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Pacquiao not slowing down in build up to Vargas fight
AFP, Published on 27/10/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao says that despite a punishing schedule which includes juggling two high-profile jobs in the build up to his return to boxing he has still managed to maintain his fire for the sport.
Pacquiao reveals retirement anguish as comeback looms
AFP, Published on 09/09/2016
» BEVERLY HILLS (UNITED STATES) - Manny Pacquiao says he knew almost as soon as his retirement began that he had made a mistake, revealing that loneliness and love for the sport had drawn him back into the ring.
Brazil Senate debates opening impeachment end game
AFP, Published on 09/08/2016
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's Senate opened debate Tuesday ahead of a vote on sending suspended president Dilma Rousseff to an impeachment trial, bringing the Olympic host country's political crisis to a climax.
Brazil impeachment drama crescendos on eve of Olympics
AFP, Published on 03/08/2016
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's long-running presidential impeachment drama starts to crescendo toward the finale this week just as the Rio Olympics sprints out of the starting blocks.
Manny Pacquiao negotiating new deals after Nike axe
AFP, Published on 23/02/2016
» MANILA - Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is holding sponsorship negotiations with sports apparel companies after US giant Nike dropped him over his controversial comments on same-sex couples, his business manager said on Tuesday.
Pacquiao opens door to Mayweather rematch
AFP, Published on 17/02/2016
» GENERAL SANTOS (PHILIPPINES) - Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao has opened the door to a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather, telling AFP he still intends to retire after his next fight but that a comeback is possible.
Pacquiao heading to Doha for World Championships
AFP, Published on 07/10/2015
» DOHA - Manny Pacquiao is to attend the World Boxing Championships in Doha later this week, following a personal invitation from the head of the tournament's governing body, it was announced Tuesday.
Jalabert quits as Tour pundit after drug claims
AFP, Published on 25/06/2013
» Former cyclist Laurent Jalabert told AFP on Tuesday that he was stepping down as a television and radio pundit for the forthcoming Tour de France because of doping revelations.
Brazil Senate cancels meet with FIFA's Valcke
AFP, Published on 03/04/2012
» A panel of the Brazilian Senate on Tuesday canceled a planned meeting with FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke, who last month caused an uproar with his outspoken criticism of the country's 2014 World Cup preparations.