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Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told Agence France-Presse (AFP) following the deaths of two fighters.
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
Soft power panel quits en masse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2024
» A planned event to host a Guinness World Record competition where participants would compete to wear the largest number of elephant-print pants is being seen as one of the main reasons behind the mass resignation of members of a government soft power sub-committee, some are speculating.
Historic day for Rebecca at the Cottage
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/12/2023
» Craven Cottage will be the unlikely setting for a significant slice of history today as Rebecca Welch becomes the first woman to referee a Premier League match when Fulham take on Burnley.
Two more exciting bouts added to ONE Lumpinee 46
Sports, Published on 16/11/2023
» ONE Lumpinee 46 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cards in recent memory after being bolstered by two more huge fights.
Failure to meet target upsets SAT
Sports, Published on 09/10/2023
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is upset that its athletes failed to meet the minimum target of winning 15 gold medals at the 19th Asian Games which ended on Sunday in Hangzhou, China.
Canoeist Orasa pockets 2nd medal
Sports, Published on 04/10/2023
» Hangzhou: Canoeist Orasa Thiangkathok claimed her second medal of the 19th Asian Games in China on Tuesday when she won silver in the women's single 200m final.
Nong-O aims to knock out 'The General'
Sports, Published on 21/04/2023
» Nong-O Hama will have to overcome a huge challenge as he bids for the eighth defence of his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title on Saturday.
Muay Thai's Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
Published on 31/10/2022
» The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.
Ex-boxer Frampton fights for integrated schools in Northern Ireland
AFP, Published on 19/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Carl Frampton enjoyed many memorable moments during his boxing career but the retired two-weight world champion has now switched his focus to campaigning for integrated schools in divided Northern Ireland.