Category: Sport

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

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

JAPANESE wheelchair tennis star Tokito Oda completed the career golden Slam at just 19 years old by winning the US Open title on Saturday. Oda edged his Argentine doubles partner Gustavo Fernandez 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (13/11) in a thrilling final match at Flushing Meadows. The young champion and Fernandez had previously won the men’s wheelchair… Continue reading Japan’s Tokito Oda wins US Open to complete career golden Slam at 19

THOMAS Tuchel has challenged England to prove a point against Serbia in next week’s crucial World Cup qualifier after his side laboured to a 2-0 win over minnows Andorra. Christian Garcia’s first half own goal at Villa Park was followed by Declan Rice’s header after the interval as the Group K leaders made it four… Continue reading Tuchel challenges England to prove a point in Serbia World Cup qualifier

WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open title with a commanding straight-sets victory over American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday. The Belarusian powerhouse secured her fourth career Grand Slam championship with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) triumph on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka capitalised on Anisimova’s inconsistent service game throughout the match to cement her… Continue reading Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to retain US Open women’s singles title

SON Heung-min delivered a goal and an assist to propel South Korea to a 2-0 victory over the United States in an international football friendly on Saturday. The match between two nations qualified for the 2026 World Cup took place at Red Bull Arena, home of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls. South Korea… Continue reading Son leads South Korea to 2-0 friendly victory over USA

THE national men’s hockey squad’s hopes of reaching the final of the 2025 Asia Cup Championship were dashed after they went down 3-4 to South Korea in their last ‘Super Four’ match in Bihar, India, today. Sarjit Singh’s men began strongly when Fitri Saari opened the scoring with a field goal in the ninth minute.… Continue reading Speedy Tigers miss Asia Cup final after 3-4 loss to South Korea

THE Israel Premier Tech cycling team has removed its full name from riders’ jerseys for the remainder of the Vuelta a Espana following pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted stage 11. Wednesday’s stage concluded without an official winner after organisers recorded times at the three kilometre mark due to security concerns. Hundreds of protesters waving Palestinian flags… Continue reading Israel Premier Tech cycling team removes name from jerseys after protests

LANDO NORRIS set the fastest time in Saturday’s final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The McLaren driver posted a time of one minute and 19.331 seconds to lead the field ahead of qualifying. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc delighted home fans by finishing just 0.021 seconds behind Norris in second place. Championship leader… Continue reading Lando Norris fastest in final Italian GP practice at Monza

ALEX MARQUEZ secured his first pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season during qualifying for the Catalunya Grand Prix on Saturday. The 29-year-old Spaniard shattered the lap record with a blistering time of 1 minute 37.536 seconds aboard his BK8 Gresini Ducati. He narrowly edged out Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo to claim the top spot… Continue reading Alex Marquez claims first pole of season for Catalunya MotoGP

THE national Under-23 (U-23) squad revived their hopes of advancing in the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign after thrashing Mongolia, 7-0, in a Group F match in Pathum Thani, Thailand, today. In the match held at Thammasat Stadium, Malaysia wasted no time in opening the scoring through Muhammad Aliff Izwan in the 13th minute… Continue reading Malaysia U-23 team scores 7-0 win over Mongolia in Asian Cup qualifier

HARIMAU MALAYA winger Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim has been ruled out of the national squad for the Tier 1 international friendly against Palestine on Monday. Head coach Peter Cklamovski confirmed the development, saying the player fondly known as Mickey was forced to withdraw due to personal matters as well as a minor knee injury. “Obviously… Continue reading Mickey sidelined from Harimau Malaya due to injury and personal matters

NATIONAL shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan received a significant morale boost ahead of his participation in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand after breaking his own national record today. Competing in the 2025 Malaysian Educational Institutions Games (SIPMA), the 22-year-old athlete representing the University Sports Council of Malaysia threw an impressive 18.66 metres. His throw… Continue reading Jonah breaks national shot put record at SIPMA 2025 ahead of SEA Games

FRANCE striker Kylian Mbappe described matching Thierry Henry’s international goal tally as an honour while emphasising team success over personal records. The 26-year-old forward netted his 51st goal for Les Bleus during Friday’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Ukraine at Wroclaw Stadium. Mbappe’s 82nd-minute strike, created by Real Madrid teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, moved him… Continue reading Mbappe equals Henry’s France goal record but focuses on team titles

PIERRE GASLY has signed a contract extension with Alpine that will keep him with the Formula One team until the conclusion of the 2028 season. The French driver joined the Renault-owned outfit at the beginning of the 2023 campaign and has secured two podium finishes during his tenure. Gasly expressed his enthusiasm about committing his… Continue reading Pierre Gasly extends Alpine F1 contract until 2028 season

REIGNING champion Jannik Sinner expects another special occasion when he plays Carlos Alcaraz for the men’s US Open title. Sinner reached his fifth successive Grand Slam final on Friday by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The Italian is chasing a fifth career major after joining Rod Laver, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as… Continue reading Sinner and Alcaraz set for special US Open final showdown

AIA MALAYSIA announces recently the appointment of Malaysia’s top men’s badminton doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, as its Health and Wellness Ambassadors. The appointment underscores AIA’s commitment to empowering Malaysians to embrace the values that define world-class athletes — discipline, resilience, and active living — as the foundation for overall well-being.… Continue reading AIA Malaysia appoints national badminton Duo Sze Fei and Izzuddin as ambassadors

