Category: Sport

CARLOS Alcaraz fought through an inconsistent performance to secure a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard dominated the first set but struggled in the second, losing his serve twice against the Bosnian veteran. Alcaraz regained control in the decider, sealing victory with his… Continue reading Alcaraz survives tough Cincinnati opener despite erratic performance

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has highlighted defensive frailties as a key concern ahead of their Premier League title defence. The Reds lost the Community Shield to Crystal Palace on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Slot acknowledged his team’s attacking improvements but stressed the need to cut out defensive lapses. Liverpool’s £260… Continue reading Slot aims to tighten Liverpool defence for Premier League title defence

REIGNING Spanish champions Barcelona wrapped up their pre-season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Italian side Como on Sunday. The match also marked a reconciliation between the club and goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after recent tensions. Marcus Rashford made his debut as a substitute following his loan move from Manchester United two weeks ago. Fermín… Continue reading Barcelona thrash Como 5-0 as Ter Stegen mends ties ahead of La Liga

CRYSTAL Palace pulled off a stunning victory over Liverpool in the Community Shield, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley. New Liverpool signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong found the net, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr. Mohamed Salah missed a crucial penalty, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey… Continue reading Crystal Palace stun Liverpool in Community Shield penalty shootout

NATIONAL sprinters Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi and Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee made Malaysia proud at the Indian Open Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Muhammad Azeem claimed gold with a time of 10.35 seconds in the men’s 100m sprint. Danish Iftikhar secured bronze with a time of 10.50 seconds, adding to Malaysia’s medal tally. Sri Lanka’s Chamod… Continue reading Muhammad Azeem wins gold, Danish takes bronze at Indian Open 100m sprint

PARA bowler Mohamad Haziq Danish Rozainy, who graduated from Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic (PSA) today, said that the determination and fighting spirit he gained from being an athlete spurred him to excel in his studies. The 21-year-old said he never neglected his duties as a student and plans to have a stable career… Continue reading Para athlete Haziq graduates with 3.99 CGPA, credits sporting spirit

LIVERPOOL’S club-record signing Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s player of the year, further cementing the attacking midfielder’s status as a rising star. Wirtz, whose £100 million ($134 million) transfer fee with add-ons could rise to £116 millon in what would be a British record, secured 191 votes among German sports journalists, putting him comfortably… Continue reading Florian Wirtz wins Germany Player of the Year after Liverpool move

THE Industrial Court of Malaysia has ruled that Perak FC Sdn Bhd must pay RM1.04 million to former head coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim for prematurely terminating his contract. Court Chairman J. Paramalingam stated in a 60-page judgment that Lim is entitled to compensation for the unexpired portion of his fixed-term employment contract. With 16… Continue reading Industrial court orders Perak FC to pay RM1.04m to ex-coach Lim Teong Kim

THE Malaysian men’s Under-20 rugby sevens team failed to secure a spot in the Asia Rugby U-20 7s Championship final after a heavy defeat to Hong Kong. The semi-final clash in Bihar, India, saw Hong Kong dominate with a 33-5 victory over Malaysia. Malaysia’s only points came from a try by Luqmanul Hakim Ramli. With… Continue reading Malaysia U-20 rugby team falls short in Asia Rugby 7s semi-final

MALAYSIAN sprint duo Muhammad Azeem Fahmi (pic) and Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee have successfully advanced to the men’s 100-meter finals at the India Open athletics championship, a Continental Tour Bronze series event held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India. The 21-year-old Azeem dominated the second heat with an impressive timing of 10.48 seconds, securing first… Continue reading Malaysian sprinters Azeem, Danish qualify for India finals

THE Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has been urged to consider selecting two back-up men’s doubles pairs for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. National doubles star Aaron Chia proposed Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King and Choong Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri as potential candidates for the biennial event. Chia believes their inclusion would support… Continue reading BAM urged to send back-up men’s doubles pairs for 2025 SEA Games

