Tag: Martial arts

Ready to roll: Skateboarding set to wow on Olympic debut

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TOKYO — WHAT’S NEW: Absolutely everything. Skateboarding is one of four sports making their Olympic debuts at the Tokyo Games, along with karate, surfing...

Skateboarding and the Olympics: New friends, put to the test

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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

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SYDNEY — Japan-born Tsuneari Yahiro is heading to Tokyo as Australia’s first karate Olympian. ...

Now a single mom, MMA champ Harrison finds new purpose

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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

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PARIS — Six French athletes have spoken about being gay and shared difficult experiences they had during their formative years. ...

Oscar De La Hoya announces boxing comeback vs UFC’s Belfort

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LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya says he is returning to the boxing ring for a bout against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort. ...

Bellator books Forum for 1st domestic show outside bubble

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LOS ANGELES — Bellator has chosen the Forum in Inglewood, California, for its first domestic show outside of its Connecticut bubble since the start...

Adesanya beats Vittori to defend title at UFC 263

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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

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — From the squared circle to the cage, Claressa Shields simply can't lose. ...

Olympic medalist, boxing champ Shields to make PFL debut

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Claressa Shields has narrowed her walkout music for her MMA debut down to three songs. She needs a tune she can dance to on...