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Robbo, the man who made Forest dream

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2026

» Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72. The Scot's death brings back memories of Forest's extraordinary achievements in the late 1970s which included winning two successive European Cups (now Champions League), in which the hugely talented left-winger played such an important role.

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Queen’s touch delivers historic gold

Published on 17/12/2025

» Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.

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Tennis stars eye golden glory at home

Sports, Hanif Hassan, Published on 05/12/2025

» Hosts Thailand have thrown down the gauntlet ahead of next week's 2025 SEA Games, declaring that nothing short of four tennis gold medals will satisfy the home fans.

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Isak's long-drawn transfer saga a sign of the times

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/09/2025

» It is a relief for all football fans that the sorry saga of the Alexander Isak transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool has finally been resolved. Only time will tell who will benefit most although Isak's agent is no doubt sporting the biggest grin after the record £125 million transfer.

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Inter slump puts season at risk ahead of daunting Barca trip

AFP, Published on 29/04/2025

» MILAN — Inter Milan head into the Champions League semi-finals at risk of finishing the season empty-handed after a late-season slump killed their treble hopes and has left them wondering where the next win will come from.

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Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies

AFP, Published on 24/04/2025

» MILAN — Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and reeling from a crushing derby defeat which ended the champions' hopes of the treble.

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Soft penalties put English Premier League referees on the spot

Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/04/2024

» Last weekend there were some very contentious penalty decisions given in the English Premier League. That's nothing new of course, but it's becoming a regular occurrence and makes one wonder if the authorities should take a long hard look at the rules. There are also feelings that VAR could be better utilised.

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Joshua demolishes Ngannou with second-round knockout

Reuters, Published on 09/03/2024

» RIYADH - Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua floored Francis Ngannou three times in two rounds at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena on Saturday in a knockout win that put him right back in the reckoning for another title shot.

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Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia

AFP, Published on 08/10/2023

» PARIS - England survived a huge scare in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, coming from behind courtesy of a late Danny Care try to beat Samoa 18-17.

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Oh brother! A fourth Barrett could have made All Blacks

AFP, Published on 04/09/2023

» WELLINGTON - A trio of Barrett brothers will play for New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup, but according to Beauden Barrett, a fourth sibling had also been on course to wear the famous All Blacks jersey until injury prematurely ended his career.