Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics -- report

Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics after reaching a deal with Olympic organizers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source close to the negotiation.
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Bolt departure great for rivals, bad for athletics

Usain Bolt's rivals will, for once, be glad to see the back of a man who has dominated global sprinting for the last decade but the sport of athletics will be far less enthusiastic about bidding a final farewell to the charismatic Jamaican.
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Caeleb Dressel matches Michael Phelps' feat, helps US to best world medals haul

Caeleb Dressel of the United States heralded a new era in world swimming when he equalled the great Michael Phelps's feat of seven golds at a single world championships as the 17th edition closed on Sunday.
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Vettel wins while sporting Hamilton keeps his word

Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his championship lead to 14 points after Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton sportingly surrendered third place to his team mate.
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Tenorio, Slaughter combine for 48 as Ginebra downs GlobalPort

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel put on a scoring clinic on Sunday, out-gunning the high-powered GlobalPort Batang Pier, 124-108, at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PHL's FIBA Asia Cup 2017 players determined to outfight rivals

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes on Saturday said that no team will outfight Gilas.
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Meralco downs Rain or Shine as Yap joins 10k club

The Meralco Bolts limited the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to just 12 points in the fourth quarter to stay undefeated in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup with an 89-73 victory on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
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Vettel on pole, no record for Hamilton

Ferrari's Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel took pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as Mercedes title rival Lewis Hamilton missed out on a record-equaling career 68th.
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Gilas Pilipinas' SEA Games roster hoping for a medal

The rising stars that make up Gilas Pilipinas' 12-man line up for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) are hoping to win a medal from the tournament.
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Kobe Paras: In every game, we pray for soldiers in Marawi City

Before every game, rising basketball star Kobe Paras spares a prayer for the soldiers fighting local terrorists in Marawi City.
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Gilas might be 2 players short for first two matches in SEA Games 2017

Gilas Pilipinas might kick off this year's Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Malaysia short of two players, the team's coaches said on Saturday.
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Bolt could reverse retirement decision, says Gatlin

Usain Bolt could be tempted to reverse his decision to retire from athletics after next month's world championships, his American sprint rival Justin Gatlin said on Friday.
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Star stays spotless, adds to Alaska's woes

The Star Hotshots secured a 101-92 victory against the Alaska Aces on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City to stay spotless in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Craig Jr. tallies triple double to lift TNT past Kia

The TNT KaTropa benefited from the sour shooting of Kia Picanto locals to post a 106-96 victory on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Cavs officials downplay tension between LeBron, Kyrie

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and general manager Koby Altman downplayed reports of tension between superstar LeBron James and Kyrie Irving Wednesday, but neither confirmed nor denied that Irving had requested a trade.  
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Road Warriors conquer Elasto Painters to remain unbeaten

The NLEX Road Warriors needed two quarters to dispose of the pesky Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 122-114, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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GlobalPort staves off late Phoenix challenge in Holloway's debut

The GlobalPort Batang Pier saw their 30-point lead reduced to just five before holding on to defeat the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 100-91, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Curry completes rich deal with Warriors

The Golden State Warriors announced on Tuesday they had finalized a raft of free agent deals, including Stephen Curry's contract reportedly worth a whopping $201 million.
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American Lilly King breaks world record to hold off Russian rival

Lilly King of the United States added the world title to her Olympic crown by powering to the women's 100 metres breaststroke title in world record time on Tuesday.
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Briton Peaty breaks 50m breaststroke world record again

Britain's Adam Peaty broke the men's 50 meters breaststroke world record for the second time on Tuesday.
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Elbow injury may rule Djokovic out of US Open - report

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is in doubt for the US Open due to his elbow injury, Serbian media reported, citing the country's Davis Cup team doctor.
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Norwood back in Gilas Pilipinas FIBA Asia Cup roster

The line up of players for FIBA Asia Cup 2017 has been revealed by Coach Vincent 'Chot' Reyes through his social media accounts on Tuesday evening.
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Iloilo teen shatters ASEAN Schools Games javelin throw record

