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Soccer-Lukaku faces Napoli discipline for training no-show after Belgium withdrawal

March 31 (Reuters) - Romelu Lukaku could be ⁠in hot water with Napoli after the Belgium striker failed to turn up for ⁠training despite withdrawing from international duty with an injury, the Serie A champions said ‌on Tuesday.

Cricket

Cricket-PCB imposes two-match ban on Fakhar for ball-tampering in PSL

March 31 (Reuters) - The Pakistan ⁠Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two Pakistan ⁠Super League (PSL) matches after the batter was found guilty ‌of ball-tampering during Lahore Qalandars' four-wicket defeat by Karachi Kings on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Cucurella warns Chelsea's youth focus may hinder trophy ambitions

March 31 (Reuters) - Chelsea's youth-heavy recruitment ⁠strategy may have complicated their ability to compete for major trophies and ⁠the club must strike a better balance between development and experience, ‌left back Marc Cucurella has said.

Other Sports

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

BUENOS ⁠AIRES, March 31 (Reuters) - Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic ⁠container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer ‌legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

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Olympics-Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy

March 31 (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya ⁠says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at the Olympics, a policy the ⁠South African insists "undermines women's rights".

Football

Soccer-Wenger's proposed daylight offside rule to begin trial in Canadian Premier League

March 31 (Reuters) - The Canadian ⁠Premier League (CPL) will become the first professional competition to stage ⁠an official pilot of the alternative offside law during ‌the 2026 season, the league said in a statement on Tuesday.

Cricket

Cricket-Kaif and Chawla back Sooryavanshi for fast-track to India T20 squad

NEW DELHI, March ⁠31 (Reuters) - Former India players Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla would love to see ⁠Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who turned 15 on Friday, fast-tracked into India's Twenty20 squad following ‌the teen's latest heroics in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Cricket

Cricket-Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in test squad

March 31 (Reuters) - Australia head coach ⁠Andrew McDonald has backed Cameron Green to remain part of the test squad, despite ⁠the all-rounder's lean Ashes series against England.

Badminton

Wooi Yik thrilled to have buddy Zii Jia in training for Thomas Cup

PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 men's doubles pair, Soh Wooi Yik is thrilled to have his good friend Lee Zii Jia back in the fold as he joins the national squad for preparations ahead of the Thomas Cup.

Badminton

Wooi Yik clears air over Instagram bio change

PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 men's doubles player Soh Wooi Yik has no intention of leaving the national squad to turn independent.

Football

Soccer-Ancelotti says Danilo certain to be part of Brazil World Cup squad

March 31 (Reuters) - Brazil head ⁠coach Carlo Ancelotti has backed veteran defender Danilo ⁠to be part of his final 26-man squad for ‌this year's World Cup in North America, adding that his squad is largely settled.

Football

Soccer-Addo out as Ghana's coach 72 days before World Cup

March 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Ghana have parted ways with coach Otto Addo, ⁠with 72 days remaining until the kickoff of ‌the 2026 World Cup, the country's football association (GFA) announced on Tuesday.

A Winning Factor

The end of Salah’s era and the search for the next icon

AFTER nine seasons, Mohamed Salah is finally saying goodbye to Liverpool.

Other Sports

Exponent Humaira eyes Mongolia stint after break

PETALING JAYA: A good break has refreshed taekwondo exponent Nur Humaira Abdul Karim to aim high at the Asian Championships in Mongolia in May.

Football

Cools urges Harimau Malaya to finish strong

PETALING JAYA: Dion Cools is determined to inspire Malaysia to a morale-boosting victory over Vietnam although their Asian Cup qualification hopes has already extinguished.

Cycling

Steely nerves, golden finish

PETALING JAYA: Rider Sawda Hasbullah came good on the last day of junior competition to claim gold for Malaysia in the Asian Championships in Tagaytay, Philippines.

Motorsport

Moto3 rookie Hakim shows resilience to claim points in Texas

PETALING JAYA: Moto3 rookie rider Hakim Danish Ramli showed strong grit and determination to finish 13th at the United States Grand Prix in Texas on Sunday after starting from last on the grid.

Athletics

Danish skips Singapore Open to focus on long-term preparation

PETALING JAYA: When the Malaysian Athletics (MA) squad list for the Singapore Open was released, one notable name was absent – national sprinter Danish Iftikhar Mohd Roslee.

Football

Dragons bring the heat

PETALING JAYA: Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik has kept his message simple - deliver a victory for the people.

Badminton

Sze Fei-Izzuddin seek own rhythm than worrying about rivals

PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are keeping their focus on themselves ahead of the Asian Championships, rather than getting caught up analysing their rivals.