Category: Sport

SON Heung-min scored his first Major League Soccer goal for Los Angeles FC during their 1-1 draw against FC Dallas on Saturday. The South Korean superstar converted a first-half free kick from 25 yards out, beating Dallas goalkeeper Michael Collodi with a perfectly placed shot over the wall. “I’m glad I scored the first goal… Continue reading Son Heung-min scores first MLS goal in LAFC’s 1-1 draw with Dallas

AL-AHLI defeated Al-Nassr 5-3 on penalties to claim the Saudi Super Cup following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Saturday’s final. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Al-Nassr by converting a 40th-minute penalty after Ali Majrashi was penalised for handball. Al-Ahli equalised in first-half stoppage time through Franck Kessie, who finished low past goalkeeper Bento… Continue reading Al-Ahli win Saudi Super Cup on penalties as Ronaldo scores 100th goal

TOMMY Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at the Tour Championship after the third round at rainy East Lake Golf Club. Fleetwood, chasing his first PGA Tour title and the ten million dollar top prize, bounced back from a late double bogey to remain tied at the top. England’s Fleetwood carded a three under… Continue reading Fleetwood and Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead after third round

DEFENDING champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam of the season gets under way. Women’s world number one Sabalenka opens the defense of her 2024 crown on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center’s Arthur Ashe Stadium showcourt against unseeded Swiss player Rebeka Masarova.… Continue reading Sinner and Sabalenka aim for rare US Open title defences in New York

ARGENTINA produced a stunning 29-23 upset victory over New Zealand to secure their first ever home win against the All Blacks in Rugby Championship history. The Pumas displayed superior discipline to overcome a New Zealand side reduced to thirteen men at times during a bruising Test match at Estadio Velez Sarsfield. Captain Julian Montoya praised… Continue reading Argentina stun New Zealand 29-23 for first home win over All Blacks

BAYER Leverkusen suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut on Saturday. The former Manchester United boss took over from Xabi Alonso during the summer and oversaw a radically restructured side after several high-profile exits. Leverkusen took the lead after six minutes when Jarell Quansah, who arrived from… Continue reading Ten Hag’s Leverkusen lose Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late

MANCHESTER City’s revamped squad displayed familiar defensive weaknesses during a surprising 2-0 home defeat against Tottenham on Saturday. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scored just before half-time for the visitors, handing new manager Thomas Frank a perfect start with two wins from his opening league matches. City’s four-year reign as Premier League champions ended dramatically… Continue reading Man City stunned by Spurs as Arsenal thrash Leeds in Premier League

MALAYSIA achieved a historic clean sweep in athletics at the SEA Deaf Games 2025 by winning all ten available gold medals. The national contingent exceeded expectations by capturing eight silver medals and two bronze medals alongside their golden haul. This dominant performance established Malaysia as the premier athletics nation within Southeast Asia’s deaf sporting community.… Continue reading Malaysia dominates SEA Deaf Games athletics with 10 gold medal sweep

SPANISH ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma will replace the withdrawn French WorldTeam Cofidis in the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi 2025. Race organisers confirmed the substitution after Cofidis officially pulled out from the event last Thursday. Chief Operating Officer of the LTdL 25 Secretariat Emir Abdul Jalal expressed confidence that the competitive level would remain high… Continue reading Spanish Equipo Kern Pharma replaces Cofidis in Le Tour de Langkawi 2025

SIBLING synergy stole the spotlight in the sixth Qualifying Round of the Allianz Junior Badminton Championship (AJBC) 2025 held in Bukit Beruang, Melaka recently, as a pair of twins from Sek Men Bukit Mewah scooped the Girls’ U-13 Doubles. 13-year-olds Christina Anne Alexander and Clarissa Anne Alexander, who hail from Seremban, took the title after… Continue reading Seeing Double

