Boxing: Steve Martin back in the ring after absence of a year
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:27
Last update: about 11 years ago
Domenic Aquilina
Many boxing followers cannot wait to see local boxer Steve Martin back into the ring tomorrow after an absence of nearly a year and a half. Boxing in Malta has been gaining popularity in recent...
Sports court confirms Russia ban from Rio Paralympics
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:40
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed Russia's ban from the Paralympic Games as punishment for a state-backed doping program. CAS announced its urgent verdict Tuesday to dismiss...
‘Independent’ among first-time gold medal winners at Olympic Games
Monday, 22 August 2016, 11:41
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
For some nations, winning Olympic gold is quite the regular occurrence. At the Rio de Janeiro Games, plenty of first-timers got to hear their anthems played in celebration as well. 10 teams...