Category: Sport

SERGIO PEREZ stated he has nothing left to prove and simply wants to rediscover his enjoyment of racing following Cadillac’s announcement of his Formula One comeback. The 35 year old Mexican has been absent from competition since Red Bull terminated his contract early after a challenging 2024 season. Perez expressed his enthusiasm for the Cadillac… Continue reading Sergio Perez aims to enjoy racing again with Cadillac F1 comeback

ANDREY RUBLEV has expressed his willingness to support fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev following his emotional outburst during the US Open. Medvedev suffered a dramatic five-set defeat to Benjamin Bonzi in a match marked by his confrontation with the chair umpire and crowd interaction. The 2021 champion’s frustration culminated in a racket smash after his earliest… Continue reading Rublev offers support to Medvedev after US Open emotional outburst

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham United in the League Cup with a late double from substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian forward entered the match in the 73rd minute and scored twice within two minutes to complete Wolves’ comeback at Molineux Stadium. Larsen struck in the 82nd and 84th minutes… Continue reading Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in League Cup with late double from Larsen

PAST champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner delivered commanding performances in their US Open first-round matches on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, showcased her formidable form with a swift 6-1 6-2 victory over Emiliana Arango in just one hour. The 2022 US Open winner never faced a break point during… Continue reading Swiatek and Sinner cruise into US Open second round with dominant wins

MEXICAN boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has resumed training following his release from prison while awaiting trial for alleged cartel connections. Video footage shared on social media from the Coliseo Boxing Club in Hermosillo showed the boxer training on a punching bag while wearing a gym-branded t-shirt. “Thanks for your visit,“ the gym said in… Continue reading Mexican boxer Chavez Jr returns to training after US deportation

POP singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday, prompting congratulations from across the sports world. The celebrity couple, who made their relationship public in 2023, were congratulated by the Chiefs, with whom Kelce has won three Super Bowl crowns, most recently last… Continue reading Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement

AMANDA ANISIMOVA launched her US Open campaign with a commanding 6-3 6-2 first-round victory over Australia’s Kimberly Birrell on Tuesday. The American eighth seed is pursuing another Grand Slam opportunity following a standout season featuring her first WTA 1000 title in Doha and a Wimbledon final appearance. “It’s not easy playing in the first round… Continue reading Anisimova starts US Open with commanding first-round win over Birrell

WOLVERHAMPTON: Substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 3-2 to reach the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday. Promoted Leeds United and Sunderland followed West Ham out of the competition, losing on penalties to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday and third… Continue reading West Ham, Leeds and Sunderland exit League Cup in shock losses

NEW YORK: Six-times major winner Iga Swiatek got another reason to cheer after her U.S. Open first-round win on Tuesday, as the avowed “Swiftie” lifted her phone to discover her pop idol Taylor Swift met her match. The music mega-star announced she was engaged to NFL tight end Travis Kelce on Tuesday, after years of… Continue reading Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement creates buzz at US Open

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz has revealed his new cropped hairstyle at the US Open resulted from his brother mishandling clippers during a pre-tournament trim. The buzz cut became a major talking point at Flushing Meadows during the championship’s second day. “I felt like my hair was really long already, and before the tournament I just… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz explains US Open buzz cut after brother’s clipper mishap

WORLD No. 25 Leong Jun Hao made a commanding World Championships debut in Paris, giving Malaysia a timely boost after Lee Zii Jia’s shock early exit. The national men’s singles shuttler showed calm authority at the Adidas Arena, dismissing Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi 21-12, 21-14 in just 36 minutes. ALSO READ: Zii Jia’s comeback ends early… Continue reading Jun Hao shines on World Championships debut after Zii Jia’s shock exit

THE Malaysian National Cycling Federation has confirmed that Terengganu Cycling Team and Malaysia Pro Cycling will lead Malaysia’s challenge at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand from December 9 to 20. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill announced that the combined national squad will comprise five riders from TSG and two each from MPC and… Continue reading TSG and MPC riders to lead Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games cycling squad

