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Mak

MMak is the founder and editor of Bang Sport Daily. Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, he has followed world sport for years and reviews every story before it is published.

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The National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, where Eh Phouthong fought in 2008
Athlete story

Eh Phouthong: The Koh Kong Fighter Who Became the Face of Kun Khmer

A national champion across several weight classes, he beat international opponents in Phnom Penh, taught street children for free and now coaches Cambodia's next champions.

Ma Long
Athlete story

Ma Long: From Anshan Prodigy to Six Olympic Gold Medals

He was left out of China's singles team for London 2012, then won back-to-back Olympic singles titles and three straight world championships.

Takefusa Kubo, who opened the scoring for Japan
Football

Japan Beat Brazil 3-2 in Singapore With a Stoppage-Time Winner

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored in the 91st minute after a Vinicius Junior double had brought Brazil level; Carlo Ancelotti and Raphinha were sent off.

Ciryl Gane, UFC heavyweight champion
Combat sports

Gane Hands Hokit His First Defeat and Harrison Submits Nunes at UFC 334

Both champions kept their titles at Madison Square Garden: Ciryl Gane on three 48-47 scorecards, Kayla Harrison by rear-naked choke in the fourth round.

Vietnam U23 1 - 1 Qatar U23 · Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026 · U23
Football

Vietnam U23 Draw 1-1 With Qatar to Win the Gia Lai VTV Cup Unbeaten

Nguyen Minh Tam equalised just after half-time in Pleiku, giving the hosts the point they needed for the title.

Mehrajuddin Wadoo, head coach of India U17
Football

India U17 Beat Guam 12-0 to Go Top of Their Asian Cup Qualifying Group

Captain Dallalmuon Gangte scored a first-half hat-trick in Kuala Lumpur; India now meet Palestine, who also have six points.

Sebastian Vettel
On this day

On This Day in 2010: Sebastian Vettel wins first F1 title to become youngest champion

Red Bull Racing's German star secured the Drivers' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, launching a four-year era of dominance for the team.

A Kun Khmer bout, Cambodia's traditional martial art
Combat sports

Kun Khmer Workshop Draws 65 in Chile as Federation Plans Wider South American Push

After a three-day programme in Santiago, the Kun Khmer International Federation plans training in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.

Old Trafford, Manchester United's home ground
Football

Manchester United Appoint Mauricio Pochettino After Sacking Michael Carrick

The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager signs until 2029 and starts on 18 November, after finishing his duties with the United States.

Jessica Pegula 2 - 1 Linda Noskova · WTA Finals · Group 1
Tennis

Pegula Saves Match Point to Beat Noskova and Reach WTA Finals Last Four

American veteran overcomes a match point in a fluctuating contest to knock out Coco Gauff and set up a semi-final clash with Mirra Andreeva.

Pleiku Stadium
Football

Substitute Bao Long Sends Vietnam U23 Past Singapore and to the Brink of the VTV Cup Title

Vietnam won 1-0 in Pleiku for a second straight win and need only a draw against Qatar on Saturday to lift the trophy.

Alexander Ovechkin
Ice hockey

Ovechkin's Goal Drought Reaches 12 Games as Devils Beat Capitals 5-2

In his announced final season, the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer has one goal in 17 games, close to the longest drought of his career.

France coach Zinedine Zidane, beaten for the first time in charge
Football

Pio Esposito Double Helps Italy Beat France 3-1 and Hand Zidane His First Defeat

Italy came from behind at San Siro to go top of Nations League Group A1 on head-to-head, with one round of group matches left.

Pierre Sage, dismissed by Crystal Palace after 16 matches
Football

Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After 16 Matches

The Premier League club sit bottom of the table and are in advanced talks with Thomas Frank.

Mirra Andreeva
Tennis

Andreeva Wins 11 Games in a Row to Beat Sabalenka and Reach the WTA Finals Semi-Finals

The 19-year-old won 6-4, 6-0 in Indian Wells to top Group 2 on her debut, becoming the first Russian to advance from the group stage since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2016.

Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, venue of the Group E qualifiers
Football

Gangte Hat-Trick Gives India U17 a 4-2 Comeback Win Over Singapore in Asian Cup Qualifying

The captain scored three times in Kuala Lumpur as India came from behind to open their Group E campaign for the 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup.

Nail Umyarov
Football

Aleksandr Golovin and Nail Umyarov Sidelined for Russia’s November Fixtures

Head coach Valery Karpin confirms injury concerns as the national team prepares for upcoming friendly matches in Tashkent.

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, Yale guard and the first known professional football player
On this day

The $500 Gamble: How Pudge Heffelfinger Became Football’s First Professional

On November 12, 1892, a secret transaction in Pennsylvania forever altered the landscape of American sport.

Kerstin Casparij
Football

Aoba Fujino Double Sparks Manchester City Comeback in Monza for First European Win

Andrée Jeglertz's side overturn an early deficit against Inter to secure a 4-1 victory in the Women's Champions League while resting key starters.

Mauricio Pochettino
Football

Manchester United Pursue Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick Faces Dismissal

Club executives recommend a managerial change with United sitting 18th in the Premier League table.

Linda Nosková
Tennis

Linda Noskova Beats Coco Gauff to Become First Semi-Finalist at the WTA Finals

The Wimbledon champion won 6-3, 6-3 in Indian Wells for her second win in two matches on her debut at the season-ending event.

Yas Marina Circuit
Motorsport

Formula 1 confirms Middle East season finale as Imola standby plan ends

F1 proceeds with Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds after standing down Italian circuit, while maintaining that safety remains the ultimate priority.

Daniil Smirnov
Olympic sports

Russian Gymnast Daniil Smirnov Claims Gold at Youth Olympic Games

The young all-around champion maintained complete composure under international pressure, drawing high praise from Olympic gold medalist Nikita Nagornyy.

Lausanne
On this day

A Turning Point for Fair Play: The Birth of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Lausanne

Established on November 10, 1999, the international body united governments and the Olympic movement to safeguard the integrity of sport.

Southeast Asia's 2026 champions: Vietnam retained the ASEAN Championship in August and Indonesia won the first FIFA ASEAN Cup in October. Left: Vietnam celebrate their 2024 ASEAN Championship title. Right: Indonesia's squad after beating China in 2026 World Cup qualifying, June 2025
Football

Southeast Asian Football's Last Decade: What Drove the Risers, What Holds the Rest Back

Data on 11 national teams, seven leagues and their clubs shows why Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia moved ahead, where Singapore and Malaysia stand, and the pain points every country, including Cambodia, must solve.

Maria Sharapova
Athlete story

Maria Sharapova: From a Cold Start to Tennis Immortality

Tracing the remarkable journey of the Russian icon who conquered Wimbledon as a teenager, claimed the career Grand Slam, and left a lasting imprint on the sport.

The National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, venue of Brazil's matches against Japan and Singapore
Football

Brazil Arrive in Singapore to Face Japan and the Lions in Their Last Matches of 2026

Carlo Ancelotti's young squad plays two friendlies at the National Stadium in The Kallang Football Series, starting with a World Cup rematch against Japan on 14 November.

Sorn Seavmey
Athlete story

Sorn Seavmey and the kicks that put Cambodian taekwondo on the map

From a quiet childhood in Phnom Penh to historic gold at the Incheon Asian Games, the pioneering taekwondo champion changed the landscape of sport in her homeland.

Roland Garros in Paris, where Li Na won Asia's first Grand Slam singles title in 2011
Athlete story

The Rebel Who Remade Asian Tennis: The Defining Journey of Li Na

From personal grief in Wuhan to Grand Slam triumphs in Paris and Melbourne, China's pioneering champion carved her own path to history.

Usain Bolt
Athlete story

From the Red Hills of Sherwood Content to the Pinnacle of World Athletics: The Life of Usain Bolt

Tracing the journey of the Jamaican sprinter who redefined human speed, overcame early physical hurdles, and left an indelible mark on global sport.