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Wee Yee Hern-Chan Wen Tse delivered a stunning performance to secure their first international title. The world number 144 pair defeated top-seeded Thai duo Ratchapol Makkasasithorn-Nattamon Laisuan in straight games. The match lasted just 33 minutes as the Malaysians triumphed 22-20, 21-16 at Terminal 21 Korat in Nakhon Ratchasima. This victory… Continue reading Malaysian duo Wee Yee Hern-Chan Wen Tse win Thailand badminton title

THE sweet scent of coffee at Bike And Bean café near the Youth and Sports Ministry masks the bitter reality faced by former cycling star Mohamad Firdaus Mohd Zonis. Once a rising star in Malaysian track cycling, Firdaus claimed bronze at the 2014 World Junior Track Cycling Championships, becoming the nation’s first podium finisher in… Continue reading Young Malaysian athletes face burnout and mental health struggles

SOUTH Korean superstar Son Heung-min made a lively Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC, coming off the bench to help secure a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire. The 33-year-old forward, who joined LAFC from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported MLS record fee of 26 million dollars, entered the match in the 61st minute… Continue reading Son Heung-min shines in LAFC debut with key penalty draw

TWO Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained during separate fights at the same event in Tokyo. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both aged 28, competed on the same card at Korakuen Hall on August 2. Kotari fought to a 12-round draw against Yamato Hata before losing consciousness and passing away… Continue reading Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in Tokyo event

OMITTED Australian Test batsman Marnus Labuschagne has declared his determination to reclaim his spot, expressing willingness to open the batting in this year’s Ashes series against England. The 31-year-old lost his place in Australia’s Test side during their recent tour of the West Indies following a prolonged run drought. Labuschagne told The Australian newspaper his… Continue reading Labuschagne targets Ashes return after Test axe

TEENAGE darts prodigy Luke “the Nuke” Littler secured his maiden World Series trophy of 2025 with a commanding 8-4 victory over Belgium’s Mike De Decker at the Australian Masters. The 18-year-old Englishman delivered a dominant performance in Wollongong on Saturday night, adding another milestone to his meteoric rise in professional darts. Littler’s path to glory… Continue reading Teen darts star Littler claims first World Series title of 2025

EGYPTIAN football icon Mohamed Salah has condemned UEFA for failing to acknowledge how Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Al-Obaid, nicknamed the “Palestinian Pele,“ died on Wednesday while waiting for humanitarian aid amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive. UEFA’s tribute post stated, “Farewell to Suleiman al-Obaid, the ‘Palestinian Pele.’ A talent… Continue reading Mohamed Salah slams UEFA for ignoring Palestinian footballer’s death in Gaza

KUCHING City FC delivered a commanding performance with a 4-0 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors (KTRW) in the Super League at the State Stadium in Kuching. Cameroonian striker Ronald Ngah Wanja was the standout performer, netting twice in the sixth and 71st minutes. Timor Leste’s Joao Pedro added to the tally with a 17th-minute… Continue reading Kuching City Crush KTRW 4-0 as PDRM and DPMM Draw 2-2

KL City FC kicked off their 2025/2026 Super League campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory over Immigration FC at Batu Kawan Stadium. Head coach Risto Vidakovic hailed the win as a promising start despite limited preparation time with new squad members. “We just brought many players together in a very short time. It is not… Continue reading KL City FC starts Super League season with 3-0 win over Immigration FC

LIVERPOOL have confirmed the departure of striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a deal worth an initial 53 million euros. The move could enable the Premier League champions to pursue Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as a replacement. Nunez arrived at Anfield three years ago from Benfica for a fee of 75… Continue reading Darwin Nunez completes move from Liverpool to Saudi’s Al-Hilal

PARIS Saint-Germain have completed the signing of French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for a reported fee of 40 million euros. The 23-year-old has signed a contract with the French champions until 2030. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomed Chevalier, calling him “a great addition to our family”. Chevalier expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m a kid… Continue reading PSG sign French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for 40 million euros

