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Japan hails ‘new chapter’ with first Olympic pairs skating gold
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» Japan hailed a “new chapter” in the country’s figure skating on Tuesday after Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pulled off a stunning comeback to claim pairs gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Senegal poised to party with parade for Afcon champs
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» DAKAR - After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal’s football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey to victory at the country’s presidential palace.
Queens of Europe: Hann and her pride revel in glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/08/2025
» The public enthusiasm which greeted the victory of England's Lionesses over world champions Spain in the women's Euro 2025 final in Switzerland last Sunday is an indication of just how far the women's game has progressed in recent years. The high standard of football throughout the tournament made it a pleasure to watch.
Thailand races towards 2028 F1 dream
Sports, Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thailand's dreams of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix could soon become a reality, with plans to stage a race in Bangkok's Chatuchak area by 2028.
You're kidding! Prince William reveals Aston Villa superstitions
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» LONDON - Prince William revealed on Friday that he is such a superstitious Aston Villa supporter that he often resorts to shuffling his children around his house to help bring the team a change of luck.
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
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Watkins adds spark to England attack
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/07/2024
» Considering all the negative comments they have been subjected to throughout the tournament it seems quite remarkable that England have actually made it to the Euro 2024 final. They have achieved this with a mixture of good fortune, battling spirit and a most timely goal courtesy of Ollie Watkins.
Big day for England's 'lost souls'
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Euro 24 quarter-finals are already under way and unbelievably England are somehow still in the mix. Their performances have been so uninspiring they are going into tonight's match against Switzerland as underdogs. This is a team England would be normally be expected to beat comfortably.
Stern test for Southgate, team
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/06/2024
» The word "pressure" is overused in football but there will be no one under more pressure than England manager Gareth Southgate as he leads the Three Lions into Euro 24 this weekend. England begin their tournament tomorrow against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen and will later face Denmark and Slovenia in Group C.