Rugby

Rugby-Jones wants host city Newcastle to rally around Japan during World Cup

MELBOURNE, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan coach ⁠Eddie Jones wants the Brave Blossoms to win the hearts of fans in Australia's industrial hub ⁠of Newcastle when they play a July test against Ireland in the 2027 World Cup host ‌city.

Other Sports

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'

April 22 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" ⁠and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new approach from those now ‌in charge of the Olympic movement.

Badminton

Malaysia vs China possible match up

It shapes up as a classic David vs Goliath clash, and Jun Hao will need to dig deep and draw on every ounce of resolve if he hopes to pull off an upset.

Swimming

Mike will make waves

PETALING JAYA: It's the American way for the national swimming team as Malaysia Aquatics have announced Michael Kinross as the new head coach effective May 1.

Motorsport

Viper Niza show they’re up to par at Spa again 

PETALING JAYA: Belgium's Spa Francorchamps circuit continues to be a good hunting ground for Malaysia's Viper Niza Racing Team who claimed a hard-fought fourth place in the GT3-AM Class and seventh overall in the recently-concluded Round 2 of the Michelin 24H Series.

Cycling

Fresher legs for home stretch

NILAI: Cycling technical director John Beasley is hoping Azizulhasni Awang's decision to sit out the Hong Kong leg of the Track World Cup last week will pay dividends in Nilai this weekend.

Football

Melaka will stand up to Sabah in duel of towering figures

PETALING JAYA: A tall order awaits Melaka as they try to overcome Sabah in a Super League match at the Hang Jebat Stadium on Saturday.

Football

Cops hope salary settlement will be passport to win over Immigration 

PETALING JAYA: The Police football team have received a timely lift two days before their Super League match against Immigration at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday.

Badminton

Stage for team players

PETALING JAYA: To win the Thomas Cup, players cannot afford to have a superstar mentality as the tournament is all about teamwork.

Badminton

Wong sees Cup experiences as treasure beyond measure 

PETALING JAYA: Former national men's singles player Wong Choong Hann believes the Thomas Cup played a major role in shaping the person he is today.

Other Sports

A new pole, and a higher vault for Sarah

PETALING JAYA: A new pole seems to have added a spring to Nor Sarah Adi's step.

Badminton

Uber Cup debutants seek more than just experience in Horsens

PETALING JAYA: Three debutants in Malaysia's Uber Cup squad are ready to rise to the occasion when the tournament gets underway tomorrow.

Football

Bluebirds fly back into C’ship after away win at Reading 

PETALING JAYA: Cardiff City have earned promotion back to the English Championship after just one season in League One with a 3-1 away win against Reading on Saturday.

Badminton

Behind the Great Wall

PETALING JAYA: China remain among the favourites to lift the Thomas Cup, boasting the depth and quality to mount a formidable title defence.

Football

Soccer-Motta saves four as Lazio beat Atalanta on penalties to reach Coppa Italia final

BERGAMO, Italy, April 22 (Reuters) - Lazio ⁠reached the Coppa Italia final as goalkeeper Edoardo Motta saved four ⁠penalties to secure a 2-1 shootout victory over Atalanta after a ‌1-1 draw in Bergamo on Wednesday left the tie level at 3-3 on aggregate.

Football

Soccer-Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports

April 22 (Reuters) - A top envoy to U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the ⁠Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Bayern beat Leverkusen 2-0 to reach first German Cup final in six years

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, April 22 (Reuters) - Treble-chasing Bayern ⁠Munich beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday with goals from Harry Kane and ⁠Luis Diaz to reach the German Cup final for the first time in six ‌years.

Football

Soccer-Man City go top and relegate Burnley with narrow Turf Moor win

BURNLEY, April 22 (Reuters) - Manchester City ended Arsenal's six-month stay ⁠on the Premier League summit and condemned Burnley to relegation with a laboured 1-0 victory at Turf Moor on Wednesday.

Other Sports

NFL defends broadcasting strategy as regulators probe shift to pay TV

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The ⁠National Football League on Wednesday defended its TV broadcast strategy as the Federal Communications ⁠Commission has been reviewing the growing shift of live sports to pay TV ‌and subscription services away from broadcast networks.

Boxing

Boxing-De La Hoya, Ali's grandson warn US lawmakers against boxing law overhaul

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