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Terrific golf, pity about unruly crowd
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/10/2025
» Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic events at Bethpage last weekend, it is time to reflect on what was a most extraordinary Ryder Cup tournament that will long be remembered for both good and bad reasons.
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.
Ratchanok roars into last 8
Sports, Published on 12/09/2025
» Ratchanok Intanon reached her first quarter-final since May after making it to the last eight of the US$500,000 (16 million baht) BWF Hong Kong Open on Thurday.
Rugged play on rise in playoffs
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 07/05/2025
» The old saying "basketball is a contact sport, football is a collision sport" sure doesn't apply to the NBA these days.
Soft penalties put English Premier League referees on the spot
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/04/2024
» Last weekend there were some very contentious penalty decisions given in the English Premier League. That's nothing new of course, but it's becoming a regular occurrence and makes one wonder if the authorities should take a long hard look at the rules. There are also feelings that VAR could be better utilised.
Warong puts his name down for FAT chief position
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/12/2023
» Warong Thiuthas has joined the race for presidency of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).
Day of drama and excitement - Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/11/2023
» There have been quite a few extraordinary games in the Premier League over the years but it would be hard to match the frenetic clash between Spurs and Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Monday.
Controversies mar China's record
Sports, Bangkok Post and REUTERS, Published on 11/10/2023
» HANGZHOU: With no major security incidents and a record gold medal haul for their athletes, China will regard the 19th Asian Games, which ended on Sunday, as a soft power triumph that ticked a number of political, sporting and operational boxes for the hosts.
Pressure mounts on EPL refs after introduction of new rules
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/09/2023
» There has recently been lively debate on the standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season.
Somyot has full faith in Issara's work
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 19/05/2023
» Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Somyot Poompunmuang is keeping faith with national youth team coach Issara Sritaro despite the team's failure to reclaim the SEA Games gold in Cambodia.