Basketball

O'Shanique Foster became the city of Orange's first world boxing champion

O'Shanique Foster became the city of Orange's first world boxing champion

SPORTS SHORTS

Boxing Orange native O’Shanique Foster shocked the boxing world Feb. 11 when he defeated Rey Vargas by unanimous decision to win the WBC junior lightweight title at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, by the scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 119-109.
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Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Ford Arena will host the basketball stars Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Sports Shorts: NBA basketball

Port Arthur Memorial great Kenneth Lofton Jr. signed a professional two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies after going undrafted in last week’s NBA Draft. Lofton, 6-foot-7 and 275 pounds, averaged 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds person game his sophomore season at Louisiana Tech.