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But what if you’re still better than 95 percent of the fighters out there and have money that will last you 100 lifetimes along with the glitz and glamour? Why should you ride off into the sunset? Welcome to the dilemma of Manny Pacquiao. MORE: Horn targets next foe after climbing “Pacquiao mountain” On Saturday, in front of about 55,000 people at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Jeff Horn upset Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision (117-111, 115-113, 115-113) to capture the WBO welterweight title....

A day after Mayweather defending himself in an investigation into his reality show, which proved to be a massive work of fiction, Pacquiao stepped forward with a zinger. “@FloydMayweather’s testimony to the commission on All Access’ authenticity tells me everything I need to know about his desire to fight me,” Pacquiao wrote Thursday, as picked up by the Los Angeles Times. That might be a stretch, depending on how Pacquiao’s definition of lying applies to Mayweather....

Radiation was delivered to a large area of the neck, chest, and armpits to cover all the main lymph node areas in the upper half of the body. A part of the lungs, heart and the shoulders were shielded from the radiation beam to reduce the side effects. The term ‘mantle’ is derived from the name of a garment, much like a cloak, used many years back. The shape of the exposed area—the radiation field—has contours that resemble the shielding cloak....

Madrid, Feb 6 (IANS): Struggling Primera Liga football club Mallorca confirmed Gregorio Manzano as the replacement for coach Joaquin Caparros. Manzano Tuesday signed a contract until the end of the season with an option of another year, but it is surprising that the club has opted to employ him as the coach for the third time, reports Xinhua. Manzano has also worked for Atletico Madrid, Malaga, Racing Santander and Rayo Vallecano in the past....

But those storylines are completely irrelevant. Feb. 28 has long been circled on the calendar of Islanders fans and all their focus will be on No. 91, John Tavares. The expectation is it won’t be a warm, thank you for your nine years, welcome. WINNERS & LOSERSBlue Jackets, Golden Knights go big; Flames go home empty-handed “The fans can boo and all that stuff but that’s because they’re Islander fans,” commented former NHLer and current NBC Sports analyst Jeremy Roenick when asked recently during an exclusive Q&A with Sporting News....

The Leafs locked up a playoff spot for the third consecutive season Monday night with a 2-1 win over the Islanders. “The reality is it’s hard to make the playoffs in the National Hockey League,” head coach Mike Babcock said. “I don’t know when the last time the Leafs did it three years in a row, but we’ve just done it, we’ve got a good group and we’re getting better....

A recent Reddit thread including over 41,000 comments explored the “ancient” days of the online world, where things were, frankly, different than “the urban sprawl” of today’s digital age, as one user described. AOL, or America Online, was prevalent in the thread’s responses. It was nearly impossible to be an adult or child in the 1990s and not remember installing the AOL 4.0 disc on your desktop computer, or receiving discs in the mail offering 500 free hours of internet usage to get users hooked on the concept....

Terms such as “Comet” and “Pollo Loco” are trending, leading curious social media users to videos of marble racing—which is proving to be a great replacement for the NBA, the NHL, MLS. and the MLB, which have all been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the pandemic on March 13, 2020. What is Marble Racing? The sport sees where marbles released down a track, and whichever marble gets to the bottom or the end first will claim the victory....

Viewers in the Columbus market were denied a live look at the thrilling finish of Sunday’s game because the CBS affiliate, WBNS, cut to a weather alert because of tornadoes in the area. A six-plus-minute weather alert. An alert that consisted of a black screen and a meteoroligist’s voice (Deadspin has the video). Not even a graphic of Doppler radar. MORE: Interactive NCAA bracket The weird thing is, there was a ticker running at the top of the screen before WBNS cut away....

