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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.
Asia's road to the Majors widens
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 29/08/2025
» Asian golf has long yearned for a moment like this.
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.
Does height matter in badminton? Tall and small have tactical advantages
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2024
» PARIS - Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan stands at just over 156 centimetres and has faced India's PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Rio Olympics and has over 23 centimetres on her, on court 25 times in their careers.
Olympics: Why is surfing being held in Tahiti and why aren't locals happy?
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympics, not all the events will take place in the French capital.
Gooch, Reed eager to face 'great' Hong Kong challenge
Sports, Published on 09/11/2023
» Hong Kong: LIV Golf League champion Talor Gooch is hoping that his incredible 2023 season form can translate to winning at the Hong Kong Open after getting the inside line from one of his stablemates and rivals on a unique course that is "a little bit different" to the norm.
Maiden match: three centuries of India's cricket obsession
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» TANKARI BANDAR (INDIA) - Marooned mercenaries, gun-toting guards and sword-waving crowds; historians say the little-known tale of how cricket came to India three centuries ago shows how the game can bring people together.
Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» BUDAPEST - Femke Bol struck gold in the 400-metre hurdles amid an unexpected Jamaican double gold rush at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday.
Seven Thais out to tame Pebble Beach
Sports, Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 06/07/2023
» Seven Thai golfers will look forward to the challenge at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links when the US Women's Open starts on Thursday.