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TimesLIVE
21-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Pacquiao latest boxer to risk legacy for lure of the ring
Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at the weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to his competitive legacy. The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios in Las Vegas but fell short of breaking his own record as the oldest-ever welterweight champion as the American boxer escaped with a majority draw. Fights involving boxers like Pacquiao, who is one of the sport's all-time greats, used to dominate headlines and attract a who's who of celebrities ringside but there was considerably less buzz around his latest foray into the ring. 'He's a tremendously meaningful fighter, but is this a meaningful fight? Not really,' International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley told Reuters ahead of the fight. 'He's 46 years old. He's been away from the ring for four years. Do I need to say more?' Despite returning to the ring at an advanced age against a boxer 16 years younger than him, Pacquiao put up a valiant effort and even looked to have had the upper hand until late in the bout when Barrios turned up the aggression. Manny Pacquiao doing this at 46 years old is insane. #PacquiaoBarrios — Zach '🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉' Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) July 20, 2025 Pacquiao, a Filipino senator from 2016 to 2022 and who last month was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, not only silenced some of his critics with his performance but also made clear his comeback is not over. 'Don't worry, the PacMan is back, and the journey will continue,' Pacquiao told reporters after the fight. Pacquiao is hardly the first middle-aged boxer who returned to the ring hoping to roll back the years. Last November, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson came out of retirement at 58 to face Jake Paul in a fight that did not match the hype. Lampley said it's not surprising to see fighters miss the thrill of the spotlight, even if they are far from their peak, and recounted a time he once asked Sugar Ray Leonard, who made two ill-fated comebacks, why it was so hard to stay away. 'He said 'I have surveyed every thrill a man of my level of privilege can experience. Nothing matches the thrill of stepping out of that corner ... another man facing me from 15 feet away, and trying to prove I am more man than him',' Lampley said. Reminder: Manny Pacquiao is 46 years old. 😳 (🎥: @premierboxing) — theScore (@theScore) July 20, 2025 'He knew why he couldn't quit. He could not give up the thrill of that identity and that experience. It is absolutely an addiction.' Like any sport, competing at the highest level presents many challenges as an athlete ages. But in a sport like boxing, which involves repeated blows to the head, it also comes with specific health concerns. Robert Cantu, medical director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, said the cumulative effect of repeated blows over a career can take a toll and one should be wary of subjecting an ageing brain to more injury. 'The reason we don't (want people boxing in their 40s) is that the brain is already starting to lose neural cells after the age of 20, and by the age of 40 you've lost a fair number,' said Cantu. 'And if you keep losing more than you would have otherwise lost because you are having your head rattled around taking blows you are increasing your risk for dementia.' For some ageing boxers who still possess name recognition and the ability to land lucrative paydays, that risk appears worth it for them to step back into the ring though one is left to wonder if their fights are doing the sport more harm than good.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'She comes up with an idea': Oilers star Connor McDavid reacts proudly to Lauren Kyle's big move during the Stanley Cup
On Saturday, June 8, 2025, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke warmly about his wife, Lauren Kyle. While he continues his push for the Stanley Cup, McDavid took a moment to share what makes Lauren stand out as a business leader. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His comments came during an interview shared by theScore while the Oilers compete in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Lauren Kyle's follow-through is what makes her different, says Connor McDavid Connor McDavid spoke about Lauren Kyle's strong work ethic and ability to turn ideas into real projects. He said this is the one thing that truly separates her from other creative people. 'Vision is one thing. Kyle's gift is making it come to life,' McDavid said during his interview on June 8, 2025. He added that many people have creative ideas but never carry them out. According to McDavid, Lauren is different. 'She comes up with an idea and just gets after it,' he said. 'So many people just don't follow through, and I think that's what separates her.' Lauren Kyle is currently involved in five businesses. Her latest project is Bar Trove, a new restaurant located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. It opened in early June 2025, the same weekend the Oilers reached their second straight Stanley Cup Final. In addition to the restaurant, Lauren Kyle runs an interior design firm, a fashion brand, a furniture showroom, and a cookbook label. McDavid said her heart and effort are what inspire him most. 'It's amazing what she's been able to build,' he said, proud of her accomplishments. Also Read: Connor McDavid continues Stanley Cup chase while cheering for Lauren's success While Lauren Kyle is making waves in business, Connor McDavid is driving the Edmonton Oilers on the ice. In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, June 8, 2025, McDavid fired seven times and had three assists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The action of the game was in Sunrise, Florida. McDavid helped Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard score in the first stanza. Moreover, leveling the game, he got a second assist on Corey Perry's tying goal in the final seconds of the third period. Double overtime saw the Oilers lose 5–4 despite their utmost. Brad Marchand was the Panther's target victor. Florida will host game 3 on Monday, June 10, 2025. Having 31 points across 18 playoff games this season, McDavid is currently on a seven-game point streak.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs' latest workout video has people in NFL circles talking
