Category: Sport

BRAZILIAN soccer’s ultimate showman Renato Portaluppi has transformed Club World Cup underdogs Fluminense from relegation battlers to giant-killers in three months, setting up a blockbuster semi-final with Chelsea on Tuesday. The charismatic 62-year-old, known as Renato Gaucho, has helped them defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16… Continue reading Coach turns underdogs Fluminense into Club World Cup challengers

TAYLOR FRITZ booked a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals in double-quick time on Sunday after Australia’s Jordan Thompson retired injured with the score at 6-1, 3-0. The US fifth seed faced gruelling five-set battles in his opening two matches but it was a different story in his fourth-round encounter on Court One. The Eastbourne champion… Continue reading Fritz into Wimbledon quarter-finals after Thompson retires

HOST nation Malaysia celebrated a double victory at the Petronas Malaysia Junior International Challenge 2025, securing wins in the mixed doubles and girls’ doubles categories. The tournament, held at Wawasan Hall, saw strong performances from young Malaysian shuttlers. The mixed doubles pair of Loh Ziheng and Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan claimed Malaysia’s first title after a… Continue reading Malaysia wins two titles at Petronas Junior International Challenge 2025

BALIK PULAU: Former Penang football goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who passed away after collapsing during a match, had no prior health issues, his wife confirmed. Fildaanis Mat, 51, said her 53-year-old husband was active in football and served as a goalkeeping coach for the Penang Football Academy. She shared that the family had accompanied him to… Continue reading Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed collapses during match, passes away

SELANGOR has completed 50 percent of its preparations for hosting the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), focusing on upgrading sports facilities across the state. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi confirmed the progress, with a target completion date set for March 2026. Key venues undergoing refurbishment include the Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre… Continue reading Selangor at 50% readiness for SUKMA 2026 games prep

KUCHING: The Public Service Department (JPA) successfully hosted the 20th Larian Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam (MAPPA XX) at Kuching South City Council Square (MBKS), attracting 2,500 participants. The event marked Kuching as the third stop in the MAPPA XX series after Kuantan and Batu Kawan. The run saw participation from civil servants and the… Continue reading PA MAPPA XX run in Kuching draws 2,500 participants

NATIONAL taekwondo athlete Nur Humaira Abdul Karim is setting her sights on gold in the mixed pair poomsae event at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. With the competition scheduled for late this year, she believes her partnership with Jason Loo has strengthened, boosting their medal chances. The duo recently secured gold at the Austrian… Continue reading Nur Humaira targets gold at 2025 SEA Games in Thailand

KOTA KINABALU: Yan Jia Chi, better known as Angie, has become a precious gem for Malaysia on the Muay Thai global stage after earning multiple gold medals and international honours. Angie, 21, a ‘Sumandak’ (young girl in Kadazandusun language), is a three-time gold medallist in the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Senior World Championship… Continue reading From pianist to warrior: Angie brings glory to Malaysia on Muay Thai global stage

Scott Vincent was rewarded for showing the patience befitting a saint, making a late birdie on the 17th hole that edged him ahead by one shot at the end of the third round in the US$2 million (RM8.4m) International Series Morocco. At the par-73 Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course on Saturday, the Zimbabwean started… Continue reading Vincent stays patient to remain on top of leaderboard in Rabat

JANNIK Sinner equalled a 53-year mark for dominance in the first three rounds of the men’s singles at Wimbledon as the world number one dropped just 17 games on his march to the last 16. Sinner crushed Spanish world number 52 Pedro Martinez, who was carrying a shoulder injury, in a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 third-round… Continue reading Sinner equals Wimbledon mark for dominance in first three rounds

KUALA LUMPUR: Juara Liga Super, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) memperkukuh jentera serangan bagi musim 2025 dengan membawa masuk penyerang warisan kebangsaan Joao Figueiredo. Perkembangan itu diumumkan menerusi media sosial rasmi kelab hari ini, yang turut memaparkan pemain kelahiran Brazil itu menyarung jersi nombor 25 bersama skuad Harimau Selatan. “Joao Figueiredo membawa komitmen dan semangat juangnya… Continue reading Joao Figueiredo perkukuh jentera serangan JDT

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) is expected to field more backup athletes to carry the national challenge at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games (APG) in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, from January 20 to 26 next year. MPM president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the move is to ensure the grooming of future… Continue reading APG 2025: MPM expected to field more backup athletes

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) may have won the Super League 11 consecutive times, but that doesn’t mean they are about to rest on their laurels. And the Southern Tigers have wasted no time in strengthening their squad by adding new national heritage player Joao Figueiredo to their ranks as they set their sights… Continue reading Figueiredo set to give Southern Tigers more bite upfront

CARLOS Alcaraz’s charge towards a third consecutive Wimbledon crown faces a tricky test against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev on Sunday. World number one Aryna Sabalenka is the big favourite for the women’s title ahead of her meeting against Elise Mertens, while British hopes now lie in the hands of Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. AFP… Continue reading Alcaraz faces reformed Rublev as Sabalenka eyes Wimbledon glory

LIONEL Messi scored two brilliant goals to lift Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over Montreal in Miami’s return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday in the wake of their elimination from the Club World Cup. Miami were playing their first MLS game in more than a month. They had advanced past the first… Continue reading Messi returns to MLS with spectacular double in Inter victory

IPOH: Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed passed away after collapsing during a match at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium. The incident occurred during the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup, a tournament featuring football legends from Perak, Penang, Perlis, and Kedah. Penang FC confirmed the news in a social media statement, expressing condolences to Firos’ family.… Continue reading Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed dies during match

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Saturday. The French treble winners had Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez sent off in the final stages but managed to oust the German giants… Continue reading Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semis

KENYA’S three-time reigning Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon improved her own 1,500m world record on Saturday, clocking 3min 48.68secs to win at the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon. Kipyegon improved on the record of 3:49.04 she set at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on July 7, 2024. The Kenyan was running her first… Continue reading Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon breaks women’s 1,500m world record

REAL Madrid’s 21-year-old striker Gonzalo Garcia has gone from virtual unknown to a tournament sensation at the Club World Cup, netting his fourth goal in five games on Saturday to help send the LaLiga side into the semi-final. At a tournament where organizers were banking on household names to build the excitement, the academy graduate… Continue reading A star is born: Gonzalo Garcia makes most of Club World Cup

HOME hero Lewis Hamilton said an error on his final flying lap in qualifying on Saturday cost him a probable front row starting position on the grid for the British Grand Prix. The 40-year-old seven-time world champion, who has won his home race a record nine times and taken seven pole positions, admitted one slight… Continue reading Hamilton says ‘understeer’ cost him front row spot on British GP grid

BARBORA Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma Navarro, while Novak Djokovic powered to his 100th All England Club victory on Saturday. Men’s top seed Jannik Sinner crushed Pedro Martinez to reach the last 16, but it was the contrasting fortunes of Krejcikova and Djokovic… Continue reading Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out in tears, Djokovic reaches century

YOUNG striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium… Continue reading Mbappe on target as Real Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis

SEVEN-TIMES Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way to a rare century at the grasscourt Grand Slam on Saturday when he outclassed Serbian compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4 and reached the fourth round in his quest for a record 25th major. The sixth seed’s stellar display ensured that he became only the third player… Continue reading Djokovic thumps Kecmanovic for Wimbledon ton and spot in last 16

ENGLAND came into the Women’s Euros as reigning champions and promptly fell into a trap set for them by a cunning French side who ruthlessly exploited their errors en route to a 2-1 Group D win on Saturday that puts the Lionesses in a precarious position after their opening game. A bright start for England… Continue reading England’s French pressing problem leads to Women’s Euro defeat

REAL Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a last-four clash with Paris St Germain. The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran Garcia… Continue reading Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare to reach Club World Cup semis

EVEN with only four days of training together, the national Under 23 (U23) football squad was able to beat PDRM FC 1-0 in a friendly match ahead of the ASEAN U23 Mandiri Cup in Jakarta. Head coach Nafuzi Zain said the match was important for the coaches to evaluate the playing style of the squad,… Continue reading Malaysia U23 football team shows promise ahead of ASEAN Cup

