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2020: Sport battles through a year like no other
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/12/2020
» Sport has experienced some difficult times over the years, but nothing has created so much havoc in the world's sporting calendar as the Covid-19 virus. No sport escaped the wrath of the pandemic. Little did we know back in March that the disruption would go on for so long and take such a toll.
Blood, sweat, smiles, tears and cheers in 2019
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2019
» It's that time of the year when Nobby drags himself out of his armchair to acknowledge assorted sporting heroes and villains that have graced our sports pages in 2019.
Sporting heroes and villains of 2016
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/12/2016
» It is that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair to honour the sportsmen and sportswomen who have acted above and beyond the call of duty over the past 12 months.
Victorious Europeans entitled to party
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2014
» It is a pity that following the magnificent golf at last week's Ryder Cup all that people seem to be talking about is the dispute between Phil Mickelson and Tom Watson over the captain's role.
It all began with a simple bamboo branch in Hua Hin
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/03/2013
» There is always a special feeling when you witness a sportsman or woman achieve a lifelong aim. It is when money takes a back seat to emotion - the sheer joy, mixed maybe with the relief of realising a dream after years of dedication and doubts.