Category: Sport

MALAYSIA’S young rider, Hakim Danish, who has been based in Barcelona, Spain since May 2025, has been undergoing intensive preparations not only for the FIM JuniorGP but also for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. During this period, Danish also spent time training with Qabil Irfan, who was in Barcelona for Rounds 2 and 3… Continue reading Magny-Cours Mission: Hakim Danish ready to face the challenge

AirAsia has recently given a rare opportunity to one of its Allstars to compete at the LIV Golf Korea Pro-Am event held at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club. Capital A employee Rizal Redzuan finished tied at 5th in the rain-delayed event. He competed alongside Ripper GC Captain Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman. “Starting golf at the… Continue reading AirAsia Junior Golf Ambassador Turned Full-Time Allstar Teams Up with Ripper GC

THE Malaysian Football League (MFL) has pledged to enhance the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming 2025-2026 M-League season, following a debut year marked by both praise and controversy. While Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) referees’ committee chairman Datuk S. Sivasundaram described the inaugural season of VAR as “excellent” —… Continue reading MFL vows VAR enhancements for 2025-26 season after controversial debut

BORUSSIA DORTMUND secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Monterrey in the Club World Cup, with Serhou Guirassy netting a first-half brace to send the German side into the quarter-finals. The win sets up a tantalising clash with Real Madrid, who earlier defeated Juventus. Guirassy, who shared the UEFA Champions League top scorer title this season,… Continue reading Guirassy shines as Dortmund beats Monterrey 2-1 in Club World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Athletics (MA) has announced that it will not extend the contract of technical director Robert Ballard, which expires on July 31. The decision comes as the national athletics body faces financial constraints, with insufficient government funding and private sponsorship. In a statement today, MA acknowledged Ballard’s contributions since his return in 2023.… Continue reading Malaysia athletics ends Robert Ballard’s contract due to funding issues

BRITISH amateur Oliver Tarvet is preparing for the match of his life as he takes on two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. The 21-year-old, ranked 733rd in the world, has already earned £99,000 ($136,000) from his qualifying run but must navigate strict amateur rules to keep his US college eligibility. “I’ve got… Continue reading British amateur Tarvet eyes Wimbledon upset against Alcaraz

AMERICAN star Coco Gauff suffered a stunning first-round exit at Wimbledon on Tuesday, falling to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7/3), 6-1. The US Open champion, fresh from her French Open triumph, struggled to adapt to the grass as her Grand Slam campaign ended abruptly. Gauff, seeded second, admitted the emotional toll of her recent success… Continue reading Gauff stunned in Wimbledon first round as Djokovic advances

ANDREW FLINTOFF said he has no desire to succeed Brendon McCullum as England head coach despite cutting his teeth with the second-string England Lions. The former England captain has returned to cricket coaching the Lions, as well as the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, after a car crash while filming for the BBC Top Gear… Continue reading Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job

ARSENAL bolstered their goalkeeping options on Tuesday with the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported £5 million ($7 million) fee. The 30-year-old Spaniard remains the most expensive goalkeeper in history after his £71 million move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. However, Kepa failed to deliver on that price tag as… Continue reading Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa from Chelsea

BRASÍLIA: A Brazilian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for stealing a football autographed by Neymar during the 2023 riots in Brasília. Nelson Ribeiro Fonseca Junior, 34, was convicted by the Supreme Court for theft, violent abolition of democratic rule, armed criminal association, and coup attempt. The incident occurred on January 8,… Continue reading Brazilian man gets 17 years for stealing Neymar’s signed football

MANCHESTER CITY’S Club World Cup journey ended in dramatic fashion as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal secured a 4-3 extra-time victory, marking a disappointing conclusion to a challenging season for Pep Guardiola’s side. The defeat highlighted the growing competitiveness of non-European teams in FIFA’s revamped tournament. Despite topping their group with three wins and 13 goals, City… Continue reading Man City exit Club World Cup as Al-Hilal stuns in Orlando

PETRA KVITOVA closed a memorable chapter of her career with an emotional farewell at Wimbledon, bowing out in the first round to Emma Navarro but insisting she had no regrets. The two-time champion, who announced her retirement last month, fought back tears as she received a standing ovation from the Court One crowd after a… Continue reading Petra Kvitova bids emotional farewell at Wimbledon with no regrets

FORMER France international Alexandre Lacazette has completed a move to Saudi Pro League club Neom following the expiration of his contract with Lyon. The 34-year-old striker, who previously played for Arsenal, reunites with ex-Lyon teammate Said Benrahma at the newly promoted Saudi side. Neom confirmed the signing in a social media post, stating, “From the… Continue reading Former France striker Lacazette joins Saudi club Neom

RABAT: A Moroccan court has sentenced Mohamed Boudrika, former president of football club Raja Casablanca, to five years in prison for fraud. The verdict was confirmed by his lawyer, Lotfi Youssef, who spoke to AFP on Tuesday. Boudrika, a former lawmaker for the ruling National Rally of Independents, was convicted of fraud, using forged documents,… Continue reading Morocco ex-football club chief jailed 5 years for fraud

ALEXANDER ZVEREV is contemplating therapy to address his mental health struggles following a stunning first-round exit at Wimbledon. The German third seed admitted feeling “alone” and “empty” after his shock defeat to France’s Arthur Rinderknech. Zverev, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, fell to the world number 72 in a gruelling five-set match lasting four hours… Continue reading Alexander Zverev considers therapy after shock Wimbledon exit

