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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

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Lee guns for sixth Malaysian title

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Kuala Lumpur - World No. 1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei remained on course for his sixth Malaysian Open title after beating Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Minh in the semi-final of the Proton Malaysian Open Super Series at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

Joey closer to turning pro

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

More than 10 months ago, Singapore golfer Joey Poh decided that she would turn professional.

'It's so good to be home'

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Nine yachts competing in the round-the-world Clipper Race sailed into Singapore's Keppel Bay Marina yesterday, to cheers and confetti.

Avramovic disappointed with newcomers

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

From the looks of things, national football coach Raddy Avramovic is unlikely to ring in any major personnel changes to the Lions squad that will take on Jordan in the crucial Asian Cup football qualifier in five weeks' time.

In Brief

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

China's Li Na and Zheng make history Li Na says Chinese women's tennis is on the rise after joining countrywoman Zheng Jie in the fourth round of the Australian Open yesterday.

Australian Open

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

3rd round

Fresh Djokovic shifts into top gear

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Melbourne - Last year, Novak Djokovic played more than 100 matches and decided he needed a good rest more than another tournament to prepare for the season's first Grand Slam event.

He's holding court now and loving it

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Melbourne: Nikolay Davydenko is not your average top sportsman. He only looks it. He's the fellow with not much hair, not much game (at first look) and not given much attention. But not any more.

Button aims for 30 per cent

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Jenson Button played the numbers game when he reached 30 on Tuesday. He discovered that only 30 per cent of sporting world champions retain their titles.

Keys concert attracts a host of Galacticos

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The dulcet tones of the lovely Alicia Keys are a real treat.

Maradona's historic pose

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Diego Maradona entertained school children during a pre-World Cup visit to hosts South Africa last week. While at a Pretoria school, the eccentric Argentina manager pulled faces and showed off his football skills, reported the Daily Mail.

Woods silent, but mistresses have loose lips

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

While there has been absolute silence from Tiger Woods, his mistresses have not shied from revealing their trysts with him.

Who will leave Liverpool first?

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

No club on earth does the 'Us Against the World' lament better than Liverpool FC.

Rusty Elephants seeking last four berth

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Cabinda (Angola) - After more than a week without a competitive game at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast will be anxious to shake off the rust when they meet Algeria today in the quarter-finals.

Fact File

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Name: Robson de Souza

Hull accuse former boss of receiving kick-backs

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

London - English football was left reeling by a fresh bung scandal on Friday, after Hull City launched a High Court case against Paul Duffen, their former executive chairman.

Heading for the exit?

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

They were supposed to be kindred spirits; flair players with a fondness for sublime skills and the No. 10 shirt.

FA Cup

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Fourth round

Giant-killers Reading claim Burnley's scalp

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

London - FA Cup giant-killers Reading claimed another Premier League scalp with a 1-0 victory over Burnley in the fourth round yesterday.

Rooney fires United back to the top

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Manchester - Wayne Rooney netted all four goals as Manchester United moved back to the top of the Premier League yesterday.

$50 That's the most fans will pay for World Cup telecast

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:00 GMT

With Fifa demanding $40 million, not $100 million, for the football World Cup broadcast rights, Singaporeans do not see the need to pay an arm and a leg in subscription fees to watch the matches.