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Category: Fight Like Sugar

The Legend Builders: Top 5 Coaches in MMA

The Sportsfan Journal Staff April 14, 2019 No Comments

When the chips are down, can the right coach steer a fighter away from an impending loss? Although almost anyone's could have coached Ronda Rousey better at UFC 193 than Edmond…

The Legend Builders: Top 5 Coaches in MMA

Andre Ward Clinches Victory But Not Imagination

The Sportsfan Journal Staff March 28, 2016 No Comments

On Saturday night, for the 29th time in his professional career, Andre Ward took home a victory. Boxing fans got their first look at Ward as a light heavyweight, and…

Andre Ward Clinches Victory But Not Imagination

5 Reasons Why Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera Matters

The Sportsfan Journal Staff March 26, 2016 No Comments

Andre Ward's (28-0, 15 KO) path to light heavyweight glory and relevance will continue on March 26th as the undefeated boxer from Oakland, California will take his talents up the street to…

5 Reasons Why Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera Matters

Conor McGregor: A Legend In The Making?

The Sportsfan Journal Staff January 18, 2016 No Comments

How many fights does it take to become a legend? The safe and conservative answer is often something along the lines of, "we have to wait and see until the fighter…

Conor McGregor: A Legend In The Making?

Condit vs Lawler: A War or a Chess Match?

The Sportsfan Journal Staff December 29, 2015 No Comments

I know it's difficult to think about anything in MMA these days other than Conor McGregor's record-breaking knockout or Nate Diaz's epic post-fight interview on Fox, but there is a…

Condit vs Lawler: A War or a Chess Match?

The Future Of Bay Area Boxing

The Sportsfan Journal Staff November 19, 2015 No Comments

Ever since Andre Ward won the Super Six tournament several years ago, the Bay Area has grown as a destination spot for boxers hoping to improve their skills. That's a…

The Future Of Bay Area Boxing

UFC's Top 5 Women Fighters: It's Ronda Rousey Versus The World

The Sportsfan Journal Staff November 12, 2015 No Comments

Not that long ago, a list like this wouldn't have been possible because UFC president, Dana White, often said women would never fight in the UFC. How times have changed.…

UFC's Top 5 Women Fighters: It's Ronda Rousey Versus The World

Vai Brasil! UFC's Top 5 Brazilian Fighters

The Sportsfan Journal Staff November 5, 2015 No Comments

There was a time in the not so distant past when Brazilian fighters seemed to completely dominate the championship titles in each of the UFC’s divisions. Times have changed some, but…

Vai Brasil! UFC's Top 5 Brazilian Fighters

Documentary: 'The Oasis: East Oakland Boxing Association'

The Sportsfan Journal Staff November 4, 2015 No Comments

Several months ago, I was driving through Oakland when I sped past a sign saying: "EOBA: East Oakland Boxing Association." I was shocked. Here I am, the boxing/MMA editor for…

Documentary: 'The Oasis: East Oakland Boxing Association'

How "Southern Bastards" Helped Me Love Football Again

The Sportsfan Journal Staff October 27, 2015 No Comments

Sports are so much more than games. Two types of people seem to understand this best: the greats who played better than everyone else, and the ones who dreamt about and killed…

How "Southern Bastards" Helped Me Love Football Again

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Meet The LA Galaxy's Rising Star, Diedie Traore

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Every January, the LA Galaxy staff host an event providing an opportunity for undiscovered players to demonstrate their skills. In 2018, it netted some real-time results. Diedie Traore is the…

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'Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project' Is A Journey Into Indiana's Rich Basketball CultureBefore the game of basketball evolved into today's dynamic game with position-less players, deep threes from…

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Larry Johnson Reflects on Becoming 'Grandmama', Converse Kicks And Winning Titles In Las Vegas

The Sportsfan Journal Staff May 28, 2020 No Comments

Growing up as a kid, Larry Johnson was one of the coolest people on the planet. In my pee-brain mind, there was nothing like Larry Johnson. NCAA champion on the…

The Day Michael Jordan Got Put On A Poster

Eddie Maisonet, III April 11, 2020 No Comments

If you play the game of basketball long enough, you'll inevitably be put into a conundrum while playing defense under the rim. You could get dunked on at any moment.…

Thierry Henry Made Me Fall In Love With Soccer

Eddie Maisonet, III March 11, 2020 No Comments

It's the dirty little secret that really isn't a secret at all. I love soccer. While some of you are sitting there saying, "Tell us something we don't know, Ed.…

15 Takeaways From The Oral History Of 'Love & Basketball'

Eddie Maisonet, III February 17, 2020 No Comments

In my opinion, Love & Basketball is one of the few films in the world that both men and women will have no issue sitting down and watching. Although the…

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Remembering The Peter Warrick Experience, 20 Years Later

Eddie Maisonet, III July 29, 2019 No Comments

When Notre Dame and Florida State, two of college football's blue bloods, did battle back in 1993, I wasn't old enough (or aware enough) to appreciate it. See, I didn't…

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Speaking Up About Our Pain - Again

The Sportsfan Journal Staff June 3, 2020 No Comments

A few years ago in this very space here at TSFJ, we mourned about a country reminding us of its preferred citizen hierarchy in violent ways. Professional and amateur athletes…

Youngest In Charge: Kyrie's Kingdom

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The Sports Fan's 3-Point Guide To The NBA All-Star Snub Argument

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NFL First Quarter Report Card: Who’s Hot And Who’s Not

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