Category: Sport

INTER MILAN captain Lautaro Martinez did not hold back after Monday’s 2-0 loss to Fluminense, criticising a lacklustre display as they exited the Club World Cup in the last 16. Inter were stunned by a resilient Fluminense side, with the Italians failing to pose a real threat until the closing stages, leaving striker Martinez frustrated… Continue reading Inter Milan captain Martinez criticises team after Club World Cup exit

KAZAKHSTAN’S Yulia Putintseva asked for a spectator to be removed after expressing concerns about their behaviour during her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. At the start of her match against American Amanda Anisimova on Court 15, the 30-year-old approached the umpire to report the spectator, describing the person as “crazy” and “dangerous.” “Can you… Continue reading Putintseva requests spectator removal during Wimbledon match

FLUMINENSE sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals. German Cano’s header from close range gave Fluminense an early lead in their last-16 tie and they then withstood an onslaught from the Italian side in the second… Continue reading Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup

THE Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Monday condemned the “antisemitic acts” by fans of the second division All Boys club during a match in Buenos Aires over the weekend. In videos posted on social media, several people are seen carrying a coffin draped in the Israeli flag before a match on Sunday between All Boys… Continue reading Argentine football fans face backlash for anti-Semitic acts in Buenos Aires

MONTERREY coach Domenec Torrent warned his team every player must defend diligently if the Mexican club are to stand any chance of beating Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. The Spanish coach said former Barcelona great Lionel Messi, whose Inter Miami side were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday,… Continue reading Monterrey coach warns only Messi can skip defending before Dortmund clash

TENNIS devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener. “If we sweat, we sweat — we know each other well,“ laughed Cathy Butcher, 73, arriving with her daughter Helen. The retiree said she had… Continue reading Wimbledon sizzles as heatwave breaks opening day record

BRITAIN’S Oliver Tarvet aims to be creative with his expenses after the amateur beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in his first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon on Monday. The University of San Diego student rose to the occasion, dispatching his Swiss opponent 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The 21-year-old now has the daunting task of facing Carlos… Continue reading Wimbledon qualifier Tarvet plans creative expenses to bypass NCAA rules

CARLOS ALCARAZ survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the second round on the hottest opening day in the tournament’s history. Temperatures at the All England Club on Monday topped 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record for the start of the tournament… Continue reading Alcaraz beats Fognini in 5-set thriller to begin Wimbledon defence

NOT so long ago, cyclists heading into the Tour de France were skinny string beans weighing and measuring every grain of rice that entered their body but that image has not just gone, it’s taken a seismic shift in the other direction. This year’s riders will be gorging themselves like never before, taking on board… Continue reading Tour de France cyclists shift from starvation to high-carb diets for peak performance

ARYNA SABALENKA said practising with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner had sharpened her game after the world number one beat Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine 6-1, 7-5 in her Wimbledon opener on Monday. The 27-year-old Belarusian top seed is a three-time Grand Slam champion but has never been beyond the semi-finals at the All England Club.… Continue reading Sabalenka credits Djokovic and Sinner for Wimbledon boost

THE future of Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be decided before the Japan Open, scheduled for July 15. BAM President Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz stated that both players agreed to this timeline during a recent engagement session. Zafrul mentioned… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah’s BAM contract to be finalised before Japan Open

FORMER national player Iskandar Zulkarnain rejoins BAM as singles coach, bringing experience from Ireland. Starts duties on Oct 1. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has appointed former national men’s singles player Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin as a singles coach. The 33-year-old will officially begin his role on October 1. BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul… Continue reading Ex-national shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain returns to BAM as singles coach

WIMBLEDON chief executive Sally Bolton said the Grand Slam was not used to baking summer temperatures but “we’re absolutely ready for it” as the mercury soared in London on Monday. Temperatures on the first day of the Championships are expected to climb to at least 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit). Wimbledon, often plagued by… Continue reading Wimbledon ‘ready’ for soaring temperatures