The 17-year-old son of a fisherman from Iloilo broke the record in the boys' javelin event on his way to winning a gold medal at the ASEAN Schools Games.
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Transgender a formidable Muay Thai fighter in Thailand

BANGKOK - Clad in a pink tank top and shorts, her face made up with rouge and red lipstick, transgender Muay Thai fighter Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk is a formidable opponent.
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Derrick Rose reportedly agrees one-year deal with Cavs

Free agent point guard Derrick Rose is set to sign a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, US media reported on Monday.  
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Golf's greats salute Spieth's British Open triumph

Golf's greatest names hailed Jordan Spieth's dramatic triumph at the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Sunday as the new champion savored his victory by swigging from the Claret Jug trophy.
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Near perfect Froome claims fourth Tour title

Chris Froome put on a near-perfect performance to claim his fourth Tour de France and move within one title of cycling's greatest on Sunday as Team Sky tightened their grip on the classic race.
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Spieth's British Open lead evaporates on front nine

Jordan Spieth saw his overnight three-stroke advantage at the British Open evaporate on the front nine on Sunday, as he entered the turn sharing the lead with his fellow American Matt Kuchar on eight under-par.
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PBA: Meralco defeats Ginebra, spoils Slaughter's return

The Meralco Bolts overcame an early assault from Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to earn a 93-78 victory on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PBA: Blackwater remains winless after blowout loss to Star

The Blackwater Elite suffered another blowout loss, 103-86, on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Phoenix stays unbeaten with rout of Alaska

The game was tied 93-all with 21 seconds remaining.
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Ice-cool Froome on brink of fourth Tour triumph

Chris Froome kept his composure in a hostile environment as he virtually secured a fourth Tour de France title after extending his overall lead with a good showing in Saturday's 22.5-km time trial through the streets of Marseille.
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Grace breaks major single round record with 62

South Africa's Branden Grace shot a blistering round of 62, the lowest ever in a men's major championship, as the players made hay in benign conditions at the British Open on Saturday.
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NLEX survives late Kia scare for 2nd straight win

The NLEX Road Warriors saw their 27-point lead cut to just six before hanging on to defeat the Kia Picanto, 100-93, on Saturday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PWR Bakbakan Sa Bayanihan: Full card preview

Coming back to the Bayanihan Center in Mandaluyong City for the first time since Wrevolution X in May, Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR) returns with a few old favorites and a new match type to give a fitting end to a fierce rivalry.
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Yao Ming-Rockets deal rumors fizzle out

Former NBA star Yao Ming has scotched rumors he was interested in buying his old team the Houston Rockets, saying he was too busy to consider the possibility.  
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John Wall agrees to four-year contract extension with Wizards

Point guard John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed on a four-year, $170 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Friday.  
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Gilas Pilipinas cruises to 31-point win over India in Jones Cup

The Philippines cruised to a 101-70 victory over India in its penultimate assignment in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament on Saturday in Taiwan.
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Rain or Shine hangs on, beats GlobalPort

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters saw their 14-point lead erased before leaning on Raymond Almazan in the dying seconds to squeeze past the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 98-86, on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Amer shines as Bolts blow by Blackwater

The Meralco Bolts blitzed the Blackwater Elite in the opening period and never looked back, cruising to a 107-78 victory on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PHL withdraws as host of 2019 SEA Games over 'Mindanao situation, terrorism'

The Philippines has withdrawn as host of the Southeast Asian Games in 2019.
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Gilas Pilipinas bows to Lithuania in Jones Cup

The Philippines suffered its third loss in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament after bowing to Lithuania, 91-80, on Friday in Taiwan.
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O.J. Simpson granted release from Nevada prison in October

O.J. Simpson was granted parole from prison on Thursday after serving nine years for a botched armed robbery in a Las Vegas hotel room and will be released in October.
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O.J. Simpson granted October release from Nevada prison

CARSON CITY, Nev. - O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday and will be released from a Nevada prison in October, following an emotional hearing that centered on the botched armed robbery of his own mementos at a Las Vegas hotel that landed him behind bars for nine years.
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Gilas Pilipinas pummels Iraq for 4th win in Jones Cup

