Sean O’Malley defends title with beatdown of Marlon Vera
MIAMI — Still, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was painfully accurate at UFC 299. “The Sugar Show” landed nearly triple the number of strikes and punched his opponent in the face, defeating Marlon “Tito” Vera by decision to successfully defend his title. The crowd, the commentary team, and even O’Malley himself were stunned when Vera […]
Migrant accused in Times Square cop beatdown is exonerated
A 22-year-old immigrant accused of taking part in the infamous mob attack on two police officers in Times Square was mistakenly identified and “exonerated,” prosecutors announced Friday. The Manhattan prosecutor’s office has dropped the case against Joan Boada, who was initially charged with assault in the Jan. 27 brawl that led to the arrest of […]
St. John’s must bounce back quick from Seton Hall beatdown as things don’t get easier
This had all the elements of a classic Big East battle, a real rock fight at The Rock. Danis Jenkins sank a long 3-pointer with 4:33 left in the first half, and the modest red-clad crowd at Prudential Center erupted in joy. It was St. John's No. 24, Seton Hall No. 24. Three days after […]