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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.
Tartan Army in good voice, light up Euros
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2024
» While Scotland are unlikely to progress too far in Euro 24 they are certainly worth following while they remain in the tournament if only for the wonderful support they get from their travelling fans, the Tartan Army. Adding to the appeal Scotland also have arguably the most tuneful anthem of the tournament in Flower of Scotland.
Learn short game first, progress to drives later
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/12/2023
» Starting from the hole and then progressing back towards the tee is the best way to learn golf.
The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023
» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.
The charm of team names in Scottish football league
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/03/2023
» For all the criticism of the Scottish League, there is no disputing they boast some of the most attractive club names in football.
Stenson the right man to lead Europe
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/03/2022
» Sweden's Henrik Stenson has been appointed as captain of Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup to be held in Rome.
Lee aims high in new PGA Tour season
Sports, Published on 30/09/2021
» Jackson: South Korea's KH Lee takes his bow in the PGA Tour's 2021-22 season at this week's Sanderson Farms Championship with three clear goals in his mind -- secure a second victory, break into the world's top 50 and qualify for the International Team to compete in the 2022 Presidents Cup against the United States.
Two medals in one race for Thailand
Sports, Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 01/09/2021
» Thai wheelchair racers Prawat Wahoram and Putharet Khongrak finished second and third respectively in the men's 1,500m T54 competition at the Tokyo Paralympics on Tuesday.
There's no denying the importance of caddies
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 30/08/2021
» I had to smile the other day when I discovered that there's a Caddie Hall of Fame.
Root rediscovers magical touch
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/02/2021
» Fans of England cricket captain Joe Root had been hoping he would have a decent first game against India in Chennai to mark his 100th Test match. And he didn't disappoint, hitting a superb 218 in the opening innings, leading to an unexpected 227-run victory over a confident Indian side fresh from victory over Australia.