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs' latest workout video has people in NFL circles talking Stefon Diggs 165 days after the ACL injury 💪 (via stefondiggs/IG) — NFL (@NFL) April 10, 2025 New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is turning heads in a new workout video posted on his Instagram. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered last October. The Patriots signed him in March with the hopes that he would be ready for the opening week of the season. So far, it looks as though he is on track for that timeline. Diggs recorded 47 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns before his season-ending injury with the Houston Texans last season. He had eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in the previous six seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Now that his health is improving, he'll be looking to get back to being one of the league's most productive receivers. A healthy Diggs will bring an explosive element to the Patriots' offense. He figures to be a major part of the equation at wide receiver, as well as a key locker room presence for a youthful Patriots team. There is still plenty of time between now and the start of the 2025 regular season, but this video proves Diggs is well ahead of schedule in his recovery. Here's how some in the NFL world reacted to his progress: I've never gotten so hyped watching a player train in the offseason. Stefon Diggs is going full speed and talking trash while practicing routes… the #Patriots really got themselves a receiver 😭 — Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) April 10, 2025 #Patriots WR Stefon Diggs looking impressive in his drills. Hopefully he's healthy for Week 1! (IG: stefondiggs) — New England Sports Fellow (@NESportsFellow) April 10, 2025 Recently talked about Stefon Diggs on the YT channel. Of all the players we joke about 'being ahead of schedule', Diggs actually might finally be the one to be ahead of schedule. 👇🏼 — Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) April 11, 2025 The Drake Maye-Stefon Diggs connection is going to be LETHAL. 🔥 (🎥: @NFL) — theScore (@theScore) April 10, 2025 Stefon Diggs is in the lab and on the comeback 🔥 (via stefondiggs/IG) — ESPN Fantasy Sports (@ESPNFantasy) April 11, 2025 Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
31-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Press Taylor should benefit from new role with Bears
The Chicago Bears hired Press Taylor as their offensive passing game coordinator, further adding to their coaching staff under head coach Ben Johnson. Most recently serving the role as the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, Taylor has been in the NFL since 2013 and brings a load of experience to a staff full of veteran coaches. Former NFL player and current analyst Clay Harbor, who crossed paths with Taylor during their time with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars, gave more insight to Taylor who he believes may have been misunderstood in Jacksonville. During an interview with 670 the Score, Harbor said that Taylor's lack of success did not gain him any fanfare with the Jaguasrs, but he believes the play-calling controversy and miscommunication created a bad public perception of Taylor. "He's an excellent human, he's a guy that is going to work his tail off," Harbor said. "If you ask any Jacksonville Jaguar fan, they do not like Press Taylor. The big controversy down there was [former coach] why is Doug Pederson letting Press Taylor call plays, everyone thought Doug Pederson should be calling plays. There was this big controversy and it obviously didn't add up to success for [quarterback] Trevor Lawrence. He's a smart guy, he's been around ball, he's been around a number of quarterbacks, but for whatever reason in Jacksonville he was given the opportunity but he didn't have success taking the reigns." Now that Taylor will be on the Bears staff as the passing game coordinator, Harbor believes the role with less responsibility will suit him better and bring out the best in him as a coach.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Ben Johnson assured of no power struggle in Bears' front office
Ben Johnson assured of no power struggle in Bears' front office Ben Johnson's arrival as the head coach of the Chicago Bears has changed a lot of narratives, attitudes, and opinions about the team, and franchise as a whole. During the team's wide-ranging search for their next head coach, many doubted that chairman George McCaskey and the front office would pony up the money to actually land the biggest hot commodity on the coaching market, yet the Bears got it done and landed Johnson just days after the Detroit Lions were eliminated from the playoffs. Johnson's agent, Rick Smith, did an interview on 670 the Score and brought some confidence to how the power structure will be between the front office and coaching staff. According to Smith, neither McCaskey or president Kevin Warren will stand in the way of Johnson, who will have a voice when it comes to decisions about the team's roster. Reassuring their head coach that the structure was in order, Warren and McCaskey guaranteed that Johnson will play a major part in the building of the roster moving forward, impressing his agent. "I was really pleasantly surprised,' Smith said Tuesday, when speaking about the Bears front office, putting to rest concerns of a potential power struggle in the front office. Both Johnson and Warren's arrivals to Chicago have brought their own structure and feeling of new beginnings inside Halas Hall. There's a clear power structure, a clear understanding, and hopefully a clear path to success for the Bears moving forward.