MALAYSIAN Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal has dismissed calls to pin the blame solely on head coach Sarjit Singh after the national men’s hockey team failed to reach the semi-finals of the FIH 2025 Nations Cup Hockey Tournament. Subahan stressed that responsibility should be shared across the entire squad, including players, following… Continue reading Sarjit Singh not solely to blame for Speedy Tigers’ Nations Cup failure – MHC

THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has declined to comment on national team head coach Peter Cklamovski’s allegations of interference in team management, stating that the matter should be clarified by the coach himself. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said the Australian-born coach’s remarks regarding external influences on the national squad require direct… Continue reading FAM avoids comment on Cklamovski’s interference claims in Harimau Malaya

THE Cahya Mata Football Cup Finals 2025 concluded today at Stadium Sarawak, marking a triumphant culmination of a month-long celebration of grassroots football, employee engagement, and community unity. The Finals brought together 12 top-performing teams who earned their place after excelling in a series of Community Cups hosted across Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad’s Strategic Business… Continue reading Cahya Mata Football Cup Finals 2025 concludes with grand celebration of community unity and sporting spirit

THE Korean duo of Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im won the team format Dow Championship on Sunday, edging the American pair of Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang in a playoff at Midland Country Club. With the win, Lee and Im both became Rolex First-Time Winners in their second year on the LPGA Tour. The… Continue reading Lee and Im win first LPGA titles in playoff at the Dow Championship

LEWIS HAMILTON saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the “mega progress” they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he finished fourth behind Charles Leclerc. “That’s mega-progress for us as a team today,” said the seven-time champion. “Thanks to all the guys at the factory for the upgrades this weekend which looked only small… Continue reading Hamilton salutes Ferrari for ‘mega-process’ with updates

MALAYSIA has been proposed as the host for the 2026 ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup (Men and Women) by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF), skipping the traditional bidding process. ISTAF secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader stated that the recommendation was based on the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association’s (PSM) proven expertise in managing high-profile international events. The suggestion… Continue reading Malaysia recommended as host for 2026 Sepaktakraw World Cup

NATIONAL waterski sensation Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah delivered a historic performance at the 2025 IWWF Asian Waterski Championships in Bangkok, securing four gold medals and smashing the Asian jump record three times. Competing at Rabbit Lake, the 21-year-old dominated the women’s open category, sweeping all events – slalom, jump, tricks, and overall – for the third… Continue reading Aaliyah Yoong leads Malaysia to historic Asian Waterski Championships win

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side’s 4-0 Club World Cup last 16 triumph. Joao Neves’ early strike sent PSG ahead and then they scored three more in a flurry before half-time to take an unassailable lead. Former PSG… Continue reading Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’: PSG’s Luis Enrique

HARRY KANE scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 4-2 victory on Sunday. Vincent Kompany’s side will now play European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Saturday for a place in the last four. Flamengo, backed by a huge… Continue reading Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight

CHELSEA‘s forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro. The Athletic reported the Brazilian international is on his way to the United States for a medical before joining up with the Chelsea squad after… Continue reading Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro – reports

MALAYSIAN young gun Qabil Irfan Azlan delivered an impressive performance today, securing a podium finish in Race 2 of the ESBK Talent series at the Aragon Circuit, Spain. The 13-year-old, starting from second on the grid, narrowly missed victory by just 0.018 seconds behind Italy’s Alessio Arnold of Team Fullmoto Squadra Corse. Enzo Zaragoza from… Continue reading Qabil Irfan clinches podium at ESBK Talent Aragon in Spain

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN steamrollered Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, where they will face Bayern Munich after they overcame a spirited Flamengo side. The German giants defeated the Brazilians 4-2 in Sunday’s other last 16 clash with a brace from Harry Kane, after the European champions proved far… Continue reading PSG rout Messi’s Miami, Bayern through to Club World Cup quarters

THE Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia, retaining the Malay acronym PSM. The decision was made during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) yesterday after securing over two-thirds support from delegates for the constitutional amendment. PSM president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan stated that… Continue reading PSM to become Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation after EGM approval

