Ali says he’ll remember Frazier with respect
There was a time when Muhammad Ali taunted Joe Frazier relentlessly, called him ugly and challenged his manhood. After his old rival died Monday night, Ali had nothing but kind words for Smokin’ Joe. “The world has lost a great…
Cayman Rugby readies for early season!
As the local Rugby 7’s season draws to a close the Cayman Rugby Union is gearing up for it’s premier XV’s season. Over every weekend in the Maples 7’s series ticked away and although the final weekend was postponed due…
Dolphins pick up first win, 31-3 over Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It didn’t matter how big of a lead the Miami Dolphins built on the Kansas City Chiefs. It still wasn’t enough to keep them from feeling jittery. One of two winless teams left in the…
Flacco rallies Ravens past Steelers 23-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Torrey Smith’s night began with a penalty that wiped out a long Baltimore touchdown. It ended with a catch that gave the Ravens a season sweep of Pittsburgh. Five plays after a sure scoring strike tipped off…
Stewart wins at Texas to cut gap to three on Edwards
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Tony Stewart stood up after his postrace interview, a full-length boxing robe was draped over his shoulders. Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage then put his hands on the race winner’s shoulders and bounced…
Newcastle dream of Champions League
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is thrilled with his team as they continue their unbeaten start to the season by beating Everton 2-1 to go second in the Premier League table. Pardew thanks the St James’ Park crowd for their…
Ex-Giant Matty Alou, 72, dies in Dominican Rep.
(AP) — Matty Alou, once part of an all-Alou outfield for the San Francisco Giants with brothers Felipe and Jesus, died Thursday in his native Dominican Republic. He was 72. He died of diabetes complications, according to his former Dominican…
Sir Alex celebrates 25 years at United
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years at the helm of Manchester United by declaring there is plenty more to come as long as he stays healthy. The fiery Scot has been the most successful manager the game has ever seen…
Predators sign Pekka Rinne to seven years, $49m
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million contract, and now they are turning their attention to his defense. The Predators are trying to keep defensemen Ryan Suter and Shea Weber,…
UK lawmakers demand Dow’s Olympic deal is ditched
LONDON (AP) — British opposition lawmakers are demanding that London 2012 Olympics organizers scrap a deal for Dow Chemical Co. to fund an artistic centerpiece of the games over concerns about the company’s links to the deadly 1984 toxic gas…
