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Media playback is not supported on this device Wladimir Klitschko v Tyson Fury: Where will the fight be won and lost? Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday is set to go ahead after a row over the thickness of the canvas. Fury, who will face the WBA, IBF and WBO champion at about 22:00 GMT, had complained the canvas was “too soft”. The underlay in…

Mike Mancinelli and Melanie McDonough were home for the holiday, and with time to burn Friday afternoon before the struggling Flyers played Nashville, they visited a corner dubbed “Fan Zone” inside the Modell’s store on Snyder Avenue. A wave of discounted despair confronted them. Mark Sanchez and Riley Cooper Eagles jerseys marked 25 percent off. Red Phillies pinstripes with “UTLEY 26” on the back hanging from…

DraftKings and FanDuel say they offer games of skill. But New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman says the daily fantasy sports websites constitute gambling and wants them banned from conducting business with New Yorkers. The two websites represent the leaders in what has become a booming multibillion dollar industry. Their television commercials boast that people can win millions in daily contests depending…

BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig sustained a swollen eye and facial bruises during a fight with a bouncer. Miami police spokesman Major Delrish Moss said the injuries happened Wednesday night as the Cuban slugger was leaving the Blue Martini bar at bouncers’ request following an argument with his sister. Major League Baseball plans to investigate, making Puig the second player subject to potential discipline under the…

A few years ago, we were visiting our daughter and son-in-law for our grandson Luke’s second birthday. It was the time year when all the Major League Baseball teams were announcing their new signings and the amounts the players were being paid. My son-in-law picked up Luke and said, “Maybe we should take him to the backyard and teach him to play baseball.” Advertisement His big sister, Peyton, 3½ at…

CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Rich Dubroff reports that the Orioles are “searching everywhere” for outfield help. The club recently acquired L.J. Hoes from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations, throwing him into a stable of six outfielders that could potentially crack the Opening Day Roster. Adam Jones, of course, will open the season in center field. But in the corner outfield and on the bench, Dubroff lists Hoes along with Dariel…

The Philadelphia 76ers earned their unwanted record across two seasons It is not a record they will thank anyone for mentioning but American basketball team the Philadelphia 76ers have entered the history books with their 116-114 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday. That defeat – their 27th successive loss across two seasons – means they are now on the longest losing streak in NBA history. Not only that, it…

Mike Mancinelli and Melanie McDonough were home for the holiday, and with time to burn Friday afternoon before the struggling Flyers played Nashville, they visited a corner dubbed “Fan Zone” inside the Modell’s store on Snyder Avenue. A wave of discounted despair confronted them. Mark Sanchez and Riley Cooper Eagles jerseys marked 25 percent off. Red Phillies pinstripes with “UTLEY 26” on the back hanging from…

James Loftus found himself in a difficult spot when his son Henry asked if he could play Ultimate Frisbee this fall. There was one problem: Henry was already signed up to play soccer on a travel team, and James had volunteered to be the assistant coach. “He played soccer since he was in kindergarten,” said Loftus, who lives in Newton. “He enjoys it but never seemed to be passionate about…

BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig sustained a swollen eye and facial bruises during a fight with a bouncer. Miami police spokesman Major Delrish Moss said the injuries happened Wednesday night as the Cuban slugger was leaving the Blue Martini bar at bouncers’ request following an argument with his sister. Major League Baseball plans to investigate, making Puig the second player subject to potential discipline under the…

Goalkeeper Casey Murphy (blue) starred in the shootout as Rutgers upset Virginia to advance to its first Final Four.(Photo: Kelsey Grant/Courtesy of Rutgers athletics communications) Rutgers women’s soccer team isn’t done making history just yet. Continuing the winningest season in program history, Rutgers advanced to the Final Four for the first time Friday by upsetting No. 1-ranked powerhouse Virginia, 7-6, on penalty kicks, after a scoreless regulation and two overtimes. In a battle…

BUENOS AIRES—Argentines are fond of making superlative claims. Their country produces “the world’s best beef,” offers “the world’s widest avenue” and, in compatriot Pope Francis, has provided “the best pontiff ever.” Now they have something new to tout: a statue some assert is the world’s tallest bronze of a soccer player. On Nov. 6, a 22-foot-high 6.3-ton likeness of Ángel Labruna, a mid-20th-century striker, was unveiled in the capital next…

ORONO, Maine — Senior center Will Merchant saved a potential go-ahead goal, then scored the game-winner with 51.7 seconds left to rally the University of Maine hockey team to its third straight win, 5-3, over Princeton University on Friday night at Alfond Arena. Andrew Tegeler’s goal with 6:59 remaining tied it after Ryan Kuffner’s power-play goal at the 7:48 mark of the third period gave Princeton its first lead. The…

Goalkeeper Casey Murphy (blue) starred in the shootout as Rutgers upset Virginia to advance to its first Final Four.(Photo: Kelsey Grant/Courtesy of Rutgers athletics communications) Rutgers women’s soccer team isn’t done making history just yet. Continuing the winningest season in program history, Rutgers advanced to the Final Four for the first time Friday by upsetting No. 1-ranked powerhouse Virginia, 7-6, on penalty kicks, after a scoreless regulation and two overtimes. In a battle…

BUENOS AIRES—Argentines are fond of making superlative claims. Their country produces “the world’s best beef,” offers “the world’s widest avenue” and, in compatriot Pope Francis, has provided “the best pontiff ever.” Now they have something new to tout: a statue some assert is the world’s tallest bronze of a soccer player. On Nov. 6, a 22-foot-high 6.3-ton likeness of Ángel Labruna, a mid-20th-century striker, was unveiled in the capital next…

PLAIN CITY, Ohio – John and Sandy Li have a lot to be thankful this Thanksgiving. When their son took his life earlier this year, they had no idea how a stranger would change their life. Their son Blake was 17-years-old. He was a catcher for Jonathan Alder High School, a baseball powerhouse winning five straight district titles. “He loved baseball”, Sandy said. He attended a baseball camp at…

BUENOS AIRES—Argentines are fond of making superlative claims. Their country produces “the world’s best beef,” offers “the world’s widest avenue” and, in compatriot Pope Francis, has provided “the best pontiff ever.” Now they have something new to tout: a statue some assert is the world’s tallest bronze of a soccer player. On Nov. 6, a 22-foot-high 6.3-ton likeness of Ángel Labruna, a mid-20th-century striker, was unveiled in the capital next…

Not surprisingly, members of the NASCAR community celebrated Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday in style. From drivers, to drivers’ significant others, to FOX Sports TV personalities, check out some of the best “Turkey Day” tweets from around the NASCAR world. Good Morning America, twitterville, race fans, @steviewaltrip and I wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/b4mUltyxkg — Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) November 26, 2015 This has definitely been a day of…