Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs holding aloft the English Premier League trophy as his teammates join him after their 2-0 win over Wigan yesterday. Goals by Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo
(on Giggs’ left) handed United the title for the 10th time under Alex Ferguson. Chelsea were held 1-1 by Bolton, giving the Red Devils the title
by two clear points. – AFP

Manchester United retained the Premier League title yesterday when they won 2-0 at Wigan Athletic and Chelsea were held 1-1 at home by Bolton Wanderers.

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Malaysia not holding back

Malaysia have decided that they want to emerge as the winners of Group B for a direct entry to the Thomas Cup quarter-finals, even if it means going into the same half as defending champions China.

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Choong Hann vows to come good against the Koreans

Skipper Wong Choong Hann's moment of truth has arrived in his bid to make up for the disappointment of being forced out on the team – albeit due to an injury – during the quarter-final tie against South Korea at the last Finals in Japan two years ago.

Nicol gets her revenge

Malaysia's world number one Nicol David recovered from a first-game defeat and 2-5 down in the fourth to beat difficult opponent Shelley Kitchen of New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the British Open at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday.

Kumar stops Kiwis and Malaysia score first win

Malaysia bounced back from a slow first half to beat New Zealand 2-0 in the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Ipoh yesterday and the victory kept alive their hopes to make it to the final.