Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire (28-1, 18 KO) is putting his WBO super bantamweight title on the line against the much taller and bigger Jeffrey Mathebula (26-3-2, 14 KO) of South Africa, the current IBF super bantamweight titleholder. The HBO-televised event will take place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on Saturday night. Both fighters will be defending their titles for the first time.
It’s the most eagerly anticipated rematch in UFC history as Anderson Silva defends his title against Chael Sonnen. Plus, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin look to settle the score. UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2 – Saturday, July 7, live on Pay-Per-View.
New Yorkers celebrated Independence Day Wednesday by ooh-ing and ah-ing at the fireworks in Manhattan and belching and burping at the hot-dog eating contest in Brooklyn. Red, white and blue explosions from 40,000 fireworks lit up the Hudson River. And starbursts blaze above the Big Apple; Regis Philbin hosts; performers include Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney.
It’s that time of year again! This year, the BET Awards 2012 will be “Too Big To Miss.” Watch the top acts in music announce this year’s winners. From Kanye West to Usher, see who’s up for the hottest awards featuring the biggest names in the entertainment industry, with Samuel L. Jackson as host for the first time. The awards recognize Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year.
Girls Gone Wild travels coast to coast looking for the hottest girls in America. Get ready to see the sexiest bodies they’ve ever caught on camera. Thousands of hopefuls have submitted their hottest photos and videos online and fans have been voting for their favorites. Now it’s time to tally the votes and take a closer, more intimate look at the top ten contestants, each of whom just might have what it takes to be named the Hottest Girl in America.
With much at stake, Victor Ortiz of Ventura, CA,, will take on former NABF Champion Josesito Lopez, of Riverside, Calif., for the vacant WBC Silver Welterweight Championship in Saturday’s 12-round main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
The 2012 NBA Finals is the championship round of the 2011–12 NBA season and the conclusion of the season’s playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat will face the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder under a 2–3–2 rotation.
MIAMI HEAT VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER – GAME 1, 2 and 3
Alex Zane presents from the red carpet of the world premiere of the comic book blockbuster, and chats with cast and crew about the film.
Girls Gone Wild travels coast to coast looking for the hottest girls in America. Get ready to see the sexiest bodies they’ve ever caught on camera. Thousands of hopefuls have submitted their hottest photos and videos online and fans have been voting for their favorites. Now it’s time to tally the votes and take a closer, more intimate look at the top ten contestants, each of whom just might have what it takes to be named the Hottest Girl in America.
As Steven Spielberg’s film introduces a new generation to the exploits of Herge’s intrepid reporter, Frank Gardner explores the origins of the cartoon strip that inspired him to become a news correspondent. He investigates the similarities between Tintin’s adventures and those of real-life photojournalist Robert Sexe, on whom the character is allegedly based. His quest leads him to Belgium and then on to Russia, where he explores the secretive world of the early Soviet Union and an era now seen as a golden age of exploration and travel.
The follow-up story behind the largest and only Saxon gold hoard ever found. All 3500 pieces of this amazing treasure have a history and tell a story, and a team of scientists is shedding light on the lost gold of the dark ages.
Despite being the far more accomplished fighter, Manny Pacquiao seems to be entering his welterweight title bout against Timothy Bradley as the fighter with something to prove. There is no doubt that he is also the fighter with the most to lose. Will Bradley shock the world? Can Pacquiao show everyone that he’s back at the top of his game?
Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO) vs. Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs)
WBO Welterweight Title
MGM Grand –
Las Vegas, Nevada
