http://thestar.com.my/sports/ Update: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 MYT 8:31:52 PM http://thestar.com.my/common/images/thestar_140x45.gif http://thestar.com.my/sports/ 88 31 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/20130619202943&sec=sports LONDON: Rafael Nadal was named fifth seed for Wimbledon on Wednesday, leaving his major title rivals to ponder meeting the 2008 and 2010 champion as early as the quarter-finals. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/20130619202943&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:26:52 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/20130619170410&sec=sports MIAMI: The defending champion Miami Heat staved off elimination by beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime behind a 32-point performance from LeBron James to force a game seven in the NBA finals. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/20130619170410&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:10:39 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257157&sec=sports PARIS: Ten years after Roger Federer made his Grand Slam breakthrough at Wimbledon, the 17-time major winner returns to the All England Club next week as defending champion, but with the clock ticking. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257157&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258171&sec=sports LONDON: Brazilian driver Felipe Massa is looking forward to Formula One’s upcoming return to traditional high-speed circuits as a boost for himself and Ferrari. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258171&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:07:22 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258220&sec=sports PETALING JAYA: It’s probably the worst time to take on Indonesian’s Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan but world No. 11 Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah are prepared for the challenge when the pair meet in the first round of the Singapore Open today. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258220&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258254&sec=sports JOHANNESBURG: South Africa captain Jean de Villiers is doubtful for a four-nation tournament final against Samoa on Saturday. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258254&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:35 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257139&sec=sports http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257139&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:34:23 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258360&sec=sports PETALING JAYA: Former world junior champion Zulfadli Zulkifli earned himself another opportunity for a breakthrough at senior level by qualifying for the main draw of the Singapore Open yesterday. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258360&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257434&sec=sports BRISBANE: Flying Wallaby winger Digby Ioane has declared himself fit to tackle the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday, just four weeks after knee surgery. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257434&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:35 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257425&sec=sports CARDIFF: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was left ruing his side’s failure to take their chances after the Black Caps’ exit from the Champions Trophy was confirmed on Monday. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257425&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:05:48 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257593&sec=sports PARIS: British sprint great Mark Cavendish will spearhead Belgian team Omega Pharma’s hopes for stage wins in the forthcoming Tour de France after they announced their team line-up on Monday for the race that begins on June 29. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257593&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:35:31 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258511&sec=sports PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim who heads a number of sports associations at the state and national level needs to get the Cabinet’s approval to remain in the various posts. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258511&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258635&sec=sports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian athletes participating in the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar would be flying direct to Naypyitaw, the main venue for the Games, on special flights arranged by Myanmar. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258635&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257239&sec=sports PETALING JAYA: Australia’s Rick Kulacz, winner of the 2009 Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters, is determined to bounce back to his best form at the venue where he won his second Asian Tour title. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257239&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:09:20 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257587&sec=sports PETALING JAYA: India’s rising star Anirban Lahiri is relying on a short putter to help him bag a fourth Asian Tour title at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters starting tomorrow. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257587&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:09:43 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258062&sec=sports PETALING JAYA: A rejuvenated Iain Steel of Malaysia, fresh from spending quality time with his family at his home in Alabama, is hoping to fly high when he tees off on his happy hunting ground at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters tomorrow, http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258062&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257234&sec=sports ARDMORE (Pennsylvania): Justin Rose’s breakthrough win at the US Open could open the door for England’s golden generation of golfers to finally make their collective mark in the record books. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257234&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:12 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257444&sec=sports LONDON: Tony Jacklin on Monday praised Justin Rose’s courage after seeing him become the first English winner of one of golf’s Major championships in 17 years with his victory at the US Open. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257444&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:35 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258650&sec=sports KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) coaching committee will not take any action against Project 2013 squad coach K. Dharmaraj and 1MAS director Lim Chiow Chuan. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258650&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257865&sec=sports KUALA LUMPUR: National hockey coach Paul Revington was in jovial mood after having a fruitful discussion with National Sports Council (NSC) director general Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong in Bukit Jalil yesterday. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257865&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:10:15 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257871&sec=sports KUALA LUMPUR: National hockey players are relieved and happy that their coach Paul Revington will continue training the team for the World League semi-finals, which begins on June 29, in Johor Baru. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257871&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258426&sec=sports KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Negri Sembilan Wanderers are hoping to celebrate their 30th anniversary in style by lifting the International Power Royal Sevens Rugby 2013 trophy. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258426&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:11:06 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258499&sec=sports PUTRAJAYA: Federal Territories chef-de-mission for the 2013 Sukma organised by the National Sports Council in Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Hassim Ismail, said FT have submitted their bid to host the 2018 Sukma. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13258499&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:36 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257204&sec=sports EASTBOURNE: Last year’s Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska is hoping to improve her grass-play consistency on what she calls her favourite surface as she starts her grand slam preparation as women’s top seed at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257204&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:35 +0800 http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257158&sec=sports PARIS: They are Britain’s skid-row tennis scrappers who get by on small change, chasing their dreams at far-flung tournaments in outposts like Burnie in Australia or Rimouski, Canada and An Ning in China. http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2013/6/19/sports/13257158&sec=sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:46 +0800