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Can Hollywood stars reignite the Red Dragons of Wrexham?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/11/2020
» What has already been a bizarre football season in Britain became even more extraordinary this week when it was announced that two American film stars had taken over the struggling Welsh club Wrexham AFC, currently in the fifth tier National League.
Spurs move into a brave new world
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/03/2019
» As a student in London in the mid 1960s, whenever possible I would take in a game at one of big football clubs. Having been brought up watching Reading in the old Third Division at their modest Elm Park home, just being in a large stadium with crowds of more than 30,000 was itself a thrill.
Watson, Mickelson head field at PGA Greenbrier Classic
AFP, Published on 05/07/2018
» WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, United States: The 2018 Greenbrier Classic doesn't boast a big-name field but it should still pack a punch with lefty stars Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson enjoying bounce-back seasons.
The Seagulls have landed in top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/04/2017
» Brighton and Hove Albion clinched promotion to the Premier League this week, a considerable achievement for a team which came within a whisker of dropping out of the Football League 20 years ago.
Spain aim to roll into Euro 2016 knockout phase
AFP, Published on 17/06/2016
» PARIS - Andres Iniesta's Spain will look to ease into the knockout stages of Euro 2016 and keep up their pursuit of a third consecutive title on Friday when they face out-of-sorts Turkey.
Smalling grateful for Van Gaal teachings
AFP, Published on 09/06/2016
» CHANTILLY (FRANCE) - Manchester United defender Chris Smalling paid tribute to former manager Louis van Gaal on Wednesday for helping him to become a first-choice pick for both club and country.
My best year yet, says 'more complete' Djokovic
AFP, Published on 04/10/2015
» BEIJING - Novak Djokovic said Sunday he had no regrets about missing a calendar-year Grand Slam in what he described as his best season yet -- even better than his sublime 2011.
PSG target Champions League glory with Di Maria
AFP, Published on 07/08/2015
» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain are confident Angel di Maria can be the man to help them conquer Europe after completing the signing of the Argentina winger on Thursday.
West Brom get double boost as Foster stays on
AFP, Published on 23/07/2014
» LONDON - New West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine was in upbeat mood after England goalkeeper Ben Foster signed a new contract keeping him with the Premier League club on a four-year deal on Tuesday.
Super Bowl rivals confident on eve of showdown
AFP, Published on 02/02/2014
» Super Bowl 48 rivals Seattle and Denver conducted final stadium walkthroughs on Saturday, one day before they meet on the field in the National Football League championship showdown.