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Manny Pacquiao has officially announced that he is running for president in the 2022 Philippine elections. The Associated Press has reported that the 42 year old boxer has accepted the nomination from his PDP-Laban Party at this weekend’s national convention. In his acceptance speech he said, “I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring. We need the government to serve our people with integrity, compassion and transparency.” He continues, “In my whole life, I have not backed out of a fight. Because in the name of principle, the nation’s pride, I stand reaffirmed and strong. I am accepting your nomination as candidate for president of the Republic of the Philippines.” Pacquiao later took to Twitter to urge support from his community and endorse the athlete as ...

Tom Brady has offered a surprising new insight regarding playing in the NFL until he is 50 years old. In the past, Brady, who is widely considered as the GOAT, has been quite vocal about only playing in the NFL until he is 45 years old. Now, it appears that the quarterback is pushing back his timeline. In a recent episode of Tommy & Gronk, Brady was posed with the question of whether or not it would be possible for him to play until he was 50. Brady responded, “Wow. Seems to be a really hot question lately. Can Tom Brady play until 50? Like, 50 years old? 50.” Gronk chimes in with some quick math, “You’re 44, so that’s six more years.” Brady gives the questions a little more thought before answering, “I don’t find it so difficult. Plus, in Florida, it’s kind of a retiree state, so I fe...

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In the 19th season of his football career, Cristiano Ronaldo has consistently and continually proved that he is a legend in the sport. With his most recent move from Juventus to Manchester United, Ronaldo has officially made 177 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. He has now set a new record for the most appearances in the history of the league. The forward’s return to Manchester United brings him yet another milestone as he matches the mark of Spanish footballer, Iker Casillas, who retired in 2019. His Champions League statistics alone solidifies the illustrious career Ronaldo has had since starting out in 2003. With 177 appearances now under his belt, he has made 135 goals, won five titles, played 19 seasons, had 111 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses and eight hat-tricks. He is also the Ch...

Seven-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving has been no stranger to hinting at retirement in the past. Back in 2018, he famously told the media that he hopes to play professional basketball until his “early to mid-30s.” Now, the 29-year-old appears to be revisiting the topic but does not appear to want to walk away from the sport anytime soon, unless he is traded. In 2019, the star guard signed to the Brooklyn Nets. However, due to injuries, he has missed a chunk of the seasons in the past two years. With the Nets coming back this season with a solid line-up, with many even calling them title-favorites. Nick Wright reports that should the Nets decide to trade Irving, the NBA star would rather retire than play for a new team. Irving appears to want to finish off his career with Brooklyn and to see...

In 2018, LeBron James officially opened the doors to the I Promise School — an elementary institution that’s based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. We’ve seen James post various pictures of the establishment and even create Nike kicks dedicated to the children, but now we’ll be able to take a deeper look inside life of the educational destination through the upcoming I Promise feature documentary. The film first premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Festival and will provide viewers with an up-close look at the school’s first academic year. Everything from the day-to-day trials and victories of the school to interviews of the actual students telling their stories to learning about the challenges that kids from the inner city of Akron face on everyday basis will be showcased. Marc Levin – the direct...

Last month, adidas and Amsterdam-based Ajax revealed the club’s third kit and accompanying capsule inspired by Bob Marley. The design paid tribute to the late reggae artist’s “Three Little Birds” song, which has become an anthem for the Dutch club and its fans. However, when debuting the kit against PEC Zwolle recently, Ajax and adidas were forced to slightly alter the design. The match version features an all black back, without the three little red, yellow and green birds that originally appeared slightly below the collar. Ajax explained this difference saying, “[UEFA] sees it as a different expression than the club logo, logo clothing sponsor or sleeve sponsor. Other expressions are not allowed.” The exact wording of the UEFA Equipment Regulations say that the “collar zone” must “only c...

In a recent Travis Kelce, Only On LG OLED video, the 2020 Superbowl champion revealed his next “big idea”: 365 Days of Travis. The video is part one of a three-part series, and introduces members of Kelce’s inner circle. With his close friends offering an assist, Kelce reveals pieces of his personality away from the football field. Both Kelce’s personal chef and assistant are featured in the series as he tackles his next “big idea,” a monthly calendar. “365 Days of Travis” is a print calendar that offers fans a chance to see more of the athlete every day of the year. Travis Kelce, Only On LG OLED follows the NFL tight end’s everyday life during the football season. Throughout the show, the athlete clues fans in on his goals for the 2021 NFL season and beyond. Check out the video above, and...

Derara Hurisa from Ethiopia finished first at the Vienna Marathon with a time of 2:09:22, but less than an hour after completing the race, the soles of his shoes were found 1cm too thick and Hurisa was subsequently disqualified. Race regulations set by World Athletics specify that the soles of running shoes must be no thicker than four centimeters and contain no more than one carbon plate. Hurisa’s shoes which were found to be five centimeters which are allowed for training and casual runners, but not for athletes considered elite. “We stressed in the technical meeting the rules about the shoes. Unfortunately, we had no other choice than disqualifying the athlete. It’s the first time something like this has happened,” said race co-ordinator Hannes Langer. Leonard Langat of Kenya who traile...

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrines 16 players, coaches and contributors for its Class of 2021. The star-studded roster is headlined by players Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber and Tony Kukoc while Rick Adelman, Bill Russell and Jay Wright are honored for their coaching careers. Highlights of the celebration include Chris Bosh’s heartfelt speech in which he thanks his Miami Heat coach Pat Riley and speaks on the abrupt end of his career due to blood clots, and how he turned that setback into a strength. “Legends aren’t defined by their successes, they’re defined by how they bounce back from their failures,” said Bosh. In his speech, Paul Pierce had a message for the teams that passed on him in the 1998 draft. “I appreciate that. Thank you for passing o...