Category: Sport

THE Malaysian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team broke the national record in style at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Berlin early this morning, Malaysian time. The quartet of Khiew Hoe Yean, Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal, Lim Yin Chuen and Tan Khai Xin clocked 7 minutes 19.66 seconds to finish sixth in the… Continue reading WUG 2025: Malaysian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team breaks national record

CHLOE KELLY scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women’s Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses had been on the brink of elimination as they trailed to Barbara Bonansea’s first-half strike for surprise semi-finalists Italy in Geneva. But after their… Continue reading Chloe Kelly’s late winner sends England to Women’s Euro 2025 final

SAUDI PRO LEAGUE side Al-Ahli confirmed on Tuesday it will compete in the 2025–26 Saudi Super Cup, replacing Al-Hilal who withdrew citing player fatigue following their Club World Cup campaign. Al-Hilal, who reached the knockout stages of the Club World Cup and defeated Manchester City in the last 16 before losing to Fluminense in the… Continue reading Al-Ahli replaces Al-Hilal in Saudi Super Cup 2025–26

BANGLADESH survived a late onslaught by Faheem Ashraf and Ahmed Daniyal to pull off a narrow eight-run victory in the second T20I match on Tuesday, winning a first-ever series in the format against Pakistan. Ashraf hit an aggressive 32-ball 51 while debutant Daniyal smashed an 11-ball 17 but holed out off the second ball of… Continue reading Bangladesh clinch first T20I series win over Pakistan

WORLD ATHLETICS on Tuesday released its first annual review assessing meets against its “Athletics for a Better World” standard, designed to minimise environmental impact while enhancing social and local economic benefits. The sustainability report categorised events from 2024 into five achievement levels – platinum, gold, silver, bronze and recognised – based on compliance with the… Continue reading World Athletics sustainability report rates 2024 events

WORLD champions Spain will aim to secure a first-ever win against Germany in their Euro 2025 semi-final on Wednesday, though the Spaniards insist reaching their first European Championship final matters more than settling old scores. Spain have never beaten eight-times European champions Germany, most recently losing to the Germans for bronze at last year’s Paris… Continue reading Spain seeks historic win vs Germany in Euro 2025 semi-final

ATLETICO MADRID signed Almeria full-back Marc Pubill on Tuesday after missing out on Jesus Areso. Osasuna right-back Areso joined Athletic Bilbao earlier on despite reports Atletico had agreed a deal for the Spaniard. “Our club and Almeria have reached a deal, as long as (Pubill) passes his medical and signs his new contract,“ said Atletico… Continue reading Atletico Madrid sign Marc Pubill after missing Jesus Areso

VALENTIN PARET-PEINTRE became the first French winner on this year’s Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 on Tuesday, pipping Ireland’s Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish. Behind them Jonas Vingegaard attacked overall leader Tadej Pogacar relentlessly but the defending champion tracked the Dane all the way… Continue reading Paret-Peintre wins Tour de France stage 16 on Mont Ventoux

FOUR-time Olympic champion Leon Marchand has decided to drop two of his usual events at the upcoming world championships in Singapore. The French swimmer will only compete in the 200 and 400 metres individual medley, skipping the 200 butterfly and 200 breaststroke. His coach, Nicolas Castel, confirmed the decision, stating it was a strategic choice… Continue reading Leon Marchand drops two events for world championships in Singapore

NATIONAL football squad defender Dion Cools has deferred the decision on Harimau Malaya’s potential friendly matches in September to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and team management. He emphasised that the team still has ample time to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers scheduled for October and November. This comes after Malaysia’s withdrawal… Continue reading FAM to decide friendlies after CAFA Cup withdrawal – Dion Cools

NATIONAL men’s doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri suffered an early exit at the 2025 China Open Badminton Championships in Changzhou today. The world No. 53 duo lost to Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in straight games, 21-11, 21-10, in just 23 minutes. In contrast, Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao secured a spot in the… Continue reading Hon Jian-Haikal exit China Open first round, Jun Hao advances

TIGER Woods made his first public appearance since Achilles surgery, watching his son Charlie compete at the US Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club. The 15-time major champion, still recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon, followed Charlie during the opening round. Charlie Woods carded an 11-over par 81 in the first round, placing… Continue reading Tiger Woods watches son Charlie at US Junior Amateur in Dallas

