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Richard O'Brien
Articles From This Author
Racing
Jimmie Johnson wins Ford EcoBoost 400
By Richard O'Brien
Nov 20, 2016
NFL
The Saint v. The 'Thug’
By Richard O'Brien
Oct 11, 2016
Olympics
Shakur Stevenson misses gold, but future bright
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 20, 2016
Olympics
USA boxer Claressa Shields leading the way in Rio
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 20, 2016
Olympics
From truck to mat: Daniel Dennis’s journey to Rio
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 19, 2016
Olympics
Boxing’s officiating issues cast shadow at Games
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 18, 2016
Extra Mustard
George Foreman on his new TV show with Terry Bradshaw
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 17, 2016
Olympics
van Niekerk wins gold with historic 400m run
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 15, 2016
Olympics
Billy Walsh a huge part of USA boxing's turnaround
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 14, 2016
Olympics
U.S. rowing women's eight wins third-straight gold
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 13, 2016
Olympics
Weightlifter Kendrick Farris is hungry to inspire
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 12, 2016
Olympics
Nico Hernandez boxes his way into Olympic semis
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 10, 2016
Olympics
U.S. judoka Colton Brown guided by 96-year-old sensei
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 8, 2016
Olympics
U.S. women’s 8 looks to continue Olympic dynasty
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 27, 2016
Olympics
Boxing preview: Duo is USA’s best chance for gold
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 26, 2016
Olympics
Can the U.S. rowing women’s eight be beat in Rio?
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 21, 2016
Boxing
Friday Night Fights
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 12, 2016
Racing
Discovery Channel, Kahne to partner for Shark Week
By Richard O'Brien
Jun 24, 2016
Boxing
Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers, Sept. 29, 1977
By Richard O'Brien
Jun 4, 2016
Boxing
Muhammad Ali's 10 greatest fights
By Richard O'Brien
Jun 4, 2016
Racing
IndyCar thoughts: Montoya looks like one to beat
By Richard O'Brien
Mar 14, 2016
Boxing
Who does Kovalev fight next after beating Pascal?
By Richard O'Brien
Jan 31, 2016
Boxing
Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley face off at MSG
By Richard O'Brien
Jan 22, 2016
Boxing
Crawford-Lundy stir up hype for their bout at MSG
By Richard O'Brien
Jan 12, 2016
Boxing
Floyd Mayweather is SI's Fighter of the Year
By Richard O'Brien
Dec 18, 2015
Sportsperson
The case for Usain Bolt for Sportsman of the Year
By Richard O'Brien
Dec 3, 2015
Boxing
Inside New Orleans's unique Friday Night Fights Gym
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 27, 2015
Boxing
Remembering one of boxing's most controversial fights: Ali-Liston II
By Richard O'Brien
May 21, 2015
Edge
Meb Keflezighi shares his wisdom ahead of Boston Marathon
By Richard O'Brien
Apr 17, 2015
Edge
Tony Hawk Goes Urban in Kuala Lumpur
By Richard O'Brien
Apr 3, 2014
Racing
Richard O'Brien: Jackie Stewart documentary a fascinating look at F1's past
By Richard O'Brien
Nov 15, 2013
MMA
Richard O'Brien: Mayweather deserves all-timer label
By Richard O'Brien
Sep 15, 2013
MMA
Rich O'Brien: Odds are that Mayweather will keep doing what he always does
By Richard O'Brien
Sep 13, 2013
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The Bonus: Skateboarder Zack Carpenter gave his soul -- and life -- to New Orleans
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 19, 2013
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Richard O'Brien: Jake Varner's wrestling gold medal a family prodiction
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 12, 2012
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Richard O'Brien: The final night of track and field at Olympic Stadium belonged to Mo
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 11, 2012
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Rich O'Brien: Taylor, Claye shine spotlight on field events with 1-2 triple jump finish
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 9, 2012
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Rich O'Brien: Ukhov grabs gold in high jump as top seed falls again at Olympics
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 7, 2012
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Richard O'Brien: Ennis, the face of the host nation, delivers on immense expectations
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 4, 2012
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Richard O'Brien: Kayla Harrison's historic judo gold
By Richard O'Brien
Aug 2, 2012
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Richard O'Brien: Khan-Maidana is SI.com's 2010 Fight of the Year
By Richard O'Brien
Dec 23, 2010
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Rich O'Brien: Douglas' upset of Tyson still resonates 20 years later
By Richard O'Brien
Feb 11, 2010
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Richard O'Brien: SI.com's Trainer of the Year is no one-Manny show
By Richard O'Brien
Dec 23, 2009
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Richard O'Brien: Jack Dempsey tops boxing Thrill List
By Richard O'Brien
Jul 9, 2009
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Richard O'Brien: De La Hoya left us wanting more
By Richard O'Brien
Apr 14, 2009
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Richard O'Brien: What's next after Mosley's win over Mayorga?
By Richard O'Brien
Sep 28, 2008
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Richard O'Brien: The People's Champ
By Richard O'Brien
Feb 22, 2008