Phelps back at the pool, still mum on comeback
Monday, 21 October 2013, 11:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Michael Phelps has been working out with his former coach but there is no word yet on a return to swimming for the Rio Olympics. Bob Bowman told The Associated Press on Sunday that Phelps...
Middle Sea Race to start Saturday
Friday, 18 October 2013, 07:17
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Every skipper and all the participants in the 34th edition are looking forward eagerly to tomorrow’s start from Grand Harbour. Well over 100 boats are expected to take part this year...
Esimit Europa 2 again favourite for Middle Sea Race line honours
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 11:14
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Sailors from 24 different countries will set sail from Grand Harbour on Saturday to take part in the Rolex Middle Sea Race. A dazzling array of yachts will take part in the non-stop 606 mile yacht...
US champion Biles takes lead in worlds qualifying
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 20:03
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Simone Biles used superb floor and vault exercises to sweep past U.S. teammate Kyla Ross Wednesday and take the provisional lead in all-around qualifying at the world gymnastics...
Kato breaks into top 3 men's all around at worlds
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 16:45
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Kohei Uchimura proved he is the overwhelming favorite to win a record fourth all-around world championship by qualifying for Thursday's final by a big margin. Uchimura also qualified...
Mikulak looks up to Uchimura at gymnastic worlds
Monday, 30 September 2013, 19:59
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
There is always a moment of awe when you finally get to compete against your sporting hero. But when Sam Mikulak is in his first world championships and Kohei Uchimura is favored to win an...
Uchimura, Mustafina looking good for world titles
Sunday, 29 September 2013, 10:44
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Already in a class of his own in men's gymnastics, Kohei Uchimura is on the brink of becoming the greatest ever, full stop. For four years, the Japanese star has won every major...
Oracle beats New Zealand to keep America's Cup
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 06:58
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Skipper Jimmy Spithill and Oracle Team USA won the America's Cup on Wednesday with one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Spithill steered Oracle's space-age, 72-foot...
ERC insist breakaway tournament won't happen
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 07:09
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The chairman of the European Rugby Cup is adamant that proposed plans for a new breakaway tournament to challenge the Heineken Cup next season will not come to light. The existing...