The Philippines rebounded from the previous day's loss against South Korea with a rousing 84-75 victory over Iraq on Thursday.
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Alas leads NLEX past Alaska

Kevin Alas scored 20 points with eight rebounds and four assists off the bench to lead the NLEX Road Warriors to a 112-104 victory over the Alaska Aces on Wednesday in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Phelps fires 33 as Phoenix routs Kia

Eugene Phelps had 33 points and 14 rebounds to lift the Phoenix Fuelmasters past the Kia Picanto, 118-105, on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
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Gilas Pilipinas falls short against South Korea in Jones Cup

The Philippines tried to rally late but ended up falling short against South Korea, 83-72, on Wednesday in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament in Taiwan.
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O.J. Simpson given good chance for parole

O.J. Simpson stands a good chance of winning release from prison in October when he appears before Nevada's parole board this week, legal experts said, after serving nine years for a botched attempt to steal mementos from his sports career at gunpoint.
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Magic Johnson dazzled by Ball magic for Lakers

Magic Johnson believes Lonzo Ball's dazzling performances in the Las Vegas Summer League are a shape of things to come as the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to regain former glories.  
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Matthews back in the green jersey game as Kittel dropped

Michael Matthews improved his chances of winning the points classification on the Tour de France, as the Australian claimed the 16th stage on Tuesday after his Sunweb team worked hard to keep green jersey holder Marcel Kittel out of contention.
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Gilas Pilipinas defeats Japan for 3rd straight win in Jones Cup

The Philippines scored its third straight victory in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament after defeating Japan, 100-85, on Tuesday in Taiwan.
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Houston Rockets put up for sale by owner Alexander

The National Basketball Association's Houston Rockets are up for sale, the team said on Monday
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PH Taekwondo Team reaps medals at a Taekwondo expo in Korea

Team Philippines won at least eight medals
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Celtics ink Paul Pierce to one day contract

American forward Paul Pierce signed a one-day contract with the Boston Celtics on Monday in a move that allows him to retire as a member of the NBA franchise.  
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PHL teams grab silver, bronze in sepak takraw French open

The Philippine Amateur Sepak Takraw Association (PASTA) bagged podium finishes at the recently concluded 13th International French Open of Sepak Takraw in Schiltigheim, France.
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Pinoy boxer Dulay knocks out Panamanian in lightweight bout

Recky 'The Terror' Dulay on Saturday stunned Panama's Jaime 'Little James' Arboleda with a third-round knockout in their WBC lightweight bout.
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Gilas Pilipinas survives Chinese Taipei B scare for 2nd Jones Cup win

The Philippines had to contend with a surprisingly tough fight from Chinese Taipei B before coming away with a 93-82 victory on Monday in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament on Monday.
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Pinoy Aquaman swims from Cebu to Bohol before English Channel trip

The man dubbed Pinoy Aquaman successfully crossed Argao, Cebu to Cabilao Island in Loon, Bohol as part of his preparation for a planned swim across the 560-kilometer English Channel in August.
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Federer wins record eighth Wimbledon title

Ruthless Roger Federer thrashed suffering Croat Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh.
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Gilas Pilipinas stuns Chinese Taipei A for 1st Jones Cup win

The Philippines bounced back from an opening day loss with a gritty 88-72 victory over home team Chinese Taipei A on Sunday in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament.
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Tennis: Federer on verge of Wimbledon immortality

Five years after his last Wimbledon triumph, Roger Federer can capture a record eighth All England Club title Sunday and become the tournament's oldest men's champion of the modern era.  
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NBA: Harden plans to be in Houston 'forever'

James Harden, who recently signed the richest contract in NBA history, says he wants to remain a Houston Rocket 'forever'.  
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Froome regains control as Matthews wins Tour de France stage 14

Chris Froome reclaimed the overall lead on the Tour de France after he left Italian Fabio Aru trailing in a punchy finish of the 14th stage, a 181.5-km ride from Blagnac on Saturday.
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Muguruza blows away Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Garbine Muguruza clinched a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday with a stunning 7-5 6-0 demolition of Venus Williams, whose dreams of a fairytale victory at the age of 37 were blown apart in a devastating second set.
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Gilas Pilipinas falls to Canada in Jones Cup opener

