Category: Sport

SOUTH KOREAN star Son Heung-min was in transit to the United States on Tuesday to officially join Los Angeles FC, a record-breaking signing for Major League Soccer that’s expected to be announced in the coming days. Videos on social media showed Son signing autographs for fans at Incheon International Airport in Seoul before he boarded… Continue reading Son Heung-min heads to US for record MLS move to LAFC

HOLDERS Al Hilal will be banned from the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup if they qualify after withdrawing from this season’s four-team competition, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation’s (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday. The decision came after Al Hilal pulled out of the Super Cup, scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in… Continue reading Al Hilal banned from 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup after withdrawal

LIVERPOOL midfielder Tyler Morton has joined Ligue 1 club Lyon on a five-year contract, the French outfit announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old arrives from the Premier League champions for a fee of 10 million euros ($11.6 million). “Olympique Lyonnais announce the arrival of midfielder Tyler Morton from Liverpool. The English youth international has signed a… Continue reading Tyler Morton signs five-year deal with Lyon from Liverpool

JOBE BELLINGHAM admitted on Tuesday to having “anxieties” on following in brother Jude’s footsteps after joining Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Jobe, 19, is two years younger than Jude, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 after three years at Dortmund. A centrepiece of the England national team, Jude has emerged as one of the best… Continue reading Jobe Bellingham opens up on Dortmund move and Jude comparisons

DOUBLE Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel will leave Soudal Quick-Step at the end of this season, the team said on Tuesday, and join Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe. The 25-year-old Belgian is one of cycling’s brightest stars and won both the road race and time-trial titles at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He is also the current time-trial… Continue reading Remco Evenepoel joins Red Bull-Bora in 2026 cycling move

Premier League clubs Manchester United and Newcastle United have reportedly made competing bids for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, according to German tabloid Bild. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward has attracted strong interest following his performances last season. Manchester United tabled an initial offer of 85 million euros (£73.9 million) on Tuesday, matching Newcastle’s revised bid… Continue reading Man Utd and Newcastle bid for Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

FLORIAN Wirtz insists his hefty price tag “doesn’t matter” as he gears up for his Premier League debut with Liverpool. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £116 million, potentially setting a British transfer record. Speaking after Liverpool’s 3-2 friendly win over Athletic Bilbao, Wirtz remained… Continue reading Florian Wirtz unfazed by Liverpool’s record transfer fee

FRANK Mill, a key member of West Germany’s 1990 World Cup-winning team, has passed away at the age of 67. His former clubs Fortuna Duesseldorf and Rot-Weiss Essen confirmed the news on Tuesday. Mill, who also secured a bronze medal with West Germany at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and lifted the German Cup with Borussia… Continue reading Frank Mill, 1990 World Cup winner with West Germany, dies at 67

CHINA’s Shandong Taishan have been banned from Asian club competitions for two years and fined following their abrupt withdrawal from a crucial AFC Champions League Elite match earlier this year. The Chinese Super League club failed to field a team for their February 19 fixture against South Korea’s Ulsan, citing “serious” health concerns within their… Continue reading Shandong Taishan banned for two years over AFC Champions League no-show

FORMULA One’s summer break comes at the right time for Lewis Hamilton, who has reignited doubts about his Ferrari future with candid remarks after a difficult Hungarian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, now 40, has yet to secure a podium in his debut Ferrari season, leaving fans and analysts questioning his long-term prospects. Hamilton’s… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton faces Ferrari doubts after Hungary struggles

YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh praised the Selangor Red Giants (SRG.OG) for their strong performance in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC), despite finishing as runners-up. She emphasized that reaching the final was a commendable achievement. “I feel that they did not fail by finishing second. A good achievement. The… Continue reading SRG.OG praised for strong MLBB MSC performance despite loss

THE 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor will introduce e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi as new competitive sports, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced. The decision was finalized during the SUKMA Supreme Council meeting chaired by Yeoh, which also confirmed boxing and softball as mandatory sports from 2026 onwards. “This brings the total mandatory… Continue reading 2026 SUKMA to include e-sports, chess, cricket, and kabaddi

LONDON: Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old Ghana international faces five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 while… Continue reading Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

THREE Seine swimming sites in Paris have attracted more than 35,000 visitors since opening in early July, despite frequent summer rainfall, city officials confirmed. The historic return of public swimming to the river marks the first time in over a century that Parisians and tourists have been able to bathe in the Seine following a… Continue reading Paris Seine swimming draws 35,000 despite rainy July

FORMER Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with raping two women and sexually assaulting a third during his time at the Premier League club. The Ghanaian international, 32, faces five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault, with alleged incidents occurring between April 2021 and June 2022.… Continue reading Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey faces UK court over rape, assault charges

ALEXANDER Zverev secured his place in the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals with a gritty 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 victory over defending champion Alexei Popyrin. The match, lasting over two and a half hours, saw Zverev recover from a first-set loss to dominate the latter stages. The final game was briefly disrupted by a disruptive fan,… Continue reading Zverev vs Khachanov in ATP Toronto semi-finals clash

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko secured their spots in the WTA Canadian Open semi-finals with victories on Monday. Rybakina led 6-1, 2-1 when Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk retired due to a wrist injury. Mboko, the tournament’s surprise package, defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2, winning the last six games… Continue reading Rybakina vs Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semi-finals

Six months before the Winter Olympics kick off, Italian organisers assure that preparations remain on track despite past hurdles. Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, stated, “Preparations are progressing steadily and according to the timeline we have set.” The Games will begin with curling on February 4, followed by the opening ceremony… Continue reading Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games on track despite challenges

SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the helm until 2028. The announcement comes after the Frenchman guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League following an eight-year absence. Le Bris, who joined Sunderland in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, led the team… Continue reading Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract after promotion success

CZECH attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc has completed his move to French club Lyon, signing a four-year contract until 2029. The transfer from Viktoria Plzen is valued at €7.5 million, with additional performance-based bonuses of €2.5 million. The deal includes a 15 percent sell-on clause for any future capital gain, ensuring Viktoria Plzen benefits if Sulc… Continue reading Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc joins Lyon in €7.5m transfer deal

CZECH striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2030, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday. The 29-year-old forward played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double-winning campaign last season. “Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the contract with Czechia international Patrik Schick. The striker has signed a contract to 30 June… Continue reading Patrik Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030

SON HEUNG-MIN, who spent 10 seasons with Tottenham Hotspur and stars for the South Korea national team, has a deal in place to join Los Angeles FC, according to multiple reports. LAFC will pay a transfer fee of around $26 million, GiveMeSport and ESPN reported, which would break the Major League Soccer record of $22… Continue reading LAFC agree to terms with Tottenham F Son Heung-Min

U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP will sign an executive order on Tuesday creating a White House Olympics task force to handle security and other issues related to the 2028 summer Olympic games, an administration official told Reuters. The task force, made up of members from Trump’s cabinet and government agencies, will coordinate federal, state and local… Continue reading Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

ACADEMY BADMINTON MALAYSIA (ABM) doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has revealed that national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are struggling to cope with each other’s mistakes during matches. The world number three duo’s inability to handle errors under pressure has disrupted their rhythm on court. “It’s not that they are… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei struggle with communication under pressure, says Rexy

TEE KAI WUN is determined to secure a third title with doubles partner Man Wei Chong to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals. The pair, currently ranked seventh globally, have already claimed victories at the Indonesia Masters and Malaysia Masters this season. Kai Wun emphasised the importance… Continue reading Kai Wun targets third title to boost World Tour Finals bid

WEST HAM UNITED have recruited ex-Newcastle United and Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson as a free agent on a one-year contract, the east London club announced on Saturday. The 33-year-old Wilson has had 111 direct goal involvements in 239 Premier League appearances, including 49 in 130 games for Newcastle, where he failed to agree a new… Continue reading West Ham sign former Newcastle striker Wilson on one-year deal

INTER MIAMI has described Lionel Messi’s right leg injury as minor, easing concerns over the superstar’s fitness. The Argentine exited early in Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa after a collision with two opponents. Medical tests confirmed the issue is not serious. The club stated, “The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right… Continue reading Lionel Messi’s leg injury minor, Inter Miami confirms

MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s performance following their 2-2 pre-season draw against Everton, labelling their display as “lazy” and urging the club to sign more players. A second-half strike from Mason Mount had put United ahead after Fernandes’s opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre… Continue reading Bruno Fernandes slams ‘lazy’ Manchester United in pre-season draw

A Dutch football players’ group has announced plans for a Europe-wide class action lawsuit against FIFA, seeking billions in compensation for alleged income losses due to restrictive transfer regulations. The Dutch Foundation for Justice stated that FIFA’s rules have impacted roughly 100,000 players across European member states and the UK since 2002. Consultancy firm Compass… Continue reading Dutch players’ group files billion-dollar class action against FIFA

MCLAREN boss Zak Brown is preparing to deal with disappointment at the end of the Formula One season, even as the team enjoy one of their most dominant years and a 200th grand prix win at the weekend. As the title battle between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris heats up, the McLaren pair separated… Continue reading McLaren faces dual challenge of success and potential disappointment in F1

A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty Monday to abetting the obstruction of justice, in a rare corruption case in the city-state that saw a former transport minister jailed last year. Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, 79, was charged in October last year with helping former transport minister S.… Continue reading Tycoon who brought F1 to Singapore pleads guilty in graft case

BRAZILIAN striker Igor Paixao was officially presented as a Marseille player on Monday, pledging to replicate his Feyenoord form in Ligue 1. The 25-year-old completed a 35 million euro transfer, signing a five-year deal with the French club after contributing 18 goals and 19 assists last season. Paixao joins a Marseille side that finished second… Continue reading Igor Paixao vows success at Marseille after 35m euro transfer

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters, just weeks before the US Open begins. The decision comes exactly one year after his gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. Tournament officials confirmed the news, leaving the 38-year-old Serb without any match practice since his Wimbledon semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner. Djokovic, a three-time… Continue reading Novak Djokovic withdraws from Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

LYON: Czech attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc has completed his move to Olympique Lyonnais, signing a four-year deal with the French club. The transfer from Viktoria Plzen includes a base fee of €7.5 million, with potential add-ons reaching €2.5 million. The 25-year-old, who has earned 14 caps for the Czech national team, brings an impressive track… Continue reading Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc joins Lyon in €10m deal

SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Stadium of Light until 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman, who joined in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League after an eight-year absence. Le Bris led Sunderland to a dramatic… Continue reading Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract until 2028

FERRARI may have endured another afternoon to forget in Hungary on Sunday with polesitter Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton a disappointing 12th, but their underlying performance showed they could be challengers for victories this season. Post-race analysis and reaction to Hamilton’s emotional outbursts revealed a very different evaluation of a race dominated by… Continue reading Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

SINGAPORE: At just 12 years old, China’s Yu Zidi made a stunning debut at the World Aquatics Championships, reaching three individual finals and earning a relay medal – a breakout performance that turned heads at a meet marked by world records and intense rivalries. The eight-day swimming competition concluded Sunday in Singapore with three world… Continue reading 12-Year-old Yu Zidi stuns the world, emerges as swimming’s new star in Singapore