Category Archives: Sport
US Open: Federer and Clijsters headline
Five-time former winner Roger Federer and reigning women’s champion Kim Clijsters were both scheduled to be in action on the opening day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Federer, whose five-set loss in the final to Juan … Continue reading
Women’s 2010 World Open Nicol’s sixth title
ational squash queen and world number one Datuk Nicol Ann David retained the Hong Kong Open for the fifth successive time after defeating arch rival Jenny Duncalf of England in the final Sunday. In the final held at Plaza Hollywood … Continue reading
Dallas Cowboys running out of time
The Dallas Cowboys are running out of excuses for their sloppy preseason. They’re also running out of time to clean things up. So coach Wade Phillips is considering doing something he’d rather avoid: play his regulars in the exhibition finale … Continue reading
Wang Lin China’s gold of women’s singles at badminton worlds
Wang Lin’s straight-set victory over Danish veteran Tine Baun in the semifinals here on Saturday ensured China’s win at the women’s singles of the Badminton World Championships. China’s Wang Lin returns the shuttle to England’s Sarah Walker during the women’s … Continue reading
Badminton World Championships:
KOO Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong survived some anxious moments before overpowering China’s Chai Biao-Zhang Nan to reach the men’s doubles quarter-finals of the World Championships at Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Paris yesterday. The World No 1 ranked pair were … Continue reading
Iconic Beckham the JEWS are OUT from ENGLAND
The world’s most sought-after soccer player is no longer wanted by his national team coach. David Beckham’s celebrity status, endorsement potential and good looks have often overshadowed his huge contribution to the England national team, but coach Fabio Capello said … Continue reading
Mexican striker Javier Hernández KEY BATTLE
TEAM NEWS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen at least 45 minutes each, but elsewhere he is being forced to improvise. Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand, Gabriel Obertan and both Da Silva … Continue reading
The German Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso has said it would have been pointless to take risks when it came to passing team-mate Felipe Massa for the lead in the German Grand Prix. Alonso took his second win of the year in controversial fashion after … Continue reading
Jose Mourinho and set the coach free to move to Real Madrid
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has reportedly met with Jose Mourinho and set the coach free to move to Real Madrid, but the Spanish club will have to pay a steep price. Source: Yahoo The Gazzetta dello Sport reported Tuesday … Continue reading
Thomas and Uber Cup 2010: China and Korea Cruise Into Uber Cup Final
The women took centre stage on Thursday, with the two semi finals taking place on day 5 of the championships. Korea vs. Japan The key to Japan’s success was in their singles matches, which they have been exceptionally strong in … Continue reading
Indonesia vs China THomas CUP
Makeshift doubles team of Nova Widianto and Alvent Yulianto overcame a stiff challenge from Japanese duo of Noriyasu Hirata and Hiroyuki Endo 21-14, 22-20 on Friday to help Indonesia reach the Thomas Cup badminton team championship final. Nova and Alvent … Continue reading
China vs Malaysia THOMAS CUP
Athens Olympic gold medallist Taufik Hidayat feels Malaysia can win their semi-final clash against China tomorrow, but the burden is on Datuk Lee Chong Wei and the doubles pair of Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong to deliver the crucial points. … Continue reading
Uber Cup Korean women vs China
The Korean women’s badminton team proved its prowess and made up for the collapse of men’s squad by making it to the final of the Uber Cup. At the biggest team competition in the sport, Korea beat Japan 3-1 in … Continue reading
THE Thomas and Uber Cup
THE Thomas and Uber Cup players yesterday received a big boost ahead of their campaign at Putra Stadium on May 9-16 when the BA of Malaysia (BAM) handed over RM2 million to them. The money was payment for their world … Continue reading
