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Soccer-Luis Enrique resting key players in Ligue 1 as PSG chase treble

(Reuters) - Several key Paris St Germain players will be rested as the French champions look to ensure they remain fresh for their two finals coming up, including the Champions League showpiece, as they chase a treble, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-West Ham's Wan-Bissaka called up to play for DR Congo

(Reuters) -West Ham United's English-born right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been named in a 26-man squad by Democratic Republic of Congo for friendlies in June, setting him up for a possible trip to the next Africa Cup of Nations and potentially the 2026 World Cup.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Wen Tse smash their way to semis but all others fall in Taiwan

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hopes of fielding two mixed doubles pairs in the semi-finals of the Taiwan Open were dashed, with only Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse making the cut on Friday (May 9).

Football

Soccer- UK parliamentary committee endorses Kogan to chair independent regulator

LONDON (Reuters) - A UK parliamentary committee endorsed David Kogan to chair a proposed independent football regulator but said on Friday his past links to the ruling Labour Party meant he would have to "give 110%" to reassure those in the game about his neutrality.

Football

Soccer-Champions Bayern preparing for Mueller farewell in final home game

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are preparing for an emotional final home game of the season that will see them receive the league trophy after the final whistle and serve as farewell to veteran striker Thomas Mueller.

Cricket

Cricket-South Africa appoint Conrad as white-ball coach

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -South Africa have named Shukri Conrad as their limited overs coach after he led the country to the World Test Championship final where they face Australia at Lord's from June 11-15.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool's Salah, Arsenal's Russo win FWA Footballer of the Year awards

LONDON (Reuters) -Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted Football Writers' Association men's player of the year for the third time, while Arsenal striker Alessia Russo won the women's award.

Football

Soccer-Girona coach Michel to miss next match due to health issue

(Reuters) -Girona coach Michel will miss Saturday's LaLiga game at home to Villarreal after being kept in hospital with a health issue, the club said on Friday.

Football

Hannah wants Faisal's attacker found no matter how long it takes

PETALING JAYA: Find the perpetrator no matter how long it takes.

Badminton

Hannah advises Pearly-Thinaah to rethink before taking plunge as pros

PETALING JAYA: Going independent may sound enticing but it's not a journey for the faint-hearted.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool sad to lose Alexander-Arnold but a new player will step up, says Slot

(Reuters) - Premier League champions Liverpool are disappointed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving at the end of the season but manager Arne Slot said on Friday that a new player will step up to fill his shoes.

Archery

Mixed team compound archers Juwaidi and Fatin set national mark in Shanghai

KUALA LUMPUR: Experienced national archers Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki and Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh have set a new national record in the mixed team compound event at the World Cup Stage II in Shanghai, China on Friday (May 9).

Badminton

Injury concern for Jun Hao ahead of Thailand Open

PETALING JAYA: Injury concerns have returned to haunt the national badminton camp, this time involving men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao, who may miss next week's Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Football

Soccer-Mount's hard work paid off with Bilbao brace, says Amorim

(Reuters) -Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim had glowing praise for Mason Mount after he came off the bench to score twice in the 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday which sealed their place in the Europa League final.

Cricket

India suspends IPL cricket league as clashes with Pakistan escalate

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's cricket board said it had suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament on Friday as fighting escalated with neighbouring Pakistan, halting play in the sport's richest tournament two weeks before the end of the season.

Cricket

Cricket-Former Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over cocaine supply

(Reuters) - Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill avoided jail time after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine and was instead handed a 22-month intensive corrections order and 495 hours of community service on Friday.

Football

Harimau Malaya to play friendlies with Cape Verde as warm-up for Asian Cup qualifier

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will play Cape Verde in two international friendly matches as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

Boxing

Boxing-Pacquiao to come out of retirement for title shot, according to ESPN

(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Football

Soccer-Pellegrini celebrates Betis' first European final but shifts focus to LaLiga

(Reuters) -Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated reaching the Conference League final on Thursday, but stressed that securing a Champions League spot in LaLiga remains his top priority.

Football

Soccer-Amorim said nothing but Europa League victory will do

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Anything less than winning the Europa League title on May 21 will not be enough for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who said finishing second will amount to nothing and the club's long-suffering fans deserve better.