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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.
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.
Feathers will be flying in Battle of the Birds at Amex stadium
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/02/2024
» There are plenty of tasty Premier League matches this weekend but it is unlikely that any will match the intensity of the clash between Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at the Amex stadium on the south coast today.
Hands must be touching each other
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 06/12/2023
» Thank you all for the feedback from last week's tip on the grip.
World catching up rapidly on America
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/08/2023
» Former American Negro League baseball legend Leroy "Satchel" Paige once warned: "Don't look back, someone may be gaining on you."
MLB introduces drastic changes to cut down length of games
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 16/03/2023
» Major League Baseball is saving itself from itself. And not a moment too soon.
How a pair of Jordans led my friendship with 'His Airness'
Sports, Pat Perez, Published on 29/01/2021
» Back when I was in junior high, everyone wanted the Jumpman IVs but there was no chance we could afford a new pair of Jordans back in the day.
Tale of dynamic duos: Teams that pose serious threat to Lakers
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 02/01/2021
» Like the old rock 'n' roll song says: It takes two, baby, to make a dream come true.
BWF says no adjustment to badminton qualification despite coronavirus impact
Sports, Published on 29/02/2020
» Kuala lumpur: The Badminton World Federation said yesterday it is not making any adjustments to the Olympic qualification period despite a host of events being impacted by the coronavirus in the leadup to the Tokyo Games, which start in July.
BWF not to ban Chinese from events
Sports, Published on 08/02/2020
» Kuala lumpur: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) says it will not restrict Chinese players from participating in international competitions due to the coronavirus epidemic.