Football

Soccer-Arteta says he expects more reinforcements to arrive at Arsenal

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Arsenal will ⁠splash more cash before the summer transfer window closes, manager ⁠Mikel Arteta said, insisting the Premier League champions will ‌not "sit still" while they prepare to defend their first English top-flight title in 22 years.

Cricket

Cricket-Fleming a 'big reason' for Root's return as England captain

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Joe Root said ⁠Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's test coach was a "big reason" he agreed ⁠to return as captain of the squad.

Tennis

Tennis-Fritz outlasts compatriot Nakashima, set to face Jodar in Washington Open final

WASHINGTON DC, Aug 1 (Reuters) - American third ⁠seed Taylor Fritz overcame a second-set wobble to beat compatriot Brandon Nakashima 6-3 3-6 6-2 ⁠on Saturday and reach the Washington Open final.

Badminton

Big boost as Kok Siang rejoins BAM as coach - replacing Nova?

PETALING JAYA: Teo Kok Siang has rejoined the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as one of its coaches.

Athletics

Athletics-Kerr caps 'great two weeks' with Commonwealth Games gold on home soil

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Scotland's Josh ⁠Kerr raced to victory in the men's mile at the ⁠Commonwealth Games in front of home fans in Glasgow, clocking ‌three minutes 54.12 seconds on Saturday.

Other Sports

Commonwealth Games: Malaysian lawn bowlers miss gold, will fight for bronze

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's lawn bowls campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered a double blow on Saturday (Aug 1) as both the men's pairs and women's singles lost in their semi-finals

Golf

Get impact right, and all else follows

It's crucial to learn the fundamentals of strong release

Golf

Emeralda elevates it all

THERE are golf destinations across the region that standout more than others, and then there are those that redefine what a genuine getaway can be.

Golf

Mirabel produces best yet

MALAYSIA'S top‑ranked Mirabel Ting registered her strongest performance yet on the Epson Tour in the United States.

Golf

LIV remains mum on Michigan event status

LIV Golf's season-ending team championship at Michigan remains on the schedule for this month despite multiple reports that it will be cancelled, Front Office Sports reports.

Football

Boy, all it took was a call from Nafuzi for Daniel to join Turtles

PETALING JAYA: A single phone call was all it took to convince Daniel Amier Norhisham (pic) to pack his bags for the east coast.

Football

From Cops to Cats, Shahrel finds new ambition in Penang

PETALING JAYA: Shahrel Fikri Md Fauzi was supposed to don the colours of Police, with a signature imminent, but after they pulled out, he decided to move north.

Badminton

Double glory beckons

PETALING JAYA: Pearly Tan is not getting carried away despite reaching her first final in seven months with M. Thinaah at the Taiwan Open.

Squash

Gap remains, but future looks bright for juniors

PETALING JAYA: The gap in standard between the Malaysian and Egyptian players remains wide, but national coach Nafiizwan Adnan was still pleased with the performances of Whitney Isabelle Wilson and her teammates at the World Junior Team Championships.

Other Sports

Amirul-Soufi’s fine run raises lawn bowls’ hopes for final flourish

PETALING JAYA: Will there be another chance for Malaysia to add a medal in the lawn bowls competition?

Other Sports

Ex-lifter finds golden redemption as coach behind record haul

PETALING JAYA: Edmund Yeo had to wait 24 years to fulfil his dream of winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal, this time as a coach.

Other Sports

Third’s not the charm for Irfan

PETALING JAYA: National discus thrower Irfan Shamsuddin endured a disappointing outing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after failing to register a valid throw in the men's discus final yesterday.

Other Sports

A golden lifeline for Erry’s career

PETALING JAYA: Commonwealth Games gold did more than crown Erry Hidayat – it saved his career.

Cycling

Tears of joy as Azizul’s prayer answered with Commonwealth Games gold

PETALING JAYA: The tears flowed freely for Azizulhasni Awang as soon as he crossed the finish line and climbed off his bike.

Cycling

Final spin for Azizul as he targets one more Games medal

PETALING JAYA: Track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang will leave nothing in the tank when he lines up for his final Commonwealth Games event in the men's 1km time trial today.