Prinze Jr. Joins WWE Creative Team

Actor and former teen heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. joined the creative team of World Wrestling Entertainment.

In his new role, Prinze will be behind the scenes contributing to WWE’s weekly television and pay-per view programs. WWE did not elaborate on what the actor would be doing for the company.

“Bringing on board an experienced Hollywood writer, actor and producer like Freddie Prinze Jr. will only increase the level of entertainment to millions of viewers and passionate WWE fans every Monday on USA,” said Chris McCumber, executive vice president of marketing, digital and brand strategy for USA Network, in a statement.

Prinze Jr. Joins WWE Creative Team....

Athletic Commission changes Toney win over Rahman to no decision

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Athletic Commission changed its original decision on the James Toney-Hasim Rahman fight from a technical knockout to a no decision.

Toney stopped Rahman in the third round of their July 16 rematch of former heavyweight champions in Temecula, Calif., after Rahman told the ringside doctor that he couldn't continue because of a cut over his left eye.

The original decision was a technical knockout win for Toney. Rahman later appealled, and after a review, the commission said Monday it was changing the technical knockout to a no decision, according to Bill Douglas of the state athletic commission.

Athletic Commission changes Toney win over Rahman to no decision....

Margarito stops Cotto in 11th, takes crown

By GREG BEACHAM

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So that's why every welterweight in the world was so scared of Antonio Margarito.

Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto in the 11th round Saturday night, blemishing Cotto's unbeaten record and claiming the WBA 147-pound title with one last incredible barrage of punches.

Margarito (37-5, 27 KOs), the Mexican star so often ducked by the division's best fighters in recent years, dropped the Puerto Rican champion twice in the 11th after several rounds of relentless pressure in a fight that lived up to its lofty billing at the MGM Grand Garden.

Margarito stops Cotto in 11th, takes crown....

Antonio Margarito has at least a ghost of a chance

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- This week Antonio Margarito had a long talk with his brother, as he does before every big fight.

The two boxers chatted about everything and nothing, the way close brothers do when one's scared and the other's worried. And there'd be nothing unusual about any of this if not for the fact that Antonio Margarito's brother Manuel has been dead for eight years, shot in the back of the head in his Tijuana home.


"I'm always thinking of him," Margarito said. "One incredible thing about that is whenever a fight is near, I always dream of him. They're very realistic dreams. It's like he's right there with me."

He'll be with him again tonight when Margarito (36-5, 26 knockouts) climbs into the ring at the MGM Grand to face WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (32-0, 26 KOs) in the biggest fight of his 15-year professional career.

Not only is Margarito guaranteed at least $1.6 million, by far the most he has ever earned, but a victory over the heavily favored Cotto could lead to even more lucrative fights against Oscar De La Hoya or Floyd Mayweather Jr., should he decide to come out of retirement.

Antonio Margarito has at least a ghost of a chance....

Boxer, 11 others charged in cocaine ring

NEW YORK: Junior welterweight contender Edgar "El Chamaco" Santana was among 12 people arrested Friday on charges of taking part in an international cocaine trafficking ring.

Prosecutors said Santana conspired with the other suspects to smuggle cocaine from Puerto Rico into New York. Narcotics detectives arrested the suspects early Friday. They seized several pounds of cocaine and $450,000 in cash as part of the investigation, dubbed "Operation Special Delivery."

The suspects are from Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Yonkers and Puerto Rico. Prosecutors said all are charged with counts related to sale and possession of cocaine. Their arraignment, initially scheduled Friday, was postponed until Monday, and it was unclear whether they had attorneys.

Boxer, 11 others charged in cocaine ring....

Klitschko stops Thompson in 11th to defend crown

By ROY KAMMERER – 10 hours ago

BERLIN (AP) — Wladimir Klitschko was forced rediscover one of boxing's best weapons: his powerful right hand. With his jab ineffective, Klitschko knocked out former sparring partner Tony Thompson in the 11th round with a big right to successfully defend his heavyweight titles Saturday.

"My jab didn't work, I had to use the right — if Plan A doesn't work, try Plan B," Klitschko said after he retained his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles.

Klitschko stops Thompson in 11th to defend crown....

Griffin upsets Jackson in five-round unanimous decision

CBSSports.com wire reports

LAS VEGAS -- Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86.

Griffin (16-4) used his movement, reach and kicks to slow Jackson (28-7) and survived the champion's power shots in an action-packed mixed martial arts fight at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

The judges scored it 49-46, 48-46, 48-46 for Griffin.

Griffin upsets Jackson in five-round unanimous decision....