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Twenty-six charged in latest basketball gambling scandal
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» LOS ANGELES - Twenty-six people have been charged with fixing US college and Chinese professional basketball games in an alleged transnational criminal conspiracy, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
Medals to millions as stars hit jackpot
Sports, Published on 27/12/2025
» The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games medallists, along with coaches, and sports associations received a 487,365,000 baht cash bonus from the government with the rowing team receiving the largest share.
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup -- but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
Tournament to go ahead despite political turmoil
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/09/2025
» The ongoing political chaos will not have any effect on Thailand's status as the host country for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong.
Glitz and graft: Pogba in race against time as Ligue 1 season looms
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» MONACO - Paul Pogba's return to Monaco this summer set tongues wagging as the 2018 World Cup winner made his comeback to football after nearly three seasons on the sidelines -- a turbulent period blighted by injury, blackmail and an 18-month doping ban.
Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» PARIS - The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP.
Officials eager to host F1 event
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite a delay in this week's cabinet meeting, the government remains committed to proceeding with an in-depth study of a business model for a Formula 1 (F1) race in Bangkok, with Chatuchak district expected to host a race from 2028.
FAT secures landmark TV deal: Clubs set for windfall
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 07/06/2025
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have secured the broadcasting rights to Thai football over the next four years in a two-billion-baht deal.
Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Liverpool closed to within one win of the Premier League title, while Leicester's relegation was confirmed on Sunday with Ipswich set to join the Foxes in the Championship next season.
Blatter and Platini cleared in Fifa graft case
AFP, Published on 25/03/2025
» MUTTENZ, Switzerland - Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.