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM FC made a winning start to the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2025/26 on Thursday as a João Figueiredo brace helped secure a 3-1 win over Group B rivals Lion City Sailors from Singapore at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. The Malaysian Super League champions are joined at the top of the early standings… Continue reading ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup newcomers, Johor Darul Ta’zim FC, pick up debut win

MANCHESTER CITY defender Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club until 2029. The 28-year-old centre back has lifted 10 trophies, including a historic treble in 2023, since he arrived from Benfica in 2020. The Portugal international was named 2020/21 Premier League Player of the Season and the Football… Continue reading Man City’s Ruben Dias signs contract extension until 2029

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta declared the club’s move for Eberechi Eze as a clear demonstration of their ambition to finally end a 22-year wait for the Premier League title. The Gunners reportedly secured a £60 million deal with £7.5 million in add-ons to sign the England international from Crystal Palace, beating rivals Tottenham to his… Continue reading Arsenal’s Eze signing shows ambition to win Premier League, says Arteta

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have shown progress in recent training sessions, an encouraging sign for their campaign in the Badminton World Championships, which kick off next Monday in Paris. Academy Badminton Malaysia coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he hoped the pair would be able to maintain that momentum when competing… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei show signs of improvement – Rexy

KUANTAN: Pahang Rangers are determined to reclaim the Malaysia Futsal Cup (MFC) title when they face Selangor FC in the final at N9 Arena, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, tonight. Head coach Luis Fonseca said his Tok Gajah squad will give their all against Selangor, who are in fine form. “Tonight’s final is the most important match… Continue reading Pahang rangers aim to reclaim Malaysia Futsal Cup

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ruben Amorim has stated that several outcast players could receive a “new life” at Old Trafford if they fail to secure transfers before the window closes. Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia have all been training separately from the first-team squad. Interest in the quartet has stalled due to Manchester… Continue reading Man Utd outcasts could return if transfer moves fail, says Amorim

MARSEILLE coach Roberto De Zerbi described the altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe as being like a bar room brawl after the pair were placed on the transfer list by their club. The incident occurred in the changing room following last Friday’s 1-0 defeat away to Rennes in Marseille’s opening match of the French… Continue reading Marseille coach De Zerbi calls Rabiot-Rowe altercation a bar fight

MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola has declared fit-again midfielder Rodri ready for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Tottenham while maintaining his status as the world’s best player. The Spanish international missed most of last season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Arsenal in September before making a late campaign return. Rodri subsequently experienced… Continue reading Guardiola hails fit-again Rodri as world’s best player ahead of Spurs clash

NEWCASTLE UNITED manager Eddie Howe has described the club’s position in the Alexander Isak transfer saga as a lose-lose situation. Howe stated that Newcastle cannot emerge as winners regardless of how the stand-off with their star striker ultimately resolves itself. The Swedish international publicly expressed his desire to leave Tyneside this week amid strong interest… Continue reading Newcastle face lose-lose situation in Alexander Isak transfer saga

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu FC has claimed the Super League’s top position following a spectacular 5-0 victory against DPMM FC at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. Midfielder Careca delivered the season’s quickest goal by putting Terengganu ahead after just eleven seconds of play. Careca intercepted a defensive pass before driving into the penalty area and striking powerfully… Continue reading Terengganu FC tops Super League with 5-0 thrashing of DPMM FC

NOTTINGHAM FOREST manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis has significantly deteriorated. The Portuguese coach admitted he is worried about his job security amid speculation he could be sacked soon. Nuno received a new contract in June after guiding Forest to seventh place and European qualification for the first… Continue reading Nuno admits strained relationship with Forest owner amid sack fears

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR manager Thomas Frank has declared he will not accept players lacking full commitment to the club after missing out on signing Eberechi Eze. The England international rejected a move to Tottenham in favour of joining north London rivals Arsenal despite matching offers. This marks the second major transfer collapse for Spurs during this… Continue reading Tottenham manager Frank insists on committed signings after Eze rejection