Nation in Motion – Page 309

Scalpers find few takers for Singapore Grand Prix tickets at eBay with two days to go

F1 "fans" try to unload tickets at eBay but the majority aren't even getting bids.

By Les Tan|2008-09-27T19:53:51+08:00September 24th, 2008|motorsport, Nation in Motion|2 Comments

Singapore Grand Prix – paying to jam ourselves

There you are, stuck in traffic for an hour trying to move less than 1km in the downtown Marina Bay area in rush hour traffic. And all because of the fastest (legal) race in Singapore. Oh, the irony.

By Les Tan|2008-09-26T23:06:07+08:00September 24th, 2008|motorsport, Nation in Motion|5 Comments

Slinger Eric Sandrin survives dangerous play by de Ocampo of Air21

Eric Sandrin was taken out in a dirty play by Radiel de Ocampo of Air21 while mid-dunk. He hit the deck with a thud but he survived.

By Les Tan|2009-10-01T17:48:01+08:00September 23rd, 2008|basketball, Nation in Motion|5 Comments

Slingers overcome stiff Philippines Air21 resistance to sweep basketball series

The Slingers put up a stirring 32-18 comeback in the final period for a hard-fought 98-85 victory. Yet the win was marred by an unsportsmanlike foul on star forward Eric Sandrin.

By Ian Chew|2008-10-09T13:02:56+08:00September 22nd, 2008|basketball, Nation in Motion|11 Comments

Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat miss out on golf world cup spot as Korea claim top honours

Singapore missed out by two places on a trip to the World Cup after a round of one-under ended their Fortis International Challenge campaign and they tied for fifth place with hosts Malaysia.

By Les Tan|2008-10-07T11:50:53+08:00September 21st, 2008|golf, Nation in Motion|0 Comments

One final chance for Singapore to play themselves into the golf world cup

Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing of Singapore are still in with a good chance of a top three place going into the final day of the Fortis International Challenge at Kota Permai, Kuala Lumpur.

By Les Tan|2008-10-07T11:50:48+08:00September 21st, 2008|golf, Nation in Motion|0 Comments

Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing still in with fighting chance of top three placing

SingaporeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s duo of Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing started the second day of the Fortis International Challenge tied for second place with Hong Kong. Despite a slightly disappointing performance in the foursomes with a score of one over for the day, they sit tied for fourth place with every chance of making the top three slots.

By Les Tan|2008-10-07T11:50:26+08:00September 19th, 2008|golf, Nation in Motion|0 Comments

Expect a fiery rematch, says Slingers head coach Gordon McLeod

Don't be fooled by the huge winning scoreline, according to Slingers head coach Gordon Mcleod. The game ejection of Homer Se for unsportsmanlike behaviour has also given Air21 added incentives to redeem themselves come Sunday.