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Pacquiao tops Floyd Jr in boxing's influential list

For the third time, Manny Pacquiao defeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. outside the ring after the Filipino boxing icon had a higher ranking in Yahoo! Sports' boxing's 100 most influential people compared to the fast-talking American fighter.

Big in China: Brands import foreign celebrities

BEIJING - Kevin Garnett wore his affection for China's booming sportswear market on his back as the NBA star arrived in Beijing in August.

World basketball title can cap spectacular year for Spain

MADRID - Spain's reign as kings of the sports world this year can be assured by retaining their title at the upcoming basketball world championship.

Vanlandingham shines in PBA Rookie Camp

Josh Vanlandingham scored 17 points to power the Blue Team past Rabeh Al-Hissaini’s White Team, 73-70, Monday in the PBA Rookie Camp at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Mancao pleased with cancellation of Lacson’s passport - lawyer

Former Police Senior Superintendent Cezar Mancao III is pleased with the cancellation of the passports of Sen. Panfilo Lacson, the principal suspect in Dacer-Corbito double murder case, according to his lawyer.

Top prospect Al-Hussaini, Fil-Canadian Anthony sparkle in Rookie Camp

Rabeh Al-Hussaini shared scoring honors with 12 points as the Red Team streaked to its second win with a 76-71 victory over the Red Team yesterday in Day 3 of the PBA Rookie Camp at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

RP aquatics chief, 4 others earn key posts in Southeast Asia Swimming Federation

Philippine Aquatics Sports Association (PASA) president Mark Joseph is now a key official in the Southeast Asian Swimming Federation (SEASF).

UAAP: Red Warriors ground Falcons, 71-63

University of the East pulled off a stunning 71-63 upset of second-running Adamson in the 73rd UAAP men's basketball tournament on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Palace exec: It's best for Lacson to return to RP

A day after Senator Panfilo Lacson's passports were canceled, a Malaca

Palace official: It's best for Sen. Lacson to return to RP

(Updated 6:17 p.m.) A day after Senator Panfilo Lacson's passports were canceled, Secretary Ramon “Ricky” Carandang of the Palace communications group said on Saturday it would be best for Lacson to just return to the Philippines and face the double-murder charges against him, or prove his claim that the charges were indeed “politically motivated.”

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