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Photo: Mayweather's jail cell

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:55:26 +0000

On Friday, June 1, 2012, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will stay for close to 11 weeks in a jail cell that looks like this. The Las Vegas Police Department released the photo late last year soon after the 35-year...

'The Fighter 2' will put Ward-Gatti rivalry in cinemas

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:52:20 +0000

Actor Mark Wahlberg wants to film a sequel to "The Fighter". The Oscar-winning boxing drama was released in late 2010 and is based on the life of retired junior welterweight contender "Irish" Mickey Ward...

Golden State Warriors moving to San Francisco in 2017

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:40:41 +0000

The Golden State Warriors will move across the San Francisco Bay from the city of Oakland to San Francisco in 2017, WarriorsWorld blog reported on Sunday. The Warriors currently play in Oracle Arena which is the oldest basketball arena...

Dating site offers $1 million 'bounty' on Tim Tebow

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:45:34 +0000

At 24-years-old, is Tim Tebow still a virgin? Dating site AshleyMadison.com wants to know the answer to that question and is willing to offer a hefty financial reward. Beginning on April 25, 2012, the site...

UFC 148 tickets: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:28:30 +0000

MMA fans can buy UFC 148 tickets online to watch the rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. UFC 148 will take place on Saturday, July 07 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Ticket...

Absurd, irrational demands foiling Mayweather-Pacquiao

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:16:21 +0000

:: Boxing :: Abraham Lincoln said, "I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." Who can stand with Floyd Mayweather...

Eli Manning appears on 'Saturday Night Live'

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:36:36 +0000

On Saturday, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning appeared on Saturday Night Live along with singer Rihanna. [Watch SNL clips] The two-time Super Bowl MVP gave the famous SNL monologue, stating: "It's great...

10 things we learned from Mayweather-Cotto

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:13:32 +0000

:: Boxing :: On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, Jr cruised to a unanimous decision win over Miguel Cotto, getting 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111 scores from the ringside judges. [Video: Post-fight Interview] Here are 10 things we...

Final prediction: Mayweather vs. Cotto

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Sat, 05 May 2012 07:19:30 +0000

:: Boxing :: It's arrived. Floyd Mayweather, Jr vs. Miguel Cotto. [ Weigh-in Video ] The pound-for-pound champ (or co-champ) is a 7-to-1 betting favorite. I'm yawning.The hype...

Sports: Where's the human narrative?

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:41:05 +0000

::: Sports ::: Do you follow sports? The press would have "us" believe that we may only care about scoreboards and the flaws of athletes. TMZ-esque headlines scream of drug arrests and petty Twitter...

NBA playoff tickets now available for basketball fans

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:53:30 +0000

Basketball - On Friday, NBA playoff tickets became available for purchase now that the shortened 2012 season has come to an end. On Saturday, the "real season" begins. Ticket prices being offered at online retailers...

49ers NFL draft choice AJ Jenkins fits team needs

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:35:25 +0000

NFL Draft - On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver A.J. Jenkins out of Illinois. Though the NFC West champs had needs on the offensive line given the free agent departures of Adam Snyder and...

Rampage + Pacquiao = awesome

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:22:54 +0000

MMA - 'Rampage + Pacquiao = awesome' is the title of this headline. Yeah, journalism is dead. Yet, the evolving world of social sharing and new age lingo is offering freedom in creative expression (?). Huh, whatever...

Kentucky Derby tickets: Churchill Downs prepares for highly anticipated event

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:32:04 +0000

Horse Racing - With the 2012 Kentucky Derby fast approaching, fans can still purchase tickets online for one of the year's most anticipated sporting events (not counting, of course, the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games). A few...

A fighter's primal instincts: Excerpts from 'Manny Pacquiao: Fighting Pride'

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:24 +0000

"Manny Pacquiao: Fighting Pride" features over a hundred interviews and references, and will be released in June 2012 by MPD Press. The book will be made available exclusively on Amazon.com and Kindle. Marv Dumon is...

International Friendly tickets: Mexico to play Wales, Bosnia, and Brazil

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:35:47 +0000

Soccer - Fans of Mexico's formidable national soccer team can watch it play in International Friendly action against Wales (May 27), Bosnia-Herzegovina (May31), and Brazil (June 3). Tickets for all three matches are available here...

International Friendly tickets: Argentina vs. Brazil - watch Lionel Messi play

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:19:09 +0000

Soccer - Tickets are still available for the International Friendly match between soccer powerhouses Argentina and Brazil on June 9 in New Jersey. U.S. soccer fans can catch a glimpse of FIFA player of the year Lionel...

Mayweather vs. Cotto tickets for May 5th still available

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:47:02 +0000

Boxing - Fans can still buy tickets for the May 5 fight between the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr (42-0) and WBA light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2) of Puerto Rico. The will take place at the...

FIFA appints 84 soccer referees for London 2012 Olympics

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:30:09 +0000

Soccer - On Thursday, FIFA appointed 84 soccer officials and referees from 36 countries to officiate at the London 2012 Olympics. The men’s competition will have 16 referees and 32 assistant referees, while the women&rsquo...

Book excerpts: 'Manny Pacquiao: Fighting Pride'

Marv Dumon, International Sports Examiner — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:59:52 +0000