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UFC fighter Josh Hokit pummelled in the media for disparaging Michelle Obama
What started as a celebratory post-fight interview on the White House lawn — moments after Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis, handed President Trump a gold chain, and thanked Jesus Christ — turned abruptly surreal when he capped his victory by shouting a baseless insult about Michelle Obama.
Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night
By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win, this much about his company’s future was clear to the ultimate boss of UFC: Just say no to the White House.
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Northwestern beats North Carolina for its ninth women’s lacrosse national championship
Freshman Gabriella McCollester scored a career-high four goals, Taylor Lapointe and Aditi Foster both scored a hat trick, and Madison Taylor recorded seven points for No. 1 Northwestern in a 14-11 win over No. 2 North Carolina in the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse national championship.
Trump brings UFC fighters to the White House to talk up the matches on the South Lawn
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In the ring, the great heavyweight champion left behind a forgettable legacy in Washington.
Texas Tech QB gambling addiction casts light on issue affecting thousands of college athletes
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Marathon milestone shattered: Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
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Boston Marathon runner who helped competitor cross finish line says it was instinct
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
Muhammad Ali’s grandson tells Congress to stay out of the boxing ring
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Defending champion Korir sets Boston Marathon record while Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
UFC White House event to feature lightweight, heavyweight title fights
The UFC announced Saturday its planned lineup for the highly anticipated event on the White House's South Lawn -- now officially called UFC Freedom Fights 250 -- in June.
LOVERRO: More than just a boxing match, Ali-Frazier became a culture-defining moment
March 8, 1971, is perhaps the most historic date in boxing history -- one of the most celebrated dates in sports in the second half of the 20th century.
Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in doping-friendly Enhanced Games
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U.S. women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address
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Transgender wrestler drops out of state finals as prosecutors weigh charges in alleged assault
A biological boy who identifies as a girl dropped out of the Washington high school wrestling state finals as prosecutors decide whether to bring charges against the student for allegedly sexually assaulting an opponent during a prior match.
