SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SCRIBE FOR THREE DECADES Schenectady, NY-The death this past weekend of former Sports Illustrated writer Pat Putnam was a body blow to both the journalistic side of boxing, as well as the game itself. When I broke into the fight game in the 1980s, Pat Putman was...

RANDY COUTURE TO HANG UP GLOVES AFTER SATURDAY Bethlehem, PA– Five days prior to UFC 129 may be a bit early for a preview, but as the event draws nearer, one can feel the magnitude of this upcoming card. Not only is it taking place in Toronto, Canada, which is...