A young Philippine squad fought valiantly before bowing to a crack Canada squad, 90-77, in the opening day of the William Jones Cup basketball tournament in Taiwan on Saturday.
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Mayweather, McGregor clash over racism

Conor McGregor celebrated his 29th birthday by defending himself against accusations of racism during a media tour to promote his fight with Floyd Mayweather in London on Friday.
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Federer outclasses gritty Berdych to reach final

Roger Federer's relentless pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title continued as he beat stubborn Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the final for the 11th time on Friday.
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Froome survives day of danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan on Friday's 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France's Warren Barguil.
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Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-5 victory over American Sam Querrey on Friday.
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Mayweather, McGregor take trash-talk tour to New York

Floyd Mayweather was on the attack on Thursday, branding Conor McGregor a quitter as the four-stop tour hyping their cross-combat superfight hit New York.  
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Federer the hot favorite in Wimbledon men's semi-finals

Roger Federer has history in his sights on men's semi-finals day at Wimbledon on Friday as he aims to reach a record 11th showpiece match and, ultimately, an unprecedented eighth title.
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Froome's failure on final slope sets stage for thrilling Tour finale

Chris Froome's failure to hang on in the final stretch of Thursday's 12th stage of the Tour de France has set the stage for a nail-biting finale, as his main rivals have sensed a weakness in the defending champion.
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Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final

Venus Williams became the oldest woman in 23 years to reach a Wimbledon final as she defied her age and a despondent home crowd to inflict a crushing defeat on British hope Johanna Konta on Thursday.
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Muguruza crushes Rybarikova to reach Wimbledon final

Spain's Garbine Muguruza reached her second Wimbledon final in three years with a thumping 6-1 6-1 win over Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova on Thursday.
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Perpetual protests forfeited game over wrong uniform

The Perpetual Altas have filed a protest before the NCAA over its forfeited game against College of Saint Benilde last Tuesday.
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McGregor, Mayweather continue war of words in Toronto

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather is the heavy favorite to win his bout against mixed marital arts champion Conor McGregor but the Irishman again won the war of words at their media conference in Toronto on Wednesday.  
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Majestic Federer outclasses Raonic to reach semis

Roger Federer says the key to winning majors is making sure his average is as high as possible - every round.
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Boiling-hot Kittel claims fifth Tour stage win

German Marcel Kittel was once again a cut above as he claimed his fifth victory in this year's Tour de France, winning the 11th stage in emphatic style on Wednesday.
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Murray beaten in Wimbledon quarter-finals by Querrey

Andy Murray's Wimbledon title defense ended in a 3-6 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1 6-1 quarter-final defeat to Sam Querrey on Wednesday as the hip injury that has dogged the world number one throughout the tournament finally got the better of him.
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Pacquiao denies rift with Roach

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday denied rumors that he has a rift with his longtime trainer Freddie Roach, who had earlier revealed he has yet to receive his payment for the Jeff Horn match.
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Expletives, insults as Mayweather, McGregor circus kicks off

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor lit the touchpaper for their cross-combat superfight here Tuesday, turning the air blue in an expletive-laden face-to-face meeting to launch their global promotional tour for the bout.
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Mayweather to quit for good after McGregor bout

Floyd Mayweather has vowed to quit boxing once and for all after he emerges from retirement for next month's cross-combat showdown with Conor McGregor.  
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IOC approves awarding 2024 and 2028 Games in September

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday moved close to an agreement that will allow Paris and Los Angeles to each host the Summer Games between now and 2028 and rule out any other cities from bidding.
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Pliskova becomes world number one after Halep defeat

Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on Tuesday as results at Wimbledon saw her overhaul Germany's Angelique Kerber.
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Djokovic hits out over delay after booking place in quarters

Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon officials for making the 'wrong decision' in postponing his fourth round match to Tuesday after he eased into the quarter-finals a day later than expected with a 6-2 7-6(5) 6-4 win over France's Adrian Mannarino.
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Perpetual 'wins' NCAA game, but still loses by forfeit for wearing wrong uniform

The Perpetual Altas brought the wrong set of uniform for their matchup on Tuesday against College of Saint Benilde, and it ended up costing them dearly.
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Pacquiao not surprised about WBO review: 'Let the people judge for themselves'

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday said he is leaving it to the people to judge who between him and Australian boxer Jeff Horn won in their July 2 fight, after the World Boxing Organization ruled that the latter is the clear winner following review.
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Move on from Horn defeat, Senate colleagues tell Pacquiao

At least two senators on Tuesday advised their colleague, Senator Manny Pacquiao, to move on from his defeat to Australian boxer Jeff Horn after the World Boxing Organization's (WBO) review declared the latter as the clear winner.  
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PBA coach Franz Pumaren faces P20-M tax evasion raps

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed on Tuesday a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) coach Franz Pumaren owing to the unpaid tax liability of his retail firm.
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Arum says WBO's scoring review results 'doesn't settle anything'

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum on Tuesday said the result of the World Boxing Organization's review of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn 'doesn't settle anything.'
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Horn beat Pacquiao, says WBO after review

Australian Jeff Horn's shock welterweight title victory over Manny Pacquiao was confirmed Tuesday after a scoring review by the World Boxing Organization declared him the clear winner.
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Team Lakay's Belingon, Kelly set to feature in ONE's Kuala Lumpur card

One-time world title challenger Kevin Belingon of Baguio City's Team Lakay is tasked to duke it out with Filipino-Aussie bantamweight Reece McLaren on the undercard of 'ONE: Quest for Greatness' on August 18 at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Kerber knocked out by Muguruza, loses top spot

Top seed Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the last-16 of Wimbledon by Garbine Muguruza on Monday, ensuring she will lose her world number one ranking.
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Bureaucracy told to support PHL's hosting of Asian Women's Volleyball Championships

The entire government has been directed to support the Philippines' hosting of the 19th Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship, Malacañang said on Monday.
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Top pick Markelle Fultz recovering from ankle sprain

First overall draft pick Markelle Fultz is not expected to play any more summer league NBA games as he recovers from an ankle sprain suffered on Saturday night in Las Vegas, the US media reported.  
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IOC to have independent drugs testing in place in 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea will be the first Games to have an independent drugs testing authority (ITA) in place to deal with doping among competitors, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday.
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Froome stays in control after action-packed ninth Tour de France stage

Chris Froome escaped unscathed after an action-packed ninth stage of the Tour de France as one his main rivals and his Team Sky lieutenant crashed out of the race on Sunday.
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Bottas holds off Vettel in Austrian cliffhanger

Valtteri Bottas won a cliffhanger Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finishing a mere 0.6 of a second behind to increase his lead over Lewis Hamilton to 20 points after nine races.
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Djokovic means business as he reaches Wimbledon fourth round

Three-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way into the fourth round with a 6-4 6-1 7-6(2) defeat of unpredictable Latvian Ernests Gulbis on Centre Court.
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Top seed Kerber lives to fight another day in Wimbledon

Top seed Angelique Kerber lived dangerously for more than two hours before finally subduing the tenacious challenge of American outsider Shelby Rogers 4-6 7-6(2) 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.
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Murray overcomes brutal tussle with Fognini to reach last 16

Andy Murray came through a thrilling encounter against Italian showman Fabio Fognini to book his spot in the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-5 victory on Friday.
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Mayweather-McGregor to begin media tour July 11 in LA

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor will begin a four-day international media tour next week to promote their Aug. 26 boxing match in Las Vegas.
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Nadal scorches into Wimbledon second week

Rafa Nadal kept up his bid for a third Wimbledon and French Open double, putting on an ominous show to beat Karen Khachanov 6-1 6-4 7-6(3) on Friday on Centre Court and reach the last 16.
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Hamilton on record pace in Austrian practice

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton smashed his Red Bull Ring lap record twice in Austrian Grand Prix practice on Friday, with Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel close behind his Mercedes rival.
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Dirk Nowitzki in 20-season club as Mavs seal deal

Dirk Nowitzki will become only the second player to spend 20 NBA seasons with the same team after inking a new deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.  
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WBO: Officials' decision in boxing matches, including Pacquiao-Horn fight, irrevocable

The World Boxing Organization on Thursday said the decision of officials in boxing matches is irrevocable.
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Federer eases past Lajovic into third round

Roger Federer turned on the style on Centre Court after a rocky start to beat Serbian Dusan Lajovic 7-6(0) 6-3 6-2 in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday.
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Djokovic trounces Pavlasek in punishing heat

Novak Djokovic raced into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday, but has yet to be given a real workout.
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Mattek-Sands suffers horror knee injury at Wimbledon

America's Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a horror knee injury at Wimbledon on Thursday which left her screaming and crying in pain in the middle of the court.
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Del Potro's Wimbledon clash halted after woman taken ill

Juan Martin del Potro's Wimbledon second round clash with Ernests Gulbis was held up by 25 minutes after a spectator was taken ill in the stands on Thursday.
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Horn brushes off Pacquiao call to review loss

Newly-crowned world welterweight champion Jeff Horn on Thursday brushed aside boxing legend Manny Pacquiao's call for a review of his controversial defeat and threw down the gauntlet for a rematch.  
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Venus Williams eyeing 100th singles match at Wimbledon

Five-times champion Venus Williams stayed on course to notch up 100 Wimbledon singles matches as she recovered from a bad start to beat China's Qiang Wang in the second round on Wednesday.
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Red-hot Nadal rolls over American Young

Rafa Nadal continued his imperious run of form as he swept aside American Donald Young 6-4 6-2 7-5 in the Wimbledon second round on Wednesday.
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Ruthless Murray outclasses dangerous Brown

Defending champion Andy Murray outclassed German maverick Dustin Brown 6-3 6-2 6-2 in an entertaining match of exhibition style points on Wednesday, overcoming a potentially tricky opponent with a reputation for giant-killing.
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Konta pulls out the stops to battle past Vekic

Britain's Johanna Konta pulled out all the stops to win an enthralling, marathon, second round contest against Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6(4) 4-6 10-8 on Wednesday.
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Team Lakay's Kingad set to face challenger in Indonesia

Flyweight mixed martial arts prospect Danny Kingad of Baguio City's Team Lakay is tasked to enter the cage again when he takes on Hexigetu of China on the undercard of 'ONE: Conquest of Kings' on July 29 at GOR Kertajaya Arena in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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Pacquiao urges WBO action on 'unfair' decision over Horn fight

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday urged the World Boxing Organization to take action on the letter of the Games and Amusements Board over the 'unfair decision and officiating” on his loss against Jeff Horn.
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Pacquiao gets hero's welcome in GenSan

Pacquiao and his entourage arrived in General Santos City on board an AirAsia flight shortly after 2pm and were welcomed by dozens of well-wishers.
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NBA: All-star Hayward agrees to sign with Celtics

Free agent Gordon Hayward has agreed to join the Boston Celtics in a move which will reunite him with his former US college coach Brad Stevens, The Players' Tribune reported on Tuesday.  
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World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour after sending Cavendish crashing

World champion Peter Sagan was kicked out of the Tour de France on Tuesday after sending Mark Cavendish crashing in a hectic finale to the fourth stage, sending shockwaves through the three-week cycling extravaganza.
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Canadian Raonic booms through to round two

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic boomed down the fastest serve of this year's tournament so far at 141 mph as the Canadian beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6(5) 6-2 7-6(4) in the first round on Tuesday.
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Djokovic into Wimbledon second round as Klizan retires injured

Novak Djokovic enjoyed the briefest of Wimbledon openings before booking his spot in the second round when opponent Martin Klizan retired through injury after the first set of their match on Tuesday.
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Coach Chot Reyes releases Gilas Pilipinas Jones Cup roster

Gilas head coach Vincent 'Chot' Reyes has announced the roster of players set to represent the country in the forthcoming Jones Cup.
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Beaten Pacquiao to 'think hard' about retiring, complains about referee

Eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has said he will 'think hard' about retiring after his stunning and controversial defeat to unheralded Australian challenger Jeff Horn.
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Mommy Dionisia on Pacquiao's lost: Tanga talaga ang referee

Dionisia Pacquiao on Tuesday expressed dismay over the result of her son Manny Pacquiao's recent bout, complaining that the referee failed to warn Australian boxer Jeff Horn of his infractions.
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Mommy Dionisia to Horn: Linisan niya ang laro niya

Dionisia Pacquiao on Tuesday hoped that Australian boxer Jeff Horn would play fairly on his next fight, noting that her son Manny Pacquiao never committed foul play during his entire career.
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Mommy Dionisia to Pacquiao: 'Tigil ka na 'nak, focus ka na lang sa Senado'

Dionisia Pacquiao on Tuesday said she wants his son Manny Pacquiao to retire and just focus on his work as a senator after the boxing icon lost to Australian boxer Jeff Horn.
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Wawrinka stunned by big-hitting Wimbledon debutant Medvedev

Stan Wawrinka's Wimbledon hopes were shredded in the first round on Monday as the fifth seed, hobbled by a niggling knee injury, came up against one of tennis's new generation of heavy hitters in the shape of Russian Daniil Medvedev.
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Venus breaks down in tears after Wimbledon win over Mertens

Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent motoring incident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78 year old Florida man.
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Pacquiao sister moved to tears watching brutal Horn fight

Manny Pacquiao's sister Lisa Onding could not help but cry as she watched her brother get bloodied against Australia's Jeff Horn during their match on Sunday.
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GAB seeks review of judges' decision in Pacquiao-Horn fight

'We are making this request for a review, which may call for sanctions on the referee and judges if so warranted,' the GAB letter read.
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Horn coach assures: We'll beat Pacquiao again in rematch

Jeff Horn's coach Glenn Rushton expressed confidence that his ward will beat Manny Pacquiao again should a rematch between the two fighters push through.
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'If Manny wants a rematch, I would do it' --Bob Arum

Boxing promoter Bob Arum was dismayed at Team Pacquiao after eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao lost to Australian Jeff Horn on Sunday.
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Horn brushes aside backlash over Pacquiao decision

SYDNEY - Australia's Jeff Horn brushed aside the outcry against his shock victory over Manny Pacquiao on Monday and said he hoped taking the Filipino's WBO welterweight title would help reinvigorate boxing Down Under.  
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I'll urge Pacquiao to quit, says trainer Roach

Manny Pacquiao's trainer advised the Filipino legend to quit boxing Monday after his defeat to unheralded Australian Jeff Horn.  
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'Battle of Brisbane' judges may have had 'unfair bias' against Pacquiao --sports analyst

A sports analyst on Monday said the judges may have had an 'unfair bias' against Manny Pacquiao for not being the usual 'reckless, crazy' fighter in the 'Battle of Brisbane.'
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Celebs dismayed after Horn wins over Pacquiao

After boxing champ Manny Pacquiao's defeat to Australian Jeff Horn on Sunday, celebrities expressed their dismay on social media over the result of the fight dubbed 'Battle of Brisbane.'
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Pacquiao says Brisbane decision taints reputation of boxing as a sport

Manny Pacquiao on Monday said the results of 'Battle of Brisbane' tainted the reputation of boxing as a sport.
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Horn Sr. says Pacquiao underestimated his son

Australian Jeff Horn's father said his son won the 'Battle of Brisbane' because Manny Pacquiao underestimated him.
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Iguodala stays with Warriors; Tucker, Nene in Houston

Free agent swingman Andre Iguodala has agreed a three-year deal to remain with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, with the 33-year-old reserve confirming the move on Twitter.  
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Djokovic confident for Wimbledon after first title win since January

Novak Djokovic said rediscovering the winning feeling on Saturday when he scored his first tournament success since January had provided the perfect preparation for the Wimbledon Championships.
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Tearful Kittel wins 10th Tour de France stage

