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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women's team
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologised for their team's response after President Donald Trump said he would "have to" invite the women's team to the White House, too.
ONE Championship: Myanmar’s Salai Htan Khee Shein turns orphan’s pain into power at Lumpinee
Nick Atkin, Published on 25/02/2026
» Lumpinee Stadium roared for Myanmar’s new golden boy.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» MILAN (ITALY) - International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as she declared them closed on Sunday.
ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes for Friday Fights, including paid streaming model
Nick Atkin, Published on 06/02/2026
» ONE Championship will roll out a revised broadcast structure for its weekly Friday Fights series starting with tonight’s show at Lumpinee Stadium, as the promotion expands its use of in-house digital platforms alongside existing broadcast partners.
Prince Patel and his 'unconventional' art of taking control
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has quietly become a base for fighters willing to operate outside boxing's traditional pathways. Lower operational costs and regular activity have made Bangkok an attractive option for boxers prepared to manage their own careers rather than wait for opportunities.
Louis Vuitton ambassador BamBam makes history, presents Australian Open Trophy
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» MELBOURNE - It was an historic moment for Thailand when K-pop artist BamBam became the first Thai and Asian House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton to present the women’s singles trophy at the Australian Open 2026 on Jan 31.
Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» LONDON - Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been told to "grow up" by Old Trafford greats Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt after his scathing response to their criticism.