Manny Pacquiao could be set for a return to the global spotlight, with ambitious plans underway to feature the eight-division champion in a co-main event alongside Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) ended a four-year ring hiatus last summer when he fought to a competitive draw with then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

He then signed for a money-spinning rematch with Floyd Mayweather, but legal issues on the American’s side have seen that postponed with no rescheduled date. The Filipino’s team made it clear that he is still looking to get out this year, with most expecting an exhibition.

However, Shakur Stevenson may land the biggest commercial showcase of his career opposite the 47-year-old Hall of Famer.

According to a report by Boxing Scene, a historic “double main event” pairing Pacquiao and Stevenson remains actively in the works, even after the Joshua vs Fury heavyweight clash has moved across the Atlantic to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Broadcast giants Netflix are understood to be pushing hard for the two-fight mega-bill, which is likely to take place on December 11.

Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) joined Zuffa Boxing on an exclusive multi-fight deal earlier this year, but is yet to have his debut fight under the fledgling promotion.

He has recently been linked to fellow super-lightweight world champion Gary Antuanne Russell – a more traditional match-up and perhaps with more intrigue, given Pacquiao’s advancing years. The weight for the proposed cross-generational contest is unclear, with the American recently saying he would only go as high as a 144lbs catchweight but Pacquiao unlikely to drop beneath 147.

With organisers targeting an official announcement for Joshua vs Fury in the coming days, fight figures will be watching closely to see if UK fans will be treated to not one, but two generational showdowns this December.

Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan pose with their bronze medal (PTI Photo)

For rower Salman Khan, winning an Asian Games medal is the latest chapter in a journey that began with family responsibilities, financial struggles and a job as a cab driver.The Indian rower won the bronze medal in the men’s double sculls event alongside teammate Satnam Singh at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday. The Indian pair stayed in second place until the 1,500m mark before slipping to third in the final 500m. They finished the race in 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course.China’s Yi Xudi and Yide Nie won gold with a timing of 6:09.37, while Uzbekistan’s Pavel Sorin and Mekhrojbek Mamatkulov took silver in 6:10.49.For Salman, the medal has come after years of hard work and a life that could have taken a very different path.

Salman lost his father at 18

Salman was born in Pure Dhingai in Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh. His father, Mohammed Kasim Khan, worked in truck-body construction in Tauru, Haryana, where Salman completed his schooling.He was the eldest of four brothers and two sisters. When his father died of dengue, Salman was just 18 years old.With his younger siblings still studying, the responsibility of supporting the family fell on him. His dream of joining the Army had to take a backseat as earning a livelihood became his priority.Salman started driving an Uber cab in Delhi. He worked day and night to keep his family going.

A friend’s advice changed his life

Salman had not given up completely on his Army dream. One day, while resting after a shift, a close friend reminded him that his height and physical build could help him in the Army. That advice pushed him to try again.He handed over the cab to another driver and spent four months preparing through hard running and training. He cleared the recruitment rally, medical and written examinations.In September 2018, he joined the Bombay Engineer Group (BEG), Kirkee, Pune.

How Salman became a rower

At the training centre, coaches noticed Salman’s height and physique and introduced him to rowing. He knew nothing about the sport and initially had no interest in taking it up. With his family’s financial situation, sport was not something he thought he could pursue.He refused several times. But the coaches continued to push him and eventually put him in a boat. They saw potential in him and began training him seriously.Salman’s first inter-centre regatta gave him the first sign that he could make something out of rowing. He won a silver medal, which gave him confidence.

The turning point

The next major step came in 2021 when Salman cleared the ergometer benchmarks and was selected for the Army Rowing Node at CME Pune. Training alongside some of India’s best rowers changed his outlook.What had started as a sport he did not even want to take up became something he wanted to pursue professionally.Salman began to believe that rowing could help him win medals for India.

From national gold to international success

Salman’s progress continued over the next few years. At the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022, he won gold. At the 2023 Senior Nationals, he won gold in the single sculls against Olympian Dattu Bhokanal. That performance helped him earn a place in the India camp.In 2024, Salman won his first international gold at the Asian Rowing Cup in South Korea with Nitin Deol. That victory also earned him a promotion to Naib Subedar in the Indian Army.He followed it with a silver at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships and another silver at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships.Those performances helped him secure his place in India’s Asian Games squad.

From driving a cab to wearing the India jersey

For Salman, representing India carries a special meaning because of where his journey started. He came from a village background and had to take responsibility for his family at a very young age.His mother, Jabrun Nisha, remained a major source of strength for him, while his wife, Sahiba Khatoon, supported him throughout his journey.His coaches and support staff also played a major role in keeping him on the rowing path, particularly during periods when he lost interest in the sport.At the Army Rowing Node, officers and coaches helped him regain his focus and develop as an athlete.Salman’s journey from Amethi to the Indian Army, and from an unfamiliar boat to an Asian Games medal, has been built over years of perseverance, discipline and the support of his family, coaches and teammates.

Sophie Cunningham showed off her inner quarterback skills before the Fever’s 96-77 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. She was handed a football to sign and throw in the stands.

The Fever guard launched the ball from the court to the second deck of the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. On Tuesday, the Fever’s X account shared the video of Cunningham’s throw.

Cunningham retweeted the video with her thoughts in the caption.

“Call me Patrick Mahomes from here on out,” she wrote.

Cunningham’s reference to Mahomes was a nod at the Chiefs star’s incredible football-throwing skills. As the Chiefs’ star quarterback, Mahomes has been one of the best passers in the NFL for almost a decade.

The Fever guard is gearing up for a postseason run with the Fever. Indiana has clinched a playoff spot and currently sits in fifth place in the WNBA standings with a 28-15 record. They have only one game remaining on their schedule.

“I had to get to work”: Sophie Cunningham on bouncing back from poor showing in loss to the Mystics

Sophie Cunningham had a forgettable night, going scoreless, in the Fever’s 93-77 loss to the Washington Mystics on Sunday. The Fever guard did not let the slump affect her in the following game.

Cunningham finished with 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists in the Fever’s last home game of the season in a win over the Lynx. After securing the win, the Fever guard reflected on her bounce-back.

“I just wanted to go out there and do my job,” she said. “I’m used to having to just work through things. I could have had an attitude kind of somewhat after the Washington game, but no, I had to get to work.”

“I had to look myself in the mirror: what can I do better? And defensively is one of those things that I can’t (not) show up. The team relies on me on that, and if it’s not that, my communication, my energy. And so, I just wanted to come in and be a pro and lock in, and I think I did that.”

Cunningham has played as a bench option under Stephanie White, starting only three games in 42 appearances. She is averaging 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game on 46.8% shooting.

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