Cycling

New cycle of good fortune

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's track cycling queen Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri can expect to hear good news after the Hari Raya break as she looks set to be included in the elite Road to Gold (RTG) programme.

Bowling

Rafiq back just in time to celebrate but focus remains on Malaysian Open

PETALING JAYA: National bowler Rafiq Ismail is thrilled to be back in Malaysia from the United States just in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri but his focus remains firmly on his next challenge.

Bowling

Hazirah treasures time with family in Kuching but has big goals to meet

PETALING JAYA: National bowler Nur Hazirah Ramli has big goals this year but now she is looking forward to a good time during Hari Raya as she returns to Sarawak to celebrate with her family.

Football

Soccer-Napoli claim 2-1 win over Milan to keep pace in title race

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -First-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku earned Napoli a 2-1 victory over visitors AC Milan on Sunday to move three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Football

Soccer-Inzaghi apologises for red as Inter come out on top in tricky Udinese clash

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi conceded that nerves took control as his side looked shaky towards the end of their 2-1 home win against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer proving crucial to their eventual success.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Ducati's Bagnaia wins Americas GP after Marc Marquez crashes out

AUSTIN (Reuters) -Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez on Sunday after leader Marc Marquez crashed halfway through the race to lose for the first time this season.

Football

Soccer-Inter extend Serie A lead with nervy Udinese win

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -Defending champions Inter Milan secured a 2-1 home win against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday with first-half goals from Marko Arnautovic and Davide Frattesi as goalkeeper Yann Sommer made some important late saves.

Football

Soccer-Chelsea held by West Ham but stay top of WSL

LONDON ((Reuters)) -A stoppage-time goal by Shekiera Martinez gave West Ham United a 2-2 draw away at Chelsea on Sunday to breathe new life into the Women's Super League title race as the defending champions dropped points for only the third time this season. 

Football

Soccer-Flick hails free-scoring Barcelona after 4-1 win over Girona

BARCELONA (Reuters) -Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was delighted to see his ideas and attacking philosophy taking shape as his team beat Girona 4-1 on Sunday in a high-scoring encounter that has become a recurring theme this season.

Football

Soccer-Atalanta's Serie A title dream had already ended with loss to Inter, says Gasperini

(Reuters) -Atalanta's Serie A title ambitions had already vanished following their loss to Inter Milan earlier this month, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said after his side suffered another defeat when they were beaten 1-0 at Fiorentina on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Beier double helps Dortmund beat Mainz 3-1 for first win in three

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Borussia Dortmund eased to a 3-1 win over visitors Mainz 05 on Sunday with two goals from Maximilian Beier to earn their first win in three league matches as they battle to get back into Champions League contention with seven matches left to play.

Football

Soccer-Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis with 2-1 win over Bournemouth

BOURNEMOUTH, England (Reuters) -Striker Omar Marmoush scored the winner as Manchester City came back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday to book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, with Erling Haaland having a penalty saved before netting the equaliser. 

Football

Soccer-Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona beat Girona to take LaLiga lead

BARCELONA (Reuters) -Barcelona thumped visitors Girona 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday after Robert Lewandowski netted twice in the second half to move Hansi Flick's side three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga.

Football

Soccer-Fiorentina beat Atalanta 1-0 in blow to slim title hopes

FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) -Fiorentina's Moise Kean scored an excellent first-half solo goal in a 1-0 home win against title-chasing Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, dealing another blow to the visitors' Scudetto hopes.

Football

Soccer-Aston Villa's Rashford scores twice in FA Cup win over Preston to reach semis

PRESTON, England (Reuters) -Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal appoint Berta as new sporting director

(Reuters) -Arsenal have appointed Italian Andrea Berta as new sporting director after his 12-year stint at Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia to stage white-ball series against India before Ashes

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia will host eight white-ball matches against India in August-November before beginning their bid to retain the Ashes title against England, according to Cricket Australia's latest home fixture list released on Sunday.

Other Sports

Ski jumping-Prevc breaks men's world record with 254.5-metre jump

(Reuters) -Slovenia's Domen Prevc broke the men's ski jumping world record with a mark of 254.5 metres during the 2024-25 World Cup in Planica on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-RB Leipzig sack coach Rose, name Low until end of season

(Reuters) -RB Leipzig have sacked coach Marco Rose during a disappointing Bundesliga campaign and appointed Zsolt Low until the end of the season, the German side said on Sunday.

Badminton

Jacky, Jimmy-Pei Jing settle for second best in Vietnam

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Jacky Kok and Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing settled for runners-up in the men's singles and mixed doubles respectively in the Vietnam International Challenge.