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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: WBC

WBC stories: 2 news summaries
OPINION

A Strikeout In (and For) US, Classic Is World of Thrills

Tournament shows the promise of international baseball

Mar 24, 09 2:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - After watching Japan best Korea in extra innings to defend its World Baseball Classic championship, Tom Verducci is excited about the tournament’s future, he writes for Sports Illustrated. In its second go-round, the tournament is a phenomenon worldwide. Most exciting though, is the way Japan won: with pragmatic fundamentals,... More »

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sports • South Korea • Japan • WBC • home run • baseball • World Baseball Classic

Mayweather Outpoints
De La Hoya

Undefeated challenger takes 12-round
split decision

May 6, 07 12:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. captured Oscar De La Hoya's WBC super welterweight title last night in Las Vegas, recording a 12-round split decision and running his record to 38-0.  Two of the three judges gave one of the richest fights in boxing history to the 3-2 underdog, who has won... More »

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boxing • Oscar De La Hoya • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • WBC

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