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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.
Duckett delivers as Bazball brilliance seals Headingley heist
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/06/2025
» The thrilling first Test between England and India at Headingley proved a fine advertisement for five-day cricket, providing a feast of runs and plenty of drama right down to the closing overs of a nail-biting run chase.
Wood spearheads Forest revival: From relegation battles to top 3
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/11/2024
» Take a glance at the Premier League table and the club which immediately catches the eye are Nottingham Forest sitting up there in third place. They are not really supposed to be there cheekily looking down on the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa. Okay, it probably won't last but they will enjoy it while they can.
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.
Alexandra or Argyle — you just can’t beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.
Alexandra or Argyle -- you just can't beat a good club name
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/10/2022
» Every week, English football fans follow the fortunes of their favourite teams, whether they are called United, City, Town or something totally different.