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From 'Global Ambassador' Patama to '9-second man' Puripol
Sports, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Sports Reporters and Photographers Association of Thailand has announced its annual nicknames for prominent sporting figures in 2025, a long-standing tradition reflecting key moments, achievements, and controversies in Thai sport over the past year.
Patama honoured as the 'Olympic Queen'
Sports, Thai gets nickname for her contributions, Published on 30/12/2024
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been handed the title of "Olympic Queen" by the Thai Sports Journalists' Association (TSJA).
From the Ammies to the Posh
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2024
» While most football fans know the nicknames of clubs in the Premier League and Championship they are probably less familiar with those in the lower divisions. Some simply reflect a team's colours or a variation on the club name. But many provide an insight into the cultural and economic environment of towns and regions where the clubs first developed.
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.
Korean pair eager to impress
Sports, Published on 22/04/2021
» New orleans: South Korea's An Byeong-Hun wants his partner and compatriot Im Sung-Jae to simply be himself at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans starting today.
Ironman Im delivers high point for Asia in 2020
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 04/12/2020
» Kuala Lumpur: South Korea's Im Sung-Jae possesses a deliberate and methodical backswing which often looks like it is in slow motion.
RIP 'Big Jack': A true giant of the game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/07/2020
» When a young Northumberland lad and son of a miner decided at an early age that making a living playing football would be more enjoyable than a life in the pits, he made a very smart decision.
Shakers and Trotters in deep trouble
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/08/2019
» If you are a football club and begin the season at the bottom of the league with minus 12 points you would like to think things could only improve.
Hearts out to shake off 'bridesmaid' tag
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/09/2018
» Since the Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998 there have only been two clubs who have won the title and you don't get any prizes for guessing which two -- the Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic.
Football team nicknames: From Coffee to Cocaine and Free Sex
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 14/06/2018
» Hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup on Thursday.