Author – The Durango Herald

No longer Dana White’s dream, UFC’s Fight Island is real

The imagery evoked by Dana White’s crazy idea was undeniably intoxicating: An octagon perched amid swaying palm trees on a white sand beach, waves lapping at the canvas while mixed martial a...

DATE: Jul 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

UFC ‘Fight Island’ revealed in Abu Dhabi, will host 4 shows

The UFC’s mysterious “Fight Island” is actually Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi where the mixed martial arts promotion will hold four shows in July. The UFC...

DATE: Jun 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

UFC, boxing back in Las Vegas after Nevada approves return

Four total cards coming in next two weeks

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Pac-12 could play only conference football games

Move could become popular across college sports

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

NBA team makes move after learning program was depleted

DATE: Apr 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

UFC to offer 3 shows without fans in Jacksonville

Fight Island on hold, for now

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

UFC finally forced to cancel events despite White’s plans

ESPN, Disney halt promotion’s plans

DATE: Apr 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and letters. Rob Pelinka, Bryant’s l...

DATE: Feb 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bridich hasn’t sat down with Nolan Arenado after Rockies rift

Colorado GM says meeting will come

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers play outside to lighten spirits

Bryant’s death still a shock to players

DATE: Jan 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers return to practice amid grief over Bryant’s death

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Los Angeles Lakers have returned to practice while they continue to grieve for Kobe Bryant. The Lakers held a light shooting workout Wednesday as they res...

DATE: Jan 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Conor McGregor holds all the UFC cards after comeback win

McGregor beats Donald Cerrone by technical knockout

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports