Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Poulin urges team to take pride despite silver

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin leaves Milan with an injured knee ⁠but her pride intact, praising her teammates for a well-fought overtime effort ‌that came up short against the United States 2-1 in the Olympic women's ice hockey final.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-United States earn gold, revenge in OT win over Canada

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States tasted revenge ⁠sweeter than maple syrup as they came from behind to beat defending champions Canada 2-1 to win gold in an overtime thriller in women's ice hockey at the Milano ⁠Cortina Olympics on Thursday.

Other Sports

New timer system gets thumbs-up from champ Farah

KUALA LUMPUR: Top national lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain Abdullah (pic) has given the thumbs-up to the new format introduced in the Seven-Nation Invitational Lawn Bowls Championship.

Football

Proud Munoz salutes JDT’s fighting spirit in ACLE triumph

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz was gushing with pride after watching his men claim a hard-fought 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) East Zone match to check into the last 16.

Football

Coach Hazman wants quick response from Terengganu after Malaysia Cup blow

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu are determined to prevent their Malaysia Cup disappointment sap their hunger, with the Turtles quickly turning their attention back to the Super League challenge.

Badminton

Positive start for Roslin in Egypt role despite Cup miss

PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 singles player Roslin Hashim has already tasted success with Egypt despite being in charge for less than three months.

Badminton

Rosman sees bright future for Carmen-Xin Yee

PETALING JAYA: Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee may well be Malaysia's next big hope in women's doubles, but the 19-year-olds must stay patient as they work their way towards the world elite.

Squash

The Philippines assignment under humble set-up proves rewarding for Wee Wern

PETALING JAYA: Former national squash player Low Wee Wern may have been away from her hometown in Penang during Chinese New Year, but her players in the Philippines made sure she felt right at home.

Other Sports

Level up as Aruwin finishes as best Asian in women’s slalom

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's sole representative at the Milan Winter Olympics, Aruwin Saleh­huddin, can hold her head high after finishing as the best Asian athlete in the women's slalom.

Hockey

The going gets tougher but hardy Andy keeps World Cup dream alive

PETALING JAYA: Rising hockey player Andywalfian Jeffrynus had his first taste of senior hockey last year, but the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers will present his sternest test yet with the national team.

Athletics

Shot putter Ziyad turns into a ‘night owl’, feels fresher during Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR: For national para athlete Mohd Ziyad Zolkefli, the month of Ramadan is not merely a time for worship, but also a period to maintain a high level of athletic discipline.

Other Sports

Olympics-Figure skating-Liu wins Olympic gold in Milan, ends U.S. women's medal drought

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Alysa Liu delivered a dazzling performance to ⁠win the gold at the Milano Cortina Games on Thursday as she capped a remarkable comeback journey to snap a 20-year Olympic medal drought for Americans in the women's ⁠figure skating event.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-United States beat Canada in overtime for women's gold

(Changes number of consecutive losses in paragraph ⁠11 to eight from seven)

Cricket

Cricket-Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with T20 World Cup win over Canada

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ibrahim Zadran dedicated ⁠his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as ⁠the Afghanistan opener's unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over ‌Canada on Thursday, ending their Twenty20 World Cup with a consolation victory in Group D.

Other Sports

Olympics-Figure skating-On-ice cameraman brings new Olympic angle

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - When figure skaters finish Olympic ⁠routines the most private seconds often come next - the deep breath after the music stops, quick look to the boards, a sense of ⁠relief or disappointment before facing their coaches in the kiss-and-cry area.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-No medal but Sweden savour progress made in Milan

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Sweden leave Milan without a medal but ⁠with pride intact, said coach Ulf Lundberg, as one of the early ‌powerhouse nations of women's ice hockey celebrated a return to form.

Other Sports

Olympics-Curling-Canada beat South Korea to qualify for semi-finals, USA also through

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 19 (Reuters) - ⁠Rachel Homan's Canada beat South Korea 10-7 on Thursday to book their spot in the ⁠semi-finals of the women's curling competition at the Winter Olympics, where they will be joined ‌by the United States.

Tennis

Tennis-Players run for cover as honey bees swarm Bengaluru stadium

Feb 19 (Reuters) - The ⁠S.M. Krishna tennis stadium was ⁠abuzz with more than aces and ‌winners as players and spectators alike had to run for cover as a swarm of honey ​bees invaded the arena ⁠during the ITF ⁠Bengaluru Open, Indian media reports said on Thursday.

Other Sports

Olympics-SkiMo-New sport provides first neutral athlete medal of Milano Cortina as Filippov wins sprint silver

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 19 (Reuters) - ⁠Russian ski mountaineer Nikita Filippov became the first individual neutral athlete (AIN) of these Winter ⁠Games to win a medal on Thursday, when he secured silver in the ‌first-ever "SkiMo" men's sprint event at an Olympics. 

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-Switzerland beat Sweden in overtime to win women's bronze

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - ⁠Alina Muller scored in overtime to secure bronze for Switzerland with a 2-1 victory over Sweden in Olympic women's ⁠ice hockey at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday, firing a laser shot in with just 50 seconds left ‌in the extra session of three-on-three play.