Cricket

Cricket-Bumrah told BCCI he did not want test captaincy due to workload concerns

(Reuters) -Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems.

Football

Old-timer Safiq's stint ends with JDT as club look for fresh faces

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) stalwarts Safiq Rahim and Farizal Marlias have bid farewell to the club after years of dedication to the Southern Tigers.

Rugby

Rugby-Williams back for Crusaders, Chiefs unchanged for Super Rugby final

(Reuters) -All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has been recalled to the Canterbury Crusaders team for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch against an unchanged Waikato Chiefs side.

Motorsport

Motor Racing-Kubica happy to silence doubters with Le Mans win

(Reuters) -Robert Kubica said his triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, 14 years after a near-fatal rally crash that partially severed his right forearm, should erase any doubts about his capacity to compete in motor racing.

Football

Soccer-Sundowns get the better of Ulsan in battle of the outsiders

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD had targeted their Group F opener as their best chance to get a win on the board at the Club World Cup, with Brazil's Fluminense and German side Borussia Dortmund expected to advance from Group F.

Football

Soccer-Inzaghi downplays Al-Hilal agreement timeline, says he gave everything to Inter

MIAMI (Reuters) -Simone Inzaghi said he gave his all to Inter Milan before taking over at Al-Hilal earlier this month after the Saudi club's CEO told the BBC the move had been agreed before Inter's 5-0 loss to Paris St Germain in the Champions League final.

Football

Soccer-Monterrey hold Inter Milan 1-1 at Club World Cup

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan were held 1-1 by Mexican side Monterrey in their opening Group E game at the Club World Cup in Pasadena on Tuesday.

Rugby

Rugby-We have no choice, France coach defends weakened squad for NZ tour

(Reuters) -France coach Fabien Galthie has defended sending a weakened squad to face the All Blacks in three tests in July, saying the workload for French players was much greater than for those who play in New Zealand. 

Football

Soccer-Guardiola hints at summer exit for Grealish after Club World Cup omission

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that Jack Grealish may need to consider leaving the club in the summer to secure more regular playing time, after the England international was omitted from the squad travelling to the United States for the revamped FIFA Club World Cup.

Football

Soccer-Sacking Postecoglou was 'emotionally difficult' but needed, says Tottenham chairman Levy

(Reuters) -Sacking coach Ange Postecoglou soon after he delivered Tottenham Hotspur's first major trophy in 17 years was "emotionally difficult", but the club needed a change after a poor Premier League season, chairman Daniel Levy said.

Help for helpless voices

PUTRAJAYA: Former athletes Qabil Ambak and Kimberly Yap have been appointed as members in the Sports Dispute Committee (SDC) in an effort to give voice to athletes facing issues.

Football

Cats play it cool by opting for local talents 

PETALING JAYA: Kuching City are quietly making a statement of their own by banking on proven local talents while other clubs have been making waves with flashy foreign signings for the new Super League season.

Football

Badrul hopes to lift Turtles with some new faces

KUALA TERENGGANU: Newly appointed Terengganu head coach Badrul Afzan Razali is all fired up to improve their standing in the Super League this season with a new-look team.

Football

Forward-looking  Friend

CEO Rob reflects on what lies ahead after Malaysia's strong start under Cklamovski.

Golf

Jonathan grabs surprise lead at TSM Golf Challenge

PETALING JAYA: Unheralded P. Jonathan stole the show by grabbing the first-round lead after posting a fine three-under 68 in the TSM Golf Challenge at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Athletics

Educating athletes in an a-MACE-ing way to solve disputes

PETALING JAYA: Wiser athletes will handle disputes in a better way.

Hockey

Cash-strapped Pakistan look good for semis, M’sia may miss cut 

BUKIT JALIL: Pakistan's national hockey team did not have much time and money to prepare before their Nations Cup campaign, but it did little to stop the spirited team from enjoying a good run in Bukit Jalil.

Squash

A catwalk for Rachel and Co in first round of Asian C’ships in Kuching  

PETALING JAYA: National women's squash players didn't put a foot wrong at the Asian Championships in Sarawak after all six representatives advanced to the third round without a hitch.

Badminton

Cool comfort of Camerons might just be the tonic Soon Huat-Shevon need

PETALING JAYA: A quiet holiday in Cameron Highlands could do the trick for mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie to return on a high for the second half of a hectic season.

Badminton

Justin out to justify long and co$tly trip to US 

PETALING JAYA: It will be a long and expensive trip to the United States and Canada for men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh (pic) but he plans to make it worthwhile.