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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.
Post saves Gangwon as Buriram denied
Sports, Published on 11/12/2025
» Buriram United and Gangwon FC produced a captivating contest in an AFC Champions League Elite battle on Tuesday night before sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Buriram Stadium.
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 07/08/2025
» The organising committee for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games has agreed to move the venue of the opening ceremony from Sanam Luang to Rajamangala National Stadium, citing safety concerns for athletes from all participating nations.
Thai queens roar in Korat, edge Vietnam in thriller
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 05/08/2025
» Thailand's women's volleyball team won the first leg of the BYD SEA V-League 2025 with a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Vietnam in the last match of the tournament at Terminal 21 Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night.
Red Sox v the 'Mookie Curse'
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 28/05/2025
» For 84 years the Boston Red Sox and their fans had formerly suffered through "The Curse of the Bambino."
'3 B's' give hope to the smaller clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/12/2024
» Back in the 1960s as a teenager I would regularly visit Elm Park to watch my home town team Reading in the old Third Division. Among the visiting sides were Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford. Just like Reading, these clubs looked destined to stay in the lower divisions forever although by some miracle Reading made it to the Premier League in 2006 for an all-too-brief stay.
Local derbies add a touch of spice to the action in Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/09/2024
» With seven London clubs in the Premier League it is hardly surprising that local derbies come thick and fast in England's capital city. Last week was the "big one", the North London clash in which Arsenal secured an important 1-0 away win at Tottenham Hotspur.
Kane joins the 100 club in golden style
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/09/2024
» Harry Kane celebrated his 100th appearance for England in true style by scoring both goals in the 2-0 defeat of Finland at Wembley on Tuesday night. Fittingly he was wearing golden boots after receiving a golden cap for reaching the century mark
No great revelations in opening weekend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/08/2024
» Although it was not the most spectacular opening week in the Premier League with no major upsets there were still enough talking points to whet the appetite for this weekend's action. It was also a low-scoring week with just 21 goals coming from the 10 matches, but at least there wasn't a 0-0.
Thailand's stars bring home the bling
Sports, Published on 17/08/2024
» Fans cheered for Thailand's Olympic heroes during the celebratory parade along Bangkok's streets on Friday after their impressive campaign at the Paris Games.