Category: Sport

JAPAN’S Kazuki Higa took the third-round lead at the Shinhan Donghae Open in Korea today – one of a host of Asian Tour players to make the most of moving day. The Japanese golfer, winner of this event in 2022, set the course alight on the back nine making four birdies in a row from… Continue reading Pocket-rocket Higa bolts into lead

DEFENDING champion Magdalena Frech suffered a quarter-final exit at the Guadalajara Open after a straight-sets defeat by Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova. The 19-year-old Bartunkova secured a 7-5 6-4 victory over the Polish fourth seed in one hour and 38 minutes to advance to her maiden WTA semi-final. German sixth seed Tatjana Maria also crashed out… Continue reading Defending champion Frech crashes out of Guadalajara Open quarters

JAPANESE fans embraced the vibrant atmosphere during Saturday’s opening day of the world athletics championships in Tokyo, four years after being excluded from the same stadium during the pandemic-affected Olympics. The Tokyo Games, delayed until 2021 due to Covid-19, occurred with empty stands as organisers prohibited spectators to minimise infection risks. Spectators arrived early on… Continue reading Tokyo fans enjoy world athletics championships after Olympic lockout

NATIONAL women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah saw their Hong Kong Open title defence end abruptly in the semi-finals today. The Malaysian duo suffered a comprehensive 14-21, 11-21 defeat against China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian at the Hong Kong Coliseum. The match concluded in just 35 minutes as the Chinese… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah’s Hong Kong Open title defence ends in semi-finals

THE national women’s team produced a scintillating performance to score eight goals in the first 30 minutes to blitz Taiwan 8-0 during their fifth-eighth classification match at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China, today. The first-half show of power at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium allowed the Malaysian Tigress, coached by Mohd… Continue reading Malaysian Tigress score eight goals in 30 minutes to crush Taiwan

BRAZIL coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Neymar’s physical condition will determine his inclusion in the national team for next year’s World Cup. The 33-year-old forward was omitted from recent qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia due to what Ancelotti described as a minor leg muscle injury. Neymar himself later claimed his exclusion was for technical… Continue reading Neymar’s Brazil World Cup spot depends on physical condition says Ancelotti

NATIONAL squash player Rachel Arnold secured her place in the second round of the Egyptian Open 2025 after a hard-fought victory over compatriot Aifa Azman in a five-game thriller. Rachel staged a strong comeback after losing the opening game to seal a 3-2 victory with scores of 9-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-13, and 12-10. She will… Continue reading Rachel Arnold and Aira Azman advance to Egyptian Open second round

NEGERI SEMBILAN FC secured their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals despite suffering a 0-1 defeat to PDRM FC in their second leg encounter. The team progressed with a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory thanks to their emphatic first-leg performance. Mohd Nidzam Jamil’s squad entered the match with a comfortable five-goal cushion from their previous 5-0… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan reach FA Cup quarterfinals despite second-leg loss to PDRM

NATIONAL men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has been eliminated from the Hong Kong Open after losing to China’s second seed Li Shi Feng in today’s quarter-final match. The world number 23 Malaysian battled through a gruelling rubber set before ultimately falling 20-22, 21-14, 20-22 in a match lasting one hour and 18 minutes at… Continue reading Leong Jun Hao loses Hong Kong Open quarter-final to Li Shi Feng

REAL MADRID centre-back Antonio Ruediger has suffered an injury to his left thigh, the LaLiga club confirmed on Friday. The German international started both of Germany’s World Cup qualifier matches this month before returning to his club. Ruediger was notably absent from Real Madrid’s squad list for Saturday’s LaLiga match at Real Sociedad according to… Continue reading Real Madrid’s Ruediger suffers thigh injury, out for Sociedad clash

BARCELONA coach Hansi Flick will be on the touchline for his team’s Champions League opener against Newcastle United after successfully appealing a one-match suspension. UEFA had originally banned Flick and his assistant Marcus Sorg for their conduct during last season’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan. The German manager’s animated protests during Barcelona’s… Continue reading Barcelona’s Hansi Flick cleared for Champions League opener after appeal

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha from Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. The Premier League club confirmed the 22-year-old will complete his move in 2026. Emegha scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 27 league appearances for Strasbourg last season. The Dutch forward joined the French club in 2023 from… Continue reading Chelsea agree deal to sign striker Emegha from Strasbourg in 2026

MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma welcomes the competition with James Trafford for the starting position, believing it will bring out the best in both players. The Italy international joined from Paris St Germain on a five-year contract on transfer deadline day, creating uncertainty about the number one spot following Ederson’s departure. Trafford started all three… Continue reading Donnarumma embraces goalkeeper competition at Manchester City

JOAO MENDES, the son of Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, has signed a one-year contract with Championship club Hull City. The 20-year-old midfielder previously developed through Barcelona’s youth academy before moving to Burnley in 2024. Mendes featured regularly for Burnley’s Under-21 team but was released earlier this year. His new deal with Hull includes an option… Continue reading Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes signs one-year deal with Hull City

FIFA received more than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries within the first 24 hours of the 2026 World Cup presale draw. The extraordinary global demand for the tournament came primarily from the United States, Mexico and Canada. Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal and Germany followed as the next highest demand… Continue reading FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed goalkeeper Andre Onana has completed a loan move to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor. The Cameroon international’s departure follows United’s acquisition of Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for 18.2 million pounds on transfer deadline day. Lammens’ arrival gave United four senior goalkeepers, creating surplus competition for the starting position. Turkey international… Continue reading Andre Onana leaves Manchester United for Trabzonspor loan deal

CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB has been charged with 74 breaches of Football Association regulations covering football agents, intermediaries, and third-party player investments. The charges relate to conduct spanning from 2009 to 2022, primarily involving events during the 2010-11 to 2015-16 playing seasons under previous owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea stated that these matters were self-reported by the… Continue reading Chelsea face 74 FA charges over agent and intermediary rule breaches

MANCHESTER United manager Ruben Amorim confirmed goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will retain his starting position for this weekend’s derby against Manchester City despite the recent signing of Senne Lammens. Goalkeeping issues have contributed to another slow start to the season for the Red Devils. Bayindir has played all three Premier League matches but faced criticism for… Continue reading Amorim confirms Bayindir to start in Manchester derby despite new signing

REAL Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has declared that only players who deserve it will feature in his starting line-ups this season. The Spanish manager has already demonstrated this policy during the opening weeks of the campaign. Alonso made his selection philosophy clear during a Friday news conference ahead of Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad. “It’s… Continue reading Xabi Alonso says only deserving players will play at Real Madrid

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot described new signing Alexander Isak as potentially the world’s best striker while urging patience with his integration into the team. The Premier League champions secured the Sweden forward from Newcastle for a British record fee of £125 million on transfer deadline day. Isak’s arrival formed part of a summer spending spree… Continue reading Liverpool manager Slot calls Isak world’s best striker after record move

THE registration process for volunteers wanting to participate in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor will commence early next year. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi confirmed that participation will be open specifically to Selangor youths, including high school and university students, along with interested members of the public. Mohd… Continue reading Selangor SUKMA volunteer registration to open early next year

FORMER national footballer P. Darmalinggam from the 1980s era has died at the age of 64. Football Association of Malaysia deputy president Datuk S. Sivasundaram confirmed the news, stating that Darmalinggam passed away after being admitted to Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang for treatment following a bathroom fall earlier today. Sivasundaram described Darmalinggam as… Continue reading Former national footballer P. Darmalinggam dies at age 64

NATIONAL women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have stormed into the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open after a commanding performance against compatriots Go Pei Kee and Teo Mei Xing. The world number two pair needed just 31 minutes to secure a straight-sets victory with scores of 21-12, 21-15 at the Hong Kong… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah reach Hong Kong Open semi-finals with dominant win

SPANISH UCI ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma intends to prove their competitive worth as late replacements in the 2025 Le Tour de Langkawi from September 28 to October 5. The team received their invitation just six weeks before the race begins, according to LTdL25 chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal. Kern Pharma topped the list of… Continue reading Kern Pharma aims to defend team title at 2025 Le Tour de Langkawi

KUALA LUMPUR: A contractor received a five-month jail sentence and a RM10,000 fine from the Sessions Court after admitting to unlawfully transferring RM300,000 belonging to a trader into his company’s bank account. Judge Azrul Darus imposed the sentence on 38-year-old Muhammad Hilmi Zahidi and ordered the jail term to commence from his arrest date on… Continue reading Contractor jailed and fined for unlawful RM300,000 money transfer

NEWLY-CROWNED mixed doubles world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are shifting their focus to the upcoming China Masters tournament after their historic Paris triumph. The Malaysian pair admitted their world title achievement was a dream come true but emphasised the importance of staying grounded and maintaining their competitive edge. Ee Wei stated… Continue reading World champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei focus on China Masters after Paris win

SAINT LUCIA’S Julien Alfred aims to add the world 100 metres title to her Olympic gold, stating her triumph demonstrates that athletes from small nations need not feel inferior. The 24-year-old sprinter displayed remarkable composure at the Paris Games, convincingly defeating reigning world champion Sha’Carri Richardson despite turning professional only in 2023. Alfred begins her… Continue reading Saint Lucia’s Alfred says Olympic gold proves talent over passport

CRISTIAN Chivu’s Inter Milan have failed to convince ahead of Saturday’s grudge match at fierce rivals Juventus, as Serie A returns this weekend with champions Napoli travelling to Fiorentina. Replacing Simone Inzaghi would have been a tough job for anyone, least of all novice Chivu whose senior coaching record contained a handful of matches in… Continue reading Chivu’s Inter Milan face Juventus test amid Serie A struggles

MANCHESTER CITY will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend. Alexander Isak is set for his Liverpool debut after his record-breaking move from Newcastle as champions Liverpool boast the top division’s only 100 percent record. The Manchester derby at the Etihad… Continue reading Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds as Isak prepares for debut

BARCELONA will play their first La Liga home match of the season against Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium instead of the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan giants had hoped to return to their revamped stadium but did not receive the necessary permits in time for Sunday’s fixture. Barcelona currently sit… Continue reading Barcelona to host Valencia at Johan Cruyff Stadium amid Camp Nou delay

MORE than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said on Thursday. The extraordinary global demand for the tournament came primarily from the United States, Mexico and Canada,… Continue reading FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

SERGHEI CLESCENCO has resigned as head coach of Moldova’s national football team following their record 11-1 defeat against Norway in a World Cup qualifier. The Moldovan Football Federation confirmed his departure on Thursday after Tuesday’s match resulted in the country’s heaviest ever loss. The defeat leaves Moldova at the bottom of Group I with zero… Continue reading Moldova coach resigns after record 11-1 World Cup qualifier defeat

MANCHESTER UNITED’S women’s team faced unexpected disruption ahead of their Champions League qualifier against SK Brann when several players’ boots disappeared during travel. The missing equipment bag vanished somewhere along the journey to Bergen for Thursday’s first leg of the final qualifying round. The Women’s Super League club confirmed they remain unaware of the boots’… Continue reading Man Utd women’s team boots vanish before Champions League qualifier

MANCHESTER City’s new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in what he describes as the best league in the world after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma joined City for the first time on Thursday following his £30 million switch to the Premier League club on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old won the Champions League… Continue reading Donnarumma ready for Premier League challenge with Manchester City