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Bowling

Celebrated bowler Rafiq will keep adding to his roll of honour

PETALING JAYA: For national bowler Rafiq Ismail, newspaper clippings are more than keepsakes – they tell the story of a journey forged through grit and perseverance.

Cycling

Riders Umairah and Sawda show they’re also on right track in studies

PETALING JAYA: It's not just speed on the track that defines Nur Umairah Qhaisara Zulfikha Razak and Sawda Hasbullah as the junior cyclists are just as impressive in their studies.

Football

Herdman won’t follow the herd in netizens’ attack on Ramadhan

PETALING JAYA: In an age where social media strongly influences opinions on footballers, it is hard for fans not to follow the herd.

Football

KL’s Gallifuoco stays hopeful in bid to stop JDT in Malaysia Cup

PETALING JAYA: With dominance being Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) obsession as they chase a perfect record this season, the Southern Tigers loom like hungry monsters for Kuala Lumpur in their Malaysia Cup semi-final first leg match today.

Football

Pay crisis cripples Cops but Park stays steadfast

PETALING JAYA: The off pitch struggles have significantly undermined the campaign of Police in the Super League, leaving them rooted at the bottom of the standings.

Hockey

Striker Muhajir moving back to strengthen Maybank’s frontline in MHL

PETALING JAYA: Maybank's Muhajir Abdu Rauf is set to take on a new role – one that better suits his attacking instincts – in the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) starting on April 11.

Athletics

Healthy rivalry keeps Umar going the distance

PETALING JAYA: National middle-distance athlete Umar Osman (pic) is relishing the growing competition around him, crediting it as a key factor in his recent progress.

Golf

Liyana cherishes biggest prize so far in young pro career

PETALING JAYA: Liyana Durisic has claimed the biggest prize yet in her young professional career.

Badminton

Uber Cup fourth spot still open – will it be Siti or Oo?

PETALING JAYA: The race for the fourth singles spot in the Uber Cup Finals is still open.

Squash

Ainaa can’t take Heylie lightly in bid to reach final of world qualifier

PETALING JAYA: National women's squash player Noor Ainaa Amani Ampandi will need to be wary of home player Heylie Fung in her bid to reach the final of the World Championships qualifier today.

Badminton

Standards for Aaron-Soh and Man-Tee to maintain in Ningbo

PETALING JAYA: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun may already be assured of their places in the squad for the Thomas Cup Finals but both pairs still have plenty to play for at the Asian Championships starting on Tuesday in Ningbo, China.

Badminton

Justin’s Alwi test in Asian opening cracker sets Horsens tone

PETALING JAYA: The opening-round clash between Justin Hoh and Indonesia's Alwi Farhan at the Asian Championships could offer an early glimpse of what to expect at the Thomas Cup Finals.

Football

Soccer-Denmark enter period of transition after missing 2026 World Cup

April 2 (Reuters) - Denmark's failure to ⁠qualify for the 2026 World Cup has plunged the national team into a period of transition, ending ⁠a decade-long run of appearances at major tournaments and raising questions over the direction of its ageing ‌squad.

Football

Soccer-Barcelona brush aside Real Madrid to make Women's Champions League semis

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, April 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Barcelona blasted their way into the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League with a ⁠6-0 thrashing of Real Madrid to give them a whopping 12-2 aggregate victory ‌over their Spanish rivals on Thursday, setting them up for a last-four clash with German side Bayern Munich.

Golf

Golf-Mickelson to miss Masters, taking 'extended' break due to personal health matter

April 2 (Reuters) - LIV Golf's ⁠Phil Mickelson will not compete in next week's ⁠Masters and will be out indefinitely as his family ‌deals with a personal health matter, the three-times champion said on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results

April 2 (Reuters) - New Tottenham ⁠Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain ⁠in charge next season regardless of results, describing ‌the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club.

Cricket

Cricket-PSL committee rejects Fakhar's appeal, upholds two‑match ban

April 2 (Reuters) - ⁠The Pakistan Super League technical ⁠committee dismissed Fakhar Zaman's appeal ‌and upheld the two-match ban imposed on the batter for ball tampering, the ​country's cricket board (PCB) said ⁠on Thursday.

Cycling

Cycling-Spaniard Guardeno in intensive care after training collision

April 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Spanish cyclist Jaume ⁠Guardeno is in intensive ‌care with serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle while ​training, his team ⁠Caja Rural-Seguros RGA ⁠said on Thursday.

Other Sports

Cross-country skiing-Olympic gold medallist Carl handed 18-month ban after failed doping test

April 2 (Reuters) - Olympic ⁠gold medal-winning cross-country skier Victoria ⁠Carl has been handed an 18-month ‌suspension by the German Sports Arbitration Court following a positive test for banned substance clenbuterol ​last year, Germany's anti-doping ⁠agency said on ⁠Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Lewandowski hints at Poland exit after playoff heartbreak

April 2 (Reuters) - Poland ⁠captain Robert Lewandowski has hinted at his international retirement following the ⁠country's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking the potential ‌end for the national team's all-time leading goalscorer.