Japan’s Kosei Tanaka wins a decision over compatriot and champion Sho Kimura on Sept. 24, 2018, in Nagoya, claiming the WBO flyweight belt for his third title. (Kyodo) NAGOYA (Kyodo) — Japan’s Kosei Tanaka claimed the WBO flyweight belt for his third title in as many divisions on Monday, […]
There are certain sporting events that lend themselves to gambling pools, and certain ones that just don’t. March Madness is the capital-K King. There are a thousand brilliant ways to exploit that tournament for your degenerate kicks, including the classic bracket pick ’em. The World Series? Ehhhh…there’s not much there, and any off-the-wall ideas end […]
WASHINGTON DC: Turns out, playing golf is not only good for your mental and physical health, but it may also help one lead a longer life. Amid a growing body of evidence on the health impacts of the sport, the consensus aims to help current and would-be players maximize the health pros and minimize the […]
Correctly predicting how these guys will play could land you a new set of TaylorMade Irons Peter Perron The Ryder Cup is finally here! And GOLF.com is running another pool to get you in on the action. Think you know who will claim the Cup this week? Or who will be crowned MVP? Which youngster […]
Ben Cowie, owner of the London Bicycle Cafe on Adelaide Street cycles down King Street while having to keep an eye on cars and buses that cross into the bike lane. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press) Call it a win for London cyclists. City staff are recommending changes to better protect cyclists on King Street […]
Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to testify this coming week about her allegation of assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Word came yesterday – after a standoff between her and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Martha Teichner takes us behind the headlines: For the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, Republican Chuck Grassley, this past week has […]