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Tokyo Olympic minister promises transparency on spending

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics said Tuesday that national government spending on the event is billions less than a recent national government audit showed. Tracking Olympic...

Rugby: Convincing win for Malta over Bosnia

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 23:27 Last update: about 8 years ago Henry Brincat

Another splendid victory for Malta ended in a 41-7 drubbing of Bosnia Herzegovina yesterday at the Hibernians Stadium....

Rolex Middle Sea Race: A sense of accomplishment

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 19:06 Last update: about 8 years ago

A record breaking fleet embarked on the 50th anniversary Rolex Middle Sea Race with the dedication, perseverance and spirit which has come to define this famous international offshore race throughout...

Skiing: Worley beats Brignone, Shiffrin to win season-opening GS

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 16:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Tessa Worley mastered tough conditions to win the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom on Saturday. While snowfall and low clouds limited visibility, the two-time world champion from...

Masters Football: Marsa White Stars and Dingli win again

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 10:28 Last update: about 7 years ago Mario Meli

MARSA WITE STARS gave another impressive performance to win their third consecutive game and go top of the table together wth  DINGLI DESANA  who also gave an incredible show ...

Futsal: Malta lose to Northern Ireland

Saturday, 27 October 2018, 08:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Domenic Aquilina

The Malta national futsal team lost its' first of their double friendly commitment against Northern Ireland, going down 2-1 at the National School of Sport, Pembroke.  Under the guidance of...

A family man now, Hirscher still favourite for overall title

Friday, 26 October 2018, 20:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Marcel Hirscher's offseason preparations have been seriously hindered for a second straight year. But few doubt it will affect the Austrian's chances of winning his eighth overall World Cup title...

Olympic champion Svindal sees '50-50 chance' of racing again

Friday, 26 October 2018, 14:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Aksel Lund Svindal's chronically injured knee felt so terrible after last season that retirement seemed his only option. But the Olympic downhill champion refused to give in. Although he...

Simone Says: Biles ready to soar at World Championships

Friday, 26 October 2018, 07:55 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Simone Biles wants to get this out of the way first. She didn't return to gymnastics to appease anyone. Not her sponsors. Not her family. And not the organization she represents. This "comeback"...

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