German Marcel Kittel broke down in tears after winning his 10th Tour de France stage in Liege on Sunday.
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San Miguel Beermen celebrate PBA Commissioner's Cup championship

View the San Miguel Beermen's celebration.
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PBA: San Miguel secures Commissioner's Cup crown vs TNT

The San Miguel Beermen overwhelmed the TNT KaTropa from the get-go to earn the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup, 115-91, on Sunday.
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'Judges were crazy' says Pacquiao coach Fortune as celeb fans dismayed

Manny Pacquiao's camp Sunday slammed the officials after the Filipino great lost his World Boxing Organization welterweight title in a controversial unanimous decision to Australia's Jeff Horn on Sunday.
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Pacquiao wants rematch with Horn held in Philippines

Manny Pacquiao on Sunday said he would like his rematch with Australian Jeff Horn held in the Philippines.
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ESPN's Teddy Atlas tells Horn: I thought you lost

ESPN analyst Teddy Atlas is one of the most respected boxing voices in the industry.
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Pacquiao says he didn't know how he lost, but won't protest decision

Manny Pacquiao is not planning to file a protest against the judges' unanimous decision declaring Australian Jeff Horn as winner of the Battle of Brisbane on Sunday.
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Punch stats show how Pacquiao dominated Horn

The judges may have given a unanimous decision victory to Jeff Horn against Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, but the punch stats tell a different story.
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How judges scored Pacquiao-Horn

Judge Waleska Roldan scored the fight 117-111, while Chris Flores and Ramon Cerdan both had it 115-113, all for Horn.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn in Battle of Brisbane

Australian fighter Jeff Horn shocked the world with a unanimous decision victory over Filipino boxing  legend Manny Pacquiao before 50,000 fans in Brisbane on Sunday.
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Dapat na bang mag-retiro si Pacquiao matapos matalo kay Horn?

Ayon kay Freddie Roach bago ang laban, kung mahirapan daw si Manny Pacquiao na talunin si Jeff Horn, dapat na raw isipin ng Pambansang Kamao kung dapat nang ang kaniyang maningning na karera sa loob ng ring.
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Pacquiao, Horn open to rematch after bloody battle

Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao both expressed an openness for a rematch after their brutal battle in Brisbane on Sunday that saw the Australian fighter victorious.
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Pacquiao on Horn victory: He deserves it, no complaint

That was how Manny Pacquiao described his defeat to Australian fighter Jeff Horn moments after the unanimous decision victory was announced on Sunday in Brisbane, Australia.
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Horn shocks Pacquiao in brutal Brisbane fight

A bloodied Manny Pacquiao survived two cuts and an aggressive challenge from upstart Jeff Horn to fashion out a unanimous decision victory on Sunday.
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Ancajas stops Japanese foe in Pacquiao-Horn undercard

Filipino fighter Jerwin Ancajas retained his IBF junior bantamweight title with an impressive knockout win over Teiru Kinoshita on Sunday in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn bout in Brisbane, Australia.
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Live Updates: Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn

Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring on Sunday, July 2, 2017 against Australian fighter Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia. Check out live round-by-round updates right here on GMA News Online.
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Pacquiao cousin loses to Aussie boxer in 'Battle of Brisbane'

Filipino boxer Jonel Dapidran, a cousin of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, bowed down to Australian boxer Brent Dames in an undercard match in the 'Battle of Brisbane' on Sunday morning.  
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Froome makes instant impact as Thomas wins Tour opener

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.
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Pacquiao must beat Horn if he has hope of Mayweather rematch - Roach

Manny Pacquiao must beat Jeff Horn in style on Sunday if he is to have any hope of getting a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, according to his trainer Freddie Roach.
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PWR Renaissance: Full results and review

Philippine Wrestling Revolution Renaissance was the rebirth needed by quite a number of locally-trained wrestlers on the roster in the event that took place in a venue that had a working air-conditioning unit.  
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Pacquaio's adviser doubts Horn's 9-pound weight loss in 2 days

An adviser of 'People's Champ' Manny Pacquiao is doubting Australian Jeff Horn's weight loss of nine pounds in just two days.
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