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'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes; 'Iron Man 3' tops $1B worldwide (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:04 PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Pablo Cano (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:18:41 PDT

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

Lucas Matthysse stops Lamont Peterson in 3rd (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:19:47 PDT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.

Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:34:38 PDT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.

Jones stops Lebedev, wins WBA cruiserweight belt (The Associated Press)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:45 PDT

MOSCOW (AP) -- Guillermo Jones of Panama regained the WBA cruiserweight title in his first fight since 2011, stopping local favorite Denis Lebedev in the 11th round Friday night.

Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:45 PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA cruiserweight crown from the Russian on Friday. Earlier, Alexander Povetkin knocked out previously undefeated challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round to retain his WBA heavyweight crown, setting up a long-awaited clash with super champion Vladimir Klitschko later this year. ...

Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA belt (The Associated Press)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:02 PDT

MOSCOW (AP) -- Unbeaten Alexander Povetkin retained his WBA heavyweight belt Friday night, stopping Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense.

WADA files appeal against Operation Puerto verdict (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:12:23 PDT

MADRID (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the verdict in Spain's "Operation Puerto" trial into an alleged doping ring in professional cycling, the agency said on Friday. WADA had expressed its disappointment with the judge's decision last month to order evidence including bags of blood to be destroyed, depriving the agency and other sports bodies of the chance to analyze them. ...

Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president (Reuters)

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:49 PDT

By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. "Dr Wu handed over a letter this morning to Dr (Jacques) Rogge, informing him about his candidacy. He will announce it officially next Thursday," a source told Reuters. ...

Biographical information on Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:21 PDT

WASHINGTON - Biographical information on Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel:

Actor Gregory Smith tries his hand behind the camera on 'Rookie Blue' (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:50:07 PDT

It's no surprise, really, that Gregory Smith is directing episodes of the series he co-stars in, "Rookie Blue." The Toronto-lensed cop drama returns for a fourth season May 23 on Global and ABC.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list (Reuters)

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:07 PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according to Sports Illustrated magazine. The 36-year-old welterweight - considered the best defensive boxer of his generation - topped the magazine's Fortunate 50 list, issued on Wednesday. Mayweather also took the top spot last year, earning an estimated $85 million, again from just two fights, the magazine reported. ...

Boxer admits disorderly conduct in NYC gun case (The Associated Press)

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:45 PDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- A boxer who went to the check-in counter at an airport with a handgun in his luggage and was arrested on firearm possession charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to disorderly conduct.

Olympics-Singapore's Ng Ser Miang to make IOC presidency bid (Reuters)

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:41:06 PDT

(Updates with AIBA urging own president to run) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Thursday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday. The IOC Vice President is set to become the second candidate for one of the top jobs in world sport after German Thomas Bach, also an IOC Vice President, announced his bid last week. ...

Haye injures hand, withdraws from June fight (The Associated Press)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:42:20 PDT

LONDON (AP) -- Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has withdrawn from his June 29 fight with Manuel Charr of Germany after hurting his left hand in training.

Big box retail near Ojibway Park discussed once again (CBC)

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:18:58 PDT

Windsor's planning and economic development committee on Monday night briefly discussed a proposal for a big box retail development near Ojibway Park.

'Iron Man 3' leads weekend with $72.5M, 'Gatsby' finishes a strong No. 2 with $50.1M (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:34:48 PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Iron Man 3" maintained its box office mettle with $72.5 million in its second weekend, while "The Great Gatsby" proved a strong runner-up with a $50.1 million debut.

All-Canadian fight between Bute, Pascal rescheduled for Dec. 7 at Bell Centre (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:49:44 PDT

MONTREAL - The all-Canadian showdown in the ring between Lucian Bute and Jean Pascal has been rescheduled for Dec. 7.

'Gatsby' earns $51.1M to give 'Iron Man' a run for its money; Downey sequel leads with $72.5M (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:07:48 PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office.

Hernandez retains WBC light flyweight title (The Associated Press)

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:33:10 PDT

TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) -- Adrian Hernandez defeated Nicaraguan Yader Cardozo by unanimous decision on Saturday night to retain the WBC light flyweight title.