The January 31st showdown between Georges St. Pierre and B.J. Penn is drawing near. I managed to speak with both fighters and get Matt Hughes thoughts on the event. You can read my column at ESPN.com here.
 

The story of Lillo Brancato being sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a botched robbery that claimed the life of an off-duty policeman is making headlines. It’s major news, partly because he’s a celebrity who starred in feature films and the television series The Sopranos–but this event has special implications because [...]

In this week’s edition of The Wyre, a Toronto newsletter, features a mini-feature related to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
I compiled an article on several of the best places in Toronto to train in MMA.
So if you’re curious about the sport, and want to get a start, check out the list on the XYYZ.ca website.

For three years in a row, I have spent my New Years in the company of fellow Goans. Last year I managed to enjoy the experience firsthand in Goa, the other two occasions (including this NYE) I partook in the festivities organized by the Goan Overseas Association (GOA).
There are two separate dance halls: The larger room [...]