Cricket looks for inclusion in 2024 Olympics
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 18:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
If cricket is ever going to return to the Olympic program, it will be in the Twenty20 format. The MCC's world cricket committee put its backing behind the inclusion of T20 in time for...
O'Sullivan returning to snooker to defend title
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 13:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Ronnie O'Sullivan is ending his sabbatical from snooker to defend his world title. The 37-year-old Briton, widely regarded as the most naturally talented player in the history of...
Morocco’s Mohammed Hajjy establishes new course record – 2:16.07
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Morocco’s Mohammed Hajjy established a new Malta Marathon record yesterday when he won the race in 2 hours 16 minutes and 07 seconds. It was his second consecutive victory after he...
Scotland wins 2nd straight match in 6 Nations
Sunday, 24 February 2013, 18:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Greig Laidlaw kicked four second-half penalties as Scotland ground out a 12-8 victory over Ireland on Sunday to earn back-to-back victories in the Six Nations for the first time in 12...
England stays on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
Sunday, 24 February 2013, 11:09
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
England took a giant stride toward the Six Nations title by battling past France on Saturday, but defending champion Wales could push its old rival all the way after beating Italy to maintain its...
Wales beats Italy 26-9 in Six Nations
Saturday, 23 February 2013, 18:30
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Only a fortnight after looking buried, a revived Wales has impetus and a winning streak going in the defense of its Six Nations rugby title after beating Italy 26-9 in rainy Rome on...
England, France ring changes ahead of 'Le Crunch'
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 14:14
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
England and France rang the changes Thursday in anticipation of a physical battle when the two rivals meet in the Six Nations at Twickenham this weekend. Chasing a Grand Slam, the English...
5 Olympians Who Went to Court
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:41
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Oscar Pistorius, facing a charge of premeditated murder in the Valentine's Day slaying of his girlfriend, is one of several OIympians who found themselves in a courtroom for various accusations....