Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Malta across Basketball, Soccer, Hockey.
From a Fulbright grant focused on microplastics in Malta to new faces on the Hawaiʻi Island basketball roster, the latest briefing also highlights Senator Mazie Hirono’s stand against fee hikes, the retirement of conservation pioneer Lea Hong, and Kaysha Koroi’s upcoming reign as Miss Universal Woman Hawaiʻi.
Coach Rachelle Sayers unveiled four Montana prospects who will join the Fighting Saints for the 2026‑27 season, a group she believes can restore the program’s dominance in the Frontier Conference.
After overcoming multiple injuries and a pivot toward medicine, Musa Jallow emerged as a key player for the Starlites in Malta, earning MVP honors in the Super Cup Final and now aiming for the next challenge.
Anthony Sarkesian was named MVP of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026 Division C, guiding Armenia to its first Division C championship since 2017 with a flawless campaign.
Armenia secured the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026 Division C title after a commanding 97-68 victory over Malta, highlighted by Hajyan’s 32 points and Sarkesian’s all‑around effort.
The International Hockey Federation’s new Hockey Scores Live offers live scores, statistics and competition data, starting with matches in Ghana, Norway, Malta and Gibraltar and aiming for worldwide accessibility.
Daniel Oordt, the Dutch soccer superfan known as the Orange Suit Man, has turned his distinctive attire into a cultural symbol, appearing in a Deep Ellum mural and cheering the Netherlands team in Dallas.
Airline pilot Daniel Oordt, known as the "Oranje Suit Man," has turned his devotion to the Dutch national soccer team into a worldwide phenomenon, attending every match since 2015 while wearing a meticulously crafted orange outfit.
Luxembourg will host Italy in a friendly on Wednesday, marking their first meeting in 12 years. Both teams missed the 2026 World Cup, with Italy missing out after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg failing to earn points in qualifying. Italy’s new temporary coach Silvio Baldini will field an almost entirely uncapped squad, while Luxembourg, fresh from back‑to‑back wins over Malta, looks to build momentum.
The friendly scheduled for Wednesday pits Luxembourg against Italy in a match that could mark a historic milestone for the Luxembourgish side.