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Yeo to lead seven-man Malaysian challenge

INVITATIONS to compete in the 16th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship were sent last month and 116 players to date have been confirmed for the Championship, which will be held Oct 23-26, at Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A full list of confirmed players can be found here. Anson Yeo, the leading… Continue reading

Harimau Muda must stay confident against Thailand in AFC qualifier

NATIONAL Under-23 head coach Nafuzi Zain has called for his players to maintain high confidence levels during their crucial final Group F match against Thailand. The Harimau Muda face Thailand tomorrow in Pathum Thani for their 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers decider, needing victory to secure qualification as one of the four best runners-up.… Continue reading

Melaka government awards RM50,000 incentive to badminton champion Toh Ee Wei

THE Melaka state government has awarded a special incentive of RM50,000 to national badminton champion Toh Ee Wei for her mixed doubles victory at the World Championships in Paris. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that Ee Wei’s success brought honour to both Malaysia and her home state of Melaka on the international… Continue reading

Anson Yeo leads seven Malaysian golfers at 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur

KUALA LUMPUR: The leading Malaysian golfer on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) Anson Yeo will spearhead the country’s seven-man challenge at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai from Oct 23-26. Anson, who is currently ranked 240th in WAGR will be joined by Zia Iqmal Abdul Rashid, Hariz Hezri, Maverick Chua, Farez Azihan, Joshua… Continue reading

Malaysia wins five gold medals at World Wushu Championship in Brazil

MALAYSIA concluded the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brasilia with an impressive haul of five gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals. The national team secured their final gold through the women’s trio of Tan Cheong Min, Lee Jia Rong and Pang Pui Yee in the duilian event. They achieved a winning score of… Continue reading

Malaysia wins five gold medals at World Wushu Championship in Brazil

Speedy Tigers finish third at Hockey Asia Cup, Sarjit satisfied

NATIONAL hockey coach Sarjit Singh expressed satisfaction with his players’ performance after Malaysia secured third place in the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup. Although the Speedy Tigers fell short of their target to reach the final, he noted the team demonstrated steady progress throughout the tournament. Malaysia scored 33 goals and conceded only 11, averaging… Continue reading

Speedy Tigers finish third at Hockey Asia Cup, Sarjit satisfied

De Bruyne and Doku score twice each in Belgium’s 6-0 rout of Kazakhstan

KEVIN DE BRUYNE delivered a talismanic performance for Belgium with a spectacular goal to break the deadlock and lead his team to a commanding 6-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier. The match threatened to become a frustrating affair for the Belgians at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium before De Bruyne’s 42nd-minute breakthrough… Continue reading

De Bruyne and Doku score twice each in Belgium’s 6-0 rout of Kazakhstan

Alex Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP, halts brother Marc’s victory streak

ALEX MARQUEZ secured a commanding victory at the Catalunya MotoGP, defeating his brother Marc to end his seven-race winning streak. The 29-year-old Gresini Ducati rider finished 1.740 seconds ahead of his older sibling, preventing him from clinching the world championship at the next round in Misano. Marc Marquez remains the championship leader with 487 points,… Continue reading

Alex Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP, halts brother Marc’s victory streak

Mads Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 amid pro-Palestinian protests

MADS PEDERSEN sprinted to victory in stage 15 of the Vuelta a España on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors once again disrupted the race. Spanish cyclist Javier Romo fell with 56 kilometres remaining after a disturbance caused by a protestor who slipped while running towards a group of riders. Romo appeared to run after the individual… Continue reading

Mads Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 amid pro-Palestinian protests

France defender Kimpembe leaves PSG for Qatar Sports Club

FRANCE international defender Presnel Kimpembe has departed Paris Saint-Germain to join Qatar Sports Club. The 30-year-old centre-back spent his entire professional career at PSG but was entering the final year of his contract. Kimpembe made only five appearances since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in February 2023. Paris Saint-Germain described Kimpembe as forever remaining a… Continue reading

France defender Kimpembe leaves PSG for Qatar Sports Club

Verstappen wins record-breaking Italian GP with fastest ever F1 race

MAX VERSTAPPEN secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix in the fastest Formula One race ever recorded at the historic Monza circuit. The Dutch driver completed the race in one hour, 13 minutes and 24.325 seconds, breaking the previous record at the venue known as the Temple of Speed. Verstappen had already demonstrated his dominance… Continue reading

Comoros boost World Cup hopes with 2-0 win over Central African Republic

COMOROS beat the Central African Republic 2-0 on Sunday to boost their hopes of a maiden World Cup appearance next year. The victory lifted the multi-island nation of less than 900,000 inhabitants off the south east coast of Africa two places to second in Group I, one point behind leaders Ghana. The nine group winners… Continue reading

