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Richard O'Brien

Articles From This Author

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Racing

Jimmie Johnson wins Ford EcoBoost 400

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NFL

The Saint v. The 'Thug’

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Olympics

Shakur Stevenson misses gold, but future bright

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Olympics

USA boxer Claressa Shields leading the way in Rio

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Olympics

From truck to mat: Daniel Dennis’s journey to Rio

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Olympics

Boxing’s officiating issues cast shadow at Games

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Extra Mustard

George Foreman on his new TV show with Terry Bradshaw

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Olympics

van Niekerk wins gold with historic 400m run

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Olympics

Billy Walsh a huge part of USA boxing's turnaround

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Olympics

U.S. rowing women's eight wins third-straight gold

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Olympics

Weightlifter Kendrick Farris is hungry to inspire

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Olympics

Nico Hernandez boxes his way into Olympic semis

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Olympics

U.S. judoka Colton Brown guided by 96-year-old sensei

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Olympics

U.S. women’s 8 looks to continue Olympic dynasty

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Olympics

Boxing preview: Duo is USA’s best chance for gold

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Olympics

Can the U.S. rowing women’s eight be beat in Rio?

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Boxing

Friday Night Fights

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Racing

Discovery Channel, Kahne to partner for Shark Week

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Boxing

Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers, Sept. 29, 1977

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Boxing

Muhammad Ali's 10 greatest fights

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Racing

IndyCar thoughts: Montoya looks like one to beat

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Boxing

Who does Kovalev fight next after beating Pascal?

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Boxing

Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley face off at MSG

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Boxing

Crawford-Lundy stir up hype for their bout at MSG

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Boxing

Floyd Mayweather is SI's Fighter of the Year

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Sportsperson

The case for Usain Bolt for Sportsman of the Year

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Boxing

Inside New Orleans's unique Friday Night Fights Gym

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Boxing

Remembering one of boxing's most controversial fights: Ali-Liston II

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Edge

Meb Keflezighi shares his wisdom ahead of Boston Marathon

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Edge

Tony Hawk Goes Urban in Kuala Lumpur

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Racing

Richard O'Brien: Jackie Stewart documentary a fascinating look at F1's past

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MMA

Richard O'Brien: Mayweather deserves all-timer label

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MMA

Rich O'Brien: Odds are that Mayweather will keep doing what he always does

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More Sports

The Bonus: Skateboarder Zack Carpenter gave his soul -- and life -- to New Orleans

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Richard O'Brien: Jake Varner's wrestling gold medal a family prodiction

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Richard O'Brien: The final night of track and field at Olympic Stadium belonged to Mo

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Rich O'Brien: Taylor, Claye shine spotlight on field events with 1-2 triple jump finish

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Rich O'Brien: Ukhov grabs gold in high jump as top seed falls again at Olympics

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Richard O'Brien: Ennis, the face of the host nation, delivers on immense expectations

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Richard O'Brien: Kayla Harrison's historic judo gold

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Richard O'Brien: Khan-Maidana is SI.com's 2010 Fight of the Year

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Rich O'Brien: Douglas' upset of Tyson still resonates 20 years later

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Richard O'Brien: SI.com's Trainer of the Year is no one-Manny show

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Richard O'Brien: Jack Dempsey tops boxing Thrill List

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Richard O'Brien: De La Hoya left us wanting more

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Richard O'Brien: What's next after Mosley's win over Mayorga?

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Richard O'Brien: The People's Champ