This Day In Sports 1982 — lorida apprentice Mary Russ becomes the first female jockey to win a Grade I stakes in North America when she captures Numbers Game the Widener Handicap aboard Lord Darnley at Hialeah (Fla.) Park. C4 Antelope Valley Press, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Morning rush Asia’s One Championship visits L.A. Valley Press news services By GREG BEACHAM UFC belt-holders who eagerly Arenado, Rockies reach 8-yr deal Associated Press agreed to join One last year. DENVER — Nolan Arenado likes where LOS ANGELES — Rich “I think we’re doing some- thing great that’s going to he’s at and the direction the Colorado Rockies Franklin joined One Champion- GROWING are headed. ship as a vice president nearly threaten the North American The All-Star third baseman and Rockies five years ago, and the former In this July 2018 market eventually,” Alvarez agreed to an eight-year contract on Tuesday, and UFC champion has enjoyed the file photo shows said. a person familiar with the negotiations told The ride during the Singapore-based Eddie Alvarez, Alvarez, who lost his UFC Associated Press the deal is worth $260 million. mixed martial arts promotion’s left, hitting Dustin belt to Conor McGregor in 2016, The person spoke on condition of anonymity be- rapid growth across Asia. Poirier during a has already fought around the cause the dollar value hasn’t been publicly an- After signing several Amer- lightweight mixed world for several promotions. nounced. Arenado’s agreement includes a provi- ican fighters and inking a new martial arts bout at The Philadelphia-based fighter sion that allows him to opt out after three years broadcast deal with Turner UFC Fight Night in said he had grown tired of “all and become a free agent. Sports’ B/R Live in the past few the circus acts happening” in the Arenado’s $32.5 million average annual value Calgary, Alberta. months, One’s ambitions are Associated Press UFC, from professional wres- is the second-highest in baseball history behind clearly becoming global. tlers getting prime promotional the $34.42 million for pitcher Zack Greinke in Franklin and Miesha Tate — an MMA show in the U.S. this slots to the combative pre-fight a $206.5 million contract with Arizona that be- While the promotion hasn’t another former UFC champi- scheduled any events in the U.S. year, and Franklin promised posturing mastered by McGre- gan in 2016. Arenado’s deal replaces a $26 mil- on now working for One as an or Canada just yet, Franklin nothing — but he won’t be sur- gor and others. lion, one-year contract he agreed to Jan. 31. executive — watched Tuesday prised if One takes a leap across Arenado, who turns 28 on April 16, was on wants North American fans to “There’s a lot of people who keep their eyes on a company while Demetrious Johnson, Ed- the Pacific soon. want a sport with integrity,” track to be eligible for free agency after this sea- die Alvarez and Sage Northcutt “I believe 2020 will be a good son. with a fresh approach to this in- Alvarez said. “We have a want herently combative sport. threw punches and did backflips year for us to make some noise for honesty, and that’s gone “We’ve got a different prod- for a loud contingent of hard- on this side of the world,” Frank- missing. I can get a title shot uct than a lot of fans are used core MMA fans enticed by free lin said. here, and how many followers I in this part of the world,” said T-shirts and the chance to meet One Championship is mak- have on Twitter and Instagram Planner Franklin, the former math three well-known stars who left ing stops this week in Seattle, doesn’t matter. I don’t have to be teacher from Cincinnati. “This the UFC last year. Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a WWF wrestler. I can just be promotion really stands for the It’s tough to fully demon- where it will appear Thursday good at fighting. Imagine how values of compassion, discipline, strate One’s unique qualities in — just two days ahead of UFC good that feels to all the good COMING UP IN THE VALLEY respect, honor — all the things a brief open workout in a gym 235 on the Strip. fighters out there.” ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE (Junior College Sports) that my dad wanted me to learn near the Los Angeles River’s One believes it stands out Johnson was the UFC’s ■ Softball: Friday vs. Southwestern (DH), 1 p.m. when he put me in karate.” famed concrete basin, but One’s with a version of MMA less con- long-reigning flyweight cham- ■ Baseball: Saturday at Taft, 1 p.m. One is traveling the U.S. shows are available online to cerned with championships and pion before losing a decision ■ M. Volleyball: Today vs. El Camino, 6 p.m. West Coast this week, staging any North American fan — and trash talk than athletic inspira- to Henry Cejudo last summer. ■ M. Golf: Mon. at Rig City Invite (Bakersfield), 10 a.m. its first North American public they could be even closer in the tion and gracious behavior. The 5-foot-3 fighter known as ■ W. Tennis: Tuesday at Santa Monica, 1 p.m. appearances on turf long domi- near future. Those principles appealed to “Mighty Mouse” embraced the ■ Track & Field: March 8 at Occidental, 9 a.m. nated by the UFC and Bellator. One doesn’t plan to schedule Johnson and Alvarez, two recent chance to have a new adventure. UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY (NAIA Sports) ■ NAIA Tournament, TBA M. Basketball: AUTO RACING GOLF SPORTS ODDS NHL NBA ■ W. Basketball: NAIA Tournament, TBA NASCAR Monster Energy PGA Tour schedule NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE ■ Baseball: Friday vs. Providence Chr., 1 p.m. Nov. 8-11 — Mayakoba Golf Classic Today Pacific Division Pacific Division Cup Schedule FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG GP W L OT Pts GF GA W L Pct GB ■ Softball: March 12 at Saint Katherine (DH), noon Sunday, Feb. 10 — x-Advance Auto Parts (Matt Kuchar) Houston 4 (227) at CHARLOTTE Calgary 63 40 16 7 87 228 181 Clash (Jimmie Johnson) Nov. 15-18 — RSM Classic (Charles Golden State 43 17 .717 — Minnesota 4 (235½) at ATLANTA San Jose 64 37 19 8 82 229 201 Thursday, Feb. 14 — x-Duel 1 at Daytona Howell III) at BOSTON 2½ (227) Portland L.A. Clippers 34 28 .548 10 Vegas 64 33 26 5 71 189 182 (Kevin Harvick) x-Nov. 29-Dec. 2 — Hero World at BROOKLYN 5 (236½) Washington Sacramento 31 29 .517 12 Arizona 63 30 28 5 65 168 180 Thursday, Feb. 14 — x-Duel 2 at Daytona Challenge (Jon Rahm) Golden State 9 (224) at MIAMI L.A. Lakers 29 31 .483 14 COMING UP IN SOCAL Vancouver 63 27 28 8 62 176 195 (Joey Logano) Jan. 3-6 — Sentry Tournament of at MEMPHIS 3 (214½) Chicago Phoenix 12 50 .194 32 Edmonton 62 26 29 7 59 173 205 USC (College Basketball) Sunday, Feb. 17 — Daytona 500 (Denny Champions (Xander Schauffele) at SAN ANTONIO 4½ (220) Detroit Southwest Division Ducks 63 24 30 9 57 139 195 Hamlin) Jan. 10-13 — Sony Open, Honolulu Indiana 1½ (215½) at DALLAS W L Pct GB ■ Thursday at UCLA, 6 p.m. (ESPN) at UTAH 9½ (227) LA Clippers Kings 63 23 33 7 53 149 200 Sunday, Feb. 24 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip (Matt Kuchar) Houston 35 25 .583 — ■ Jan. 17-20 — Desert Classic (Adam at SACRAMENTO OFF (OFF) Milwaukee Central Division March 7 at Utah, 7 p.m. (FS1) 500 ((Brad Keselowski) San Antonio 33 29 .532 3 Long) at LA LAKERS 5½ (239) New Orleans GP W L OT Pts GF GA ■ March 9 at Colorado, 2 p.m. (Pac-12) Sunday, March 3 — Pennzoil 400, Las COLLEGE BASKETBALL New Orleans 27 35 .435 9 Vegas Jan. 24-27 — Farmers Insurance Open Nashville 66 37 24 5 79 196 173 (Justin Rose) Today Winnipeg 63 37 22 4 78 212 188 Dallas 26 34 .433 9 UCLA (College Basketball) Sunday, March 10 — TicketGuardian 500, FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Memphis 24 38 .387 12 Avondale, Ariz. Jan. 31-Feb. 3 — Waste Management St. Louis 63 34 23 6 74 184 172 ■ Maryland 1½ at PENN ST Minnesota 64 31 27 6 68 176 186 Northwest Division Thursday vs. USC, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, March 17 — Auto Club 400, Phoenix Open (Rickie Fowler) UCF 2 at SOUTH FLORIDA W L Pct GB ■ March 7 at Colorado, 6 p.m. (ESPN2/ESPNU) Fontana, Calif. Feb. 7-10 — AT&T Pebble Beach Pro- Clemson 4½ at PITTSBURGH Dallas 63 31 27 5 67 158 166 Colorado 63 27 24 12 66 209 200 Denver 42 18 .700 — ■ March 9 at Utah, 4 p.m. (Pac-12) Sunday, March 24 — STP 500, Am (Phil Mickelson) at VIRGINIA 21 Georgia Tech Martinsville, Va. Feb. 14-17 — Genesis Open (J.B. at GEORGE MASON 5½ Richmond Chicago 63 26 28 9 61 211 236 Oklahoma City 38 22 .633 4 Sunday, March 31 — O’Reilly Auto Parts Holmes) at TEXAS TECH 16½ Oklahoma St EASTERN CONFERENCE Portland 37 23 .617 5 DUCKS (National Hockey League) 500, Fort Worth, Texas Feb. 21-24 — WGC-Mexico at ILLINOIS ST 2 Missouri St Atlantic Division Utah 33 26 .559 8½ ■ Today vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. (NBCSN) Sunday, April 7 — Food City 500, Bristol, Championship (Dustin Johnson) Tennessee 4½ at MISSISSIPPI GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 29 31 .483 13 Tenn.