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Tokyo 2020: Fireworks mark start of Paralympics opening ceremony

Fireworks are released at the Japan National Stadium as the Opening Ceremony for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games gets…

Tokyo Paralympics to open as Japan battles virus surge

by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's Paralympic Games open on Tuesday, with athletes hoping to shatter stereotypes and…

Pacquiao says ‘may not’ return to ring after Ugas upset

Manny Pacquiao plans to take his time before deciding on his future but admitted on Saturday he may not return…

Ugas defeats Pacquiao via unanimous decision to retain WBA welterweight crown

LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) -- Cuba's Yordenis Ugas sent Manny Pacquiao spinning to a dramatic upset defeat on Saturday,…

Pacquiao makes weight for welterweight title fight

  LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) -- Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas both made weight then came face-to-face for the…

Paralympic flame arrives in Tokyo as virus surges days before opening

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Paralympic flame arrived in Tokyo on Friday as virus cases hit fresh records nationwide just…

Pacquiao ready to reclaim WBA crown against Ugas

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Manny Pacquiao says a change of opponent has…

Osaka falls to Teichmann in third-round Cincinnati shocker

CINCINNATI, United States (AFP) -- World number two Naomi Osaka suffered one of her worst losses this season on Thursday,…

LeBron fueled by snub in NBA best player poll

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- LeBron James is taking issue with a pre-season poll that doesn't give him a…

No Messi, no problem as Barcelona take ‘leap into unknown’ with victory

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Barcelona started life without Lionel Messi by defeating Real Sociedad 4-2 in their La Liga opener…

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