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Thai woman wins World Women’s Snooker Championship
A Thai woman has won the World Women’s Snooker Championship defeating her Chinese rival six frames to three. Siripaporn Nuanthakhamjan competed at the Hi-end Snooker Club on Saturday night, becoming the second Thai woman to win the Women’s Snooker Championship. Last year, Mink Saraburi, another Thai player won the championship. But, Siripaporn defeated Mink in the semi-finals and went on…
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Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March
The 5th annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament is set to take place on the island of Koh Samui between March 10 and March 12. The event will be held at the Royal Muang Samui Villas on Choeng Mon Beach in the northeast corner of the island. The tournament was created in 2016 to cater to the increasing global interest…
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European Super League a ‘wolf in granny’s clothing’
The sports development company trying to resurrect the European Super League (ESL) has been accused of being a “wolf in granny’s clothing.” European sports development company, A22 Sports Management, is trying very hard to summon a phoenix from the ashes of the ESL after the original 12-club proposal in 2021 crashed and burned after European-wide protests against it. In an…
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LeBron James breaks scoring record to be crowned king of the court (video)
LeBron James confirmed his status as a basketball legend after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The 38 year old achieved the feat in just over 1,400 appearances, compared to Abdul-Jabbar’s 1,560 games. James’ record-breaking shot was a step-back fadeaway jumper from the foul line, which he sunk over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kenrich Williams with just 10.9 seconds remaining…
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Gareth Bale impresses at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Justin Rose wins for first time in 4 years
Gareth Bale left his mark on one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments on his pro-am debut at Pebble Beach which saw Justin Rose secure his first win in four years. The 42 year old Rose, who led the pro event by two shots, hit three birdies to card a six-under round of 66, making him the winner by…
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Is Erling Haaland the new Beethoven, Shakespeare, or Rembrandt?
The superlatives for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland are endless. He’s been called a “Phenomenon,” “Freak of nature,” Robot” and Beast,” to name just a few. But will he be talked about in the same breath as another legend of the game who was liked to Beethoven, Shakespeare, and Rembrandt?” The prolific 22 year old hitman has been tipped to…
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Manchester City Takes on the Far East: Tour of Thailand and Japan in Mid-July
Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are embarking on a journey to Asia as part of their preparations for the upcoming season. The tour, expected to take place in mid-July, will cover both Thailand and Japan, marking their first trip to the Far East since the outbreak of the pandemic. Sportsmail UK reported that the club has already planned…
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“Buakaw” First time fighting with BKFC THAILAND 3: MOMENT OF TRUTH BY SINGHA
The first time of the fighting legendary “Buakaw Banchamek” in extreme bare-knuckle boxing fighting, ready to fight the battle of his life in the arena with 24 other best fighters The mega battle is set to start on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the world-famous Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok! Bangkok, 5 August 2022 – Prepare to meet the world’s greatest…
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Leicester City travel to Thailand for post-season holiday
The Leicester City squad are currently in Bangkok celebrating the conclusion of the English Premier League on Sunday. Chairman of the club Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha is taking the City squad on a tour of his homeland, who were pictured at Bangkok’s Temple of the Golden Buddha on Tuesday. The temple’s abbot Chao Khun Thongchai warmly welcomed the team by presenting…
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Melbourne City player mocks Bangkok Glass players’ height during match
Thai football fans are calling for Melbourne City FC to apologise on behalf of a player who mocked the height of two Thai football players during an AFC Champions League match between A-league club Melbourne City and Bangkok Glass, or BG Pathum United FC, at the BG Stadium in Pathum Thani province yesterday. Melbourne’s 34 year old defender Rostyn Griffiths,…
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Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players is “crazy”, says Djokovic
World tennis champion Novak Djokovic has condemned Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players as “crazy.” Earlier this week, the oldest tennis tournament in the world announced that players from Russia and Belarus are banned from playing in this year’s competition from June 27 – July 10 because of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision has been described as “complete…
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Winter Olympics end in controversy, as IOC praises athletes’ ‘solidarity and peace’
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics took place on Sunday night in Beijing, bringing the games to an official close — though the controversy surrounding them is far from over. Norway finished first overall with a total of 37 medals, Germany came in second, raking up 27 medals, followed by the United States with 25 medals in total. Meanwhile,…
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Thai women’s football team to play against Australia tomorrow
