Margarito takes WBA crown from previously unbeaten Cotto

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Antonio Margarito celebrates his defeat of Miguel Cotto in 11 rounds to earn the WBA welterweight crown. LAS VEGAS (AP) — By the sixth round, Miguel Cotto had thrown every ounce of his power at Antonio Margarito, and he hadn't made a dent. The Tijuana Tornado was more of a Terminator, Cotto was discovering. Submitted by: Hodgedup | Visited 14 times | Comments 0

♦ Kerr at peace after finding success on LPGA tour

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EDINA, Minn. — From Arby's to Nobu New York. From mass transit to private jets. From 200 pounds to 130. From unapproachable, brash and abrupt to savvy, chic and courteous. For Cristie Kerr, her 30-year tour of life is marked by reflection, redemption and reinvention, a journey from humble means in a tough Miami-Dade neighborhood to self-earned riches affording her a millionaire's lifestyle. Submitted by: littlebobek - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Margarito ends Cotto unbeaten run

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Previously unbeaten Miguel Cotto lost his WBA welterweight title when he was stopped by Mexican Antonio Margarito in the 11th round of their Las Vegas bout. The Puerto Rican had won all 32 of his previous fights. But he was sent to the canvas twice in the 11th, beating the count the first time before going down again, prompting his corner to throw in the towel. Margarito... Submitted by: CollyMellon - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe splits from Warren

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I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on. Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from promoter Frank Warren. The long-reigning world champion has ended his 12-year association with Sports Network and intends to manage himself from now on. It means Calzaghe, still undefeated after 45 fights and a world title holder for 11 years... Submitted by: Mong - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wagg upbeat after thrilling win

1 vote	Derbyshire all-rounder Graham Wagg has said his side must take heart from the dramatic Twenty20 win over East Midlands rivals Nottinghamshire. Wagg took 3-23 and then smashed 27 from 18 balls, including 11 from the final over, to guide the Phantoms to a three-wicket victory at Trent Bridge. Submitted by: peter84 - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ New Bid To Ban Snoop Dogg From U.k..

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New Bid To Ban Snoop Dogg From U.k..... Latest: The British government has launched a new bid in order to prevent rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country after a judge overturned two previous attempts to ban him from the U.K. The star real name Calvin Broadus Jr. was prohibited from entering Britain after he was involved in a brawl at Heathrow Airport in April 2006. Submitted by: Shiffy - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cotto, Margarito win WBA, IBF title fights with ease

1 vote	ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — After two lopsided welterweight title fights, it's time for Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito to get it on in the ring. That likely will happen this summer, and both champions can expect tougher outings than they had Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall. Submitted by: Spoof - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Duffy Steals European Crown From Madonna.

1 vote	Duffy Steals European Crown From Madonna.... Welsh soul star Duffy has scored a chart double to become the queen of Europe. The singer has toppled Madonna from the top of the European singles chart, and she's keeping hold of her album chart number one for a second week. Submitted by: watari - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Black holes have simple feeding habits

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This composite image of M81 includes X-rays from the Chandra (blue), optical data from Hubble (green), infrared from Spitzer (pink) and ultraviolet data from GALEX (purple). The inset shows a... Click here for more information. The biggest black holes may feed just like the smallest ones, according to data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ground-based telescopes. Submitted by: gaap - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Learning From Life vs Learning From Master

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Please understand, learning from life or learning from time is very hard as life teaches through pain. Learning from the Master is a very sweet experience, a very joyful experience. The Master first puts you on his lap and gives you the anesthesia of love before he starts his operation on the tumor of your ego. Because he showers his love... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rowers rescued as boat capsizes

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Four rowers from the West Country who set off on a bid to break an Atlantic crossing record set more than 100 years ago have had to be rescued. Their vessel capsized 650 miles from the coast of America just 13 days after setting off from New York. Coastguards said Tim Garratt, 27, Chris Jenkins, 43, and Joby Newton, 19, from Scilly, and Wayne Davey, 30, from Cornwall, are now on a container ship. Submitted by: kimbo - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Canadian airline's Cuba flights may target U.S. fliers

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DETROIT (AP) A Canadian airline plans to offer flights to Cuba departing from airports a short drive from Michigan. The Detroit News reports Monday that Sunwing Airlines plans to offer flights to the beach resort town of Varadero, Cuba from Windsor Airport near Detroit. It also plans flights from an airport in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, across the border from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. U.S. Submitted by: Canadianbacon - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Activist shareholder calls for Icahn-Yahoo combo slate

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Amid much debate over Yahoo's future, activist shareholder Eric Jackson offered his own suggested slate of directors Monday, which includes four from fellow activist Carl Icahn's slate and five from Yahoo's. Jackson, who outlined his "Third Option for Yahoo" in a column in TheStreet.com, suggested the combo slate for several reasons. Submitted by: ssc325 - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Buck improves his Olympic hopes

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North Yorkshire athlete Richard Buck equalled his personal best time for the season in retaining his Northern Championships 400m title. The 21-year-old from Pickering posted 46.23 in cold and windy conditions in Manchester that were far from easy. Buck told BBC Radio York: "I opened the season in 46.23 in Geneva but they were fantastic conditions for me and it was a very competitive race. Submitted by: Flame Out - Visited 31 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Teenager 'falls 30ft from window'

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A schoolgirl from south-west London has been seriously hurt after falling 30ft from her hotel window in Venice, according to an Italian newspaper. The teenager, said to be from Battersea, was reportedly staying in the Lido district during a choir trip. According to the Corriere della Sera newspaper, she suffered injuries to her lungs, kidneys and brain. Submitted by: pramrd - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Global Warming Forces Innovative Sea Turtle Protection

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When nearly 900 endangered leatherback sea turtles emerged from the sand on this remote Pacific beach this spring, scientists rejoiced. The near record hatch, up from just a handful the year before, signaled progress. What's This? Absent from the headlines, however, was the fact the turtles were born in a fenced, shaded hatchery to protect them from predators and scorching sun. Submitted by: GreenStalkDirectory - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Warning For Teens: Teeth And Jewelry Don't Mix

1 vote	ScienceDaily (June 24, 2008) — Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think twice about piercing one’s tongue or lip. Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation... Submitted by: SinanCan - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Naomi Campbell Removed From Mandela Birthday Concert.

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Naomi Campbell Removed From Mandela Birthday Concert.... Troubled supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from appearing onstage at Nelson Mandela's upcoming 90th birthday concert by the man who once `adopted' her as his granddaughter. According to reports, Mandela personally intervened to ensure the 38-year-old Brit was removed from the line-u... Submitted by: smatts9 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Green quits ring ahead of defence

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Australia's WBA light-heavyweight world champion Danny Green has announced his immediate retirement from boxing. Green had been in a training camp for a mandatory defence against Argentina's Hugo Garay in Perth on 27 April. Green moved up from super-middleweight after losing to Aussie rival Anthony Mundine in 2006. He beat Stipe Drews to claim the WBA title last December. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Denmark's Kessler claims WBA belt

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Mikkel Kessler regained the vacant WBA super-middleweight title with a 12th-round knockout of Dimitri Sartison in Copenhagen on Sunday morning. Kessler lost his WBA and WBC belts when he was outpointed by Wales' Joe Calzaghe in Cardiff last November. The Dane dominated from start to finish in front of a vociferous home crowd to inflict the first defeat on Kazhakstan's Sartison in 23 fights. Submitted by: XiNiX - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment