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Prince Patel and his 'unconventional' art of taking control
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has quietly become a base for fighters willing to operate outside boxing's traditional pathways. Lower operational costs and regular activity have made Bangkok an attractive option for boxers prepared to manage their own careers rather than wait for opportunities.
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS — International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
'Backs to the Wall' for surfing's cancer survivor Flores
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021.
Bangkok United's hopes for league glory nosedive
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 07/05/2024
» Bangkok United squandered a two-goal advantage to let visiting Khon Kaen United salvage a 2-2 draw in a Thai League 1 battle on Sunday night.
The pitfalls of 'Hitting From the Top'
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 17/04/2024
» Players have managed to play well with a 'Hitting From the Top' action despite this flaw. But because some players are athletic enough to make a compensation move, they can get away with it, which doesn't make it any less disastrous for the average golfer. No one has found an instant cure for this particular ailment. Here is a list of things that cause Hitting From the Top; your grip is too weak, especially the left hand. Misuse of your forearms, meaning the use of the wrists instead of the forearms at the beginning of the backswing and at impact.
Ukraine 'very concerned' over Russian Olympics call
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» PARIS - The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP.
French football under microscope after Lyon team bus attacked
AFP, Published on 31/10/2023
» PARIS - French football clubs on Monday came under intense pressure to bring their supporters under control after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered cuts to his face when his team's bus was pelted with stones near Marseille's stadium.
Korntawat heroics seal two medals
Sports, Published on 03/10/2023
» The Thai equestrian team won two medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China on Monday.
Djokovic, Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic charged into his 13th US Open semi-final on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first Grand Slam title.
The key battles in the Champions League final
AFP, Published on 09/06/2023
» ISTANBUL - Manchester City are heavy favourites to win their first ever Champions League as the super-rich club take on one of Europe's old guard in resurgent Inter Milan.