Author: Tim Runn

February 3rd, 2022 Sean Michael HamGolden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya says he still has the pulling power to smash the Pay Per View record held by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.The ten-time world champion, who retired after losing to Pacquiao in 2008, called off a scheduled return against Vitor Belfort last year.Despite the fight being an exhibition, De La Hoya wanted a bonafide comeback before Covid-19 took him out of the event.Months on, and the 48-year-old is looking to spark negotiations with Mayweather. He remains hopeful of landing a potential money-spinning PPV that De La Hoya says would…

Speaking on their potential partnership in London, Federer added: “Rafa is an incredible person and an inspiration to me and countless others around the world. He messaged me on social media after the Laver Cup in Boston last year suggesting we play doubles in London and I am definitely up for a Laver Cup ‘Fedal’ comeback!”And Nadal echoed his rival’s sentiment, as he was confirmed for his third Laver Cup appearance off the back of winning a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday, overtaking the previous record of 20 shared with Federer and Novak Djokovic.“The…

Battling behind the net for a loose puck, the fertile mind of Johnny Gaudreau prompted him to gently flip the puck over the cage before darting around to try batting it out of the air and in. His one-man attempt to pull off the Zegras/Milano move ended up going wide, which was one of the few times the club didn’t record a shot on goal. On a night that saw him record seven of the 50 shots fired at Arizona netminder Karel Vejmelka, the Flames winger put on display the type of skill that earned him an invite to this…

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross issued a statement Wednesday night in which he said he takes “great personal exception to these malicious attacks” in response to former head coach Brian Flores’ allegations made in a recent lawsuit and said “we will cooperate fully” with the NFL’s expected investigation. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier Wednesday that the league is expected to investigate allegations Flores made in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court that Ross offered him $100,000 per loss during the 2019 season. “With regards to the allegations being made by Brian Flores, I am a man of…

Bill Fitch, a 2-time Coach of the Year, led the Celtics to an NBA championship in 1981. Bill Fitch, a two-time Coach of the Year who led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by his daughter Marcy Ann Coville via Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Hall of Famer Bill Fitch, twice Coach of the Year and a champion with Boston in 1981 as Larry Bird’s first NBA coach, has died at age 89. Fitch’s passing was confirmed by daughter Marcy Ann Coville via Indiana’s Rick Carlisle, who…

EUSTIS — Eustis Roofing Company was just named Roofing Company of the Year at the Roofing Insights National Conference held in Orlando last month.For owner Jason Reisman, this recognition is astonishing considering they were up against much larger commercial companies. But it was the little roofing company from Lake County that everyone was talking about. “It’s like the Grammys of roofing,” Reisman said. “The whole country is looking for the best roofing company, how it’s run and the satisfaction of the customers, and they found it here.” Vets helping vets:Local businesses help Mount Dora VFW with repairsMore:Local roofing company to be featured…

Cedric Mullins of the Baltimore Orioles, baseball’s top power-speed threat in 2021, opened up in a video (Twitter link) that dropped today about some previously private health struggles with Crohn’s disease. The 27-year-old details how teammate Trey Mancini’s abrupt colon cancer diagnosis before the 2020 season helped him pay more attention to his own health woes. This introspection ultimately led Mullins down a path that included intestinal surgery in November 2020, severe weight loss, and a Crohn’s disease diagnosis that very well could have been career-derailing. That Mullins broke out last season— earning an All-Star nod, Silver Slugger, and the distinction as…

SALY, SENEGAL —  When pro golfer Oumou Dieye first started competing against men, she felt intimidated. They didn’t want to play with her, she says, and they didn’t take her seriously. But then, in her first match, she won. After that, she had all the confidence she needed to keep playing — and beating — the boys. Now, as the only professional female golfer in Senegal, she competes almost exclusively against men. As she makes her way through the baobab-lined golf course in Saly, she greets the other golfers — they’re all men. “Now, I’m used to playing with men.…

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation. On Sunday, Greenwood was detained on suspicion of rape and assault after a woman alleging incidents of violence posted pictures and videos on social media.Police were granted extra time on Monday to question the 20-year-old and he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.On Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said Greenwood was released from custody on bail pending further inquiries.A statement said: “A 20-year-old man arrested (on Sunday 30 January 2022) on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been…

The woman who allegedly received lewd messages from former Aussie cricket captain Tim Paine has made a surprise move in the legal drama.The woman who launched a sex harassment claim against Cricket Tasmania after former Aussie captain Tim Paine allegedly sent her lewd texts has flagged she is willing to settle the matter privately. Former employee Renee Ferguson allegedly received a dick pic from the wicketkeeper in 2017 and also a slew of explicit texts but launched legal action in the Federal Court of Australia in November last year. During a case management hearing on Thursday, the woman’s lawyer Greg…