Thanks to its exhilarating nature and dramatic moments, boxing is one of the world’s most popular sports today, capturing audiences worldwide. This is evident in its high-stake matches, substantial media coverage and massive betting action.
On this day 19 years ago, the Lakers capped off the most dominant postseason in league history by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.
Not only is Vasyl Lomachenko a bad man in the ring, but he also is an ace marketer. Lomachenko fought previously unbeaten Guillermo Rigondeaux on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York and won after Rigo quit following the sixth round, citing a hand injury.