OLIVIER GIROUD has made a sensational return to French football, signing a one-year contract with Ligue 1 side Lille. The 38-year-old striker, France’s all-time leading goalscorer, last played in the country in 2012 with Montpellier before moving abroad. Giroud left Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC last week, ending his brief stint in the… Continue reading Olivier Giroud returns to Ligue 1 with Lille after 13 years

NOVAK DJOKOVIC began his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The Serbian star, seeded sixth, overcame a mid-match challenge from France’s Alexandre Muller to win 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2. Djokovic dominated the opening set on Centre Court, breaking Muller three times. However, the Frenchman… Continue reading Djokovic advances at Wimbledon in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam title

NOVAK DJOKOVIC revealed he relied on “doctors’ miracle pills” to push through physical struggles during his opening Wimbledon victory against Alexandre Muller. The Serbian star, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, triumphed 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2 in a late-night Centre Court battle. Djokovic dominated early but faced a setback in the second set… Continue reading Djokovic credits miracle pills for Wimbledon win amid health scare

REAL MADRID secured their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday. Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header proved decisive, setting up a last-eight clash against the winner of Borussia Dortmund versus Monterrey. The match saw a strong performance from Xabi Alonso’s side, with Kylian… Continue reading Gonzalo’s header sends Real Madrid into Club World Cup quarters

There will be no repeat of last year’s semi-final run for Italian seventh seed Lorenzo Musetti after he was dumped out in Wimbledon’s first round by Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili on Tuesday. Musetti, playing his first match since retiring in the French Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz with a leg injury, went down 6-2 4-6… Continue reading Seventh seed Musetti tumbles out of Wimbledon

TOP seed Jannik Sinner eased into the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, brushing aside fellow Italian Luca Nardi in straight sets. Unfazed by the searing heat, Sinner barely broke sweat in a 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 victory lasting just one hour and 48 minutes on Court One. “I’m very happy to come back here to such… Continue reading Top seed Sinner eases into Wimbledon second round

BARCELONA have loaned Spanish forward Ansu Fati to Monaco for a season with an option to buy, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Tuesday. Fati becomes Monaco’s third summer signing, following England international defender Eric Dier and 2018 French World Cup winner Paul Pogba, both of whom arrived on free transfers. The three players will… Continue reading Barcelona’s Ansu Fati aims to kick-start career in Monaco

NEWLY appointed Kelantan TRW head coach E. Elavarasan is determined to steer the team to a stronger standing in the 2025/26 Super League campaign. Elavarasan said that in the previous season, the team — then known as Kelantan Darul Naim FC (KDN FC) — had finished at the bottom of the league table, and this… Continue reading Elavarasan aims to revive Kelantan TRW in Super League

TERENGGANU FC (TFC) will be led by a corporate figure as chief executive officer (CEO) this season. Terengganu Football Association (PBSNT) chairman Hishamuddin Abdul Karim said the state FA has compiled a shortlist of several suitable candidates to lead the club, in line with the full privatisation plan for the club to move towards professional… Continue reading Corporate figure to be new Terengganu FC CEO this season

FRESH off a title in Bad Homburg and tipped for a deep run at Wimbledon, world number three Jessica Pegula suffered a shock first-round exit on Tuesday, dismantled 6-2 6-3 by unheralded Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto. It was a meek surrender from Pegula, who looked out of sorts from the outset on Court Two. She landed… Continue reading Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset

TURKISH giants Besiktas on Tuesday said they were entering talks to sign English striker Tammy Abraham who is currently under contract with Serie A side AS Roma. “Negotiations have begun with the player and his club AS Roma SPA regarding the transfer of professional football player Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham,“ the Istanbul club said in… Continue reading Besiktas says ‘in talks’ to sign Tammy Abraham

NOVAK Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men’s top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women’s champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to… Continue reading Djokovic, Sinner enter Wimbledon fray

AL HILAL’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his “extraordinary” team after Monday’s stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the Club World Cup. “We knew had to do something extraordinary if we were to beat Manchester City and that is what the boys did tonight, the lads were simply wonderful,“ said… Continue reading Inzaghi hails ‘extraordinary’ Al Hilal after City upset

MANCHESTER City crashed out of the Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in extra-time by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Monday in the last 16, hours after Inter Milan were eliminated by Fluminense on a day of shock results. Champions League runners-up Inter were dumped out 2-0 by the Brazilian side in Charlotte… Continue reading Man City, Inter Milan crash out of Club World Cup in last 16

SAUDI Arabian side Al Hilal sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the Club World Cup on Monday, snatching a shock 4-3 victory in extra time in the biggest upset of the tournament so far. The match finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner… Continue reading Saudi’s Al Hilal knock Man City out of Club World Cup in huge shock

KUALA LUMPUR: Former National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Abdul Rashid Yaakub has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) and ASEAN Para Games 2027. The announcement was made by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh in a Facebook post today. Hannah said Abdul Rashid’s appointment takes effect today,… Continue reading Ex-NSC DG Abdul Rashid named CEO of MASOC for ASEAN Para Games 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong will undergo knee surgery in Doha, Qatar to treat an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he is currently suffering from. The update was shared by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh when speaking to the media yesterday. “The National Sports Institute (NSI) is… Continue reading Ng Tze Yong to undergo ACL surgery in Qatar, BAM confirms