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Pic: WWE superstar John Cena performs in Japan wearing Zubaz pants
During WWE's recent tour of Japan, despite hailing from West Newbury, Massachusetts, John Cena decided to sport these San Francisco 49ers Zubaz pants. Why? No clue. The most plausible explanation is that he wanted to wear something with the native colors. The alternative, that he's actually a fan...
HAIKU TUESDAY: The Rising Sun sets over IndyCar
Usually I get snarky in these intros to Haiku Tuesday, but considering the response of the Japanese fans at Motegi for the IZOD IndyCar Series, I have to be serious and give them all the credit in the world. Sure, they were head over heels for Takuma Sato and Hideki Mutoh. After all, they were the...
Asian MMA Update: Jadamba vs. Pang on Legend FC, Folayang Recovering, Plus ONE FC & DARE News
Once again here's a round up of the recent news, bits, and details coming out of the Asian MMA circuit. Eduard Folayang tells BloodyElbow.com that he had his broken nose repaired in Baguio immediately after returning from Singapore. He's in high spirits after his victory and told us, "I'm fine....
UFC Officially Announces Return to Japan on February 2012
The UFC held a press conference in Tokyo a few moments ago where Mark Fischer, the Zuffa Asia Managing Director, formally announced that they will be hosting a show in Japan on February 26, 2012. This will be 14 years since the SEG-owned UFC last went to the country, but it will be Zuffa's first...
Exclusive Photo Gallery: Shinya Aoki Trains In Singapore for DREAM.17
DREAM lightweight champion, Shinya Aoki is currently preparing to face former WEC lightweight champ, 'Razor' Rob McCullough on September 24. One of the biggest changes Aoki made recently, was deciding to move all of his training camps outside Japan, and into Singapore. He joined Evolve MMA where...
Hulk Hogan turns 58 years old today, still entertaining idea of wrestling in TNA
Hulk Hogan, one of the most influential members of the pro wrestling fraternity, celebrates his birthday today (Aug. 11, 2011). He turns 127 58-years-old. "The Hulkster's" impact on the industry cannot be overstated. How many wrestlers can lay claim to being the top babyface in the business for a...
98 Year-Old Keiko Fukuda Earns 10th Degree Black Belt in Judo
Keiko Fukuda of San Francisco, California, was promoted to the rank of 10th dan (degree) black belt in Judo this week by USA Judo, the sport's national governing body. This is the highest ranking one can achieve in judo, but Fukuda is not featured in Bloody Elbow's world scouting report, nor is...
Women's World Cup Final, Japan v. USA - Open Thread
Japan versus United States Location: FrankfurtDate: Sunday July 17, 2011 Time: 19:45 BST/14:45 EDT/11:45 PDT Preview and StoryStream at SBN Soccer TV: ESPN or ESPN3.com This is it. After nearly a month of competition, the field has been whittled down to Japan and the United...
Women's World Cup Final Schedule - USA Vs. Japan
One week and 12 years ago, the United States captured their second Women's World Cup title, defeating China at the Rose Bowl, and reinforcing their place as the elite team in the world of women's soccer. Tomorrow, the 2011 Women's World Cup Final features USA vs. Japan in a match that would give...
USWNT downs France 3-1; headed to the World Cup Final
The USWNT weathered quite the storm but ended up prevailing in the end to punch their ticket into the FIFA World Cup Final. It is magnificent to hear the words US and World Cup Final in the same sentence. The Americans were set to play the winner of Japan/Sweden and Japan won 3-1. No matter who...
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