Italy court reopens probe into death of Pantani
Monday, 4 August 2014, 14:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Italian prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the death of cyclist Marco Pantani after his family presented evidence contending the former Tour de France winner was...
From Bolt to unknowns, games united Commonwealth
Sunday, 3 August 2014, 20:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
They traveled in search of recognition, knowing they were unlikely to return with medals. At the Olympics, Norfolk Islanders must settle with being part of Australia's vast team. But...
Marco Pantani 'was killed'
Saturday, 2 August 2014, 11:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Famous Italian cyclist Marco Pantani did not die of an overdose but was killed by being forced to drink diluted cocaine, the Gazzetta dello Sport reports today. It says the police of...
Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France
Monday, 28 July 2014, 06:18
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the...
Maltese athletes in action on Day 1
Friday, 25 July 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Maltese athletes took part in four sport disciplines on Day1 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow yesterday. Judoka Jeremy Saywell, taking part in the under 66 kilogram category, lost by...
Scottish identity celebrated as Glasgow Games open
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 06:13
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Loch Ness Monster, tartan-clad bagpipers and giant pieces of shortbread took the place of footballers on the Celtic Park pitch as the Commonwealth Games began with a celebration of Scottish...
Athletes added to Games lineup as outbreak stemmed
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 06:23
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The athletes' village at the Commonwealth Games welcomed 1,000 more competitors from 25 countries on Monday, and none of them should have to worry about a stomach virus that affected staff at the...
Fleeting Bolt visit could be key to Glasgow Games
Monday, 21 July 2014, 07:08
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Competing in just one event, Usain Bolt is likely to race in Glasgow for less than 20 seconds. Just convincing the sprint star to come to the Commonwealth Games, though, should go a long way to...
One down, one to go: Rio Olympics next for Brazil
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 06:39
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Brazil just pulled off the World Cup. Next up is Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympics, which poses an even bigger challenge. Cement trucks are busy, creating billowing dust clouds, and...
Ian Thorpe reveals he is gay in interview
Sunday, 13 July 2014, 12:14
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Ian Thorpe for the first time publicly confirmed that he is gay during a television interview on Sunday, ending years of speculation about his...