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Pakistan gambles on T20 league to boost coffers
AFP, Published on 19/01/2016
» KARACHI - Pakistan is rolling the dice on global superstars such as Chris Gayle and Kevin Pietersen to boost the country's cash-strapped cricket board when its new high-octane, short-form Twenty20 league begins in the UAE next month.
Let's get board
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 13/11/2015
» In a surprise revival, board games have enjoyed a new surge of popularity, testified by the rise of board game cafés and stores being opened everywhere in Thailand. There are at least 20 in Bangkok alone, with numerous more in cities like Chiang Mai, where there is a healthy population of expatriates and tourists.
78 gamblers arrested in Chatuchak raid
Online Reporters, Published on 11/11/2015
» A total of 78 people playing high-low were arrested during a raid on a gambling den in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district in the early hours of Wednesday.
Chicago magazine vendor fights back
Business, Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2015
» CHICAGO: A cable TV ad salesman by day, Matt Smerge had hoped to join in the Chicago Cubs' smashing success this year -- the 19th selling his own, low-budget baseball magazine for $2 a copy right outside Wrigley Field. Nearly all the profits, he says, go into a college fund for his teenage son.
Isner will 'roll the dice' against Federer
AFP, Published on 06/09/2015
» NEW YORK - John Isner beat Roger Federer in the greatest win of his career three years ago. Now the hard-serving American will try to duplicate that effort to reach a US Open quarter-final.
Running for her life
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2015
» If it wasn't for her passion for running, Nattaya Thanaronnawat believes she would be working in a factory like most women her age in Lamphun province.
Monaco lead three-way Champions League chase
AFP, Published on 22/05/2015
» PARIS - Monaco can clinch an immediate return to the Champions League with a win at Lorient on Saturday, but Marseille and Saint-Etienne can pip them to the post on the final day of the season.
Focus will win Paris the Ligue 1 title says Blanc
AFP, Published on 07/05/2015
» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain need focus and concentration to win a third straight Ligue 1 title, their coach Laurent Blanc said as the injury-hit team prepare to host in-form Brittany side Guingamp on Friday.