- The Associated Press
Former boxing champ dies in construction accident
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- A former heavyweight boxing champ who was defeated by Larry Holmes has died in a construction accident in New Jersey.
- The Associated Press
A cup winner in soccer, Rio Ferdinand now eyes boxing belts
When Rio Ferdinand hung up his boots two years ago, a career competing in sports appeared over. Only television punditry kept the former Manchester United and England captain in soccer. There was still something missing for Ferdinand in retirement.
- The Associated Press
Former UPI executive sports editor Joe Carnicelli dies at 75
Joe Carnicelli, the executive sports editor for United Press International in the 1970s and '80s who also covered boxing and the NFL, has died. Carnicelli joined UPI after serving in the Army and worked at the news agency for 19 years, his last eight as executive sports editor. Born and raised
