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Back in the ring for the first time in almost a year, Pacquiao wore Rios down with his trademark combinations and won 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110 on the scorecards at The Venetian casino in Macau to grab the WBO international welterweight title. MORE: Pacquiao inspires traumatized Filipinos | Images from the fight It was an emotional victory for Pacquiao as his country struggles to recover from the devastating typhoon that killed thousands....

Pacquiao’s world promotions tour hit the U.S., complete with posing for pictures with various forms of sneers, jibes and posturing. What’s up? A Nov. 22 fight against American boxer Chris Algieri for the WBO welterweight title in Macau, China. They are coming to the end of a 27,000-mile cross-country media circuit to ensure the bout receives maximum exposure. Thursday’s stop in Los Angeles was a typical day in the regimen....

Ginobili is expected to miss at least one month. MORE: Ranking every All-Star, from Steph to Kobe | Aldridge learns to Spur Despite nearing the end of his career, Ginobili, 38, is shooting 45.1 percent from the field while averaging 10 points, 3.3 assists and three rebounds per game in 19.7 minutes off the bench. MORE: Thank goodness the Spurs just said ’testicles,’ unlike everyone else Rookie Jonathon Simmons and back-up point guard Patty Mills will likely have expanded roles with Ginobili sidelined....

Coach Mike Pettine said he isn’t ready to choose a starting quarterback for Cleveland’s second preseason game on Aug. 18 in Washington, but plans to have a regular-season starter set before the third preseason game, Aug. 23 against St. Louis. MORE: Manziel debut review | Projecting the winner Hoyer is listed atop the Browns’ depth chart and started Saturday in Detroit. He completed 6 of 14 passes for 92 yards, leading the first-team offense to two field goals in three drives....

The table-toppers in Group A, Marsa, have won all six of their games and remain unbeaten so far, and the Atlas UTC Knights will be looking to break their winning streak. Atlas UTC Knights are currently stationed in the second spot after having won three out of four matches they have played to date. Marsa’s men have been clinical in their approach so far and will want to move ahead with the same mindset....

Ayala played alongside Maradona at the start of his career and in his twilight years lined up with Messi. The former Napoli, Milan and Valencia centre-back believes there are significant differences between the two players widely regarded as the best to have come out of Argentina. “I played with both of them, with Diego I was taking my first steps. They are two footballing giants, and when he retires, Messi will be remembered,” Ayala told FOX Sports....

After taking a shot in the 89th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Brazilian fell over and Lerma tripped over him. Real 7/2 to win Champions League As the Colombian defender was going to ground on top of him, Marcelo lashed out and kicked the defender in the head, earning a straight red card. It was the first straight red card of Marcelo’s La Liga career, and only his second with Real Madrid....

After that, though? So many great games. So many mesmerizing memories. So very hard to rank. MORE: ‘The Shot’ play was named ‘Home Run’ We’re going to try, though. Important note: We’re only looking at games in the expanded bracket era of the NCAA Tournament, not the entire history of the tournament. The NCAA Tournament jumped up to 64 teams starting in 1985, which means we’re not including Michael Jordan’s game-winning jumper against Georgetown in 1984 or N....

You may not care about this section of college athletics during the entire season, but that doesn’t matter. Because now is when everything counts. Still, you need to be informed as the tournament progresses, and the best place for that is Twitter. MORE: SN’s printable bracket | Best players who never made the Big Dance The live aspect of Twitter is what makes it so great. You get to see reaction in real-time as well as getting all of the information you could ever dream about....

Oops. The Vegas Golden Knights selected Marchessault and he averaged nearly a point a game in the regular season, and leads the team with six goals and 15 points in the playoffs. Marchessault scored twice against the Winnipeg Jets in the series-tying 3-1 win in Game 2 of the Western Conference final Monday night. “Yeah, I’m satisfied with my game,” he said. Florida was not satisfied, apparently, even though he scored 30 goals in his first full season and had one year left on his contract for a relative bargain of $750,000....

So I decided to join. This was harder than it sounds. The Carnival clubs, or klopse, are wary of outsiders. But two things combined to help me: I look Colored, and I am an American. That is significant, considering that the clubs borrow heavily from America’s old minstrel troupes; some even take their names (the Renegade Apaches, the Beach Boys) from American pop culture. So I was cautiously accepted by the Fabulous Woodstock Starlights, the 30-year-old club that won “best behavior” at last year’s competition....

According to The Express, the Red Devils are willing to offer Jesse Lingard as part of a player-plus-cash deal in exchange for the Portugal international. Lingard has made just one substitute appearance in Manchester United’s opening three Premier League fixtures and is unlikely to break into the club’s starting XI. Meanwhile, Neves has been nothing short of talismanic for Wolves since joining the club from Porto in the summer of 2017....

The appointment of David Moyes did not yield the expected results and the team was a shadow of itself. Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal did not fare much better, although they were rewarded with a couple of domestic trophies and the Europa League title. Currently, it is former United player Ole Gunnar Solskjær who is at the helm of the club, but even his tenure has been marred with inconsistencies and his future remains uncertain....

The teenage sensation completed his move from Atalanta to the Old Trafford outfit last week, to the astonishment of fans and pundits. The 18-year-old had to wait until January to complete his move to Manchester United after the club met all medical, work permit and personal terms. An unnamed Manchester United scout has now revealed that the club have already figured out Amad Diallo’s role in their stacked roster....

The incredible ascent of Marcus Rashford since last season is the most popular story in England right now. Speaking to Skys Sports Soccer AM, the English youngster informed that he harbours the dream of reaching the Portugues star’s level and spoke about Ronaldo’s impact in the attacking half. “In recent years Ronaldo is the example,” Rashford said of the former Manchester United man, “Wherever you put him in the attacking three he’s going to make an impact and the opposition are going to fear him....

Meanwhile, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that three Premier League sides are interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Elsewhere, the Red Devils are unlikely to bring in a new striker in January, according to journalist Dean Jones. On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on January 5, 2023: Three clubs interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to Fabrizio Romano Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United and his former club Crystal Palace are all interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to Fabrizio Romano....

Manchester United have only signed one player, Donny van de Beek of Ajax, but have been linked with a host of names this summer. Here, we take a look at the latest transfer rumours surrounding Solskjaer’s men. Manchester United’s three-man shortlist revealed Out of all the players that they have been linked with in the ongoing transfer window, The Express report that United have a shortlist of three players that they will pursue....

The Red Devils begin another cup campaign just days after they were knocked out of the League Cup, with a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the semi-final at Old Trafford. Next week, United have two mammoth Premier League fixtures against Burnley and Liverpool. Victories in those matches could see Manchester United go six points clear of the defending champions in the standings. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to rotate his pack for this FA Cup game against Watford, with several fringe players set to get their opportunity to start....

The Red Devils had to come from behind last week to secure a 3-2 victory in Cyprus as substitutes Marcus Rashford (2) and Anthony Martial grabbed the goals. United sit second in Group E on six points, three behind leaders Real Sociedad, and another win at Old Trafford would edge them closer to the knockout stages. MORE: Follow ALL the action from Old Trafford: Live - Man Utd vs Omonia...

This might not be the competition of which United want to be a part, but they reached the final back in 2020/21 after beating La Real 4-0 over two legs in a last-32 tie, so they will be keen to make a positive start and underline their credentials to go all the way this time. Erik ten Hag’s men are in a confident mood, having extended their winning Premier League run to four games with Sunday’s 3-1 defeat of Arsenal....