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GR86 Cup to make debut at Malaysian round of Super GT Series

PETALING JAYA: One-make racing in Malaysia steps up in 2025 with the introduction of the GR86 Cup Malaysia Series, which will feature the latest Toyota GR86 sports coupe model.

Other Sports

Double lift for Aniq to snatch gold in his last 61kg event

PETALING JAYA: Getting picked again to be in the Road to Gold (RTG) elite programme and being the recipient of a scholarship from OCM Athletes' Education Fund will double the tonic for weightlifter Aniq Kasdan to sign out with gold from the men's 61kg event at the Asian Championships in Jiangshan, China, this weekend.

Squash

Redraw leaves Eain Yow guessing over World Championships opener

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Ng Eain Yow has what it takes to reach the top eight this year, but it's going to be a tough ride first at the World Championships in Chicago starting today.

Badminton

Liu Ying’s now the complete mum with a ‘mixed pair’

PETALING JAYA: Former national mixed doubles shuttler Goh Liu Ying can now feel like a complete mum.

Badminton

Tze Yong’s gritty display in early exit a positive sign

PETALING JAYA: There was no shame and certainly no reason for tears for national men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong despite his early exit from the Taiwan Open.

Badminton

No surprises expected at BAM election as Khairuddin steps aside

PETALING JAYA: The upcoming Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) presidential election on Saturday is expected to be a calm affair with no contest, following Datuk Seri Khairuddin Samad's confirmation that he will not be vying for the top post.

Hockey

Raising fitness level of junior hockey team is Norsaiful’s priority

PETALING JAYA: National junior hockey team head coach Norsaiful Zaini has six months to get the youngsters' fitness level up to par if they want to stand a chance at the Junior World Cup in India later this year.

Football

Soccer-Maracana one of eight stadiums for 2027 Women's World Cup

(Reuters) - The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal pay heavy price for lack of ruthlessness

PARIS (Reuters) -On the eve of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris St Germain, manager Mikel Arteta said his players needed to be in the right place at the right moments to have a chance of reaching the final in Munich.

Football

Soccer-Revamped Azteca stadium to reopen next March ahead of 2026 World Cup

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico City's government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed "Estadio Ciudad de Mexico", will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-PSG see off Arsenal to earn second shot at Champions League title

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain weathered an early Arsenal storm before subduing their battling visitors and marching into the Champions League final with a measured 2-1 second-leg victory on Wednesday to earn them a second shot at Europe's top title.

Football

Soccer-Al-Ittihad complete comeback to beat Al-Nassr 3-2

(Reuters) -Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al-Ittihad complete a comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Al-Nassr on Wednesday, taking them a step closer to clinching the Saudi Pro League title.

Other Sports

Camogie players willing to sacrifice title dreams as shorts ban protest escalates

(Reuters) - Protests by camogie players will ramp up this weekend with Irish women willing to sacrifice their chance of silverware in a fight for the right to wear shorts.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Sainz Sr. considering standing for FIA president

LONDON (Reuters) -Spaniard Carlos Sainz Sr., father of the namesake Williams Formula One driver, said he is considering running for president of the governing FIA this year.

Football

Soccer-Spurs' Maddison to miss remainder of season

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, manager Ange Postecoglou said ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg, in a blow to the club as they chase their first trophy in 17 years.

Football

Soccer-Amorim says Man United ready to suffer to reach Europa League final

(Reuters) - Manchester United will have to push hard to win the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao despite their 3-0 win in the first leg, manager Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Comings and goings at Alpine are part of a pattern of change

LONDON (Reuters) -Alpine have gone from having the youngest principal in the Formula One paddock to the oldest, while handing Pierre Gasly a third different teammate in nine races -- all in the space of 24 hours.

Other Sports

Miami GP suffers major ratings dip minus NBA lead-in

The Miami Grand Prix suffered a major drop in television audience for the fourth edition of the South Florida event on Sunday.

Golf

Rory McIlroy: Only ‘positive vibes’ for future majors with drought over

Understandably, Rory McIlroy has had a whirlwind couple of weeks.

Rugby

Rugby-England to play Spain and France in World Cup warm-up matches

(Reuters) -World Cup hosts England will play two warm-up matches against Spain and France in August before the tournament begins, the governing Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Wednesday.