After winning 4-0 against Indonesia on Monday, the Thai women’s football team will play against Australia tomorrow. The AFC Women’s World Cup is being hosted in India right now. Even though Thailand lost their first game to the Philippines, the win over Indonesia has brought back their stride. The team hopes that player Chaba Kaew will help it qualify for…
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Thai women’s football coach confident about World Cup Finals
Thai women’s football coach Miyo Okamoto is determined that player Chaba Kaew will qualify for her third straight FIFA Women’s World Cup. Miyo plans to send her best players to the cup, and some have previously been in cup finals. Myo said the team studies the Philippines team’s tactics in order to gain skills. She said that if her team…
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Frankfurt remind Gladbach’s Hütter what he left behind
When Adi Hütter left Frankfurt for Gladbach, he was looking to take a leap forward. Instead, after defeat to his former club on Wednesday, he finds himself in a relegation battle and under significant pressure. SOURCE: DW News
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Serge Gnabry back in business as Bayern Munich batter Stuttgart
A hat-trick and two assists marked an emphatic return to form for Serge Gnabry in Bayern Munich’s 5-0 win over Stuttgart. Robert Lewandowski was also among the goals but there was familiar frustration for Kingsley Coman. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: UEFA forced into Round of 16 redraw after ‘technical problem’
UEFA officials were left red-faced after a “technical problem” in the initial draw for the Champions League last-16 forced them to rule it void. A redraw has been scheduled by European football’s governing body. SOURCE: DW News
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Champions League: Bayern Munich drawn against Atletico Madrid in Round of 16
Bayern Munich have been drawn against Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16. The six-time Champions League winners are the last Bundesliga team standing in Europe’s premier club competition this season. SOURCE: DW News
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Max Verstappen: ‘Mad Max’ evolves into Formula One world champion
Formula One’s latest world champion Max Verstappen has developed into a top driver, as his stunning win in Abu Dhabi proves. The Dutchman is anything but tame, though. SOURCE: DW News
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Formula One: Max Verstappen wins world championship in Abu Dhabi
In one of the most anticipated Formula One races in recent years, Max Verstappen came out on top to seal the world championship in the most dramatic fashion. SOURCE: DW News
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RB Leipzig appoint Domenico Tedesco as new coach
The 36-year-old has been thrust into the hot seat after the sacking of American Jesse Marsch last weekend. RB Leipzig have struggled in the Bundesliga since the departure of Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich. SOURCE: DW News
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Bayern Munich aside, Bundesliga teams disappoint in Champions League
Other than Bayern Munich, who continue to look like one of the best sides in Europe, Bundesliga teams in the 2021/22 Champions League season endured rather than enjoyed. SOURCE: DW News
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Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg win to set up finale against Chelsea
Wolfsburg just about met expectations against Servette, setting up a must-win game against Chelsea in their Champions League group. In Europe this season, the Bundesliga side has been inconsistent. SOURCE: DW News
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Saki Kumagai: The key to Bayern Munich’s Champions League quest
Japan’s Sami Kumagai has won the Champions League five times with Lyon, but she now hungers to win it with new club Bayern Munich. The German champions’ big summer transfer arrival has added a new dimension. SOURCE: DW News
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Jude Bellingham fined for reference to the Hoyzer match-fixing scandal – explained
Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham has been fined for his comments regarding a German match-fixing scandal. But what exactly was the England international referring to? SOURCE: DW News
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Beijing Olympics: What can a diplomatic boycott achieve?
The United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, citing human rights abuses. What can this form of protest achieve, and what are its limits? SOURCE: DW News
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Sexual abuse in German judo: ‘I thought I must have deserved it’
German judoka Marie Dinkel was sexually abused by her coach when she was 13. Now 25, she speaks to DW about her experience, lack of trust and how she hopes to help others. SOURCE: DW News
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Manchester United ‘should listen closely’ to Ralf Rangnick: former colleagues on United boss
Ralf Rangnick got off to a winning start in his new role as Manchester United head coach. Ahead of his first game, his former colleagues told DW about the 63-year-old’s personality, tactics and love of English football. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Bellingham and Reus can complain all they want, but Borussia Dortmund shot themselves in the foot
Borussia Dortmund were furious at referee Felix Zwayer after their defeat to Bayern Munich. Justifiably so, says Matt Ford, but they ultimately need to look closer to home. They only have their own mistakes to blame. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: Mats Hummels handball? Clearly unclear
After a top game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, the discussion afterwards revolved around a penalty and VAR. The referees themselves are to blame, says DW’s Andreas Sten-Ziemons. SOURCE: DW News
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