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'Giant-killing' underdogs beat the odds and unite a nation
Wisawaporn Jukgoljun, Published on 14/11/2025
» A seven-player student football team from the provinces broke the internet and made it to the final of the 7HD Champion Cup 2025 on Nov 8 at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, drawing crowds of supporters cheering for the boys and their coach, who have captured Thais' hearts in recent weeks.
School football team wins government support
Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2025
» Mon Thong Wittaya School in Chachoengsao province has received government backing for urgent school renovations and athletic development after its seven-player football team became an internet sensation for winning matches despite their limited means.
France coach Deschamps to leave after 2026 World Cup
AFP, Published on 08/01/2025
» PARIS - France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 global football finals.
History-makers Morocco eye France upset at World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» DOHA: History-making Morocco look to pull off another upset against holders France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Argentina and Lionel Messi lying in wait for the winner.
Red wine to Bluetooth: Connectivity becomes precious commodity in sports science
AFP, Published on 06/11/2020
» PARIS - When the Greek runner Spiros Louis lit the flame under the Olympic ideal by winning the first marathon in the 1896 Olympics, he did it fuelled on a traditional Mediterranean diet.
NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furore
AFP, Published on 08/10/2019
» TOKYO: The NBA has insisted it backs free speech, after US politicians accused it of caving to China in a row over a pro-democracy tweet that has cost the Houston Rockets lucrative Chinese sponsors and airtime.
NBA chief backs 'free expression' after Hong Kong tweet furore
AFP, Published on 08/10/2019
» TOKYO: The NBA backs "freedom of expression," its commissioner has insisted, after the organisation was criticised for its response to a pro-democracy tweet by a Houston Rockets executive that angered China.
Three burning issues in world rugby
AFP, Published on 31/01/2019
» PARIS: The Six Nations kicks off when France entertain Wales on Friday. AFP Sport looks at three current issues in world rugby.
Sexton eyes European club triumph after Grand Slam glory
AFP, Published on 22/04/2018
» DUBLIN: Johnny Sexton was all smiles as he refused to say which side he'd prefer to face in next month's Champions Cup final after helping Leinster book their place in the Bilbao showdown with a thumping defeat of Scarlets at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.