Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap

CHELSEA beat off competition from Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on Wednesday for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million) Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship. Manchester United… Continue reading Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap
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Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap

CHELSEA beat off competition from Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on Wednesday for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million) Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship. Manchester United… Continue reading Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap

Djokovic beats Zverev after Boisson lights up French Open

NOVAK Djokovic fought back to beat Alexander Zverev on Wednesday and set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner, after French world number 361 Lois Boisson stunned Mirra Andreeva to continue her dream run at Roland Garros. World number one Sinner romped to a comprehensive 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win over unseeded Kazakh Alexander… Continue reading Djokovic beats Zverev after Boisson lights up French Open

Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final

CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans. Ronaldo’s 68th-minute tap in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old’s longest streak… Continue reading Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final

Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final

CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans. Ronaldo’s 68th-minute tap in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old’s longest streak… Continue reading Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final
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Portugal praise veteran Ronaldo’s ‘hunger’ after Nations League win

PORTUGAL midfielder Bernardo Silva praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s “hunger” after the 40-year-old striker continued to defy the years with a 68th-minute winner which booked a spot in Sunday’s Nations League final. Ronaldo came into the tournament amid swirling doubts about his future at club level, with the veteran’s contract at Saudi side Al-Nassr set to expire… Continue reading Portugal praise veteran Ronaldo’s ‘hunger’ after Nations League win

Djokovic downs Zverev to set up French Open semi clash with Sinner

NOVAK Djokovic said beating Alexander Zverev on Wednesday was a “testament” to his ability to compete at the highest level as the 38-year-old reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros to inch closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic fought past third seed Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in a gruelling night session duel,… Continue reading Djokovic downs Zverev to set up French Open semi clash with Sinner

Puma unveils official 2025/26 Premier League season match ball

Puma unveiled the official match ball for the Premier League, set to grace pitches, parks and gardens across the world for players and fans alike ahead of the 2025/26 season. The launch event took place at the Puma Flagship Store in Sunway Pyramid, the brand’s largest flagship store in Asia. Guests given a first look… Continue reading Puma unveils official 2025/26 Premier League season match ball

Timely boost for Harimau Malaya’s Asian Cup campaign as for heritage players roped in

KUALA LUMPUR: The Harimau Malaya squad welcomed a timely boost ahead of their Group F AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match against Vietnam at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil on June 10, following the inclusion of four new heritage players for the country. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced today in a statement that… Continue reading Timely boost for Harimau Malaya’s Asian Cup campaign as for heritage players roped in

It’s A1 Semi-Pro League for Perak FA next season

THE Perak Football Association (Perak FA) have confirmed that they will join the A1 Semi-Pro League, which is expected to kick off this August. The announcement was made by its president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin in a statement on Perak FA’s official Facebook page today, following a meeting with Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani… Continue reading It’s A1 Semi-Pro League for Perak FA next season

Cools joins Cerezo Osaka, becomes first Malaysian to play in Japan’s top league

NATIONAL team centre-back Dion Cools is set to become Malaysia’s first-ever player to feature in Japan’s top-tier football after completing a permanent move to J1 League side Cerezo Osaka from Thai League 1 champions Buriram United. Cerezo Osaka in a statement said the 29-year-old Harimau Malaya defender will join the squad after fulfilling his national… Continue reading Cools joins Cerezo Osaka, becomes first Malaysian to play in Japan’s top league

MotoGP Rookies Cup RD3: Hakim Danish bent on repeating 2024 success at MotorLand

YOUNG national rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli is determined to show his mettle when he takes part in the third round of the MotoGP Rookies Cup competition at MotorLand Aragon in Spain this weekend. According to Muhammad Hakim Danish, he regards the circuit as iconic since he won the second race of the same race… Continue reading MotoGP Rookies Cup RD3: Hakim Danish bent on repeating 2024 success at MotorLand

Jonassen believes national men’s singles shuttlers lack “mental consistency”

DESPITE Malaysia’s men’s singles shuttlers having what it takes to compete with the world’s elite, their coach Kenneth Jonassen believes they still lack one crucial element: mental consistency. According to the New Straits Times, Jonassen shared his views on singles players Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh, stating that both are still struggling to maintain… Continue reading Jonassen believes national men’s singles shuttlers lack “mental consistency”

Sivasangari checks into British Open quarter-finals

NATIONAL squash ace S. Sivasangari stormed into the quarterfinals of the British Open for the first time following an impressive display against Satomi Watanabe. Sivasangari, appearing in her fifth British Open, is into the last eight for the first time after downing Watanabe 3-1 in the penultimate match on Tuesday night at the Birmingham Repertory… Continue reading Sivasangari checks into British Open quarter-finals
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Paralympics-LA28 unveils venue plan for largest ever Paralympics

