Basketball

Basketball-Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after thrilling win over Turkey

RIGA (Reuters) - Germany pulled off a stunning 88-83 victory over Turkey on Sunday to win the EuroBasket title for the first time since 1993, with point guard Dennis Schroeder draining a late jump shot and then adding a pair of high-pressure free throws in a thrilling climax.

Football

Soccer-Man United boss Amorim defiant after 3-0 derby thrashing by City

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was defiant in the face of growing criticism after his side were dismantled 3-0 by crosstown rivals Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium.

Football

Soccer-Isak still not ready, says Liverpool boss Slot, but may face Atletico

BURNLEY (Reuters) -Liverpool fans were denied the chance to watch British record signing Alexander Isak in action as he was left out of the match-day squad for Sunday's 1-0 victory at Burnley, but manager Arne Slot said they will not have to wait long.

Rugby

Rugby-France critical of their performance but proud of fighting spirit

EXETER, England (Reuters -France needed to dig deep to hold off Ireland to avoid a shock exit at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday with their resilience earning them praise but their performance coming in for self-criticism.

Cricket

Cricket-India thump Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash

DUBAI (Reuters) -Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in a politically-charged Group A match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Barcola leads PSG past Lens to preserve unbeaten start

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain delivered a controlled 2-0 victory over RC Lens at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Bradley Barcola scoring both goals.

Football

Soccer-Man City and Haaland clobber United 3-0 in Manchester derby

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.

Rugby

Rugby-Rampant England beat Scotland to reach World Cup semis and break wins record

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) - England battered neighbours Scotland to keep their Women's World Cup juggernaut rolling on, running in six tries in a lopsided 40-8 victory on Sunday to reach the semi-finals and set a new world record for consecutive test wins.

World

DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination in Kasai Province as cases rise to 25: WHO

KINSHASA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Vaccination against the Ebola virus has begun in the Bulape health zone in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where an outbreak was declared earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday.

World

BRI exhibition held in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition 2025 was held in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, from Sept. 12 to Sept. 13.

Athletics

Athletics-Fraser-Pryce caps phenomenal career with final 100m sprint

TOKYO (Reuters) -Jamaican track icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran her final 100 metres at the age of 38 on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a career that was studded with success but also shattered preconceived notions about age and motherhood in sport.

World

Tens of thousands protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition party

ANKARA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people protested in the capital Ankara on Sunday against a court case that could oust the head of the main opposition on Monday after a year-long legal crackdown on hundreds of its members.

Nation

Bukit Mertajam Hospital to be upgraded to ease congestion, says HR Minister

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The 135-year-old Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) is slated for an upgrade to ease congestion, says Steven Sim.

Nation

GOF seized Thai rice worth RM1.36mil at Malaysia-Thailand border so far this year

KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has seized 338,303kg of Thai rice, worth about RM1.36mil, in 108 rice-smuggling cases detected along the Malaysia-Thailand border from Jan 1 to Sept 12 this year.

Nation

Johor Health Dept working with Pos Malaysia to expand free medicine delivery

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department is working with Pos Malaysia to review and expand the free medicine delivery service.

Cricket

Cricket-Rain has final say as England and South Africa share T20 series

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -The third and final Twenty20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1.

Nation

Extra ferry trips to Langkawi for Malaysia Day holiday

ALOR SETAR: About 100,000 visitors are expected to travel to Langkawi Island using passenger ferry services in conjunction with the Malaysia Day public holiday and the school break.

Nation

Wisma Putra, Interpol assistance sought in Simpang Pulai murder, cop-shooting probe

IPOH: Police will seek assistance from Wisma Putra and Interpol to locate suspects believed to be involved in the shooting of a police officer and the discovery of a woman's body inside a car on Sept 7.

Football

Soccer-Last-gasp Salah penalty earns below-par Liverpool victory at Burnley

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah's stoppage-time penalty ensured Liverpool maintained their winning start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory at promoted side Burnley on Sunday.

Football

Kelantan squeeze past KL into FA Cup quarters, smoother sailing for Kuching

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan's Real Warriors may have lost the battle, but they won the war.