premiere mixed martial arts promotion has put on a show in the most populated state in the union, but on Saturday, ...
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson postponed
The WEC announced Monday that its Sept. 2 event has been postponed due to an injury to main event fighter Benson Henderson. The event has been rescheduled to Oct. 10.
Maaco Bowl Las Vegas extends MWC, Pac-10 through 2013
The Maaco Bowl Las Vegas — formerly the Las Vegas Bowl — announced on Monday that it has extended contracts with the Mountain West Conference and the Pac-10 through 2013. ...
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