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Can the Hammers upset the applecart on last day of season?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/05/2024
» Only West Ham stand in the way of Manchester City picking up a record fourth consecutive Premier League title tomorrow although it would be fair to say not too many football fans can see the Hammers upsetting City at the Etihad Stadium.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Day of drama and excitement - Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/11/2023
» There have been quite a few extraordinary games in the Premier League over the years but it would be hard to match the frenetic clash between Spurs and Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Monday.
Referees pay the penalty for disputed decision at Old Trafford
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/08/2023
» Although there were no major upsets in the opening weekend of the Premier League, the action wasn't devoid of talking points.
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
AFP, Published on 01/08/2023
» LONDON - Stuart Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2.
Rain, records, royals: Wimbledon in 10 highlights
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» LONDON - Wimbledon saw Carlos Alcaraz dethrone Novak Djokovic, Marketa Vondrousova take a surprise women's title while there was also rain, records and royals.
Hannah breaks new ground at Rovers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/07/2023
» A headline in the English newspaper the Daily Mirror last week asked "Who is Hannah Dingley?" It was a fair question and few people were able to provide an answer.
Ashes drama sparks headlines war in England and Down Under
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/07/2023
» Whatever one's views of the controversial "stumping" of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test it will always be remembered for the astonishing scenes at Lord's, considered to be the home of cricket since it was established in 1814.
Five Premier League transfer moves to watch
AFP, Published on 13/06/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM): The English transfer window opens on Wednesday ahead of what is expected to be another heavy summer of spending by Premier League clubs.
Man City and Inter Milan set for showdown
AFP, Published on 10/06/2023
» ISTANBUL: Manchester City and Inter Milan clash in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul with the English side, under Pep Guardiola, strongly fancied to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time.