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CNA and AP staff writers Actress Cheng Pei-pei, widely known as the “Queen of Martial Arts Films,” died on Wednesday at her home in the United States, her family announced on Friday. She was 78 years old. Chen is a versatile actress with a career spanning six decades, who rose to fame starring in several period martial arts films, a genre known as “wuxia,” her agency, Hong Kong's Supreme Art Entertainment, said in a Facebook post on Friday.According to the station, Chen had been in poor health in recent years but decided not to make his health problems public in…
Manny Pacquiao Manny Pacquiao FB Page Mixed martial arts champion Eduardo “Landslide” Folayang wants to fight Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match. In an interview on dwAN 1206 AM’s “Hardball with Bill Velasco,” the two-time ONE Championship lightweight world champion told the author how excited he is to face an eight-division world champion. “It would be an honor to step in the ring with Senator Manny,” Folayang declared. “I would love to have an exhibition boxing match with him.” He added that Folayang is considered the face of mixed martial arts in the Philippines, but an icon like Pacquiao is…
Bronny James Jr. and the Los Angeles Lakers take to the field this Wednesday in the NBA Summer League. (AP Photo/David Becker)The NBA's annual Summer League kicked off this weekend in Las Vegas, but for now, all eyes are on the 2024 championship favorite Boston Celtics, who are currently 1-1 after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and star rookie Bronny James, who joined the team a month ago. During the 11-day tournament, 30 NBA teams, mostly made up of rookies and second-year players, will play four games each from July 12-19. From there, the top four teams will…
CrowdStrike CEO issues latest statementCrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz issued an updated statement about X, assuring customers that this was not a “security or cyber incident” and that their information remains protected.”We are working with all affected customers to ensure their systems are restored and they can provide the service they expect,” Kurtz added.He said he would provide updates via his X account, LinkedIn and the CrowdStrike website.read moreSteve Kopack and Janelle GriffithThe Federal Aviation Administration says it is aware of reports of outages that are causing disruptions to services, including 911. “We are working closely with other federal agencies to…
Reinforcements: Jose Martinez & Andre Blake There was a special “excitement” to the night, as Jim Curtin put it in his post-match press conference, and part of that excitement came from the imminent returns of Andre Blake (from serious injury) and Jose Martinez (from the Copa America). Though known for their defensive excellence in recent years, the Philadelphia Union are 22nd in the league in goals conceded so far this season, largely due to defensive collapses in both the midfield and backline. In his first game back, Martinez anchored the team and provided the defensive stability it had lacked for…
Latam PhillipsAs Terrance “Bud” Crawford prepares to move up a weight class to challenge Israel Madrimov, the boxing world is abuzz with questions. Already a boxing legend, Crawford is looking to solidify his reputation by dominating another weight class. But is the fight actually worth watching? The answer, surprisingly, is yes.It's understandable that Crawford needs to keep busy. At 36 and in the peak of his career, staying active is essential to maintaining his sharpness and his legend. But why should we pay attention to a bout against a relatively unknown opponent like Madrimov? To the lesser known fan, the…
Realignment in college football remains a hot topic this preseason, but the SEC doesn't want to expand and Greg Sankey shot down the idea of Florida State joining the SEC, saying he didn't want to further slice the league pie.But while it doesn't appear the SEC will be calling Tallahassee anytime soon, ESPN college football analyst Chris Law suggested the SEC could be interested in the other two ACC schools if that were to happen.”I think there's a good chance that there will be more interest in North Carolina and Virginia in the SEC,” Law said on The Paul Finebaum…
Brian Kelly and the Louisiana State University football staff continue their pursuit of the top-ranked cornerback in the state of Louisiana, with New Iberia native Javoree Antoine nearing a decision.Antoine, the No. 1 defensive back in the Bayou State, had committed to the Tigers in January but backed out of his commitment to LSU in June. The top 10 cornerback in the nation has announced his intention to opt out of his contract with the Bayou Bengals amid interest from two powerhouse teams.Despite getting engaged to Kelly and co in January, Antoine has continued to make official visits elsewhere in…
As the world rapidly prepares for the Paris Olympics, it's no wonder that the Monegasque royal family, with its illustrious history in sport, is especially excited. Yesterday, Princess Charlene and her husband Prince Albert II attended the official opening ceremony of a new exhibition in Monaco entitled “La flamme Olympique au fil des temps,” which celebrates the history of the Olympic torch. Elie Saab Gathered Cady JumpsuitCharlene brought a patriotic touch to the occasion in a bold red jumpsuit by designer Elie Saab, reminiscent of the vibrant red and white of Monaco's flag. The on-trend, sleeveless, flared-leg jumpsuit featured a…
DAZN All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors, however, Billboard may earn commission on orders placed through retail links and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Two cruiserweight contenders will collide at the top of the Fear No Man fight card on Saturday, July 20. YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul (9 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) will face Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter Mike Perry (0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) in a scheduled eight-round boxing bout. explore explore Check out the latest videos, charts and news Check out the latest…