Ahead of a reported rematch, Manny Pacquiao is unconvinced by Floyd Mayweather’s claims that he is the greatest fighter of all time, and has even questioned his famous 50-0 record.

Back in 2015, Pacquiao became the 48th name of Mayweather’s resume, losing by unanimous decision in Las Vegas on a night where the main event underwhelmed but the finances soared.

It is for that reason Netflix has backed a rematch between the pair, set for later this year, but under increased scrutiny since Mayweather has u-turned on the initial announcement.

Speaking to Vibe, Pacquiao said that the fight is contractually agreed. He then dismissed Mayweather’s claim as the best of all time, saying that others had retired undefeated before him and will again. In fact, the Filipino icon does not even believe that should be the case for his rival, saying he lost to Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.

“I think the fight with Oscar De La Hoya, he lost it. Review it. I know what boxing is, and if you review and watch the fight, Floyd lost. Very clear, so watch that.”

Mayweather faced Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas in what was, at the time, the biggest fight in the sport.

The fight was competitive early, with De La Hoya using his jab and size, but Mayweather adjusted as it went on, landing the cleaner, more accurate work down the stretch. He took a split decision to win the title and, in doing so, replaced ‘The Golden Boy’ as boxing’s leading commercial draw.

De La Hoya has long since criticised Mayweather for not taking a contractual rematch clause, accusing him of a well-timed retirement and comeback to avoid it.

If that was the case, the American icon could face similar accusations in 2026, as it is looking increasingly like the Pacquiao rematch – despite his comments – is in jeopardy.

The eighth-seeded Orlando Magic will look to pull off a stunning series win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons when they meet in Game 5 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round 2026 NBA playoff matchup on Wednesday. Orlando took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 94-88 win on Monday night. The Magic (45-37), who finished second in the Southeast Division, are looking to reach the conference semifinals for the first time since 2009-10. The Pistons (60-22), who won the Central Division, have not reached the conference semifinals since 2007-08. Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Detroit, while Franz Wagner (calf) is questionable and Jonathan Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Orlando.

Tipoff from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Pistons are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Magic vs. Pistons odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 211.5. Before making any Pistons vs. Magic picks, check out the Magic vs. Pistons predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.    

Now, the model has simulated Magic vs. Pistons 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Pistons vs. Magic:

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After 10,000 simulations of Magic vs. Pistons, SportsLine’s model is going Under on the total (211.5). The Under has hit in six of the past 10 head-to-head meetings. The Under has also hit in seven of the past 10 Orlando games, and in six of the last 10 Detroit games. The Pistons have the worst scoring offense in the league this postseason at 98.0 points per game. The Magic, meanwhile, are 14th at 100.5 points.

The SportsLine model is projecting the Magic to have just three players scoring 15 or more points, led by Paolo Banchero’s 21.8 points. Cade Cunningham is projected to lead the Pistons with 25.2 points scored, as three Detroit players will score 14.9 or more points. The teams are projected to combine for 203 total points as the Under hits in 66% of simulations, making it a great selection for anybody targeting NBA parlay betting. See the Magic vs. Pistons spread pick at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Magic vs. Pistons at FanDuel here:

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Zaragoza’s Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was given a 12-match suspension for punching an opponent in a second-division soccer game in Spain this weekend.

Andrada was also suspended for one more match for a red card he was shown before the punch.

The game was in its final minutes when Andrada shoved Huesca defender Jorge Pulido to the ground when he approached the Argentine goalkeeper. After the referee showed Andrada a second yellow card for the shove, the goalkeeper ran after Pulido and hit him in the face with a powerful right-hand punch.

Pulido dropped to the ground and a brawl between players and staff members from both teams ensued. Andrada later apologized for his actions.

Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez was also sent off for punching Andrada during the melee. Jiménez was suspended four matches for the punch.

The suspensions can be appealed.

Rayo player suspended

Rayo Vallecano player Isi Palazon was suspended a total of seven matches for his harsh complaints about the referee in his team’s 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

He had already been substituted and was sent off for complaining from the bench in the final minutes.

Rayo had a goal disallowed after video review instead awarded a penalty kick for Sociedad for an incident earlier in the buildup.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

I’ve always struggled to consistently “hit up” on my driver.

Every time I focus on swinging up on the ball and launching it high into the air, my contact tends to suffer. Because of this, I’ve always been content playing with a relatively neutral angle of attack with the big stick.

This approach works for pros on the PGA Tour. But for weekend warriors, it’s not ideal. Tour pros can get away with a neutral (or even negative) attack angle thanks to their high clubhead speeds. When you swing that fast, a flatter strike doesn’t cost much distance, and they’re content to trade a bit of power for accuracy. For recreational players with slower swing speeds, though, hitting up on the ball is crucial for maximizing distance.

