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Mike Tyson’s latest act in life begins with comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr. (print; digital)

Canelo Álvarez’s obsession with golf could be his career after boxing (print; digital)

Andrew Cancio balances world championship boxing and a SoCal Gas job (print; digital)

Deontay Wilder doesn’t let anything prevent his transformation into the Bronze Bomber (print; digital)

Jaime Munguia and Erik Morales combine to form Team Tijuana (print; digital)

Boxing legend Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker dies at 55 (print; digital)

Tyson Fury addresses mental health as he prepares for rematch with Deontay Wilder (print; digital; video; Spanish)

For the full list of Los Angeles Times feature stories, click here.

Finding Identity for Armenian Genocide Survivors is Still a Struggle

How Manny Pacquiao Trains at 40 Years Old Like He’s 20
I followed the Filipino icon up close throughout his entire training camp and went running with him in the Hollywood Hills to see how boxing’s generational superstar still trains as a quadragenarian

Pacquiao protege wants to be the next great Filipino fighter

Mark Magsayo can be the next face of Philippine boxing

For the full list of AListDaily feature stories, including interviews with Kobe Bryant, Mark Cuban, Migos, Bryce Harper, Rob Gronkowski, William Shatner, Akon, Steve Aoki, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Rodger Saffold, Tony Romo, Rob ManfredAdrian Grenier, as well as C-level executives from Fortune 500 companies, click here.

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On-air TV reports:

2018 Boston Red Sox World Series Championship

Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner fight preview

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder I fight report

Brilliant Red Sox crush Dodgers to win fourth World Series in 15 years

Los Angeles now has a Super Bowl team, but does anyone care?

All Guardian stories can be found here.

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Austin Seferian-Jenkins strives to seize day after reckless night
Pre-draft feature profile story on the 2014 second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Randy Moss keeps promise to cancer survivor by handing her diploma at graduation
The Hall of Fame wide receiver befriended two-year-old Kassi Spier as a Vikings rookie in 1998 and ended up keeping a longtime promise.

New England Patriots receive Super Bowl XLIX rings
Tom Brady and company show off the spoils of their improbable Super Bowl win against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Feature Profile Print Stories (click for PDF)

Andre Agassi: Hall of Fame tennis player — Cover Story (Read in Russian)
Jerry Tarkanian: Hall of Fame UNLV basketball coach (Read in Russian)
Geoffrey Zakarian: Food Network Iron Chef — Cover Story (Read in Russian)
Alex Yemenidjian: Owner of Tropicana Casino in Las Vegas — Cover Story
Haig Kelegian: Owner of five Southern California casinos
Platinum Motorsports: Car culture and lifestyle company (Read in Russian)
Mike Israyelan: Owner of Muse Lifestyle Group — Cover Story
Alex Seropian: Creator of Xbox video game “Halo” (Read in Russian)
Donna D’Errico: Baywatch actress and Playboy Playmate
Zach Bogosian: NFL defenseman (Read in Russian)
Trent Edwards: NFL quarterback
Arthur Abraham: World champion boxer (Read in Russian)
Yura Movsisyan: Soccer player — Cover Story
Jim Michaelian: Founder of Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Matt Vasgersian: Baseball broadcaster
Tim Kurkjian: ESPN baseball reporter

Viktor Postol stuns Lucas Matthysse with 10th round KO to claim WBC title

Antonio Orozco reaches contender status with decision victory over Humberto Soto

Jaron Ennis’ knockout of Custio Clayton puts him in position to fight for welterweight title (print; digital)

After TKO victory, Danny Garcia has Pacquiao in his sight (print; digital)

Julian Williams looks to build his portfolio — in boxing ring and in real estate (print; digital)

Philly boxer Stephen Fulton gets title shot after rising from ‘The Bottom’  (print; digital)

Danny Garcia wants Pacquiao next (print; digital)

Mario Barrios wins WBA title, San Antonio’s first championship in 25 years

Interview: Warren G Reflects On ‘Regulate’ 25 Years Later

The 24 Best Kobe Bryant Rap References

5 Things We Learned From MTV’s 1995 Tupac Shakur Interview

All HipHop DX stories can be found here.

My Pilgrimage to Kirk Kerkorian’s Final Resting Place
A reflective piece about the Las Vegas pioneer and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Berj Najarian fosters ‘The Patriot Way’ with custom, record-breaking cleats
A profile on Bill Belichick’s closest confidant, blind-side protector, and behind-the-scenes fixer.

Los Angeles Clippers Honor Armenian Community with Heritage Night
The Clippers paid tribute to the million-plus Armenians who reside in greater in the city.

Inside the Training Camp of Manny Pacquiao

Boxers Throw Their Mats in the Ring with Yoga

All Premier Boxing Champion stories can be found here.

Mayweather-Pacquiao Money Trail Leaves Mixed Bag Of Emotions 5 Years Later

Israel Vazquez Fights For His Life As He Deals With Broken Body From Brutal Wars 

Freddie Roach has found the next Manny Pacquiao

All Boxing Scene stories can be found here.

Sergey Kovalev could be Buddy McGirt’s best reclamation project 

Jaime Munguia wants to make star leap with new trainer Erik Morales 

Ryan Garcia waits in the wings to become a household name in boxing

All Ring Magazine stories can be found here.

Penciled to lose, Manny Pacquiao relishes underdog role

At age 40, Manny Pacquiao embarks on unknown path with last act

Pacquiao’s killer instinct is back, yet he plans to kill Mayweather with kindness

Can Nonito Donaire avoid the Axe Man’s chopping block?

Nonito Donaire must pick up the pieces?

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Vic Darchinyan: The People’s Champ

L.A. Kings Honor Armenian Community during Heritage Night

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