Memphis Depay becomes Netherlands’ all-time top goalscorer in win

MEMPHIS DEPAY became the Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer with two crucial goals during their 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory against Lithuania on Sunday. The Corinthians forward netted his 51st and 52nd international strikes to surpass Robin van Persie’s previous record of 50 goals for the national team. Depay opened the scoring by converting a Cody… Continue reading

Trump visit delays US Open final as president returns to New York

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’s appearance at the US Open men’s final on Sunday delayed the start of the match as tennis fans faced extended security screening. The New York-born billionaire joined other celebrities watching the championship battle between top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. Major tournament sponsor Rolex hosted Trump in its stadium… Continue reading

Tuchel warns England to prepare for Serbia’s physical threat

ENGLAND manager Thomas Tuchel has warned his squad to prepare for every eventuality in Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against group rivals Serbia. Tuchel aims to end England’s 60-year wait for a major men’s international trophy at next year’s finals across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The German manager follows Gareth Southgate’s tenure which… Continue reading

Wirtz free-kick helps Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in qualifier

A spectacular free-kick from Florian Wirtz propelled Germany to a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying on Sunday evening. The hosts entered the match under significant pressure following their shocking 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in their opening qualifier just days earlier. Serge Gnabry provided an early breakthrough for Germany when he chipped… Continue reading

Spain thrash Turkey 6-0 as Germany secure first World Cup qualifying win

MIKEL MERINO scored a magnificent hat-trick as Spain delivered a stunning 6-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup qualifying match on Sunday. The European champions produced a masterclass in the central Turkish city, recording their second biggest away win in World Cup qualifying history. Barcelona playmaker Pedri Gonzalez opened the scoring within six minutes… Continue reading

Alcaraz defeats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim world No.1

CARLOS ALCARAZ beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a final delayed by the visit of President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging… Continue reading

Jacob Bethell scores maiden ODI century for England against South Africa

ENGLAND all-rounder Jacob Bethell smashed his maiden professional century with a sublime 110 runs in the third one-day international against South Africa on Sunday. The 21-year-old’s vibrant innings featured 13 fours and three sixes, showcasing why England have fast-tracked him across all formats. Bethell easily surpassed his previous career-best score of 96 from a Test… Continue reading

PSG demand change after Dembele and Doue suffer injuries on France duty

PARIS Saint-Germain have criticised what they describe as serious and avoidable injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue while on international duty with France. The European champions sent a formal letter to the French Football Federation requesting better medical and sporting coordination between clubs and the national team. PSG announced that Dembele will be… Continue reading

Trump attends US Open final amid heightened security and mixed reception

PRESIDENT Donald Trump will attend the US Open men’s final on Sunday, adding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to his list of high-profile sporting appearances since beginning his new term. The New York-born billionaire plans to join other celebrities watching the match between top-seeded players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. This marks Trump’s first appearance… Continue reading

Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix, halts McLaren dominance in Monza

MAX Verstappen secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday with a commanding performance from pole position. The Red Bull driver successfully held off challenges from McLaren’s Lando Norris and championship leader Oscar Piastri throughout the race. Verstappen had set the fastest lap in Formula One history during Saturday’s qualifying session to claim the… Continue reading

Japan beat Spain 29-21 in Women’s Rugby World Cup final pool match

JAPAN overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Spain 29-21 in their final Women’s Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday. Both teams were seeking their first tournament victory after earlier defeats by world champions New Zealand and Ireland ended their quarter-final hopes from Pool C. Japan opened the scoring through Sora Nishimura’s sixth-minute try… Continue reading

Speedy Tigers beat China 4-1 to secure third in Men’s Hockey Asia Cup

MALAYSIA’s national men’s hockey team secured third place in the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over China at the Bihar University Hockey Stadium in India. The Speedy Tigers opened their account after just eight minutes through a penalty corner conversion by Norsyafiq Sumantri. Mohamad Akhimullah Anuar Esook extended Malaysia’s lead… Continue reading

Alex Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP, ends brother Marc’s winning streak

ALEX Marquez comfortably held off his brother Marc to claim victory in the Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday. The 29-year-old’s triumph on his home circuit snapped his older sibling’s winning streak of seven consecutive victories. Standings leader Marc Marquez finished second and cannot seal a seventh world title next weekend at Misano. Ducati rider Marc Marquez… Continue reading

Pakistan to host Afghanistan and Sri Lanka for T20I tri-series in November

PAKISTAN’s cricket board announced it will host a Twenty20 international tri-series with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in November as teams prepare for next year’s World Cup. The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka according… Continue reading

Speedy Tigress crush Taiwan 11-1 in Women’s Hockey Asia Cup comeback

MALAYSIA’s national women’s hockey team delivered a stunning 11-1 victory over Taiwan in their second Group A match at the 2025 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup. The emphatic win came as a powerful response to their 8-0 opening day defeat against China at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou. Coach Mohd Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim’s… Continue reading