EVENTS for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held in downtown LA, Exposition Park, Venice Beach, Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia under the venue plan released by Games organizers LA28 on Tuesday. Like the LA Olympics, the Paralympics will seek to take advantage of the city’s vast network of existing sports venues when… Continue reading Paralympics-LA28 unveils venue plan for largest ever Paralympics

Mohamad Azlan in hot water for ignoring rest order after fracture

NATIONAL sepak takraw right apit (striker) Mohamad Azlan Alias has been issued a show-cause letter after playing for his club, Melaka Titans, in the domestic league despite being advised to rest for two months due to a fractured elbow sustained last month. Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the… Continue reading Mohamad Azlan in hot water for ignoring rest order after fracture

Five challenges Ancelotti faces as Brazil reign kicks off

AFTER a warm welcome to Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, the Selecao’s first foreign coach in more than 50 years, is on a mission to fix a stuttering team and win back fans which starts on Thursday against Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier. The 65-year-old Italian led his first training session on Monday in Guayaquil, Ecuador,… Continue reading Five challenges Ancelotti faces as Brazil reign kicks off

Indonesia Open 2025: Tang Jie-Ee Wei battle past Indian pair in first round clash

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei battled through a tough challenge to defeat India’s Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto in a thrilling first-round match at the Indonesia Open 2025 today at Jakarta’s Istora Senayan. The second-seeded Malaysian duo fought hard to secure a 21-11, 16-21, 21-14 victory in 59 minutes, marking their first-ever clash… Continue reading Indonesia Open 2025: Tang Jie-Ee Wei battle past Indian pair in first round clash

Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

PARIS: Big guns Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both chase semi-final berths at the French Open on Wednesday, but the spotlight will be on home hope Lois Boisson in the women’s tournament. French wildcard Boisson, ranked 361st in the world, steps up against Russian sixth seed Mirra Andreeva with a chance to write her own… Continue reading Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

PARIS: Big guns Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both chase semi-final berths at the French Open on Wednesday, but the spotlight will be on home hope Lois Boisson in the women’s tournament. French wildcard Boisson, ranked 361st in the world, steps up against Russian sixth seed Mirra Andreeva with a chance to write her own… Continue reading Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets
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KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), through Esports Integrated (ESI), an initiative under Impact Integrated, has opened online applications for the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) 2025 from today until July 31. In a statement today, KBS announced that the results of the applications will be revealed on Aug 28, with successful applicants required… Continue reading KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund

KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), through Esports Integrated (ESI), an initiative under Impact Integrated, has opened online applications for the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) 2025 from today until July 31. In a statement today, KBS announced that the results of the applications will be revealed on Aug 28, with successful applicants required… Continue reading KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund
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England sweep West Indies series as Smith scores maiden ODI fifty

JAMIE Smith struck a maiden one-day international fifty to set-up England’s victorious run-chase as they completed a 3-0 series sweep of the West Indies at his Oval home ground on Tuesday. Player-of-the-match Smith, opening in ODIs for the first time this series, launched England’s pursuit of a revised target of 246 in a match reduced… Continue reading England sweep West Indies series as Smith scores maiden ODI fifty

England sweep West Indies series as Smith scores maiden ODI fifty

JAMIE Smith struck a maiden one-day international fifty to set-up England’s victorious run-chase as they completed a 3-0 series sweep of the West Indies at his Oval home ground on Tuesday. Player-of-the-match Smith, opening in ODIs for the first time this series, launched England’s pursuit of a revised target of 246 in a match reduced… Continue reading England sweep West Indies series as Smith scores maiden ODI fifty
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Spain target ‘enormously important’ Nations League defence

SPAIN are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente’s side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year’s World Cup. The coach enjoys recalling La Roja’s triumph at the 2023 tournament, which was an early sign that a young Spain… Continue reading Spain target ‘enormously important’ Nations League defence
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Spain target ‘enormously important’ Nations League defence

SPAIN are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente’s side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year’s World Cup. The coach enjoys recalling La Roja’s triumph at the 2023 tournament, which was an early sign that a young Spain… Continue reading Spain target ‘enormously important’ Nations League defence

Musetti fights past Tiafoe to meet Alcaraz in French Open semis

ITALY’s Lorenzo Musetti battled past American Frances Tiafoe to set up a semi-final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open on Tuesday. Eighth seed Musetti won 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 against the 15th seed after over two hours 45 minutes on a windy Court Philippe Chatrier. The 23-year-old next plays second seed… Continue reading Musetti fights past Tiafoe to meet Alcaraz in French Open semis

