Paris Olympic Spotlight: Kiyomi Watanabe (judo)
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Pacquiao confirms plan for pro comeback
TOKYO – For Manny Pacquiao, a comeback fight in the pro ranks is imminent.
ESPN tips hat off to Pacquiao
TOKYO — Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, all dressed up for an exhibition bout here tomorrow, has been named the best Asian athlete of the 21st century, according to an article by sports website ESPN.
Olympic opening parade like no other
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games.
Pacquiao welcomes challenge of tallest opponent to date
TOKYO – At six feet tall, Japan’s Rukiya Anpo will be Manny Pacquiao’s tallest opponent so far.
Searching for Paris gold
MANILA, Philippines — As if by design, Carlos Yulo, gymnast par excellence, is firing the opening salvo for Team Philippines in the Paris Olympics, along with history-making rower Joanie Delgaco.
Japanese kickboxer confident of holding own vs Pacquiao
TOKYO – Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming opponent — a kickboxer — believes he has enough skills to be worthy of sharing the ring with the boxing icon for three rounds.
Blinken heads off on Asia tour
WASHINGTON, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday headed to Asia for a trip focused on reinforcing ties with Washington's strategic allies in a region where the United States is facing an increasingly assertive China.
Pacquiao shows off at media workout
TOKYO – Manny Pacquiao once again took the spotlight here and got to showcase himself doing the thing he loves.