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Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao as veteran comes close to bagging title in improbable comeback

At one point, they leapt out of their chairs as Mr. Pacquiao—four years removed from his last fight— landed a series of combinations against the much younger Mario Barrios.

  • Published: July 21, 202510:38 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Big question: Can Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao still fight–and win–at 46?

On Saturday, Mr Pacquiao will challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

  • Published: July 18, 202510:57 am
  • Author Mark Giongco
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Mongolian boxer E. Tsendbaatar successfully defends North American championship belt

Competing in the 59 kg weight category, this marks E.Tsendbaatar’s 13th professional win.

  • Published: July 17, 202510:49 am
  • Author E. Oyun-Erdene
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Japanese baseball star Ohtani, wife walk red carpet before all-star game

Ohtani's wife Mamiko gave birth to their first daughter in April.

  • Published: July 17, 202510:48 am
  • Author Toshiaki Obitsu and Yu Hirasawa
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‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ Indian-born Fauja Singh dies aged 114 in road accident

The late Mr Singh, an Indian-born British national, nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado”, died after being hit by a vehicle in Punjab state’s Jalandhar district on Monday.

  • Published: July 16, 202510:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Bangladesh declares esports as official sport; national guidelines in works

The official notification states that esports now holds the status of "sport" as per sections 2(2) and 6 of the act, paving the way for its inclusion in national sports planning,…

  • Published: July 15, 202510:49 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Bangladesh Tigers thrashes Sri Lanka by record 83 runs to level series

The emphatic win saw the visitors level the series 1-1, with the decider scheduled for Wednesday in Colombo.

  • Published: July 14, 202510:34 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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How designer Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

From studying the players' backgrounds to developing original motifs, every element had to be intentional. It demanded long hours, deep cultural research, and a clear creative…

  • Published: July 11, 202510:56 am
  • Author Nusrath Jahan
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Cambodia’s top billiards player, Sruong Pheavy, wins LPBA Championship 2025–2026 in South Korea

She was the sole female Cambodian athlete to compete at the tournament, which brought together top players from around the world.

  • Published: July 9, 202510:37 am
  • Author Chhorn Norn
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Two-time Olympian, world No.4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ with world event in Philippines

The event dubbed Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge is sanctioned by the World Athletics and participating athletes will earn ranking points.

  • Published: July 8, 202510:30 am
  • Author Mark Giongco

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