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It's crunch time: Saints seek Cup inspiration from 50 years ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/04/2026
» It's time for the quarter-finals in the FA Cup with six Premier League teams in the mix joining Championship side Southampton and League One strugglers Port Vale in the battle to advance to the final four.
Flying PSG pose huge challenge for Chelsea
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Club World Cup has had its critics but after a slow start and problems concerning the brutal heat it promises to serve up a tasty climax tomorrow as surprise finalists Chelsea take on strong favourites Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
From Jeeno's record win to Federer's tribute: Celebrating the best
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/12/2024
» It's that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair and acknowledges the men and women who have graced the sports pages this past year. Here are just a few memorable moments beginning with the Thai successes, particularly the kingdom's female golfers who did themselves proud.
No chance of Red Roses blooming in France as World Cup kicks off
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/09/2023
» The 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup got under way at the Stade de France in Paris yesterday launching what promises to be seven weeks of high-octane performances from the best players in the world.
Weather could hold key to Royal Liverpool
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/07/2023
» The definitive book on Royal Liverpool, Hoylake is entitled Mighty Winds ... Mighty Champions, reflecting the essence of the course. If the winds blow with vigour this weekend at the 151st Open Championship the eventual winner will indeed be a mighty champion.
A non-conquering hero! Flitcroft: The Phantom of the Open
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/06/2022
» Last Sunday, 27-year-old Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick fulfilled a dream of winning his first major at the US Open, clinching the title in a thrilling finish.
Ominous Ryder Cup warning for Europe
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/10/2021
» For decades, the Americans have looked far too strong on paper for the Europeans in the Ryder Cup.
Pressure, heartbreak, but also plenty of joy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 31/07/2021
» Despite the absence of spectators, the Tokyo Olympics is certainly serving up its fair share of drama and thrills highlighting the extremely narrow margins between delight and despair.
A fitting reward for Ariya after she exorcises the ghosts of 2013
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/05/2021
» Eight years ago, I witnessed one of the most heart-rending scenes you could ever imagine in a golf tournament.
England fail to come to terms with spin
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/02/2021
» After their impressive win in the opening Test in Chennai, England's cricketers came down to earth with a resounding bump in the second when they were crushed by the hosts with India enjoying a comprehensive 317-run victory.