Manny Pacquiao's at the head of his sport, in the heart of his nation (Standard-Examiner)
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Here is as good a starting point as any in trying to explain the size of the shadow Manny Pacquiao casts over his native Philippines: Back in March 2008, his country's army and rebel insurgents close his home province agreed to a seven-hour truce so both sides could watch him win the WBC super featherweight title of the world. read more