Category: Sport

ARGENTINA’S national team has announced a 31-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. Captain Lionel Messi will spearhead the team, which includes emerging talents such as Manchester City’s Claudio Echeverri and Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono. Porto midfielder Alan Varela and Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez, receiving his first call-up,… Continue reading Messi leads Argentina’s revamped squad for Venezuela and Ecuador qualifiers

NOTTINGHAM FOREST have confirmed the signing of French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old joins from Rennes in a transfer reportedly worth at least 30 million euros (£25.7m). “Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo, who joins the club on a five-year deal,“ the club stated. Kalimuendo emerged… Continue reading Nottingham Forest sign French striker Kalimuendo in £30m deal

ROMELU LUKAKU will be absent for Napoli’s first match of their Serie A title defence after sustaining a serious thigh injury. The Belgian striker suffered the injury during a pre-season friendly against Olympiakos last Thursday. Napoli confirmed the injury in a statement but did not specify a recovery timeline. Italian media reports suggest Lukaku could… Continue reading Lukaku out for months with serious thigh injury, misses Napoli’s Serie A start

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse during two German Cup matches over the weekend. He described the incidents as “unacceptable” in a statement released on Monday. Infantino reiterated his stance, stating, “There is no place for racism in football.” One incident occurred during the match between Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke… Continue reading FIFA president condemns racial abuse in German Cup matches

A man accused of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has been barred from all UK football stadiums. The incident occurred during Bournemouth’s Premier League opener against Liverpool at Anfield. Play was briefly halted after Semenyo reported the alleged abuse to the referee. Merseyside Police confirmed the arrest of a 47-year-old Liverpool man on suspicion… Continue reading Man banned from UK stadiums over alleged racist abuse of Semenyo

BORUSSIA DORTMUND confirmed Sebastien Haller’s permanent transfer to FC Utrecht on Monday. The striker joined the Dutch club on a free transfer after terminating his Dortmund contract a year early. Haller, 31, previously played for Utrecht between 2015 and 2017 before returning on loan last season. “This summer there was quite a bit of interest… Continue reading Sebastien Haller joins Utrecht from Dortmund on permanent deal

JOAO FELIX shared heartfelt words about his late Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota, calling him an unforgettable figure in football. The Liverpool forward died in a car crash in Spain on July 3 alongside his brother Andre Silva. Jota had married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days before the tragic accident. The Premier League… Continue reading Joao Felix honours late Diogo Jota as football legend

THE War’s 15 Petrajaya Dart Club has added a unique touch to National Month celebrations for nine years with its annual dart competition. Ahmad Tarmizi Hamdi, the club’s chairman, shared that the event began in 2017 and has since become a staple in August. He explained that the competition was designed to diversify National Month… Continue reading Kuching dart competition unites generations in National Month celebration

TWO former Terengganu Cycling Team riders will lead Spanish ProTeam Burgos-Burpellet BH in the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi 2025. The team confirmed their participation for the fourth consecutive year, unveiling a strong six-rider lineup. Merhawi Kudus and Jambaljamts Sainbayar, both ex-TSG riders, will join last year’s King of the Mountains winner, Mario Aparicio Munoz.… Continue reading Former TSG riders to lead Burgos-Burpellet BH in LTdL 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Harimau Malaya squad will play two high-profile international friendlies next month. The matches are part of their preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The first match will be against Singapore on September 4 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm under the guidance of head coach Peter… Continue reading Harimau Malaya to play Singapore and Palestine in key friendlies

JAPAN’s Akie Iwai carded a six-under 66 to secure her maiden LPGA victory at the Portland Classic. The win makes her the 10th first-time champion this season and the fifth Japanese player to lift a trophy. Iwai finished with a 24-under total of 264, four strokes clear of American Gurleen Kaur in second place. Kaur… Continue reading Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister as LPGA champion

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER delivered a dramatic 82-foot birdie chip on the 17th hole to seal victory at the BMW Championship. The world number one carded a three-under 67 to finish at 15-under 265, two strokes ahead of Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre. Scheffler became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006-07 to win five or more times… Continue reading Scheffler wins BMW Championship with stunning chip-in

SPAIN’s Jon Rahm secured his second consecutive LIV Golf season title despite losing a playoff to Colombia’s Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis. Munoz birdied the first playoff hole to claim victory after both players finished on 22-under 191 at Chatham Hills. “First time I’ve ever beat him, so really proud of that and happy… Continue reading Rahm clinches LIV season title as Munoz triumphs in Indy playoff

IGA Swiatek secured her first Cincinnati Open final berth with a commanding 7-5, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The Polish star will now face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 in a hard-fought semi-final. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in her 13th WTA 1000 final. Paolini,… Continue reading Swiatek dominates Rybakina to face Paolini in Cincinnati final

NEWCASTLE United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. The 24-year-old becomes the club’s fourth summer signing after agreeing to a long-term deal. British media reports indicate the transfer fee was £39 million, with potential add-ons worth £4 million. Ramsey progressed through Villa’s academy and made 167 senior appearances for the… Continue reading Newcastle sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £39m

ESPANYOL pulled off a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid in their La Liga season opener. Atletico took the lead through a spectacular free-kick by Julian Alvarez in the 37th minute. Alvarez nearly doubled the advantage before the hour mark but struck the post instead. Espanyol equalised late through Miguel Rubio after a set-piece… Continue reading Atletico Madrid stunned by Espanyol in La Liga opener

PARIS Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nantes on Sunday. Vitinha’s second-half strike, aided by a deflection, proved decisive as PSG secured three points at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Portuguese midfielder’s effort in the 67th minute took a wicked deflection off Chidozie Awaziem before beating goalkeeper Anthony… Continue reading PSG begin Ligue 1 defence with narrow win over Nantes

JAPAN winger Ritsu Doan made an instant impact for Eintracht Frankfurt with two goals in their 5-0 German Cup first-round victory over fifth-tier Engers. The summer signing from Freiburg opened his account in first-half stoppage time with a composed finish after a driving run. Doan doubled his tally nine minutes after the break by cutting… Continue reading Ritsu Doan debuts with brace as Frankfurt dominate German Cup opener

CHELSEA began their Premier League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. The Blues, fresh from their Club World Cup triumph, lacked sharpness in attack. Palace thought they had taken an early lead through Eberechi Eze’s free-kick. VAR intervened, ruling out the goal due to Marc Guehi obstructing Chelsea’s wall. New signing Estevao… Continue reading Chelsea held by Crystal Palace in Premier League opener

ARSENAL began their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the decisive goal after capitalising on a goalkeeping error by United’s stand-in shot-stopper Altay Bayindir. The Italian defender headed into an empty net after Bayindir misjudged a Declan Rice corner in the 13th minute. Despite… Continue reading Calafiori’s goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Manchester United

MARC MARQUEZ claimed his first-ever victory at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian MotoGP. The Ducati rider secured his ninth win of the season, further solidifying his lead in the championship standings. Starting fourth on the grid, Marquez overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling away for his sixth straight win. Rookie… Continue reading Marc Marquez wins Austrian MotoGP for sixth straight victory

IMMIGRATION FC pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Terengganu FC in the FA Cup round of 16 first leg at Batu Kawan State Stadium. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro emerged as the match-winner with a dramatic 91st-minute header to secure a vital advantage for Immigration FC. The return leg will take place in Kuala Terengganu… Continue reading Immigration FC stuns Terengganu 2-1 in FA Cup round of 16

MARC MARQUEZ claimed his ninth win of the season at the Austrian MotoGP, further solidifying his championship lead. The Ducati rider, starting fourth on the grid, overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling clear for victory. Rookie Fermin Aldeguer pushed hard in the closing stages but finished second, marking his best career result… Continue reading Marc Marquez wins Austrian MotoGP, extends championship lead

FLUMINENSE goalkeeper Fabio has matched Peter Shilton’s all-time record for most competitive appearances in men’s football. The 44-year-old reached 1,390 matches during Fluminense’s 2-1 win over Fortaleza in Brazil’s Serie A on Saturday. Fabio could surpass Shilton’s milestone if he plays against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday. “I have to thank… Continue reading Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio matches Shilton’s record for most football appearances

MALAYSIA claimed two titles at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025 held at Perak Arena Badminton. The national team secured victories in the mixed doubles and men’s singles categories. An unseeded pair, Tan Zhi Yang and Nicole Tan, triumphed over Indonesia’s Kenzie Yoe and Luna Rianty Saffana in the mixed doubles final. The Malaysian duo won… Continue reading Malaysia wins two titles at Malaysia International Challenge 2025

NATIONAL waterski queen Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 Malaysia Ski & Wake Championships. She swept all four events in the women’s open category, including slalom, tricks, jump, and overall. Ranked seventh in the world for jump, Aaliyah cleared 42.6 metres and scored 7,320 points in tricks. Her closest rival, Indonesia’s… Continue reading Aaliyah dominates 2025 Malaysia Ski & Wake Championships