THE National Sports Council (NSC) is open to assisting heritage swimmers identified by Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) to bolster the national team. NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin stated that while the council welcomes the initiative, swimmers must first qualify under existing athlete support programmes. “They will only receive assistance if they meet the criteria for the Podium… Continue reading NSC ready to back heritage swimmers for national squad

YOUTUBER-turned-boxer Jake Paul cruised to victory over Mexico’s Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday in a one-sided cruiserweight bout in California. Paul, whose last fight was a controversial clash with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in November, dominated from the outset to win by unanimous decision. The 28-year-old influencer, who has earned millions from… Continue reading YouTuber Paul cruises past Chavez Jr

FORMER national hockey player and Olympian Muhammad Khairy Nunis Abdullah, better known as Kevin Christopher Nunis, was buried this morning at the Taman Sri Sinar Muslim cemetery at 10.45 am. His remains were first brought to Surau Silaturrahim Taman Segambut SSPK for funeral prayers, attended by around 200 people, including family, friends, colleagues, and local… Continue reading Former Olympian Kevin Nunis buried in Kuala Lumpur today

CHELSEA secured a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Benfica in a weather-disrupted Club World Cup last-16 tie at Bank of America Stadium, setting up a quarter-final clash with Brazilian side Palmeiras. The match, which lasted nearly five hours due to a lengthy delay, saw late goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall seal the… Continue reading Chelsea defeat Benfica in weather-delayed Club World Cup clash

LANDO Norris secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a sensational final lap, breaking Max Verstappen’s stronghold on qualifying at the Red Bull Ring. The McLaren driver clocked 1:03.971, outpacing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.521 seconds, while teammate Oscar Piastri finished third. Norris, trailing Piastri by 22 points in the championship, bounced back… Continue reading Lando Norris takes pole at Austrian GP, ending Verstappen’s streak

TOP seed Jessica Pegula contained Iga Swiatek’s heavy topspin game on grass to earn a 6-4 7-5 victory on Saturday and lift the Bad Homburg Open title. The American held serve throughout and gave up just one breakpoint in the match, denying the Pole her first career title on grass, just two days before the… Continue reading Top seed Pegula eases past Swiatek to win Bad Homburg title

SPAIN midfielder and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday. Bonmati missed Friday’s friendly win over Japan in the world champions’ final warm-up match before the start of Euro 2025 next week. The RFEF said in a statement that Bonmati… Continue reading Spain star Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis

MALAYSIA Aquatics (MAS) is intensifying efforts to scout heritage swimmers abroad, mirroring Singapore’s approach to enhance the national team’s competitiveness. MAS swimming chairman Marilyn Chua confirmed the initiative, revealing that the body has been in talks with Malaysian citizens overseas who possess potential. “Yes, of course. We’ve several Malaysian citizens reached out to us over… Continue reading Malaysia Aquatics targets heritage swimmers to boost national squad

NATIONAL women’s singles player K. Letshanaa saw her impressive US Open run come to an end in the quarter-finals after a straight-game defeat to India’s Tanvi Sharma early Friday morning. The 21-year-old, who had hoped to secure her first Super 300 semi-final spot, fell 13-21, 16-21 in a 33-minute match. The loss also marked the… Continue reading Letshanaa’s US Open journey ends in quarter-finals

AL-HILAL captain Salem Al-Dawsari will miss the remainder of the Club World Cup with a hamstring injury, the Saudi club said on Saturday. “Medical tests have confirmed that Salem Al-Dawsari has suffered from a hamstring injury. He will be undergoing a treatment and rehabilitation program that will last between four to six weeks,“ Al-Hilal said… Continue reading Al-Hilal captain Al-Dawsari out of Club World Cup with hamstring injury

SRI Lanka completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh before lunch on day four of the second Test in Colombo on Saturday, wrapping up the two-match series 1-0. Resuming the day on a precarious 115-6, the visitors still trailed by 97 runs and needed a minor miracle to avoid an innings defeat. Any… Continue reading Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series