Other Sports

Olympics-Short track-Italy's Fontana enjoys silver lining as she matches record

MILAN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Italian short track skater Arianna Fontana had ⁠to settle for silver in the Olympic 500 metres on ‌Thursday but was delighted to match the tally of Italy's most decorated Olympian.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Masterful Canada shut out Czechs, US work out early kinks v Latvia

MILAN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - ⁠Tournament favourites Canada marked their territory with a 5-0 win over Czech Republic to open their men's Olympic ice hockey campaign on Thursday ⁠before the United States hit their stride after an uneasy start to win 5-1 against Latvia.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada blank Czechs, US overpower Latvia, wins for Swiss and Germany

MILAN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Canada got ⁠the perfect start to their Olympic men's ice hockey campaign with a confident 5-0 win over the Czech Republic on Thursday, the United ⁠States saw off Latvia 5-1, as Germany beat Denmark 3-1 and Switzerland cruised past France 4-0.

Badminton

Zii Jia yet to respond to Thomas Cup training invite

PETALING JAYA: The ball is now in Lee Zii Jia's court after the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) sent an official invitation to the former Asian champion to join a centralised training stint ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals from April 24-May 3.

At Full Swing

Women’s amateur golf on the rise with growing success of WAAP

THE region's top women amateur golfers, including Malaysia's Jeneath Wong, Singapore's Chen Xingtong, Filipino Rianne Malixi, Thailand's Achiraya Sriwong and South Korea's Oh Soo-min, do not need to look far for inspiration when they reach the crossroads of when to turn professional.

Football

Syahir’s quiet rise as Selangor’s midfield anchor

PETALING JAYA: Selangor midfielder Syahir Bashah's rise this season has not been loud or flashy.

Athletics

Coaching boost to power track revival

KUALA LUMPUR: With more coaches, expect better results on the athletics track and field.

Football

We will bounce back, says Negri fullback Ariff 

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan fullback Ariff Ar-Rasyid has vowed that his side will bounce back in the Malaysia Cup quarter-final second-leg after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Selangor on Sunday.

Football

Midfield maestro Shitembi sets the tone for Kuching City’s charge

PETALING JAYA: Petrus Shitembi is feeling stronger and fitter by the day and this is good news for Kuching City as they prepare for the Malaysia Cup quarter-final, second-leg match against Brunei at the State Stadium tomorrow.

Hockey

MHC cut MHL foreign players’ quota, Nurinsafi boss questions move

PETALING JAYA: Will reducing the number of foreign players in this year's Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) prove a bane or a boon.

Tennis

Different court but same drive for Hock Kin’s son Leroy

PETALING JAYA: National tennis player Leroy Yong is carving his own path on court and, despite the challenges, is determined to get back on track this year.

Badminton

Chong Wei: Door always open for Pei Kee to return

PETALING JAYA: The door remains open for women's doubles shuttler Go Pei Kee to return to the national set-up.

Swimming

Ex-national swimmer Siew Hui makes a mark at the Bar

PETALING JAYA: She once made a splash for Malaysia in the pool, but former Asian Youth Games medallist Yap Siew Hui is now making her mark in the legal world.

Golf

Khavish and Shahriffuddin swing into Selangor Masters contention

PETALING JAYA: V. Khavish and Shahriffuddin Ariffin flew the flag high for Malaysia with matching 66s to move into top 10 contention at the half-way stage of the PKNS Selangor Masters at Seri Selangor Golf Club.

Badminton

Zafrul rallies Aaron-Soh and Co to fight against the odds at Finals in Horsens

PETALING JAYA: Can Malaysia finally bring home the Thomas Cup after 34 years?

Other Sports

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Attacking Viking McGrath hunts gold to honour late grandfather

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 12 (Reuters) - When Norway's slalom ⁠specialist Atle Lie McGrath pushes out of the start gate seeking to plunder more Olympic gold for the nation's fabled 'attacking Vikings' he ⁠will do so in memory of the grandfather who inspired his sporting journey.

Football

Soccer-Atletico hit Barcelona for four to take giant step toward Copa del Rey final

MADRID, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid ⁠tore Barcelona apart with four first-half goals to secure a 4-0 victory on Thursday in the first leg of ⁠their Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving the holders staring at a near impossible task in the return ‌match.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal miss chance to go six points clear with draw at Brentford

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Arsenal wasted the ⁠chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as they were held ⁠to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday, with Noni Madueke's second-half header cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter.

Other Sports

Olympics-Figure skating-Fans of Chock and Bates launch petition questioning ice dance result

MILAN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Triple world ice ⁠dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates will leave the Milano Cortina Olympics with silver medals, but also an outpouring of support from fans questioning the ⁠judging that denied them gold. 

Other Sports

Olympics-Short track-Dutch skater Xandra Velzeboer wins gold in 500m, denies Fontana hat-trick

MILAN, ⁠Feb 12 (Reuters) - Dutch skater Xandra ‌Velzeboer won gold in the women's short track 500 metres at the ​Olympics on Thursday, denying ⁠reigning champion Arianna ⁠Fontana a hat-trick in the ⁠event, as ‌the Italian had to settle for ⁠silver.