PHUKET  - LAST YEAR’S Asian Development Tour No 1 player Miguel Carballo of Argentina won a nail-biting play-off against local hope Chinnarat Phadungsil and South Korean teenager Joohyung Kim to win the Bt2-million Singha Laguna Phuket yesterday.

Vincent Kompany announced Sunday that he will leave Manchester City after 11 trophy-laden years to become player-manager of Anderlecht.

Novak Djokovic said he was relishing locking horns with his «greatest rival» Rafael Nadal as the pair set up the 54th clash of their careers Saturday in the Italian Open final.

Defending champion Brooks Koepka overcame struggles to grab a seven-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship, the largest 54-hole advantage in tournament history.

Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond was in misery after two rainy practice days at the PGA Championship, only to have the skies clear and make his dreams come true.

Phuket - Despite just recovering from sickness, Thai young gun Suradit Yongcharoenchai shot a brilliant 64 to trail South Korean leader Joohyun Kim by a stroke after the third round of the Bt2 million Singha Laguna Phuet Open (co-sanctioned by Asian Development Tour and All Thailand Golf Tour) on Saturday.

Thailand’s badminton stars have been told to set their sights on the knockout stages of the biennial mixed team Sudirman Cup in China, which starts on Sunday.

Defending champion Brooks Koepka completed the lowest 36-hole showing in major golf history Friday to seize a record seven-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Championship while Tiger Woods missed the cut.

World number one Novak Djokovic saved two match points against former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro to advance to the semi-finals of the Italian Open in a three-set Roman thriller on Friday as defending champion Rafael Nadal swept through without dropping a set.

Phuket - South Korea Joohyung Kim fired a flawless five-under-par 65 to take pole position at the halfway stage of the Singha Laguna Phuket Open on Friday.

Defending champion Brooks Koepka, chasing his fourth victory in eight major starts, opened with a record-equalling low score to grab the lead at the 101st PGA Championship on Thursday while inconsistent Tiger Woods struggled at Bethpage Black.

Golf sensation Atthaya Thitikul defied the damp condition to take a commanding 11-stroke victory in the 27th Singha Thailand Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship  at the Amata Spring Country Club on Thursday.

Nick Kyrgios was disqualified from the Italian Open on Thursday after throwing a chair across court in a foul-mouthed tantrum before storming off during his match against Norwegian Casper Ruud who then called for the combustible Australian to face a lengthy ban.

​​​​​​​AIS joins hands with M Vision along with Samsung to organize the Thailand Game Expo by AIS eSports which features four eSport events with a total prize money of over Bt700,000.

Carabao Group has renewed its two-year contract with EFL for “Carabao Cup” and will focus on sport marketing plans as it seeks to become a “world class brand” after penetrating the market on every continent.

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat will lead the Asian Tour charge at the PGA Championship as he hits top form in time for the year’s second Major which starts on Thursday.

Thailand coach Sirisak Yodyadthai said on Wednesday that players should be able to hit peak form if picked by their country, no matter how tough a time they’ve had with their clubs.

To celebrate the auspicious occasion of the Royal Coronation Ceremony, eleven leading organizations led by Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) are working together to organize historic “Happy and Healthy Run and Bike for the King” activities at the Happy and Healthy Bike Lane on May 25.

Home heroes Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) and Johann Zarco (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) were joined by Repsol Honda Team's Jorge Lorenzo in Paris ahead of the Shark Helmets Grand Prix de France, with the three making a pit stop in style to see the sights and sounds of the City of Light.

Premier League champions Manchester City said Tuesday they were concerned  «individuals intent on damaging» the club may be behind a news report that European football's financial regulators are poised to recommend they be barred from the Champions League.

Masters winner Tiger Woods, chasing a 16th major title, and defending champion Brooks Koepka lead a powerhouse field into Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship at rain-drenched Bethpage Black.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola edged out Jurgen Klopp to a trophy for the second time in three days as the Catalan claimed the League Managers' Association manager of the year on Tuesday.

Throughout his career, Adam Scott has been one of the most stylish players on the PGA TOUR. If there is a best-dressed list in golf, the Aussie’s name likely will be on it.

Thai football chief Somyot Poompanmoung has given the green light for national coach Sirisak Yodyadthai to call up Muangthong United players for next month’s King’s Cup despite the club’s plea to give their players a miss due to their recent slump.

British-Thai footballer Leon Pichitchai James has decided to leave Premier League side Leicester City after 11 years.

Phuket -  Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij will be looking to reprise top form when he returns to his familiar stomping ground in bid for a successful title defence at the Singha Laguna Phuket Open, which starts on Thursday.

Tiger Woods launched his quest for a 16th major title, and a possible return to world number one, with a PGA Championship practice round in cold and rainy conditions Monday.

Thai Cycling Association president Decha Hemkrasri expects his riders to seal qualification for next year’s Olympics at the 60th Anniversary Thai Cycling Association Tour of Trat from May 24 to 26.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra is making efforts to buy Premier League side Crystal Palace, according to a report by local media.

Sentosa -  Korean-American Micah Lauren Shin was thrilled to rediscover his best form as he breaks into the top-10 on the latest Asian Tour Habitat for Humanity Standings after capping a noteworthy joint runner-up finish at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup on Sunday.

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday, holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nailbiting campaign.

Novak Djokovic said his impressive burst of form which won him a third Madrid Open title and 33rd Masters could prove decisive in his assault on the French Open.

Jurgen Klopp vowed this season was just the «first step» for his Liverpool team as he congratulated Manchester City on pipping his side to the Premier League title on Sunday.

Chiba prefecture -  Japan’s Yosuke Asaji capped an unforgettable week when he held his nerve to win the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup by one shot on Mother’s Day at the Sobu Country Club on Sunday.

A thrilling Premier League title race comes down to the final day of the season on Sunday when Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool will have to make history if they are to overtake leaders Manchester City and end their 29-year domestic title drought.