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Playing from the back takes skill
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/04/2025
» Back in the old days when football was a straightforward game our school coach had an equally straightforward golden rule for defenders -- "Never pass the ball around in your own penalty area. Just hoof it!" That might explain why we did not win any medals.
ONE Championship primed for record-high revenues
Sports, Published on 18/06/2024
» It takes dedication to turn a profit in the combat sports world, but by the end of the year, ONE Championship will have done just that.
Race for Olympic qualification heats up
Sports, Helen Ross, Published on 20/01/2023
» Hollywood couldn't have scripted a better ending to the pandemic-delayed 2020 Olympic Games than Hideki Matsuyama battling Xander Schauffele down the stretch for gold medal at Japan's Kasumigaseki Country Club.
Quirky goal celebrations are here to stay
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/03/2022
» Last weekend's match at Molineux which saw Leeds United storm back from 2-0 down at half-time to overcome Wolves 3-2 was one of the most entertaining games in the Premier League this season.
Pageantry sets Games into motion
Sports, Bangkok Post and Kyodo, Published on 25/08/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Paralympics started on Tuesday night following a one-year postponement at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic remains a major concern in the city holding the world's largest sporting event for people with disabilities.
Thai league ties to go ahead with strict protocols in place
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 24/12/2020
» Thai league matches this weekend will go ahead despite the surge in Covid-19 cases, organisers said on Wednesday.
Suzuki Cup put off again
Sports, Published on 08/12/2020
» The AFF Suzuki Cup has been postponed again until December next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asean Football Federation announced yesterday.
No more all-girl podium at Tour de France
Sports, Published on 21/08/2020
» PARIS: One of the Tour de France's most famous customs will end this year when the post-race podium ritual of the winner being flanked by two young, attractive women comes to an end.
Life on tour is difficult for golfer Kiradech
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 01/08/2020
» Sports have not been the same since they were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced a host of events to be postponed or cancelled earlier this year.
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.