LOS ANGELES, California -- One of Manny Pacquiao's most respected spiritual advisers who arrived here all the way from Gen. Santos City, Philippines, said he came here not only to be part of history "but to offer prayers for Manny Pacquiao."

1 Dec 2008

LEAPFROGGING weight divisions seems to be the trend nowadays, especially when the big bucks beckon. But there’s a damn good reason why boxing is calibrated into several weight categories and so some of those who tried met with different levels of success.

1 Dec 2008

Little did Manny Pacquiao envision when he walked up to the ring for his first professional match 13 years ago that he would one day perform in one of boxing's most anticipated fights and at a prohibitive heavier weight.

1 Dec 2008

One hundred years from now when our faces will just be faint images in the memories of our great great grandchildren and our names will just be alphabetical inscriptions in our moss-covered tombstones, Filipinos will remember Manny Pacquiao just as our generation recall and glorify the heroism of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado.

30 Nov 2008

Citing the unpredictable state of the economy, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt hinted Tuesday that the team would be reluctant to sweeten the two-year contract offer that would have instantly given Manny Ramirez the second-highest annual salary in the game.

30 Nov 2008

Versatile defender Manny Muscat will become a fulltime member of the Wellington Phoenix next season after signing a one-year deal year with the A-League soccer club.

30 Nov 2008