Fury drops Wilder amid controversy.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LAS VEGAS — In what was billed as the biggest heavyweight bout since Lennox Lewis kicked Mike Tyson’s ass 18 years ago, the Gypsy King pummeled the Bronze Bomber in equivalent fashion Saturday night then led the partisan crowd in singing Don McLean’s renowned “American Pie.” Tyson Fury dropped Deontay Wilder ...

Stephen A. lands massive new deal. Blog King, Mass Appeal BRISTOL — Stephen A. Smith was already rich. Now he’s downright wealthy. The 52-year-old sportscaster reached an agreement with ESPN on a lucrative 5-year extension that will pay him $8 million per year. The new indenture tops Mike Greenburg’s salary of $6.5 million, making Stephen A. the highest paid sports ...