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‘Caged,’ ‘Jersey Shore’ and ‘Teen Mom’ on MTV

“Caged” on MTV joins “Jersey Shore,” “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom 2” in illuminating youth subcultures.


Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

From the Cage To the Screen, With Fists Flying

The mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano is making her big-screen debut in Haywire, a revenge thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, a collaboration that proved therapeutic for both of them. Photos (M)c


Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Oscar Ortega Struggled With Mental Illness, Family Says

The suspect in the White House shooting comes from Idaho, a state with a history of right-wing extremism, but he was not part of those movements, acquaintances said.


Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Mixed Martial Arts Books by Matthew Polly and Jim Genia

Matthew Polly and Jim Genia, two chroniclers of mixed martial arts, a popular sport that is illegal in New York State, participated in a “Battle of the Books” last week.


Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

U.F.C. Sues to Lift New York Ban on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting

The complaint accuses New York State of violating the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s free speech rights, that is, banning live fighting to “squelch its expressive element.”


Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Fox’s U.F.C. Broadcast a Hit With Viewers

The hourlong U.F.C. broadcast Saturday night was seen by an average of 5.7 million viewers — more than any previous U.F.C. event.


Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Dos Santos Beats Velasquez for U.F.C. Heavyweight Championship

Junior Dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez just 1 minute 4 seconds into their Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title bout.


Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ultimate Fighting Championship Goes Mainstream With Bout on Fox

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, criticized for its brutal nature, will appear for the first time on network television with a title fight on Saturday on Fox.


Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Japanese Women Kick and Punch Out a Space for Themselves in Sports

The rise of Japanese women in sports over recent decades has often been in games that used to be the domain of men, and now judo and soccer can be added to that list.


Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

U.F.C. Lands a Seven-Year Deal With Fox Sports

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will takes its brand of mixed martial arts to Fox Sports in a seven-year deal that was announced on Thursday.


Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Obstacles in Push to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York

Proposed legislation has cleared the State Senate but is in limbo within the Assembly, as some politicians see the sport as overly violent.


Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Comcast Said to Be In Talks to Sell G4 Cable Channel

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, which produces mixed martial arts matches, wants to expand its TV offerings.


Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ Design Choices

The filmmakers of “Kung Fu Panda 2” explored more of China for inspiration in scenery and design.


Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

'True Legend' - Review

Despite a Michelle Yeoh cameo, “True Legend” is a typically bloated moralistic epic from a master of action choreography.


Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

‘Legend of the Fist’ With Donnie Yen - Review

“Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen” mines again that kung fu mother lode “Fist of Fury,” this time for an adventure set in Shanghai after World War I.


Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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