THE Malaysian Football League (MFL) today confirmed that DPMM FC of Brunei Darussalam will fully sponsor 2025-2026 season Super League teams who will have to travel to the country for matches. MFL acting chief executive officer Mohd Shazli Shaik Mohd said the sponsorship is part of the main agreement between MFL and DPMM FC to… Continue reading DPMM FC to sponsor Super League teams’ travel to Brunei for 2025-2026 season

AFTER spending five years playing with Belgian club KV Kortrijk, young striker Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin is ready to make his mark with Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) in the upcoming season of the Malaysia League. He said that playing abroad since 2020 has taught him plenty about discipline, mental toughness and the high intensity of the… Continue reading Luqman Hakim aims to shine with NSFC after European football stint

AL-HILAL’S Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo flew to Portugal for the funeral for their former teammate Diogo Jota after an emotional Club World Cup quarter-final against Fluminense on Friday that saw them break down in tears during the minute’s silence. Neves, one of Jota’s closest friends, served as a pallbearer for the Liverpool forward who… Continue reading Ruben Neves serves as pallbearer at Diogo Jota’s funeral after emotional match

FERRARI sent McLaren a reminder of their pace in final practice for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with Charles Leclerc fastest. The Monaco-born driver lapped the Silverstone circuit on an overcast, gusty and much cooler afternoon than Friday with a best time of one minute 25.498 seconds. McLaren’s Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri… Continue reading Leclerc leads final British GP practice for Ferrari at Silverstone

ENGLAND right-back Kyle Walker has joined Burnley on a two-year deal after his contract with Manchester City expired in the summer, the newly promoted Premier League club said on Saturday. Former Tottenham Hotspur player Walker joined City in 2017 and has made over 200 league appearances for them. But manager Pep Guardiola revealed in January… Continue reading Kyle Walker joins Burnley on two-year deal after Man City exit

NOVAK DJOKOVIC can secure his 100th victory at Wimbledon on Saturday as the Serb sets his sights on tennis immortality, while Iga Swiatek seeks to take advantage of the mass exodus of women’s seeds. Seeking a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam crown, Djokovic is making his 20th appearance at Wimbledon and is aiming to reach the… Continue reading Djokovic targets 100th Wimbledon win as Swiatek eyes breakthrough

MAX VERSTAPPEN has a contract with Red Bull to 2028 but the chances of the four-times Formula One world champion seeing it out are looking increasingly slim with team boss Christian Horner accepting next year, if not this, could be make or break. Speaking at the British Grand Prix, Horner confirmed the existence of performance-related… Continue reading Verstappen’s future uncertain as Horner hints at Red Bull cycles

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) will camp for eight days in Melbourne, Australia from Oct 1 to play a series of friendly matches. Terengganu Hockey Association (PHT) patron Saiful Azmi Suhaili said it was in preparation for the new season of the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) next year. He said his team had… Continue reading Terengganu Hockey Team to train in Melbourne for MHL prep

GEORGE TOWN: National karate exponent Muhammad Arif Afifuddin Ab Malik is determined to make a comeback from a recent surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, to defend his gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The gold medallist in the men’s 84 kilogramme kumite (sparring) event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games… Continue reading Karate champion Arif Afifuddin targets Asian Games 2026 gold comeback

GORAN IVANISEVIC gave a scathing assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas, saying he has “never seen a more unprepared player” in his life following the Greek world number 26’s opening round exit at Wimbledon. Tsitsipas, the 2021 French Open and 2023 Australian Open runner-up, was forced to retire from his Wimbledon first-round match while trailing 6-3 6-2… Continue reading Ivanisevic criticises Tsitsipas after Wimbledon first-round exit

PALMEIRAS coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday. Estevao, 18, scored a fantastic equaliser in the Club World Cup quarter-final between the teams… Continue reading Brazil starlet Estevao ‘ready’ for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach

LIVERPOOL players were gathering in the small Portuguese town of Gondomar on Saturday for the funeral of their English Premier League soccer teammate Diogo Jota, who died with his younger brother in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were among teammates past… Continue reading Liverpool teammates gather in Portugal for Jota funeral