During a lesson last winter with GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Baile, something finally clicked for me. I didn’t need to overhaul my swing to hit up on the ball — I just needed to make a small tweak to my setup.

At address, Baile had me slightly “bump” my lead hip toward the target. This positioned my lead hip a bit higher than my trail hip, which naturally increased my attack angle without me having to think about it.

Once I incorporated this adjustment, I saw immediate results. Whereas I used to hover around -1 or 0, my attack angle now sits between 2 and 3. As a result, my drives launch higher and with less spin, making my swing more efficient and powerful.

“No one has ever gotten worse by improving their setup,” Baile said.

When you dial in your setup, the game becomes a whole lot easier. If you struggle to hit up on your driver, give this a try — you’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to deliver the clubhead with a positive attack angle.

3 Things I’m Thinking

1. Data I’m digging. Data Golf has long been the standard for advanced analytics in men’s golf, and now those insights are available in the women’s game as well. It should make for much more informed analysis when it comes to ladies’ game, which is something we can all celebrate.

2. Nelly’s on top. Speaking of Data Golf rankings, it should come as no surprise that Nelly Korda is the top-ranked player in their women’s ranking. And with 2.92 strokes gained per round, she is in the same neighborhood as top-ranked men’s golfer, Scottie Scheffler, who gains 2.95 strokes per round.

3. Rory’s return. Rory McIlroy won’t be teeing it up at this week’s Signature Event at Doral, but he has committed to next week’s Truist Championship. Will the friendly confines of Quail Hollow (where he’s won four times) be enough to stave off a post-Masters hangover?

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Gaelic Warrior raced clear to claim the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday.

With Paul Townend on board, the 5-6 favourite powered home ahead of stablemates Fact To File (13-8) and Grangeclare West (28-1). All three are trained by Willie Mullins.

It was eight-year-old Gaelic Warrior who got the better of his rival this time after Fact To File’s win in the Irish Gold Cup came following defeat in the John Durkan.

It was another excellent race with Gaelic Warrior making his move in the penultimate jump and storming home with 26 lengths to spare.

“It was a huge performance,” Mullins told RTE Sport.

“My heart was in my mouth when Paul joined him (Fact To File) between the fourth-last and the third-last. I was thinking ‘would they knock one another’ or what would they do? They were going some lick.

“Both jockeys just let fly. Over that trip Gaelic Warrior seemed to have the measure of Fact To File. Over a shorter trip it might be different. It was a hell of a horse race.”

With Nolimit (14-1) came through to win the Grade One Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race.

Trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Josh Halford, the five-year-old got the better of pre-race favourite The Mourne Rambler (11-8) with Boycetown (5-1) third.

In the Novice Hurdle, Le Frimeur (18-1) maintained his unbeaten record to see off Zanoosh (11-4f) and I Started A Joke (11-1).

Former Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Alexei Ramírez became the oldest player to ever participate in the World Baseball Classic in March. However, he is accused of doing so illegitimately.

The 44-year-old Cuban tested positive for “metabolites of mesterolone, metandienone, oxandrolone and stanozolol,” the International Testing Agency announced in a statement on Wednesday.

The positive test incurs a mandatory provisional suspension of Ramírez from the sport, although he does have the right to challenge the suspension and ask for it to be lifted.

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Alexei Ramírez of Team Cuba bats during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz., March 4, 2026. (Mike Christy/Getty Images)

The steroids Ramírez took are prohibited at all times, meaning they cannot be taken in or out of competition.

“They are synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroids associated with promoting rapid muscle growth, increased strength and enhanced physical performance,” a statement said of the steroids.

The result of the test came from a sample taken during the tournament, the ITA said. Ramírez played just two innings in left field for Cuba during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Alexei Ramirez of Team Cuba poses for a photo at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Ariz., March 2, 2026. (Jason Hanna/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Cuba did not advance out of pool play in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Ramírez broke Roger Clemens’ record as the oldest player after Clemens set the previous record for the oldest player in the World Baseball Classic when he played for the United States at 43.

Ramírez played with Cuba at the 2004 Athens Olympics, helping win gold over Australia. He won silver with Cuba during the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Ramírez played in the big leagues for nine seasons, spending eight with the White Sox and parts of a season with the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays.

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Alexei Ramirez plays left field for Team Cuba during the eighth inning of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 9, 2026. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

He finished second to Evan Longoria in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2008. He made his lone All-Star team with the White Sox in 2015.

In Ramírez’s nine seasons, he had a .270 batting average with 115 home runs, 590 RBIs and 143 stolen bases.  

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