Pacquiao will return to ring in November

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao’s promoter says the eight-division champion will return to the ring Nov. 24, fighting Brandon Rios in a welterweight bout in Macau.

Bob Arum said Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) has been focused exclusively on his political career in the Philippines since his sixth-round knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez in December.

Arum’s team chose Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) to be Pacquiao’s next opponent because of the former lightweight champion’s brawling style, which should lead to an exciting fight.

• Solis wins super flyweight title: Liborio Solis of Venezuela defeated Japan’s Kohei Kono by a majority decision in Tokyo to win the WBA super flyweight title.

Also, Japan’s Takashi Uchiyama successfully defended his WBA super featherweight title for a seventh time when he knocked out ninth-ranked challenger Jaider Parra of Venezuela in the fifth round.

Tebow has no job, but has influence

Football: Even on the unemployment line, Tim Tebow remains a popular presence.

The former Jets quarterback, cut by New York last week, was selected as America’s most influential athlete, according to a survey released by Forbes.com.

Tebow had the most influence on fans, according to 29 percent of respondents, finishing ahead of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (25 percent), Jamaican track star Usain Bolt (23 percent) and Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (22 percent).

Swiss continue roll at hockey worlds

Miscellany: Switzerland stayed on a roll at the hockey world championships, beating the Czech Republic 5-2 in Stockholm for its third straight victory over a traditional power.

In the late game in Stockholm, Sweden overcame Belarus 2-1.

In Helsinki, Slovakia came from behind twice to beat Germany 3-2 and co-host Finland topped France 3-1.

• Paolini takes over Giro lead: Luca Paolini of Italy won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia in Marina di Ascea, Italy, to take the overall lead from compatriot Salvatore Puccio.

Paolini completed the 138-mile leg from Sorrento to Marina di Ascea in 5 hours, 43 minutes, 50 seconds.

Cadel Evans beat defending champion Ryder Hesjedal in a sprint for second place. Both finished 16 seconds behind.

• Henry remains MLS’ top earner: Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player for the second straight season, edging Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane.

Henry remained No. 1 despite a drop in his base salary from $5 million to $3.75 million, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union. Henry’s total compensation fell from $5.6 million to $4.35 million.

Keane has the highest base salary at $4 million, an increase from $2,917,241 last season, and his total rose to $4,333,333.