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From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» LONDON - When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football’s second tier.
World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» TANGIERS, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.
Time is now for Barca as bid for Champions League recovery begins
AFP, Published on 19/10/2021
» MADRID: Barcelona want to build for the future with the tantalising prospect of another group of teenage talents emerging together, but for now reality still bites.
Tebow has what it takes to shine on NFL stage -- again
Sports, Published on 07/06/2021
» Some people get their kicks stompin' on a dream -- Lyrics from Frank Sinatra's song That's Life.
Messi scores in first game since transfer dispute as Barca thump Villarreal
AFP, Published on 28/09/2020
» MADRID: Lionel Messi scored in his first game since trying to leave Barcelona as Ronald Koeman began his tenure as coach by overseeing a 4-0 Liga demolition of Villarreal on Sunday.
Muay Thai cries foul as Covid bites
Sports, Published on 01/09/2020
» Scores of Muay Thai enthusiasts rallied outside the Tourism and Sports Ministry on Monday to pressure the government into allowing competitons of the sport to be held freely around the country.
Watching TV can be hazardous for stars
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/05/2020
» If there is any consolation for football fans during the extended coronavirus break, it's that at least players shouldn't pick up any serious injuries, while it also provides a chance for those with long-term injuries to recover.
Hunter much more than villain
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/04/2020
» Another footballing icon has gone, with Leeds United and England legend Norman Hunter sadly succumbing to the coronavirus last week at the age of 76.
VAR getting irritating at France 2019
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2019
» The Women's World Cup in France has served up some entertaining football and plenty of drama, but is also highlighting the sometimes unsatisfactory nature of the VAR system.
Of cabbages and celery, pigs and pies
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/10/2018
» Steve Bruce was not a happy bunny when a cabbage was thrown at him by a protesting spectator at Villa Park recently. The Aston Villa manager was even less happy shortly afterwards when he got the sack for his team's recent cabbage-like performances, highlighted by throwing away a 2-0 lead in a 3-3 draw with bottom-placed Preston.