WIMBLEDON’s controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposal was dismissed by a High Court judge on Monday. The ‘Save Wimbledon Park’ campaign group took action against the Greater London Authority’s decision last year to grant a planning permission that would almost triple the… Continue reading Wimbledon expansion plan set to proceed after High Court ruling

The International Sepaktakraw Federation (Istaf) is expected to make a crucial decision this weekend regarding a proposed rule change that would allow the tekong (server) to lift their non-kicking foot during service. The matter will be discussed during Istaf’s Council and Executive Committee meeting in Thailand, held alongside the 38th King’s Cup Sepaktakraw World Championship.… Continue reading Istaf to decide on service rule change for sepaktakraw this weekend

FORMER England football star Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after collapsing at his home in Dorset. The 58-year-old was found in a semi-conscious state by his driver and assistant Steve Foster, who immediately rushed him to medical care. “Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now,“… Continue reading Paul Gascoigne recovering after collapse at Dorset home

Massimiliano Allegri has pledged to bring AC Milan back to their former heights as he begins his second stint as manager of the struggling Italian giants. The club turned to Allegri after a dismal season under Sergio Conceicao, finishing eighth in Serie A and missing out on European football. “The goal for this season is… Continue reading Allegri aims to revive AC Milan with Modric as key signing

TERENGGANU FC (TFC) have finalised their foreign player roster for the 2025/2026 Malaysia League season with the signing of Brazilian defender Diego Landis. The 27-year-old becomes the club’s fifth import player ahead of the league’s kickoff on August 8. Terengganu Football Club Sdn Bhd (TFCSB) acting chief executive officer Mohd Syahrizan Mohd Zain confirmed Landis’… Continue reading Brazilian Diego Landis completes TFC’s import line-up for 2025 season

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei secured their spot in the second round of the China Open after a convincing win over American opponents Presley Smith-Jennie Gai in Changzhou today. The match, held at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, saw the Malaysian fourth seeds dominate with a 22-20, 21-12 victory in just… Continue reading Tang Jie-Ee Wei advance to China Open second round

VENUS Williams marked her return to competitive tennis with a victory in the women’s doubles at the Washington Open on Monday. The 45-year-old American, who had not played a match in 16 months, partnered with Hailey Baptiste to defeat Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3 6-1 in the round of 16. Williams, a seven-time Grand… Continue reading Venus Williams wins doubles comeback after 16-month break

DUTCH cyclist Mathieu van der Poel has withdrawn from the Tour de France after being diagnosed with pneumonia, his team Alpecin-Deceuninck confirmed on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was placed 62nd overall before stage 15. “Mathieu had been experiencing symptoms of a common cold over the past few days. Yesterday afternoon, his condition began to worsen significantly,“… Continue reading Mathieu van der Poel withdraws from Tour de France due to pneumonia

CAMEROON winger Bryan Mbeumo has fulfilled a lifelong ambition by joining Manchester United from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million. The 25-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, signed a contract until 2030 with an option for an additional year. “As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester… Continue reading Bryan Mbeumo joins Man Utd as childhood dream comes true

THE Malaysian Under-23 football team’s journey in the 2025 AFF U23 Championship ended after a goalless draw against Indonesia in their final Group A match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. The result left them third in the group, missing out on a semifinal spot. Despite the elimination, head coach Nafuzi Zain commended his players for… Continue reading Malaysia U23 team exits AFF Cup after draw with Indonesia

PAUL Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home. Gascoigne was rushed to hospital by his driver and assistant Steve Foster, who found the 58-year-old in a semi-conscious state in his Dorset house. “Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be… Continue reading Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta on Monday defended the club’s handling of Thomas Partey’s departure after the Ghana international midfielder was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. Arsenal did not offer the 32-year-old a new contract at the end of last season and days later he was charged by British police with five counts… Continue reading Arteta backs Arsenal’s handling of Partey departure

KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has identified the reasons for women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah’s below-par performance en route to losing in the final of the 2025 Japan Open in Tokyo on Sunday. Pearly-Thinaah stumbled in their bid to become the first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to land the Japan Open… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah failed to hit the heights in Japan Open final – Rexy

