Category: Sport

SEPANG: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has declared the Road To Gold programme a clear success following Malaysia’s medal achievements at the Badminton World Federation World Championships. Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei captured the mixed doubles gold while Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah secured silver in the women’s doubles event in Paris.… Continue reading RTG programme success proven by Malaysian badminton medal wins

ARSENAL have completed the signing of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal. The Premier League club confirmed the transfer on Monday, bringing the twenty three year old to North London. Hincapie made over one hundred appearances for Leverkusen after joining the German club in 2021. He played a key… Continue reading Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie on loan from Bayer Leverkusen

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR have completed the signing of French forward Randal Kolo Muani from Paris St Germain on a loan deal for the remainder of the season. Kolo Muani spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus where he scored five goals in his first three Serie A games. The forward also featured… Continue reading Spurs sign France forward Kolo Muani on loan from PSG for season

CRYSTAL PALACE defender Marc Guehi’s proposed transfer to Liverpool has collapsed despite the Premier League champions agreeing a reported £35 million deal. The 25-year-old England international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, reportedly underwent a medical in London ahead of the move. Palace manager Oliver Glasner made it clear after… Continue reading Marc Guehi’s Liverpool transfer collapses as Crystal Palace keep captain

REAL BETIS have completed the signing of Manchester United forward Antony in a transfer package worth 25 million euros. The deal includes a 50% net sell-on clause for any future transfer profit made by the Spanish club. Antony received no pay-off from Manchester United as part of his departure from the Premier League club. The… Continue reading Antony joins Real Betis in €25 million deal from Manchester United

NAPOLI have acquired Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United through a season-long loan arrangement. The Serie A champions confirmed the transfer on Monday to address their striking shortage after Romelu Lukaku sustained a thigh injury. Lukaku’s absence left Lorenzo Lucca, on loan from Udinese, as the only available forward in manager Antonio Conte’s squad.… Continue reading Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund joins Napoli on season-long loan deal

COCO GAUFF confessed to experiencing a “little bit empty” feeling following her heavy US Open defeat against Naomi Osaka on Monday. The loss dashed her hopes of securing a second title within three years at Flushing Meadows. Gauff delivered an erratic performance during her 6-3, 6-2 fourth round loss to fellow former champion Osaka. “It’s… Continue reading Coco Gauff feels empty after US Open loss to Naomi Osaka

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Everton midfielder Dele Alli has parted ways with Italian club Como after playing just ten minutes for the team. The Serie A side confirmed the mutual termination of his contract on Monday following their joint agreement. The twenty nine year old joined Como in January on an eighteen month deal but… Continue reading Dele Alli leaves Como after just 10 minutes of playing time

LIVERPOOL have broken the British transfer record by signing Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a reported £125 million. The 25-year-old forward finally secured his desired move to the English champions after a summer-long standoff with his former club. This fee surpasses Chelsea’s previous British record of £107 million paid for Enzo Fernandez… Continue reading Liverpool sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle for British record fee

LONDON: Aston Villa have secured loan deals for midfielders Jadon Sancho from Manchester United and Harvey Elliott from Liverpool to reinforce their squad. The Midlands club announced both signings on Monday following a disappointing start to the Premier League season. Sancho returns to English football after a previous loan spell at Chelsea last season following… Continue reading Aston Villa swoop to sign midfielders Sancho and Elliott on loan

NEWCASTLE UNITED clinched the 55 million pounds ($74.30 million)signing of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa on Monday shortly after it was confirmed that their Sweden forward Alexander Isak had joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee. The 28-year-old DR Congo international has been the number one target for Newcastle since it became clear that Isak… Continue reading Newcastle sign Wissa from Brentford to replace Isak

BAYERN MUNICH have signed 24-year-old Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season, both clubs said on Monday. According to British media, the German champions will be obliged to make the deal permanent for 56.2 million pounds ($75.92 million) if he reaches a set number of appearances. The loan… Continue reading Bayern land striker Jackson on loan from Chelsea

MANCHESTER UNITED have signed Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on a five-year contract for 21 million euros plus add-ons. The 23-year-old is considered a talented prospect, capable of dislodging both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, who have both struggled this season, to become the club’s number one keeper. United had also been linked… Continue reading Man Utd sign Lammens to shore up goalkeeping position

STRIKER Jamie Vardy has joined Serie A side Cremonese, the Italian club said on Monday, launching a new chapter for the 38-year-old after his 13-year spell at Leicester City ended in May. He joins the club on a deal running until June next year, with an option to extend if certain conditions are met. Vardy… Continue reading Former Leicester striker Vardy joins Serie A side Cremonese

IGA SWIATEK carefully distributed her towel to a specific young fan following her fourth-round US Open victory on Monday. The Polish second seed took extra precautions after a man snatched a cap from a young boy during her compatriot Kamil Majchrzak’s match days earlier. Swiatek explained her usual approach involves selecting recipients randomly or based… Continue reading Swiatek prioritises young fans at US Open after viral souvenir incident

LIVERPOOL signed Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract for a reported British record fee of 125 million pounds ($168.86 million) on Monday, ending a transfer saga that dominated the close-season transfer window. Here are some details about Isak: * Born in Solna, Sweden, on September 21, 1999, Isak began his… Continue reading Liverpool’s British record signing Isak

ITALY coach Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will complete a transfer to Manchester City on deadline day. Gattuso stated that the Italian international must finalise arrangements before undergoing a medical examination and signing his contract with the Premier League champions. The announcement follows reports of a €35 million agreement between Manchester City… Continue reading Gianluigi Donnarumma set for Manchester City move says Gattuso

