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Jeeno savours emotional home triumph
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/02/2026
» The 18th hole at the Siam Country Club's Old Course has witnessed many emotional scenes in recent editions of the Honda LPGA Tournament and last week proved no exception. There was hardly a dry eye on the course as the enthusiastic Thai crowd roared Jeeno Thitikul on to a nail-biting one-shot victory over Japan's Chisato "Chizzy" Iwai.
Eagles hope to upset the Sky Blues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/05/2025
» When Manchester City and Crystal Palace line up for the 144th FA Cup Final at Wembley today, there is little doubt that the Sky Blues will start as strong favourites. However Palace, who have not won a major trophy in their entire history, will be no pushover and many neutrals would love to see the Eagles win their first-ever FA Cup title. A new name on the trophy is always welcome.
When 'Diamond' Venables played at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/12/2023
» It was sad to learn of the death of one of English football's great personalities, Terry Venables, last week at the age of 80.
The charm of team names in Scottish football league
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/03/2023
» For all the criticism of the Scottish League, there is no disputing they boast some of the most attractive club names in football.
Alexandra or Argyle — you just can’t beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.
Alexandra or Argyle -- you just can't beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.
Satisfying summer for aggressive, attacking England cricketers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/09/2022
» Three months ago England's cricketers were down in the dumps.
Welsh Dragons take on the Blue and Yellows in massive game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/06/2022
» In what is certain to be a hugely emotional affair, Wales face one of the most important matches in their history tomorrow at Cardiff City Stadium when they take on embattled Ukraine for Europe's final spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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.
Mixed emotions in aftermath of England’s defeat at Wembley
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/07/2021
» The headline for this column last week read “Let’s hope Three Lions v Azzurri showdown doesn’t go to penalties” — and we all know what happened.