In this Nov. 18, 2012, file photo, Mario Andretti, left, talks to Willy T. Ribbs before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. IndyCar is making an improved push to diversify its fanbase and its driving field. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two […]
Author Archives: Dan Gelston
AP Sports Writer
Posted inSports
Mayweather, McGregor Smack Tour Only Free Thing for Fans
NEW YORK (AP) — Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will earn perhaps nine-figure paydays while fight fans will be charged $100 to watch on TV in high def and can’t get into the arena for anything less than a $500 face-value ticket —if they’re lucky. But in New York, where a “Hamilton” seat can […]
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Rodman Checks into Rehab Center
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. Darren Prince declined on Saturday to say which facility will treat Rodman and how long he will be there. Rodman recently returned to the United States from his latest trip to North Korea. He later […]
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“Smokin Joe” Frazier Loses Fight with Cancer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Frazier needed the night of his career to knock down “The Greatest.” Frazier knocked Muhammad Ali down in the 15th round and became the first man to beat him in the Fight of the Century at Madison Square Garden in March 1971, the first in a trilogy of bouts that have […]
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Iverson considering playing in Turkey
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson is talking about Turkey! Gary Moore, Iverson’s personal manager, said Monday night there are “serious talks” for Iverson to play with a Turkish team. Iverson, the 2001 NBA MVP, is negotiating with Besiktas Cola Turka for at least a one-year deal. “This team seems very interested in having him come […]
