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Sinner strolls through, Keys makes shaky start
Sports, Published on 21/01/2026
» Melbourne: Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row yesterday as Madison Keys got the defence of her crown off to a stuttering start.
A sporting year of cheers, jeers and tears that will be remembered
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/12/2025
» It's that time of the year to acknowledge the men and women who have graced the sports pages over the past 12 months. It has been a year of mixed emotions. Here are a few of those who have contributed to the memorable moments of 2025.
Thai rookie Ekpharit springs big surprise
Sports, Published on 17/11/2025
» Changhua: Thailand's Ekpharit Wu overcame home hero Hung Chien-yao on the closing stretch of the US$400,000 Taifong Open to win his first title on the Asian Tour in his rookie season by two shots.
Gunners and Black Cats prepare for a scrap at Stadium of Light
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/11/2025
» Arsenal fans certainly do not need reminding that it has been 21 long years since their club last won the Premier League title. That 2004 success was historic with the Gunners being the first team to achieve the title without a single defeat in a 38-game season.
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.
Terrific golf, pity about unruly crowd
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2025
» Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic events at Bethpage last weekend, it is time to reflect on what was a most extraordinary Ryder Cup tournament that will long be remembered for both good and bad reasons.
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.
Italy crowned champions after thrilling Turkey final
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/09/2025
» Italy were crowned world champions for the second time after overcoming Turkey in a five-set thriller in the final of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday night.
When dodgy calls lit up Wimbledon
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/07/2025
» In addition to tackling the unprecedented hot weather, something else Wimbledon had to get used to this past week is that for the first time there are no line judges. Breaking a very long tradition they have been replaced by electronic devices, a true sign of the times.
Mixed emotions on Ange's departure from Tottenham
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/06/2025
» There have been differing reactions to the departure of Ange Postecoglou as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. However, the reality was that winning the Europa trophy was not enough to disguise what had otherwise been a grim season with Spurs finishing 17th in the Premier League.