RUMOURS suggest an imminent leadership change at the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) involving its presidential position. Sources indicate details will emerge during an important governing body meeting scheduled for the near future. Reports claim the current president already submitted his resignation last week, according to insider information. The source declined to reveal the reasons… Continue reading FAM president change rumours swirl amid resignation reports

AN emotional Venus Williams remained non-committal about her tennis future following a brave first-round defeat at the US Open. The 45-year-old American former world number one delighted a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium with a gutsy 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 loss to Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova. Williams only returned to competitive tennis in July following a… Continue reading Venus Williams uncertain about future after US Open first round exit

DEPUTY Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysians to celebrate the country’s 68th National Day by appreciating the contributions of athletes and artists who bring glory to Malaysia at the global stage. He stated that these athletes and artists serve as symbols of patriotism that reflect bravery, determination and undivided love… Continue reading Deputy PM urges Malaysians to honour athletes and artists this National Day

FOR national top women’s doubles shuttler M. Thinaah, stepping onto the court with her partner Pearly Tan is more than just playing badminton — it is a living reminder of the power of unity in a diverse Malaysia. The 27-year-old said that despite the pressure and challenges of competing on the international stage, their ability… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah credit unity and communication for Olympic success

“WE have proven it!” – that was the proud expression of Malaysian Contingent head Sarkunan Balakrishnan, after the national team wrapped up the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games here with an impressive haul of 25 gold medals, 16 silver medals and 11 bronze medals, emerging as the overall champion. Sarkunan said this extraordinary achievement… Continue reading Malaysia demands incentives for 25 gold medals at 2025 SEA Deaf Games

LIVERPOOL needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday. Ryan Gravenberch and long-time Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike struck for the English champions, either side of Anthony Gordon’s red card for a wild lunge on Virgil… Continue reading Ngumoha, 16, nets 100th-minute winner in Liverpool thriller

SIXTH seed Madison Keys suffered a stunning first-round exit at the US Open after losing to world number eighty two Renata Zarazua of Mexico. Reigning Australian Open champion Keys bowed out following an attritional battle with Zarazua, who prevailed 6-7 (10/12), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5. Zarazua took advantage of Keys’ problems with her service game to… Continue reading Renata Zarazua stuns sixth seed Madison Keys at US Open

GERMAN tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek “professional help” after the Russian crashed out of the US Open following the latest in a long line of spectacular on-court meltdowns. Medvedev was at the centre of extraordinary scenes during his late-night battle with France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Sunday, losing in five sets in… Continue reading Boris Becker urges professional help for Daniil Medvedev after US Open meltdown

WORLD number one Shi Yuqi said the devil is in the details as he embarks on his latest attempt to win a first badminton world championships title, but the Chinese star is also hoping his new golden locks bring him luck in Paris. Shi’s best performance so far at a world championships was a silver… Continue reading Shi Yuqi hopes new blonde look brings luck at badminton worlds

DAVID GAUDU took revenge on Jonas Vingegaard on Monday surging to victory in the third stage of the Vuelta Espana in Ceres, in Italy, a day after being edged by the Dane. “That was hard,“ said Gaudu at the finish. “I finished in the top three yesterday, I won today. I would have signed up… Continue reading David Gaudu wins Vuelta stage 3 as Vingegaard retains red jersey

THE curtains came down on the second edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games at Gedung Olahraga (GOR) Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) here on Monday (August 25) night, marking the end of a journey filled with emotions, memories and a spirit of togetherness for the athletes, officials and the entire regional deaf community. The… Continue reading Malaysia to host 2027 SEA Deaf Games after record 25-gold haul

A Russian participant has gone missing during the annual Bosphorus cross-continental swimming competition in Istanbul. The Turkish Olympic Committee confirmed the disappearance of athlete Nikolai Svechnikov during Sunday’s event. More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries participated in the 6.5-kilometre race between Asia and Europe. Organisers temporarily closed the Bosphorus Strait, one of the world’s… Continue reading Russian swimmer missing during Bosphorus cross-continental race in Istanbul

