Scare for Henin against Srebotnik at Dubai Open

DUBAI: Justine Henin suffered an opening-match scare for the second successive year as she sought to maintain an unbeaten record by winning her fifth title in a row at the Dubai Open.

Japan, Hong Kong into semifinals at Worlds

GUANGZHOU: Japan's women powered into the semifinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships yesterday and immediately issued a challenge to all-conquering China.

Bernier helps lift Sabres

NEW YORK: The Buffalo Sabres moved back into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday, new signing Steve Bernier contributing two goals and an assist in an 8-4 win over the Nashville Predators.

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China overpowers, Germany upset

GUANGZHOU: China stormed over its hapless opponents at the World Team Table Tennis Championships here yesterday as powerhouse Germany was upset by aggressive Japan.

ITTF slammed for move to restrict players

GUANGZHOU, China: Top US paddler Gao Jun has slammed a controversial move to restrict Chinese-born players in table tennis, branding it unfair for players and unhealthy for the sport.

Richards, Campbell deals highlight busy day

LOS ANGELES: The Dallas Stars got a playoff boost, San Jose won the Brian Campbell sweepstakes and Colorado turned back the clock in a busy day of National Hockey League trades on Tuesday.

Bruins hand Senators 2nd straight shutout loss

BOSTON: The Boston Bruins played no part in a busy trade deadline day, saving their energy to register a fourth straight victory with a 4-0 home blanking of the fading Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

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Teams ready to deal as trade deadline approaches

VANCOUVER: In the weeks leading up to Tuesday's NHL trade deadline, there has been a lot of talk and not much action.