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When top level rugby defies logic
When top level rugby defies logic
Wednesday 17 June 2026 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Four tumultuous rugby semi-finals took place last weekend - two in the Northern Hemisphere, two in the Southern Hemisphere. It ended up with three emphatic wins and one piece of drama that defied playing logic.
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Monday 15 June 2026 10:12 AM
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari yesterday (June 14) at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak.
Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Friday 12 June 2026 02:00 PM
FORMULA ONE: Ten years after Max Verstappen announced his arrival by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his apparent heir Mercedes’ teenage ace Kimi Antonelli, will on Sunday (June 14) seek a crushing sixth consecutive victory.
Five stars to watch at the World Cup
Five stars to watch at the World Cup
Thursday 11 June 2026 02:00 PM
FOOTBALL: As the 2026 World Cup kicks off today (June 11), we look at five of the stars expected to shine in the first-ever 48-team finals spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Monomax to show all World Cup matches in Thailand
Monomax to show all World Cup matches in Thailand
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:22 PM
FOOTBALL: Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Thailand, just hours before the first match kicks off, ensuring that all 104 matches will be available to football fans.
Showdown time in World Rugby
Showdown time in World Rugby
Wednesday 10 June 2026 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Competitions across the globe in world rugby are coming to a head.
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
Tuesday 9 June 2026 11:25 AM
FOOTBALL: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (June 11) with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.
More misery for Thai spikers
More misery for Thai spikers
Monday 8 June 2026 01:00 PM
VOLLEYBLL: Thailand ended the first week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 without a win as they lost to the Czech Republic in three sets in the fourth and final Pool 3 match in Nanjing, China yesterday (June 7).
Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
Monday 8 June 2026 09:32 AM
FORMULA ONE: Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his record-breaking drive to glory yesterday (June 7) when he became the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix and the first Italian to win five consecutive races since 1952.
Global club rugby still looking for answers
Global club rugby still looking for answers
Thursday 4 June 2026 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Despite the crowded playing calendar, rugby needs to keep promoting itself. Finance is a global problem for clubs at all levels. Salaries are too high. Crowds are not high enough, and the gap between the professional game and the community game is widening.
French glory, Irish dismay
French glory, Irish dismay
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:41 AM
RUGBY: Europe’s two elite club rugby competitions, the Challenge Cup and the Investec Champions Cup, saw French teams demolish Irish opposition last weekend.
Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:59 AM
FOOTBALL: Mexico will allow Iran to be based in the country during the 2026 World Cup so its players can avoid US visa restrictions, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday (May 25).
Thais stage walkout, lose World Cup takraw final
Thais stage walkout, lose World Cup takraw final
Tuesday 26 May 2026 10:30 AM
SEPAK TAKRAW: Thailand’s bid for a third successive ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup ended in chaos on Saturday (May 23) when the men’s team regu, the on-court trio, staged a dramatic walkout in Kuala Lumpur, handing hosts Malaysia the trophy amid furious protests over refereeing decisions.
Four in a row for Antonelli after victory in Canada
Four in a row for Antonelli after victory in Canada
Monday 25 May 2026 01:32 PM
FORMULA ONE: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his spectacular early-season romp yesterday (May 24) when he claimed his fourth straight win for Mercedes to extend his lead in the drivers world championship to 43 points in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix.
Ratchanok wins Malaysia Masters
Ratchanok wins Malaysia Masters
Monday 25 May 2026 01:04 PM
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon turned back the clock as the Thai star claimed her third Malaysia Masters title in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (May 24).
Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
Sunday 24 May 2026 03:00 PM
FOOTBALL: In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a FIFA directive to referees led to huge extensions to the amount of stoppage time played in games.
Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon
Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon
Saturday 23 May 2026 02:00 PM
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.
Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
Friday 22 May 2026 02:00 PM
FORMULA ONE: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers’ title bid this weekend, but expects a robust response from Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Dramatic rugby finale approaching
Dramatic rugby finale approaching
Thursday 21 May 2026 02:30 PM
RUGBY: The four major world club rugby competitions are heading into a decisive and dramatic round of matches.
Panchaya topples 12-time champ
Panchaya topples 12-time champ
Thursday 21 May 2026 11:00 AM
SNOOKER: Eighteen-year-old Thai prodigy Panchaya Channoi has etched her name into the sport’s history books after defeating England’s veteran champion Reanne Evans 6–2 to claim the World Women’s Snooker Championship 2026 title in Dongguan, China.

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