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Terrific golf, pity about unruly crowd
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2025
» Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic events at Bethpage last weekend, it is time to reflect on what was a most extraordinary Ryder Cup tournament that will long be remembered for both good and bad reasons.
Playoff joy for Cats, Addicks and Wombles
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/05/2025
» While attention last week was naturally on the final day of the Premier League, we must not overlook some intriguing playoffs that have been going on at Wembley. A playoff final can be a stressful experience for both club and fans alike. The very fact they are at Wembley means the club have experienced a decent season, but everything comes down to one game. A defeat feels like it has been another wasted year, so near and yet so far.
Dominant Manchester City aiming for five titles in a row
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/08/2024
» With Manchester City having won the Premier League title six of the last seven seasons, the league could really do with a different name at the top just for a change. The current situation sparks reminders of the early days of the Premier League when City rivals Manchester United dominated the league, winning eight of the first 11 titles.
Now comes hard part for champ Raducanu
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/09/2021
» Some may regard the British reaction to the stunning, success of Emma Raducanu as being a bit over the top … and they would be partly right.
When Tiger thrilled the Thai galleries
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/04/2019
» At the 1996 Masters, when Tiger Woods was still an amateur, the great Jack Nicklaus commented: "If he can handle all the attention, all the pressure from you folks, Tiger can be as good or better than anyone who has played the game."