OLYMPIC gold medallist Nathan Chen has announced he will not defend his figure skating title at next year’s Winter Games in Italy. The American athlete revealed his decision in an interview with the Los Angeles Times published on Saturday. Chen stated he will focus on pursuing medical studies rather than returning to competitive skating for… Continue reading Nathan Chen won’t defend Olympic figure skating gold in Italy

WREXHAM’s long-awaited return to the Championship ended in dramatic late disappointment as Southampton scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 victory. The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, had led through Josh Windass’ first-half penalty at St Mary’s Stadium. Windass came close to doubling the advantage when he… Continue reading Wrexham’s Championship return ends in late Southampton heartbreak

WEST Ham United have completed the signing of Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on a five-year contract. The Premier League club announced the deal on Saturday without disclosing the transfer fee, though British media reported it to be around £20 million. The 25-year-old Denmark international made 72 appearances for Leicester, helping them win the Championship… Continue reading West Ham sign Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen for £20 million

MANCHESTER City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September’s international break, Pep Guardiola has revealed. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner missed most of last season due to ligament damage and without him City failed to mount a strong defence of their Premier League crown. The 29-year-old Spanish international fought his way… Continue reading Rodri will not make Manchester City return till September

MANCHESTER United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that… Continue reading Sesko completes Manchester United’s new-look forward line-up

KUALA Lumpur City FC kicked off their 2025/2026 Super League campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over debutants Immigration FC. The match took place at the State Stadium in Batu Kawan, Penang, where KL City showcased their dominance early. An own goal by Immigration FC defender Mohd Rizal Mohd Ghazali in the 30th minute gave… Continue reading KL City dominate Immigration FC 3-0 in Super League opener

OVER 300 students and young professionals joined top corporate leaders for the inaugural ‘Leaders on the Walk’ programme at Perdana Botanical Garden. The event transformed the historic garden into a five-kilometre open-air mentorship space. Experian Malaysia organised the initiative to bridge generational gaps and reduce power distance between leaders and emerging talent. More than 20… Continue reading Leaders on the Walk connects students with top execs for mentorship

MALAYSIA is banking on its junior cycling team to break new ground at the upcoming UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Apeldoorn. The event, scheduled from August 20 to 24, marks a crucial opportunity for the nation to secure its first-ever medals in the competition. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim… Continue reading Malaysia aims for historic medals at Junior Track Cycling Worlds 2025

PENANG FC captain Stefano Brundo is eager for their Super League 2025/2026 opener against Terengganu FC at the City Stadium tomorrow night. The Argentine defender said the Panthers are in peak condition after rigorous pre-season preparations. Brundo acknowledged Terengganu’s strength but emphasised the team’s aim to secure three points for a strong start. “We’ve worked… Continue reading Penang FC ready for Super League opener against Terengganu

THE Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will identify and prioritise sports schools requiring immediate assistance in facilities and other needs. Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim stated that discussions with the Ministry of Education (MOE) are ongoing to improve sports schools, including expertise, coaching, and infrastructure. He cited Bukit Jalil Sports School as an example,… Continue reading KBS to prioritise sports schools needing assistance in Malaysia

THE Perak Football Association has officially signed Nigerian midfielder Christian Chukwu for the 2025/26 A1 Semi-Pro League season. The 23-year-old player from Abia brings attacking flair to the Perak FA squad. PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin expressed enthusiasm about the new signing. He revealed Christian previously played for Marryland Nigeria and possesses strong attacking… Continue reading Perak FA signs Nigerian midfielder Christian Chukwu for 2025 season

MORE than 4,000 participants, including representatives from ASEAN member countries, joined the ASEAN Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025 at Dataran Batu Buruk today. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim highlighted the event’s role in fostering a healthy lifestyle and strengthening ASEAN ties. “This is a testament to how sports serve as a unifying… Continue reading Over 4,000 join ASEAN Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025 in Kuala Terengganu