ITALIAN professional cycling team Polti-VisitMalta will feature four specialist climbers in their second appearance at Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 from 28 September to 5 October. The Spain-based team, operating under the guidance of cycling legends Ivan Basso and Alberto Contador, aims to challenge for both the overall individual Green Jersey and the King of… Continue reading Polti-VisitMalta targets LTdL 2025 with four climbers after 2024 disappointment

SON Heung-min’s long-awaited home debut for Los Angeles FC ended in a 2-1 defeat against San Diego on Sunday. The South Korean star experienced his first Major League Soccer loss at BMO Stadium more than three weeks after his record $26 million transfer. Son had previously featured in three away matches with one victory and… Continue reading Son Heung-min’s LAFC home debut ends in 2-1 defeat to San Diego

THE national men’s hockey squad wrapped up their Group B campaign at the 2025 Asia Cup in style with a thumping 15-0 victory over Taiwan at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in India today. Mohamad Akhimullah Anuar Esook starred with five goals in the 10th, 20th, 29th (penalty stroke), 45th and 56th minutes, while… Continue reading Speedy Tigers crush Taiwan 15-0 to top Group B at 2025 Asia Cup

BAYER Leverkusen have dismissed manager Erik Ten Hag after only two Bundesliga matches in charge. The club announced the decision on Monday, ending the Dutchman’s brief tenure that began in May with a contract until 2027. Sporting director Simon Rolfes described the dismissal as difficult but necessary given the team’s ineffective rebuilding efforts. “The past… Continue reading Bayer Leverkusen sack Erik Ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches

JOHOR Darul Ta’zim (JDT) has announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe from Real Zaragoza. The announcement was posted today on the official Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page. “We have signed midfielder Ager Aketxe after confirming the transfer with Real Zaragoza one hour before the transfer window closed last night. “Welcome to the home… Continue reading JDT sign Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe from Real Zaragoza

HARIMAU Malaya have suffered a setback ahead of the September international window after naturalised midfielder Hector Havel was ruled out due to a heel injury. Head coach Peter Cklamovski confirmed the development, saying the 29-year-old had to be sidelined following medical advice. “Hector has been ruled out with a minor issue with his foot. “His… Continue reading Hector ruled out, Hong Wan handed chance with Harimau Malaya

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council has announced a $13.88 million prize pool for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup, surpassing the men’s edition by more than 35%. This represents a dramatic increase from the $3.5 million prize fund allocated for the 2022 women’s tournament and exceeds the $10 million total offered during the last… Continue reading Women’s Cricket World Cup prize money surpasses men’s by 35%

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight national sports heroes have been named as Unity Icons for 2025, with six of them representing the country in badminton. The Ministry of National Unity announced that the honourees include men’s badminton doubles players Goh Sze Fei, Nur Izuddin Rumsani (pic), Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharudin, and Yap Roy King, as well as… Continue reading Eight sports heroes named as Unity Icons for 2025 in Malaysia

LEWIS Hamilton maintained a positive outlook despite crashing out of the Dutch Grand Prix and failing to score points for the second consecutive race. The seven-time world champion understeered into the barriers at turn three on lap 23 during Sunday’s event. Hamilton entered the weekend determined to enjoy driving for Ferrari despite a challenging debut… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton stays positive despite Dutch Grand Prix crash exit

FORMER doubles specialist Koo Kien Keat (pic) has commended Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei for their historic victory at the world championships, highlighting their perfect timing and exceptional maturity throughout the tournament. He specifically praised Ee Wei as one of Malaysia’s finest women’s mixed doubles players, emphasising her exceptional front-court interceptions during crucial… Continue reading Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei praised for historic badminton world championship win

CARLOS Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic powered into the US Open quarter-finals with commanding straight-sets victories on Sunday. Spanish second seed Alcaraz defeated France’s Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 without dropping a set in the tournament so far. “I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York,“ the 22-year-old… Continue reading Alcaraz and Djokovic advance to US Open quarter-finals with straight-sets wins

THE Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped… Continue reading Seattle Sounders stun Messi’s Inter Miami 3-0 to win Leagues Cup final

CHINA secured two titles at the 2025 BWF World Championships, highlighted by Shi Yuqi’s first men’s singles world championship victory on Sunday. Shi overcame Thailand’s defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gruelling three-game final with a score of 19-21, 21-10, 21-18. “Every match at this World Championships was tough,“ Shi said after the match. “In… Continue reading Shi Yuqi wins men’s singles as China claims two BWF World Championships titles

NATIONAL women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Malaysian duo to reach the final of the Badminton World Federation World Championships. The world number two pair displayed tremendous fighting spirit during their one hour and twenty-three minute battle against China’s top-ranked Liu Sheng Shu and Tan… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah make history as first Malaysian women’s doubles finalists

ATHLETIC Bilbao secured a 2-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday to match Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga with a perfect start. Marc Bartra inadvertently deflected a cross into his own net before Aitor Paredes capitalised for Athletic’s second goal, extending their winning streak to three matches. Cedric Bakambu headed home during… Continue reading Athletic Bilbao beat Real Betis to maintain perfect La Liga start

Dominik Szoboszlai’s brilliant free-kick secured Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 victory against title rivals Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The Hungary midfielder curled a sublime set-piece past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya with just seven minutes remaining in a tense Premier League clash. Szoboszlai’s moment of quality decided a match where expensive summer signings from both clubs… Continue reading Szoboszlai free-kick gives Liverpool win over Arsenal as Man City lose