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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
Sale near for Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday
Online Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026
» Progress has been reported in efforts to sell the troubled English football club Sheffield Wednesday, with the head of an American private equity group scheduled to meet with team staff this week, according to UK media reports.
Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» PARIS — The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.
Australian rugby league players warned to shun ‘counterfeit’ R360
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport’s governing body said Wednesday, branding the breakaway project “counterfeit”.
Central Group Mini Marathon a success
Sports, Published on 15/09/2025
» Central Group proudly announced the success of the Central Group Mini Marathon 17th by Skechers, a charity walk-run event held at CentralWorld yesterday.
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.
NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» NEW YORK - The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
Atletico cash in on Real Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» MADRID — Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok as revenue ‘nears US$200 million’
Nick Atkin, Published on 30/06/2025
» ONE Championship has officially moved its global production operations to Bangkok – marking another shift in the martial arts promotion’s centre of gravity, as it leans deeper into its weekly Lumpinee Stadium events and reports a sharp rise in revenue.
McIlroy prepares to grow game globally
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 06/06/2025
» Even before he became only the sixth man to complete golf's career Grand Slam with a win for the ages at the Masters Tournament in April, Rory McIlroy already had a voice in the game, and a big one too.