Musetti fights past Tiafoe to meet Alcaraz in French Open semis

ITALY’s Lorenzo Musetti battled past American Frances Tiafoe to set up a semi-final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open on Tuesday. Eighth seed Musetti won 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 against the 15th seed after over two hours 45 minutes on a windy Court Philippe Chatrier. The 23-year-old next plays second seed… Continue reading Musetti fights past Tiafoe to meet Alcaraz in French Open semis
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Sivasangari checks into British Open quarter-finals

NATIONAL squash ace S. Sivasangari is through to the quarter-finals of the 2025 British Open after a thrilling five-game victory over Japan’s Satomi Watanabe in Birmingham on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malaysian displayed remarkable resilience to defeat the tournament’s seventh seed 11-9, 11-9, 4-11, 4-11, 11-4 in a match lasting just over an hour. World number… Continue reading Sivasangari checks into British Open quarter-finals

‘Rested’ Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46

MANNY Pacquiao on Tuesday shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month’s world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. The charismatic Filipino boxing icon stunned the sports world last month after announcing he would take on World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios… Continue reading ‘Rested’ Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46

‘Rested’ Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46

MANNY Pacquiao on Tuesday shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month’s world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. The charismatic Filipino boxing icon stunned the sports world last month after announcing he would take on World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios… Continue reading ‘Rested’ Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46
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Accidental double-touch penalties must be retaken if scored, says IFAB

PENALTIES scored when a player accidentally touches the ball twice must be retaken, world soccer’s lawmaking body IFAB has said after Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez had his spot kick disallowed in a Champions League last-16 match. During a tense shootout with Real Madrid in March, Argentine forward Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his… Continue reading Accidental double-touch penalties must be retaken if scored, says IFAB
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Accidental double-touch penalties must be retaken if scored, says IFAB

PENALTIES scored when a player accidentally touches the ball twice must be retaken, world soccer’s lawmaking body IFAB has said after Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez had his spot kick disallowed in a Champions League last-16 match. During a tense shootout with Real Madrid in March, Argentine forward Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his… Continue reading Accidental double-touch penalties must be retaken if scored, says IFAB

Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semi-final clash as Alcaraz sweeps through

THREE-time defending champion Iga Swiatek set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday, as reigning men’s holder Carlos Alcaraz powered his way into the last four. Alcaraz blew away American 12th seed Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games in the night session on Court… Continue reading Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semi-final clash as Alcaraz sweeps through
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Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semi-final clash as Alcaraz sweeps through

THREE-time defending champion Iga Swiatek set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday, as reigning men’s holder Carlos Alcaraz powered his way into the last four. Alcaraz blew away American 12th seed Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games in the night session on Court… Continue reading Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semi-final clash as Alcaraz sweeps through

Fernandes confirms he rejected Saudi move to stay at Man Utd

BRUNO Fernandes confirmed Tuesday he rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Manchester United, saying he wanted to “continue to play at the highest level”. Speaking to media in a Portugal camp ahead of Wednesday’s Nations League semi-final against Germany in Munich, Fernandes confirmed he received an “exciting offer” from Al Hilal… Continue reading Fernandes confirms he rejected Saudi move to stay at Man Utd
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Fernandes confirms he rejected Saudi move to stay at Man Utd

BRUNO Fernandes confirmed Tuesday he rejected a huge offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Manchester United, saying he wanted to “continue to play at the highest level”. Speaking to media in a Portugal camp ahead of Wednesday’s Nations League semi-final against Germany in Munich, Fernandes confirmed he received an “exciting offer” from Al Hilal… Continue reading Fernandes confirms he rejected Saudi move to stay at Man Utd

Ecstatic Kohli revels in first IPL title, albeit below Test highs

VIRAT Kohli said on Tuesday he had given his “youth and prime” to land one of the best moments of his career as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured him a first-ever Indian Premier League T20 title at the 18th time of asking. The 36-year-old Kohli, however, confessed that the six-run win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad,… Continue reading Ecstatic Kohli revels in first IPL title, albeit below Test highs
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Ecstatic Kohli revels in first IPL title, albeit below Test highs

VIRAT Kohli said on Tuesday he had given his “youth and prime” to land one of the best moments of his career as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured him a first-ever Indian Premier League T20 title at the 18th time of asking. The 36-year-old Kohli, however, confessed that the six-run win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad,… Continue reading Ecstatic Kohli revels in first IPL title, albeit below Test highs

Alcaraz cruises into French Open last four with Sinner-’inspired’ performance

CARLOS Alcaraz said his ruthless quarter-final performance at Roland Garros on Tuesday was partly “inspired” by rival Jannik Sinner as the Spaniard blew away Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games. The reigning champion needed just one hour 34 minutes to dismantle former world number nine Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in the night… Continue reading Alcaraz cruises into French Open last four with Sinner-’inspired’ performance