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Lasting legacy of Wanheng endures
Sports, Wasim mather, Published on 18/01/2026
» Chon Buri, July 20, 2022. Few inside the arena realised they were witnessing the final chapter of a quietly extraordinary career. Ringside, it felt like another familiar Thai world title night, yet it would be the last time Chayaphon Moonsri, better known as Wanheng Menayothin, entered the ring as a professional. Across from him stood Knockout CP Freshmart, the reigning WBA minimumweight champion, in a rare Thai-versus-Thai world title bout promoted by Petchyindee Promotions.
Ali's grandson steps into history in Manila
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 29/10/2025
» Half a century ago, Muhammad Ali -- widely regarded as the greatest, met Joe Frazier to decide who ruled the heavyweight division. The date was Oct 1, 1975, and the stage was the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. That brutal encounter, forever remembered as the "Thrilla in Manila," remains one of boxing's most iconic battles. After fourteen punishing rounds, Frazier's corner stopped the fight, sealing Ali's place in history.
Italy avoid disaster, Kosovo win in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.
Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» JERUSALEM - Two weeks ahead of Palestine's opening game at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, the team is struggling to focus as war rages on in Gaza, where thousands have been killed.
Millions mark Easter under virus curbs as Pope urges jabs for poor
AFP, Published on 04/04/2021
» ROME - Millions of Christians around the world celebrated a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions on Sunday with Pope Francis calling for vaccines to be shared among the poorest nations as Covid-19 surges.
England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test - and gets kicked out
AFP, Published on 14/01/2021
» GALLE (SRI LANKA) - An England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka to watch his team play was ushered away by police before a ball had been bowled in the first Test on Thursday.
Endless turmoil leaves Messi in disarray
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» MOSCOW: The 2014 World Cup final in Brazil was supposed to be Lionel Messi's crowning moment, the chance for him to take his place alongside Diego Maradona in Argentina's pantheon of heroes.
Bartali made honorary Israeli citizen ahead of Giro start
AFP, Published on 03/05/2018
» JERUSALEM - Italian cycling champion Gino Bartali, who helped save Jews during World War II, was made an honorary Israeli citizen Wednesday as the country prepared to host the start of the Giro d'Italia, one of the sport's major races.