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Teng on target in Tianjin
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia continued their good run at the World Junior Wushu Championships with youngster Teng Jou Xin (pic) bagging the fourth gold in Tianjin, China.
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Badminton
Soon Huat-Shevon aim high in Ningbo
PETALING JAYA: Professional mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie believe they have a good chance of reaching at least the quarter-finals of the Asian Championships in Ningbo from April 7-12.
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Badminton
Sick but unstoppable – that’s the key in Liek Hou’s Spain triumph
PETALING JAYA: National para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou almost missed out on the chance to defend his two titles at the Spanish International after being sick in the weeks leading up to the competition.
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Squash
Sanjay welcomes healthy fight with teammates for slot in world meet
PETALING JAYA: It could be a path filled with familiar faces for national squash player Sanjay Jeeva as he goes out to impress at the World Championship Qualifiers in Hong Kong starting tomorrow.
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Badminton
Lee: Second women’s doubles pair urgently needed
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's women's doubles still lack depth, and former international Lee Meng Yean hopes a reliable second pair will emerge soon.
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Squash
Harleein jets past Barbeau to clinch Rotterdam Open title
PETALING JAYA: Jet lag proved no barrier for rising squash player Harleein Tan as she powered to the Rotterdam Open title in Holland on Sunday.
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Football
Soccer-Substitute Undav snatches late winner for Germany in 2-1 victory over Ghana
STUTTGART, Germany, March 30 (Reuters) - Germany forward Deniz Undav came off the bench to score an 88th-minute goal that secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana in a friendly on Monday, boosting his chances of making the World Cup squad.
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Football
Soccer-Coach Broos confident South Africa can surprise at World Cup
CAPE TOWN, March 30 (Reuters) - South Africa can create a few surprises at this year's World Cup as they will go into the tournament as an unknown factor, coach Hugo Broos said on Monday.
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Cricket
Cricket-PCB fines Naseem Shah over social media post
March 30 (Reuters) - Pace bowler Naseem Shah has been fined 20 million Pakistani rupees ($71,684) for breaching multiple clauses of his central contract and the Pakistan Cricket Board's social media guidelines, the PCB said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals
ZENICA, Bosnia, March 30 (Reuters) - Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
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Other Sports
Olympics-LA28 says first Olympic tickets will go on sale on April 9, resale partners named for 2027
LOS ANGELES, March 30 (Reuters) - Tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will go on sale to the general public on April 9, organisers said on Monday, as LA28 also moved to reassure fans over ticket security by naming a group of verified resale platforms that will begin operating in 2027.
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Cricket
Cricket-Fifteen‑year‑old Sooryavanshi tears apart Chennai with 15‑ball fifty in IPL
March 30 (Reuters) - Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-My players are real men, says Turkey coach Montella ahead of Kosovo showdown
March 30 (Reuters) - Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella described his players as 'real men' as he prepares for Tuesday's World Cup qualifying playoff final away in Kosovo.
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Football
Soccer-Poland seek to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final
March 30 (Reuters) - Poland enter Tuesday's World Cup playoff final against Sweden seeking to end a winless run on Swedish soil that stretches back nearly a century.
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Football
Soccer-Czech win over Ireland showed character, but less nerves required against Denmark, says coach
PRAGUE, March 30 (Reuters) - Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek hailed his side's penalty shootout win over Ireland as a show of great mentality, but wants more composure in their World Cup playoff final against a very different Denmark side.
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Athletics
Athletics-Former New York Marathon winner Albert Korir banned for five years
LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - Kenya's 2021 New York Marathon winner Albert Korir has been banned for five years after admitting to doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.
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Cricket
Cricket-Buttler leans on calm headspace as he aims return to top form
BENGALURU, March 30 (Reuters) - Former England captain Jos Buttler is determined to reassert himself at the top level by staying in the right mental space, insisting his priority is to shed pressure and allow performances to flow rather than force them.
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Football
Soccer-Italy feeling the pressure ahead of World Cup playoff, says Bosnia's Dzeko
March 30 (Reuters) - Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko brushed aside the controversy over Italy players celebrating his team's win over Wales, but feels the reaction showed the four‑times champions are feeling the heat ahead of the World Cup playoff final between the two sides.
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Football
Soccer-French court dismisses Cardiff City's 120m euro claim over Sala's death
PARIS, March 30 (Reuters) - Cardiff City's 120 million euro ($137.75 million) compensation claim following the death of Argentine striker Emiliano Sala in a plane crash in 2019 has been dismissed by a French court, his former club Nantes told Reuters on Monday.
