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Weigh-In Video: Canelo Alvarez, Floyd Mayweather Jr Make Weight Limit, Mexican Sends Statement Before Sunday’s War

WBC and WBA Light Middleweight titlist Saul 'Canelo Alvarez' easily shed two pounds from his natural weight of 154 pounds to make the catch-weight stipulation of his mega-buck fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, Canelo's pre-fight success went more than making the 152-pound catch-weight. Little did everybody know, Boxing's newest poster boy can also make a statement - at least on the weighing podium.
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Carmelo Anthony Loves the Pressure, New York

New York Knicks franchise player Carmelo Anthony has the option to opt out of his contract after the 2013-2014 season, but as early as now, he’s telling the New Yorkers that he’s leaning towards staying with the franchise.

Marc Gasol Ready to Run with Grizzlies

In the midst of Spain’s campaign at the 2013 FIBA Europe Championships, Marc Gasol found time to comment about his new Memphis Grizzlies head coach and the style he’ll bring to the team. And he’s excited about the plans for the Grizzlies to use a more fast-paced offense for the new season.

Report: Oklahoma State Players had Issues with Academics

In order to retain their eligibility, players would often let tutors do assignments, received answers to exams in advance, and were put in courses with professors who had reputations for being lenient, especially towards athletes. At least thirteen former Oklahoma State players revealed that they were involved in one form of academic cheating or another, and another 16 had coursework done for them.

Best Quotes from Final Press Conference for The One: Mayweather vs. Canelo Fight

,The final face-off before the actual bout between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez happened on Wednesday afternoon, and both fighters were raring to go at each other’s throats days before the classic clash set on Saturday, Sept 14, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

No Happy Ending in Hollywood? LeBron to L.A, a Pipe Dream, Says Front Office

Much of the talk of the off-season is how the Los Angeles Lakers will eventually rebuild or reload—sooner than later. After all, this is the franchise that historically have drawn top free agents and lured the big-name superstars to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. According to the Los Angeles front office however, that may not be happening in 2014 in time for the LeBron James sweepstakes.

Major League Baseball Preview and Live Streaming: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. LA Dodgers

In what could be a preview of the 2014 Major League Baseball season opener to be played in Sydney, the Arizona Diamondbacks visited the Los Angeles Dodgers for the third straight game in the series. The Dodgers won the first two games, 8-1 and 5-3, and tried to assert their supremacy over their cross-border rivals. The Dodgers are first in the National League West with an 85-59 win-loss record; the Diamondbacks are at the .500 mark, with 72-72.

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