Topic: Manny Pacquiao

The Philippines Wants to Ban Justin Bieber for Being Mean on Instagram

Reuters

A government official in the Philippines has delivered just the latest of this week's threats to Justin Bieber, after the pop sensation decided to mock Filipino national hero Manny Pacquiao.

By Connor Simpson

Dec 9, 2012

Mitt Romney Picks a Boxing Match for His First Post-Election Public Appearance

Mitt and Ann Romney have largely stayed out of the public eye since losing the election a little over a month ago. Last night they made their first public appearance together at a rather unlikely event -- a boxing match. 

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By Dashiell Bennett

Jun 14, 2012

Lance Lashes Out, the Mets Quiet Down, and Dwyane Wade Gets Old

Today in Sports: Armstrong fights back, Matt Cain gets a big assist, and the Heat need a time machine.

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By Connor Simpson

Jun 10, 2012

Boxing Reels After Decision Robs Its Biggest Star

The sport of boxing is in critical condition Sunday morning after its biggest star, Manny Pacquiao, was robbed by the judges in his fight against Timothy Bradley. 

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By Adam Martin

May 16, 2012

Bad Writing Turned Pacquiao into Gay Rights Enemy No. 1

In a nutshell, here's what happened: A reporter ran a misleading quote in an interview with a boxer, making him sound like a homophobic monster. The boxer got banned from an L.A. mall, and the journalists all blamed each other.

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By Ray Gustini

May 15, 2012

Manny Pacquiao on Gay Marriage; More '30 for 30'

Today in sports: St. Louis and the Rams settle in for vicious stadium sniping, Democrats may have lost the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world over gay marriage, and assessing the hypothetical market for Josh Hamilton.

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By Ray Gustini

May 2, 2012

Junior Seau Is Dead; Derby Day Is Overbooked

San Diego Chargers great Junior Seau is dead at 43 after an apparent suicide, Floyd Mayweather Jr. did not win $1.5 million betting on the Clippers, and Amar'e Stoudemire  explains he did not intend to slice his hand open in a fit of rage after losing to Miami on Monday.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 20, 2012

London Calls the St. Louis Rams; Tiki Barber Never Fumbles a Grudge

The NFL Isn't done making Londoners watch pro football, the Miami Dolphins are poised to botch another coaching search, and a Mayweather/Pacquiao fight keeps finding ways to seem plausible.

 

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 3, 2012

The Smart Set

Harvey Weinstein Brings Football to St. Barts; Maureen Dowd Defends Her Hemline

Harvey Weinstein made sure the vacationing jet set could watch the New York Giants clinch a playoff spot on Sunday, Nelson Mandela's daughter is the latest person not to put a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao together, and Maureen Dowd says her dresses are nothing like the ones Jill Abramson wears.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 15, 2011

Another Delay for the 'Fight of the Century'

Today in sports: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. says Manny Pacquiao won't even talk to them about fighting in June, if not for the lockout the average NBA player would have pocketed a $425,000 check today, and U.S. Soccer gets a much-needed win.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 3, 2011

Obama Doesn't Scare College Football; LSU's Logo Woes

Today in sports: College football's powers-that-be aren't afraid of the Obama White House, Roger Clemens comeback fever hits Puerto Rico, LSU fans are ashamed of their cartoon tiger.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 16, 2011

It Took About 30 Seconds for Ron Artest to Become 'Metta World Peace'

Plus: How boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. quietly makes a mint

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