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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
Grand National ‘had to change to survive’, says jockey
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have “to evolve or you die”.
France calls Olympic gender test ‘a step backwards’
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» PARIS - France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee’s new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in women’s events a “step backwards”, but other countries welcomed the move.
Fury in Pattaya to tune up for return
Sports, Published on 25/03/2026
» PATTAYA: Pattaya has found itself at the centre of the international boxing spotlight as heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury prepares for his highly anticipated comeback bout against Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The event is already sold out, with more than 75,000 spectators expected to attend, and global interest continuing to surge.
All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase in UK
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» CHELTENHAM, England - Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, on Wednesday.
Thai champ Thammanoon ready for another defence
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 12/03/2026
» Four days have passed since WBC light flyweight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong arrived in Yokohama, where he is preparing to defend his title against Japanese challenger Shokichi Iwata.
Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) — English football icon Harry Redknapp told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, "wouldn't believe" he had a horse that is "running in the (Cheltenham) Gold Cup".
ONE Championship: Zhang Peimian open to Jonathan Di Bella rematch after statement win at Friday Fights 142
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/02/2026
» Zhang Peimian walked out of Lumpinee Stadium on Friday night with more than just a unanimous decision win.
ONE Championship: Johan Ghazali warns rivals ‘you can all get it’ after gritty win at Friday Fights 141
Nick Atkin, Published on 07/02/2026
» Johan Ghazali’s return to ONE Friday Fights was not as explosive as some expected.
Prince Patel and his 'unconventional' art of taking control
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has quietly become a base for fighters willing to operate outside boxing's traditional pathways. Lower operational costs and regular activity have made Bangkok an attractive option for boxers prepared to manage their own careers rather than wait for opportunities.