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When 'Diamond' Venables played at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/12/2023
» It was sad to learn of the death of one of English football's great personalities, Terry Venables, last week at the age of 80.
Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul: A beacon of hope and philanthropy
Sports, Published on 20/10/2023
» In the heart of Thai society, there exists a woman whose name has become synonymous with philanthropy, leadership, and unwavering dedication to societal betterment. Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a multifaceted personality, has woven a tapestry of compassion and commitment throughout her life. Her contributions to various sectors, from business to sports, music, education, and healthcare, have not only transformed lives but have also elevated Thailand’s global standing.
Shortstops won't come cheap
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/12/2022
» If you're an MLB ballclub in need of a superlative shortstop, now is the time to buy one -- if you can afford it.
Quartet of clubs take a leap in the dark
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 11/08/2021
» If the MLB World Series chase were a poker game, the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants would have each raised the stakes and gone all at the end of last month, while the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals would have folded.
Changes imperative despite Big Picture snub
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/10/2020
» Although the controversial Project Big Picture has been firmly rejected by the Premier League, it is clear something radical needs to be done in English football to ensure clubs in the lower leagues do not go out of business in these coronavirus times.
Top players tend to mend swing woes on their own
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 21/06/2020
» 'I would like to thank my team." How many times have we heard this from an excited winner.
MLB clubs embrace financial sanity
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 16/02/2020
» Judging by the free agent signing activity this MLB off-season, it looks like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are the last of the big league big spenders.
Land rights struggle mustn't be in vain
Sports, Attachak Sattayanurak, Published on 22/11/2018
» As the country's land conflicts have intensified, many will recall the role of the Farmers' Federation of Thailand, which struggled fiercely for land justice during the 1970s.
Malaysian coach with Bavarian touch a big flop
Sports, Jason Dasey, Published on 07/10/2018
» With his Bayern Munich pedigree, Lim Teong Kim was touted as the man to rebuild Malaysian youth football and handed a tax-free salary of more than US$40,000 (approximately 1.3 million baht) per month.
James would only muck things up at 76ers
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 08/07/2018
» Recently, every night when Wiggins' World took a knee -- no, not THAT kind of knee -- this was his prayer: Please, please, Lord; pretty please with sugar on top: Do NOT let free agent LeBron James sign with my hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers.