MULTIMEDIA Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News Posted at Jul 20 2019 05:49 PM Whatever the result is of Senator Manny Pacquiao's bout against American Keith Thurman, it's time the Philippines' boxing hero heeds the call of his loved ones, especially Mommy D and wife Jinkee, as well as many of his fans, to again hang up his gloves for good. The Pacman has nothing more to prove after 70 fights, and he will surely be inducted in boxing's Hall of Fame. Boxing isn't like non-contact sports, which does no damage to the brain. The longer Pacquiao, 40, fights, the higher the risk to sustaining brain injury. Doctors say too much hits to the head could leave long term chronic brain problems. The late Muhammad Ali and maybe even Pacquiao's long-time trainer Freddie are cases in point. It's time for Pacquiao to stop winning the hearts of the Filipino people by giving them a good fight and risking brain injury. He should instead concentrate on serving the … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and the lesson of good politics
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Astros designate Tyler White for assignment
By David Barron, Houston Chronicle Updated 11:04 pm CDT, Friday, July 19, 2019 PHOTOS: Astros game-by-game Houston Astros' Tyler White in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Browse through the photos to see how the Astros have fared in each game this season. less PHOTOS: Astros game-by-game Houston Astros' Tyler White in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Browse through the photos to see ... more Photo: Kyusung Gong/Associated Press Photo: Kyusung Gong/Associated Press Image 1 of / 125 Caption Close Image 1 of 125 PHOTOS: Astros game-by-game Houston Astros' Tyler White in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels … [Read more...] about Astros designate Tyler White for assignment
Angels give up on Matt Harvey, drop pitcher from roster
Chris Talbott, Associated Press Updated 8:28 pm CDT, Friday, July 19, 2019 Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey in a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey in a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Photo: Kyusung Gong/Associated Press Photo: Kyusung Gong/Associated Press Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey in a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey in a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, … [Read more...] about Angels give up on Matt Harvey, drop pitcher from roster
‘Professor’ Pacquiao vows to teach Thurman a lesson
MANILA - Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao said Friday he plans to teach WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman a painful lesson when they face off in Las Vegas on Saturday. "I want to teach him, like a professor," 40-year-old Pacquiao, who is 10 years Thurman's senior, told Fox Business on Friday. Pacquiao said he was in better shape now than when he faced Adrien Broner in January in a fight the Filipino won by unanimous decision. 40 is the new 20: Pacquiao outpoints Adrien Broner to remain world champ "I am so prepared for this fight," he told a supportive crowd at Friday's weigh-in, where both fighters tipped the scales at 146.5 pounds. WATCH: Pacquiao, Thurman weigh-in staredown "This was one of the best training camps that we've had and the best conditioning. So it's all set for tomorrow," said Pacquiao, the only 8-division world champion in the history of the sport. Undefeated American Thurman (29-0-1) looked anything but intimidated by the Hall of Famer ahead of the … [Read more...] about ‘Professor’ Pacquiao vows to teach Thurman a lesson
Astros topple Rangers to kick off homestand
By David Barron, Houston Chronicle Published 10:11 pm CDT, Friday, July 19, 2019 Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) blows a kiss after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Friday, July 19, 2019 in Houston. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) blows a kiss after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Friday, July 19, 2019 in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close Image 1 of 42 Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) blows a kiss after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute … [Read more...] about Astros topple Rangers to kick off homestand