MIAMI — Unlike his recent victories, which have come by submission or TKO, Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight titleholder Hector Lombard defeated Joey Gorczynski by unanimous decision in a lackluster performance at G-Force Fights “Bad Blood 3” at the American Airlines Arena. Lombard chased after Gorczynski throughout the first round as he sought to knock out…
A new rule means council members’ discretionary funds can only be used within El Portal — to the chagrin of one member who wants to use her funds for international aid. BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald El Portal’s village council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting council members from using discretionary funds outside village limits —…
BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald Riding on a chocolate Palomino, Kimberly Boyette came to a halt after a challenging barrel race. “He could have done a lot better, but at first he didn’t want to go inside the pen,” said Boyette. “But, he did OK.” In fact, just being in the 61st annual Homestead Championship…
AFTER DROPPING OUT OF CROWDED NORTH MIAMI HIGH, JASMINE NAILS RETURNED TO STUDY AT THE HOMESTEAD JOB CORPS CENTER. NOW SHE IS GOING TO COLLEGE BY RODOLFO ROMANThe Miami Herald On a bus ride home from work, Jasmine Nails, a high school dropout, received a tip that turned her life around. A former classmate and…
Sunday, January 31, 2010by Rodolfo Roman (roman@sherdog.com) SUNRISE, Fla. — Though Wes Sims taunted newcomer Bobby Lashley with some pro wrestling-style showmanship to start their heavyweight bout at Strikeforce “Miami” on Saturday, Lashley said the showboating wasn’t enough to distract him. “I can’t get mad at this stage in the game,” Lashley said after the…