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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.
LPGA Tour poised to sparkle with reboot
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 10/07/2025
» As the LPGA Tour enters the back nine of its milestone 75th anniversary season, it is primed to capitalise on the global growth of women's golf -- thanks to recent leadership appointments and the continued rise of Asia‑Pacific golfers -- both of which should strengthen the tour's foundation for longevity and deepen its impact on its fans worldwide.
From rust to rebuild: Five NFL teams that nailed the offseason
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/07/2025
» The NFL offseason is now complete. The teams have all made coaching changes (where needed), drafted collegiate players, signed free agents and completed mini camps.
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."
KLPGA's best to clash with Thai stars
Sports, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai trio Chanettee Wannasaen, Arpichaya Yubol, and Jaravee Boonchant are gearing up to take on KLPGA Tour superstars at the Blue Canyon Ladies Championship, scheduled to tee off on March 13-16, 2025, at the iconic Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket.
'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
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.
Keep your head still is a misleading old golf myth
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/10/2023
» Is it possible to keep your head completely still when you swing the club? If so, is it beneficial to do so? Well, the answer is no.