Hannah Yeoh urges NSAs to organise more sports clinics nationwide

YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged National Sports Associations nationwide to organise more sports training clinics to develop local athletes and coaches. She confirmed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has provided funding support for these clinics, which have already commenced for several sports disciplines. The minister stated that while the programme… Continue reading

All Blacks lose Taylor for second Springboks Test due to injury

NEW ZEALAND hooker Codie Taylor has been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa due to a head injury assessment failure. Taylor left the field during the first half of Saturday’s 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland and will miss next week’s rematch in Wellington. All Blacks assistant coach Jason… Continue reading

Palestine views Malaysia friendly as key test for Asian Cup and World Cup

PALESTINE considers their upcoming friendly match against Malaysia as a crucial testing ground for new player combinations ahead of the Asian Cup and World Cup tournaments. Head coach Ehab Abu Jazar acknowledged his squad faces significant challenges with several key players unavailable due to injuries ahead of the Saturday match. He emphasised the match’s importance… Continue reading

Salah’s Egypt can secure World Cup spot with Burkina Faso victory

LIVERPOOL star Mohamed Salah could secure Egypt’s place at the 2026 World Cup with a victory against Burkina Faso in their crucial African qualifier on Tuesday. Salah will captain the Pharaohs in a top-of-the-table Group A clash where a win would guarantee their qualification with two matches remaining. The Egyptian team maintained their five-point lead… Continue reading

Nor “Phoenix” Diana becomes first WWE ID No. 1 contender

MALAYSIA’S own Nor “Phoenix” Diana has etched her name into the history books by becoming the first Malaysian ever named No. 1 Contender for the WWE Independent Development (WWE ID) Women’s Championship. The milestone was achieved on Merdeka night, in front of a passionate home crowd at Slamfest 2025, held at Stadium Juara, Mont Kiara.… Continue reading

Japan and Mexico play goalless draw in World Cup warm-up friendly

JAPAN and Mexico played to a goalless draw in an international friendly at Oakland Coliseum as both nations continued their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The lively Japanese side failed to break through against a Mexican team that lost captain Edson Alvarez to a first-half injury and saw Cesar Montes sent off during second-half… Continue reading

Japan and Mexico play goalless draw in World Cup warm-up friendly

India and Pakistan cricket rivalry resumes in Asia Cup after conflict

CRICKET’s fiercest rivalry resumes as India and Pakistan meet in the Asia Cup for their first match since May’s military conflict between the neighbouring nations. The Twenty20 tournament serves as crucial preparation for February’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka while reigniting one of sport’s most politically charged contests. Eight teams begin competition… Continue reading

Lee Jia Rong wins historic fourth gold at World Wushu Championships

NATIONAL wushu athlete Lee Jia Rong delivered a brilliant performance to claim her fourth gold medal on the fourth day of the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brasilia. Competing in the Daoshu event, Jia Rong scored 9.776 points to secure her first individual gold of the tournament. Despite tying on points with Hong Kong’s Michelle… Continue reading

Lee Jia Rong wins historic fourth gold at World Wushu Championships

Sivasangari’s London Classic title defence ends in semifinal defeat

NATIONAL squash player S. Sivasangari’s attempt to defend her London Classic title concluded in the semifinals with a defeat to Egypt’s world number five Amina Orfi. The match occurred during the PSA World Tour Gold event at London’s Alexandra Palace on Saturday. The Malaysian world number eight lost with a score of 7-11, 7-11, 11-7,… Continue reading

Sivasangari’s London Classic title defence ends in semifinal defeat

Anisimova admits to nerves and lack of fight in US Open final loss

AMANDA Anisimova believes she failed to fight hard enough during her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. The 24-year-old American also admitted to suffering a recurrence of nerves in her second Grand Slam final appearance. Anisimova, who was also runner-up at Wimbledon in July, fell short again in her bid for a… Continue reading

Anisimova admits to nerves and lack of fight in US Open final loss

Sabalenka credits mental strength for US Open victory over emotions

ARYNA Sabalenka attributed her US Open triumph to a transformed mental approach after delivering a composed performance to secure the championship. The 27-year-old Belarusian world number one defeated American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to defend her US Open title and claim her fourth career Grand Slam victory. Sabalenka explained that her success… Continue reading

Sabalenka credits mental strength for US Open victory over emotions

Granollers and Zeballos win US Open men’s doubles in dramatic final

MARCEL Granollers and Horacio Zeballos saved three championship points against the all-British pair of Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski to claim their first US Open men’s doubles title. Salisbury and Skupski stood one point from victory with their opponents serving at 5-4 down in the deciding third set. Granollers and Zeballos mounted a stunning comeback… Continue reading