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Marvez: Revisiting the career of Dan Hodge
Jim Ross believes pro-wrestling fans from the 1960s and '70s are lucky mixed-martial-arts fighting didn't exist at that time.
If it had, Dan Hodge might have become an MMA superstar rather than enjoy a 17-year run as grappling's top junior-heavyweight performer.
Pete Sampras wants to see Americans contending
There was a period, from 1992 to 2000, when Americans -- well, Pete Sampas and Andre Agassi -- had a monopoly on the sport's marquee Grand Slam.
Sampras won Wimbledon seven times during that stretch and Agassi claimed the 1992 title.
Marvez: Dawn Marie Psaltis to the rescue
Randy "The Ram" Robinson needed Dawn Marie Psaltis to come to his rescue.
And it's not because she was one of the sultriest vixens in World Wrestling Entertainment history.
In Nadal, Federer has met his match
It always seemed appropriate that Roger Federer came from Switzerland, home of the precision timepiece. His mind seemed to have been crafted in a secret laboratory, a onetime project with all evidence destroyed.
Marvez: The head case behind a good cause
Chris Nowinski has become one of the leading advocates for head-trauma research in sports.
And he has his own brain damage to thank for it.
Marvez: Talking with 'The Coach,' now anchoring on ESPN News
World Wrestling Entertainment has a coaching vacancy.
After nine years as a WWE performer, "The Coach" Jonathan Coachman left the promotion last year to pursue another type of announcing career. Coachman is now anchoring segments for ESPN News along with other broadcasting responsibilities for the all-sports network.
Marvez: The sacrifices have paid off for Nigel McGuinness
He is (italics) the (end italics) wrestler from the promotion showcased in the critically acclaimed new movie "The Wrestler."
But unlike Mickey Rourke in his portrayal of protagonist Randy "The Ram" Robinson, Nigel McGuinness actually had to travel the difficult road to Ring of Honor stardom.
Marvez: 'Brother' Devon Hughes minus his longtime partner?
TNA Wrestling's "Genesis" pay-per-view show could mark a new beginning for "Brother" Devon Hughes.
Marvez: Bobby Lashley pumped about MMA debut Saturday
World Wrestling Entertainment fans can still dream of a Bobby Lashley-vs.-Brock Lesnar matchup.
It just won't be happening in a pro-wrestling ring.
Just like Lesnar, Lashley has abandoned WWE stardom to pursue mixed-martial-arts fighting. Lashley makes his debut Saturday against fellow newcomer Joshua Franklin on a non-televised Mixed Fighting Alliance show in Miami.
