Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Coln dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
The boxing world was in mourning Friday following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in the only defeat of his professional career. Colón’s death was confirmed in statements by the World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Organization late Thursday. In October 2015, Colón suffered a brain bleed in a light-middleweight fight against Terrel Williams in the Washington, D. C. , suburb of Fairfax, Virginia. Colón to on...
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- Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Coln dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
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- Another bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated
- Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI
- Summer McIntosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish
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- Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome sanctuary after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
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- Deshaun Watson starting Browns exhibition opener at QB, Shedeur Sanders to start next week vs Bills
- Paris Saint-Germain retains UEFA Super Cup as Dou goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa
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- MLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shake-up
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- Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years
- Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his final year, except when it comes to playing in the preseason
- New York Jets Qwantez Stiggers taken to hospital after briefly losing consciousness at practice
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- LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
- Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has a ton of fun in Dodgers home debut
- Kodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene
- Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base
- Buffalo Bills to address seating sightline concerns on a case-by-case basis at new $2.1B stadium
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
- Cowboys and defensive star Quinnen Williams agree on $105.9 million extension
- Skys Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege
- Ingebrigtsen wins 5,000m gold at European championships, Hunt takes womens 100m
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- Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors
- Tim Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Val Ackerman in September
- Hunter Henry ends limbo, signing a 2-year extension with Patriots through 2027
- Caitlin Clark was nearly out Tuesday. A quick reversal sets up Liberty-Fever at full strength
- Russian track and field files new claim with CAS over sanctions imposed by World Athletics
- Drivers are scrambling for spots in NASCARs Chase as the end of the regular season nears
- Chiefs Eric Bieniemy returns to practice after wifes shooting at their Virginia home
- MLBs worst teams in 2026 are still pretty bad, but at least they are reasonably bad
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- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of deception and breach of trust over World Cup plans
- Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
- Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. womens gymnastics title
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Sun, 09 Aug 2026
- Michael Brennan wins Wyndham Championship and qualifies for PGA Tour postseason
- Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3s in win over the Wings
- Asterisk Talley wins the US Womens Amateur and gets her 2nd USGA title
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