Michael Hirsley

For the first time in his career, Oscar De La Hoya would face an opponent clearly bigger and stronger. Even in losses to Felix Trinidad and Shane Mosley and victories...

Only an elite few fighters could be in a position whereby a multimillion-dollar bout might hold more risk than reward. At 29, Oscar De La Hoya is one such fighter....

Some things have changed about the Bears. Some haven't. With Soldier Field being rebuilt, they've moved their home schedule to the University of Illinois this season. But they showed Sunday...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile complained of shoulder pain and weakness the night before he died, possible warning signs that he had heart problems, officials said Sunday. An autopsy...

Antwun Echols floored Kabary Salem with a right hook in the opening minute, then beat his onrushing opponent to the punch enough to win a unanimous decision in their brawling...

Registration for the 75th annual Chicagoland Golden Gloves Tournament will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Clarendon Park...

Mike Tyson was granted a boxing license in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, opening the possibility of a title fight against heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in June. Lewis' promoter,...

The heavyweight title fight that was once a cable TV nightmare is about to become a multimillion-dollar co-production. Details of a Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson pay-per-view fight will be...

The Bulls have received a cold response in testing the Chicago market for a possible franchise in the Women's National Basketball Association. Seeking 7,500 commitments of $100 apiece in deposits...

Chicago plaintiffs who want to stop the release of the movie "Hardball," scheduled to open Sept. 14, will seek an expedited hearing and a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction...