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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 Breaking a very long tradition they have been replaced by electronic devices, a true sign of the times.
Khelif proves too strong for Janjaem
Sports, Bangkok Post and agencies, Published on 08/08/2024
» Thai boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng earned Thailand their second medal at the Paris Olympic Games early Wednesday morning, Thai time.
Foreign legion continue to make mark in English Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/10/2021
» Whatever one's views on the English Premier League, one thing that cannot be denied is its cosmopolitan nature.
Rays of hope laced with tinge of fear
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/09/2019
» The first international break is always the most irritating for Premier League clubs. They have barely got going -- just four games this time -- but have to stop and next week start the season all over again.
Wembley play-offs not for weaklings
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/06/2019
» Aside from suffering relegation, a play-off final is probably the most stressful experience for any football fan. The very fact they are in the play-offs means the club has experienced a decent season, but everything comes down to one game and a defeat means it's just a wasted year, so near and yet so far. It's the hope that kills you.
The Tangerine Army is on the march
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/03/2019
» Blackpool supporters are planning a major celebratory parade from the seafront to their Bloomfield Road stadium before today's match against Southend after winning a crucial victory... off the pitch. The festivities featuring the mighty Tangerine Army have been prompted by the news that the extremely unpopular owners, the Oyston family, have finally been ousted from the club following a High Court order.
Luksika hoping to go far after exciting maiden win
Sports, Published on 04/07/2018
» Luksika Kumkhum beat American Bernarda Pera 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round for her first ever win at Wimbledon on Monday.
Enfant terrible goes top again
Sports, Published on 18/02/2018
» ROTTERDAM: Roger Federer became the oldest world No.1 on Friday when the 20-time Grand Slam title winner reached the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.