Chanathip Songkrasin (left) in action IT was the goal seen around the world, Chanathip Songkrasin’s 97th minute wonder strike securing 10-man BG Pathum United FC the ideal start to the new ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup campaign as the Thai League 1 side handed Cong An Ha Noi FC a 2-1 defeat. Footage of the… Continue reading BG Pathum’s Chanathip delivers goal of the season contender

FORMER Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed profound shock at the departure of executive chairman Daniel Levy after nearly 25 years leading the Premier League club. Levy’s tough negotiating style often frustrated fans who blamed him for failing to secure players capable of delivering Spurs’ first English top-flight title since 1961. The 62-year-old Englishman nevertheless… Continue reading Pochettino shocked by Daniel Levy’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur

MCLAREN RACING has achieved a landmark valuation of $5 billion following a complete ownership acquisition by Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings. The deal grants both entities full ownership of the reigning Formula One world champions by acquiring all remaining shares from previous minority investors. Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, will retain majority ownership… Continue reading McLaren Racing F1 stake sold in landmark $5 billion valuation deal

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the US Open semi-finals to set up a blockbuster title clash with Carlos Alcaraz. The victory renews one of the sport’s most compelling rivalries and ensures a third successive major final between the Italian world number one and the Spaniard.… Continue reading Sinner beats Auger-Aliassime to set up US Open final with Alcaraz

FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME left the U.S. Open with pride and perspective after a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 semi-final defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, saying only time will tell if he can return to the sport’s summit after an inspired fortnight in New York. The 25th seed delivered his best tennis in years, showing… Continue reading Auger-Aliassime takes pride in US Open semi-final run despite loss

MALAYSIA’S top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, have silenced withdrawal rumours and confirmed they will defend their Hong Kong Open crown next week — with revenge firmly on their minds. The world No. 2 duo were tipped to skip the tournament following their silver-medal feat at the World Championships in Paris and… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah end speculation, ready to defend Hong Kong Open title

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Youth and Sports will assist in resolving the issue of unpaid incentive payments to several recipients of the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards since 1966. In a statement today, the ministry stressed that it takes the issue of the unsettled incentive payments seriously. According to the ministry, since… Continue reading KBS pledges action on unpaid incentives to athletes since 1966

KUALA LUMPUR: National Muay Thai star Muhamad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar delivered a stunning technical knockout victory over Moroccan opponent Zakaria El Jamari in their flyweight bout at ONE Fight Night 35. The 18-year-old fighter, popularly known as Jojo, showcased exceptional composure and dominance throughout the match held at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Jojo secured his impressive… Continue reading Jojo strikes back with TKO victory over Moroccan fighter at ONE

HOSTING mega events such as the Formula One Grand Prix (F1 GP) is vital for Malaysia’s competitiveness and global standing, but bringing it back should only happen with a well-coordinated national strategy, said former Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief Datuk Razlan Razali. Razlan, who led SIC from 2008 to 2020, said the F1 GP should… Continue reading Malaysia must stay competitive with F1 and mega events, says ex-SIC chief

NATIONAL squash stars S. Sivasangari and Ng Eain Yow have both secured their places in the semi-finals of the London Squash Classic 2025. Sivasangari, the reigning champion, delivered a commanding performance against England’s Jasmine Hutton in their quarter-final clash. The Asian Games gold medallist needed only 20 minutes to secure an 11-9, 11-5 victory at… Continue reading Sivasangari and Eain Yow reach London Squash Classic semi-finals

MALAYSIA’S wushu team added two more gold medals on the third day of the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brasilia. Tan Cheong Min claimed the first gold of the day in the women’s Nangun event with a score of 9.746 points. She narrowly defeated Taiwan’s Chao Tang Hsuan who earned silver with 9.723 points while… Continue reading Malaysia wins two more golds at World Wushu Championships in Brazil

NOVAK DJOKOVIC stated it remains too early to confirm his participation in a full Grand Slam season next year as he feels the physical strain of competing at 38 years old against the rising dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The 24-time major winner lost to second seed Alcaraz 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 in the… Continue reading Djokovic says Alcaraz and Sinner are difficult hurdles to overcome

SECOND seed Carlos Alcaraz delivered a masterclass performance to defeat 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 and secure his place in the US Open final. The highly anticipated match drew a full house at Arthur Ashe Stadium and lived up to its blockbuster billing despite the straight-sets scoreline. Alcaraz, the 2022 champion, soaked… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to reach US Open final

ITALY began the Gennaro Gattuso era with a commanding 5-0 victory over Estonia in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at the Gewiss Stadium. The hosts dominated possession but struggled to convert chances until a late surge produced five second-half goals. New manager Gattuso faced significant pressure after Italy’s recent 3-0 defeat in Norway cost previous coach… Continue reading Italy thrash Estonia 5-0 in Gattuso’s debut as manager

MOROCCO has become the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after securing a decisive 5-0 victory against Niger on Friday. The win ensures Morocco tops their qualifying group with an impeccable record of six consecutive victories. Goals from Ismael Saibari, Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane, and Azzedine Ounahi sealed their historic… Continue reading Morocco becomes first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup