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Law: A legend and icon of Scottish football
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/01/2025
» Tributes have poured in for Denis Law, who passed away last week at the age of 84. Sir Alex Ferguson called him "the greatest Scottish player of all time" and few would dispute that.
Big men: Scoring centres are still the NBA's secret sauce
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 22/11/2024
» The more things change in the NBA -- in-season tournament, ever-changing all star game format, etc -- the more things stay the same.
After years of disappointment, Black Cats have eyes on top flight
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Championship is always a competitive league and this season is no different. Just take a look at the table after just 12 games and the top nine clubs have all had recent experience of life in the Premier League.
What the stars foretell about enticing title showdown in Ahmedabad
Sports, Joydiip Mukkarji, Published on 19/11/2023
» As today's Cricket World Cup 2023 final unfolds between powerhouses Australia and India, my prediction combines planetary positions, logic, and extensive research.
Wrexham celebrate, but just don't forget The Dale
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/04/2023
» It is that nervy time of the year of promotions and relegations in the English Football League and a couple of contrasting stories in the lower divisions caught the eye last week.
Japan blast Myanmar after protest
Sports, Published on 29/05/2021
» Tokyo: Japan thrashed Myanmar 10-0 yesterday to cruise into the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying, after anti-junta protesters had chanted against the military coup outside the stadium.
The Saint who became a Liverpool icon and television pundit
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/03/2021
» There was a lovely piece of graffiti that appeared on a church poster in Liverpool in the 1960s which posed the question: "What would you do if Jesus returned amongst us?" Underneath someone had scrawled: "Move St John to inside left."
RIP 'Big Jack': A true giant of the game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/07/2020
» When a young Northumberland lad and son of a miner decided at an early age that making a living playing football would be more enjoyable than a life in the pits, he made a very smart decision.
Hunter much more than villain
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/04/2020
» Another footballing icon has gone, with Leeds United and England legend Norman Hunter sadly succumbing to the coronavirus last week at the age of 76.
UAE weather not an issue for Thai stars
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 01/01/2019
» The War Elephants are showing signs of getting used to the climate in the United Arab Emirates as they continue their preparations for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, which gets underway on Saturday.