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Mardan, Lam in joint-10th spot
SINGAPORE'S Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing did themselves proud on the opening day of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at Dongguan, China, yesterday.
 
 
The World Cup for England, and...
Dear Santa Claus,
Poor in Europe, but strong at home
I KNOW from my playing days in Singapore that the pressure of winning trophies from supporters and the powerful figures at the top can be unnerving and at times frustrating.
TWIN TERRORS
DIDIER Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are grateful to Carlo Ancelotti.
13 SECS... GOAL!
IF ARSENAL carry on at this rate, there'll be a line as long as a London bus of one-time doubters, this humble hack included, waiting outside manager Arsene Wenger's door to apologise at the end of the season.
How to spot a fake certificate
Just comparing copies to so-called originals is probably not enough. -TNP
Singapore eye top-16 finish
IMPROVING on their best-ever finish of 17th is what the Singaporean pair of Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing want to achieve at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup, starting today in China.
Blame the owners
LIVERPOOL legend Graeme Souness points the finger at the American owners for the current problems at Anfield.
YOU'LL NEVER SULK ALONE
Liverpool must regain winning habit
LIVERPOOL are out of the Champions League. There is no need for elaborate eulogies.
Get rid of some players
I STILL remember Liverpool beating Real Madrid 1-0 away and whacking them 4-0 at Anfield last season.
Why must I describe my scars and tattoos?
Security reason, says industry expert. -TNP
We did not get her consent
That's what one of the accused says in statement. -TNP
'I blame myself for not stopping him'
Jane (not her real name) thought she was helping her ex-hubby by clearing his debts, but this encouraged him to continue gambling. -TNP
Lam, Mardan on a mission
SINGAPORE'S Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat are hoping to draw inspiration from the Republic's women's table tennis team as they do battle at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup starting tomorrow.
Ochoa pips Shin for LPGA's top award
LORENA Ochoa edged out South Korean Shin Jiyai to become the LPGA Player of the Year for a fourth successive time on Monday.
ASTHMA: BEAT IT LIKE BECKHAM
DAVID Beckham's agent has admitted the 34-year-old has been an asthma sufferer for years - but insists it hasn't stopped him from reaching the pinnacle of the sport.
Lesson from Becks: Chase your dream
I ALWAYS knew that this day would come.
Rising stars, resurgent veterans
THIS week's Team of The Week is nothing short of scintillating.
Sorry kids, exams not cancelled
Terengganu flood means students have to take boats, stay overnight at test centres. -TNP
'We wanted to have sex with girl'
One of five accused suggested to get the girl drunk so that they can easily get the girl. -TNP
Top students given priority at networking event
Readers disagree on good grades equal more opportunities. -TNP
Cheaper to buy own flat than to rent one
One in every 20 HDB flats is owned by a PR. -TNP
Unhappy mum: 'Cheaper for children to share taxi'
Bus operator raising the two-way fare, but at the same time, is taking away the one-way option. -TNP
Europa League beckons for Liverpool
FOR THREE of the four big English teams, this is another routine week of Champions League football.
No excuses for Pool to lose this one
WHAT can Liverpool do? What stuff are they made of? These are not punters talking. These are Liverpool fans trying to make sense out of nonsense.
Mardan, Lam in fine fettle
MARDAN Mamat and Lam Chih Bing are in their best form prior to a World Cup event.
This could be the end
GROUP E
Jordan win doesn't help Singapore
A TOUGH assignment just got more complicated.
Teachers who cross line must be dealt with
Onus is on the teachers to make sure the line between students and them is never blurred. -TNP
When teachers cross the line
Teacher quits after being caught dating 16-year-old students. -TNP
 
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