MALAYSIA aims to become champions at the 2025 Lawn Bowls World Cup scheduled from November 4 to 8 at Arena Lawn Bowls in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim expressed confidence in achieving this target based on the national team’s performance and thorough preparations. He stated that hosting… Continue reading Malaysia targets 2025 Lawn Bowls World Cup victory in Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA’s deaf athletes have delivered an early National Day celebration by becoming overall champions at the Southeast Asian Deaf Games with a record-breaking 25 gold medals. The historic achievement came with six days remaining before Malaysia’s 68th National Day, marking a glorious sporting triumph for the contingent. Bowling star Siw Sing Hie secured the final… Continue reading Malaysia wins overall SEA Deaf Games with record 25 gold medals

MALAYSIAN badminton star Lee Zii Jia’s (pic) highly anticipated return to competitive action came to an early conclusion at the World Championships in Paris on Monday. The 27-year-old shuttler, currently ranked 52nd in the world, fell to South Korea’s Jeon Hyeok Jin (world No. 38) in straight sets during the men’s singles first round at… Continue reading Zii Jia’s comeback ends early at World Championships

LOCAL star Brooke Henderson claimed her second CPKC Women’s Open title with a one-stroke victory over Australian Minjee Lee at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Ontario on Sunday. Starting the final round tied for the lead on 11-under-par at the par-71 layout, Henderson and Lee turned it into a two-horse race following matching 34s… Continue reading Henderson wins second CPKC Women’s Open title

MEXICAN boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has been released from custody while awaiting trial for alleged connections to drug cartels according to his legal team. The thirty nine year old son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez was deported from the United States on Monday before appearing before a federal judge in Sonora on Saturday.… Continue reading Mexican boxer Chavez Jr released from prison pending drug cartel trial

ARYNA SABALENKA successfully began her US Open title defence with a hard-fought victory over Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova on Sunday. The world number one secured a 7-5, 6-1 win while aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to claim consecutive US Open titles. Masarova, ranked 108th globally, challenged Sabalenka with a determined… Continue reading Sabalenka and Djokovic advance in US Open first round victories

THE Olympic Council of Asia has confirmed that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia remain firmly on schedule despite emerging replacement discussions. This confirmation follows reports that Saudi Arabia was considering approaching South Korea and China to host the event instead. Environmental groups have criticised the decision to host winter games… Continue reading Saudi Winter Games 2029 on schedule despite replacement rumours

PENANG FC head coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail attributed his team’s Super League defeat to player negligence during their match against Kuala Lumpur City FC. He acknowledged his squad’s energetic performance but highlighted defensive lapses that resulted in two conceded goals. Wan Rohaimi specifically pointed to the second goal from a set-piece situation as preventable… Continue reading Penang FC coach blames defensive errors for costly Super League defeat

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM continued their winning streak in the 2025/2026 Super League when they beat Kuching City 0-1 at the Sarawak State Stadium today. JDT’s Jairo De Macedo Da Silva scored the winning goal in the 61st minute after Kuching had to play with 10 men due to a red card picked up by Yuki… Continue reading JDT extend Super League winning streak with 1-0 victory over Kuching City

ALEXANDRA EALA created tennis history at the US Open on Sunday by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles match. The 20-year-old from Quezon City produced a stunning comeback to defeat Danish 14th seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13/11) in a thrilling first round encounter. Eala recovered from… Continue reading Filipino Eala makes history with first US Open Grand Slam singles win

BROOKE HENDERSON ended her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women’s Open. Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time, seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973… Continue reading Brooke Henderson ends LPGA title drought with Canadian Women’s Open win

KYLIAN MBAPPE continued his scoring form with a brace as Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 in Sunday’s La Liga encounter. The match marked a special occasion for Oviedo, who returned to Spain’s top flight after nearly twenty five years away from the elite division. Star performers Mbappe and Vinicius Junior proved decisive in northern… Continue reading Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid beat Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga