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Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» LONDON — Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game's popularity among younger people.
Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) — The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
Thai Polo Open to mark 20th anniversary in Pattaya
Sports, Published on 21/01/2026
» The B.Grimm Thai Polo Open will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the presentation of the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup on Saturday at Thai Polo Club Pattaya.
Thai star Jeeno to headline new indoor golf league
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is among a number of big names confirmed for a new tech-infused women’s indoor golf league that will make its debut next winter.
Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» SYDNEY - Australia won the final Ashes Test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.
England’s Ashes hopes on life support in Australia
AFP, Published on 18/12/2025
» ADELAIDE, Australia - A pumped-up Australia ripped through England’s fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with their Ashes campaign on the brink, barring a miracle.
Bumps on the road to SEA Games 2025
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Organisers of the Thailand-hosted SEA Games 2025 have been facing widespread public criticism for missteps ranging from online promotion to on-the-ground management.
BWF, Etihad partnership elevates badminton globally
Sports, Published on 01/10/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 -- The partnership between the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Etihad Airways marks a significant milestone in combining elite sport with global connectivity.