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Big day for manager Clough and the Stags
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/03/2026
» The fifth round of the FA Cup is serving up some tasty fixtures this weekend, particularly at One Call Stadium where League One side Mansfield Town host Premier League leaders Arsenal, who have won the Cup 14 times.
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.
Cod almighty! Promising times for magical Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/09/2025
» League Two Side Grimsby Town continued their sparkling run in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) last week by reaching the fourth round after defeating struggling Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 away at Hillsborough.
Sounds of Prokofiev inspires Black Cats in Premier League opener
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/08/2025
» The most interesting aspect of the first week's results in the Premier League is that two of the newly promoted teams won their opening games, unlike the clubs involved last season, all of whom were later relegated. It is only the third time the newcomers have experienced such a good start since the Premier League was established in 1992.
England-India Test series nicely poised after drama at Lord's
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/07/2025
» India and England produced another great advertisement for Test cricket with a tense encounter at Lord's in the third of the five-match series. A packed crowd at the home of cricket witnessed a dramatic final day on Monday in which England held on to win by just 22 runs after an admirable Indian fightback led by Ravindra Jadeja.
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.
Kiwi Wood flourishing in Forest as he finds his footing
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/02/2025
» Over the years probably one of the most underrated players in the Premier League has been New Zealand centre-forward Chris Wood. The 33-year-old striker was at the hearts of things last weekend scoring a hat-trick for Nottingham Forest in the 7-0 thrashing of Brighton.
Wintry backdrop to FA Cup 3rd round
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/01/2025
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has waned over the years, the third round is still eagerly anticipated especially for the smaller clubs that have battled hard just to get this far. It is the time the heavyweights join the competition and when a minnow takes on a Premier League giant it is the essence of the Cup.
There's plenty for Thai star Jeeno to smile about
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/11/2024
» It has been both a triumphant and lucrative week for Thailand's top female golfer Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul after winning the prestigious US$4 million CME Group Tour Championship in Florida. It is the biggest financial prize in women's golf history.
Local derbies add a touch of spice to the action in Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/09/2024
» With seven London clubs in the Premier League it is hardly surprising that local derbies come thick and fast in England's capital city. Last week was the "big one", the North London clash in which Arsenal secured an important 1-0 away win at Tottenham Hotspur.