Canelo Alvarez becomes first Mexican to win junior middleweight, middleweight world titles
New middleweight champion of the world Canelo Alvarez defeated Miguel Cotto after a unanimous decision on Nov. 21. The judges scored the match at 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111 in favor of Alvarez.
Chargers retire LaDainian Tomlinson’s No. 21
During the Nov. 22 halftime of the San Diego Chargers game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers retired Tomlinson’s No. 21 jersey. Tomlinson, a former running back, is one of four Chargers to be honored with a retired jersey number. The team will also induct Tomlinson into its hall of fame as its 38th member. The Chargers’ top pick in 2001, Tomlinson was the NFL MVP in 2006 and is a three-time All Pro selection, making the Pro Bowl five times. Tomlinson retired in 2012 after two years with the New York Jets.
Red Wings Johan Franzen on long-term injury reserve with concussion-like symptoms
Ken Holland, Detroit Red Wings general manager, said forward Johan Franzen will be out indefinitely due to concussion-like symptoms. Franzen was out for 49 games last year due to a concussion. He was also out for much of the previous season due to concussion-like symptoms.
UF QB Will Grier suspended until 2016
University of Florida Gators quarterback Will Grier will not play until the seventh game of 2016 after he appealed his year-long NCAA suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The NCAA denied his appeal to shorten his suspension, and Grier will not return until Oct. 15, 2016, in the Gators vs. University of Missouri Tigers matchup.
Cameron Maybin traded to Detroit Tigers for Ian Krol, Gabe Speier
The Atlanta Braves traded Cameron Maybin to the Tigers in exchange for Ian Krol and Gabe Speier. Maybin, 28, coming off a career-best 10 homers, 59 RBIs and a .267/.327/.370 triple-slash line. Krol, 24, made more than 100 appearances as a reliever over three seasons with an ERA of 4.91. Speier, 20, had an ERA of 2.86 in the Single-A minor leagues last year.