NATIONAL squash star Aira Azman continued her reign at the 40th National Championships 2025 by clinching her third straight title. The 20-year-old overcame her elder sister Aifa in a tense five-set final in the women’s premier category. Aira fought back to win 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in a gripping match at the Penang International… Continue reading Aira Azman wins third national squash title, Duncan Lee claims first

YUSKHAIRUL YUSOF, known as Mat Korro, delivered a stunning performance by knocking out Thailand’s Mohama Arsuwan Mamingbakor, or Iwan, in the MFN International Mega 8 Pro Muaythai semi-final. The victory not only avenged his earlier loss but also secured his place in the final set for Arena of the Stars, Genting Highlands on December 6.… Continue reading Mat Korro knocks out Thai rival to reach MFN Mega 8 final

FORMER national women’s doubles player, Woon Khe Wei is confident that the Pearly Tan-M Thinaah pair will be able to create great success by bringing home a medal from the 2025 World Badminton Championships to be held in Paris, France from August 25 to 31. According to Khe Wei, this confidence comes after the pair,… Continue reading Khe Wei backs Pearly-Thinaah for medal at 2025 World Badminton Championships

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national men’s doubles player Tan Boon Heong (pic) has expressed support for Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei’s appointment as a new Council Member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He believes Chong Wei’s experience and leadership can significantly contribute to BAM’s mission of strengthening Malaysian badminton. Tan emphasised the importance of… Continue reading Lee Chong Wei joins BAM to elevate Malaysian badminton

JOHOR Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz acknowledged his team only settled into their rhythm after scoring the first goal in their 5-0 FA Cup win against UM-Damansara FC. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT struggle initially before finding momentum. Munoz highlighted the importance of the opening goal in shifting the… Continue reading JDT coach seeks better balance despite 5-0 FA Cup win

WORLD number one Jannik Sinner and second seed Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the Cincinnati ATP final after both secured straight-set victories in their semi-final matches. Defending champion Sinner defeated qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, while Alcaraz overcame an ailing Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in sweltering conditions. This marks their fourth final meeting this… Continue reading Alcaraz vs Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final showdown

NEW ZEALAND secured a dominant 41-24 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The All Blacks reclaimed the top spot in the world rankings for the first time since 2021. Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two late tries to seal the win for the visitors. New Zealand led 31-10 at halftime but faced a spirited… Continue reading All Blacks reclaim top rugby ranking with 41-24 win over Argentina

BARCELONA kicked off their La Liga title defence with a comfortable 3-0 victory over nine-man Mallorca on Saturday. The visitors took an early lead after just seven minutes through Raphinha’s header from Lamine Yamal’s cross. Yamal was involved again as Ferran Torres doubled Barcelona’s advantage in the 23rd minute. Mallorca’s frustrations grew when Manu Morlanes… Continue reading Barcelona cruise past nine-man Mallorca in Liga opener

PAUL Pogba watched from the sidelines as Monaco began their Ligue 1 campaign with a 3-1 win over Le Havre. Lyon also started strongly with a 1-0 away victory at Lens, while Marseille suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Rennes. Nice, last season’s fourth-placed side, fell to a late 1-0 defeat against Toulouse at home.… Continue reading Pogba watches Monaco win Ligue 1 opener as Lyon secure victory

BAYERN Munich secured a record 10th German Super Cup victory with a 2-1 win over Stuttgart on Saturday. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz were the heroes for Bayern, each finding the net in a hard-fought contest. The match marked the first edition of the competition renamed in honour of Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away earlier… Continue reading Kane and Diaz lead Bayern to German Super Cup win over Stuttgart

RICHARLISON scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur began the Thomas Frank era with a convincing 3-0 win over Burnley. The Brazilian forward opened the scoring by converting Mohammed Kudus’ cross early in the match. Richarlison doubled the lead with a spectacular bicycle kick from another Kudus delivery just after the hour mark. Brennan Johnson, the Europa… Continue reading Spurs and Sunderland shine in Premier League opening weekend

MANCHESTER City made a strong statement in their Premier League opener with a dominant 4-0 win over Wolves. Erling Haaland struck twice to lead the charge at Molineux. New signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also found the net in a convincing display. Pep Guardiola’s side are determined to reclaim the title after finishing third… Continue reading Haaland scores twice as Man City thrash Wolves 4-0 in Premier League opener