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ONE Championship: Nong-O vows to reclaim glory vs Rodtang – ‘I’m ready to be champ again’
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/11/2025
» Nong-O Hama insists he is finally back to his old self – and ready to reclaim ONE Championship gold in an emotional showdown with Rodtang Jitmuangnon on Sunday in Tokyo.
ONE Championship: Rodtang jokes about fighting two at once – but Aslamjon Ortikov isn’t laughing
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/10/2025
» Rodtang Jitmuangnon may have meant it as a joke — but Aslamjon Ortikov didn’t see the funny side.
The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WIMBLEDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener.
ONE Championship’s Nico Carrillo jokes ‘my fiancee is next opponent’ as wedding takes priority after major win
Nick Atkin, Published on 08/04/2025
» Nico Carrillo quipped that his next opponent will be “my fiancee” with the ONE Championship star set to marry his “best friend” this summer.
Thai Olympian envies China perks in Instagram post
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/07/2024
» Battling scorching Paris heat, Thailand's Orawan Paranang is eyeing more than Olympic glory - she also wants China's portable air conditioners and mouth-watering "Green Beans Braised Noodles".
Tartan Army in good voice, light up Euros
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2024
» While Scotland are unlikely to progress too far in Euro 24 they are certainly worth following while they remain in the tournament if only for the wonderful support they get from their travelling fans, the Tartan Army. Adding to the appeal Scotland also have arguably the most tuneful anthem of the tournament in Flower of Scotland.
Learn short game first, progress to drives later
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/12/2023
» Starting from the hole and then progressing back towards the tee is the best way to learn golf.
The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023
» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.
The charm of team names in Scottish football league
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/03/2023
» For all the criticism of the Scottish League, there is no disputing they boast some of the most attractive club names in football.