The Aztecs are scheduled to play its first NCAA Tournament game in Wichita, Kan., this week. Under California law, the public university needs to privately finance the trip. NCAA BRACKET BREAKDOWNS: East | South | Midwest | West SDSU is in this situation becase the California Legislature passed, and Gov. Jerry Brown signed, a measure in 2016 that prohibits, among other things, public universities from scheduling athletic events vs. teams in Kansas and seven other states, and from using public dollars to pay for trips to those states for events such as the NCAA Tournament and football bowl games....

Don’t choke, y’know? With that in mind, here are the games this week that matter most to the bubble conversation. We’ll highlight 11 of them, then list the others by day of the week (feel free to read my Field of 68 projections as a primer below). Mark your calendars: FAGAN: March Madness 2020 projections 3.0 Dayton at Rhode Island Bubble details: Rhode Island (20-8) is an 11-seed in the current Field of 68....

It’s almost statistically impossible to get a bracket 100% correct. The 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is shaping up to be no different. Following the announcement of the field, already three double-digit teams are listed as favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and several other teams are within striking distance of their single-digit foes. TSN’s MARCH MADNESS HQLive NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Predictor tool Though many have tried to come close, no one is better at accurately predicting the most likely winner for games than Vegas odds....

In case you didn’t know… The Red Devils came back from behind yet again to record a historic 2-1 victory at Turin against one of the best clubs in the world at present. A sumptuous free-kick from Juan Mata followed by an own goal from Alex Sandro helped Jose Mourinho’s men to a second victory in the group stage. The heart of the matter Ashley Young’s free-kick fell into a dangerous area crowded by a number of bodies....

[Translation: We are ready to get back to 100% strength. We are ready to start the championship!] Most recently, in a report by Gazzetta dello Sport, it was suggested that Manchester United’s €43m bid for Arturo Vidal was rejected by Juventus. The Italian newspaper confirms that Juventus and Manchester United have spoken about Vidal in the midst of discussions over the sale of Mexican striker Javier Hernandez. Juventus play Chievo on Saturday in their opening Serie A match and it will be interesting to see if the Chilean plays in it or not....

In case you did n’t know… Manchester United have been chasing the English centre-back throughout the summer. However, the Red Devils have failed to zero in on a transfer fee with Leicester, with the Foxes asking for £80m. Speaking to the media, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers claimed that the club is yet to receive a mouth-watering offer for the defender. He also confirmed that the club had received two offers for him but those were rejected due to them falling short of the club’s valuation....

Talks are ongoing between United and Palace to finalise a transfer deal, rumoured to be in the range of £50 million, with attainable add-ons, which would make Wan-Bissaka the Red Devils’ most expensive defensive acquisition till date. In case you didn’t know… 21-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka has become one of the hottest right-back prospects in world football after a breakthrough 2018-19 season with Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace academy product started 35 of the Eagles’ 38 Premier League games, contributing 3 assists overall....

So, without any further ado, let’s dive straight into the world of Manchester United transfer news… #5 Milinkovic-Savic At the early stage of the summer transfer window, Manchester United were linked with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and although the rumour died down a bit in during the middle, it once again spiked up during the final few days. However, as it turned out, United didn’t sign him and he ended up staying at Lazio....

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo could decide his future at the club after the appointment of the next manager at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, the Premier League giants have submitted an offer for a Bayern Munich star. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on 4th February 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo to decide future at club after appointment of next Manchester United manager Cristiano Ronaldo could decide his future at Old Trafford after the appointment of the next Manchester United manager, according to 90 Min via ESPN....

Here is the latest from Old Trafford on 21st September 2020 Manchester United agree move for Ismaïla Sarr on a 1-year loan deal Manchester United are close to securing the signature of Watford winger Ismaïla Sarr on a season-long loan deal, according to TeamTalk. The Red Devils have been in the market for a right-winger with Jadon Sancho touted as the primary target, but the club have failed to agree on a fee for the England international....

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes wants the Red Devils to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s example in the Champions League. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich are interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on 22nd February 2022: Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s example Bruno Fernandes believes the rest of the Manchester United team must show the same desire as Cristiano Ronaldo to find success in the Champions League....