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Washington Spirit stars O’Hara and Sonnett Named to USWNT Roster for Tokyo Olympics

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski has named Spirit defenders Kelley O’Hara and Emily Sonnett to the roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games.  The team will play two games against Mexico prior to leaving for Tokyo. Both matches will be played in Hartford, CT with the first being on July 1 (7 p.m. […]

Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera Set to Return February 12 in Orlando

It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweight Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 KOs) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainer Tony Blanco there nearly six months ago, “I recently went to Universal Studios and it’s definitely […]

St. John’s Men’s Basketball Heads to No. 25/RV Connecticut for MLK Day Matchup

Following a 1-1 week at home, the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team will hit the road for a Monday afternoon meeting with No. 25/RV Connecticut. Tip-off from Gampel Pavilion is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on FOX and 970 AM WNYM. Brian Custer and Donny Marshall will handle the broadcasting duties on television while John Minko […]

“Catskills Clash Rewind” set to go live this Friday 6/26 on Star Boxing’s Facebook

On Friday June 26, Star Boxing’s, Facebook live Rewind fight series returns with “Catskills Clash” Rewind starting at 8:00PM ET, LIVE on the Star Boxing Facebook page. Tune in at starting at 8PM ET as “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (13-0 4KO’s) and RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (17-0 12KO’s) interact with fans as we rewind […]

Shearns Boxing Promotions to promote 1st pro boxing show ever in Framingham, Mass.

Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will bring professional boxing for the first time ever to Framingham, Massachusetts with “Fight Night In Framingham,” Friday night, March 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel. Proceeds will benefit Fighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary […]

Boxing the way out for pro-debuting “The Special One” Sharad Collie

Hartford boxing prospect “The Special One” Sharad Collier has overcome tougher obstacles in life than he may ever face in the ring. The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion will make his professional debut Saturday night, June 16, on Hartford Boxing Promotions’ inaugural event, “Fight Night at The Capital”, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford. “I’m […]