OPEN water races at the world swimming championships in Singapore will take place Wednesday after being postponed twice due to poor water quality, governing body World Aquatics said. The women’s 10km race had already been pushed back a day to Wednesday morning, but organisers said it would now take place on Wednesday afternoon. The men’s… Continue reading World open water races in Singapore postponed again over water quality

KOTA BHARU: Deringan loceng memecah kesunyian malam, mengubah suasana di balai bomba itu yang tiba-tiba hinggar disulami hentakan kasut but anggotanya bergegas ke jentera merah yang sedia menunggu. Tangan tangkas menyarungkan topi keselamatan ke kepala dan tali pinggang keselamatan diketatkan. Sebentar kemudian siren berbunyi, lampu biru dan merah menyala secara bergilir dan jentera merah memecut… Continue reading Panggilan palsu: Garis halus memisahkan hidup dan mati mangsa sebenar

KUALA LUMPUR: Bahagian Biro Jenayah Hidupan Liar/Perisikan Siasatan Khas (WCB/PSK), Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (JKDNKA) Bukit Aman merampas pelbagai barangan haram bernilai RM3.9 juta dalam dua operasi bersepadu di Lahad Datu dan Tawau, Sabah pada Khamis dan Jumaat lepas. Pengarah JKDNKA Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim berkata operasi pertama di Lahad Datu… Continue reading PDRM rampas minyak sawit dan ayam sabung RM3.9 Juta di Sabah

SUBANG JAYA: Seramai 38 individu termasuk pelajar institut pengajian tinggi swasta (IPTS) dan warga asing ditahan polis dalam satu operasi membongkar parti liar di sebuah kediaman mewah di sini, semalam. Operasi itu dilaksanakan Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Subang Jaya pada jam 12.30 tengah malam. Ketua Polis Daerah Subang Jaya ACP… Continue reading 38 individu termasuk pelajar IPTS ditahan dalam parti liar di Subang Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelbagai produk kosmetik dan makanan tambahan tanpa kelulusan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) yang disimpan untuk dijual dalam talian dirampas dalam serbuan di dua kediaman di Segambut pada Rabu lepas. Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim, berkata serbuan pertama membawa kepada penahanan seorang lelaki tempatan dan… Continue reading Produk kosmetik dan makanan tambahan haram dirampas di Segambut

THE national athletics squad, led by sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, will begin their challenge in the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games in Lohrheidestadion, Bochum, tomorrow. Muhammad Azeem, who is also the national 100 metres (m) record holder with a time of 10.09 seconds (s), will be in action in the first round of… Continue reading WUG 2025: Sprinter Muhammad Azeem all set to kickstart athletics challenge

MARC MARQUEZ became the first Ducati rider to win five MotoGP Grand Prix in a row with victory at the Czech GP on Sunday, widening his championship lead over brother Alex Marquez, who crashed out during the second lap after contact with Honda’s Joan Mir. Marc sits 120 points ahead of Gresini Racing’s Alex after… Continue reading Marc Marquez wins fifth straight MotoGP race at Czech GP

A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Royal Portrush on Sunday. The 29-year-old American world number one started out with a four-stroke lead and apart from one blip, never looked like relinquishing his iron-like grip on… Continue reading Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first Open title

TIM WELLENS overpowered his breakaway companions in brutal fashion to claim victory on Stage 15 of the Tour de France, offering yet another sign – if one was needed – of UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s iron grip on the race. The Belgian national champion, one of defending champion and overall leader Tadej Pogacar’s domestiques, jumped away… Continue reading Wellens wins Stage 15 to underscore UAE’s Tour control

GERMANY are plotting their path to a potential revenge mission against England at the Women’s Euros, with former international Melanie Leupolz already dreaming of a rematch of the 2022 final after the Germans’ agonising 2-1 extra-time defeat. First, both teams must navigate tricky semi-final hurdles, with England facing Italy on Tuesday before Germany take on… Continue reading Germans eye England revenge in potential Women’s Euro final repeat

FORMER world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court as the 45-year-old prepares for her return at the Washington Open on Monday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion declined wildcard entries into the tournament in… Continue reading Venus Williams prioritising fun as she returns after 16-month absence

ENGLAND defender Jess Carter said she has been the target of online racist abuse since Euro 2025 began in Switzerland, and announced on Sunday that she is stepping away from social media for the duration of the tournament. “Whilst every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result I don’t agree or think… Continue reading England defender Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euro 2025