Squash

Sivasangari keeps Malaysia’s hopes alive at Egyptian Open

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's S. Sivasangari stood out as the nation's lone player to advance to the third round of the Egyptian Open in Giza on Saturday (Sept 13).

Athletics

Athletics-Ingebrigtsen knocked out in world 1,500m heats

TOKYO (Reuters) - Norwegian former Olympic 1,500 metres champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen failed to advance to the world championship semi-finals on Sunday after trailing in eighth in his heat on the back of an injury-hit preparation.

Athletics

Athletics-Jepchirchir sprints to marathon gold, Ingebrigtsen out of 1,500m

TOKYO (Reuters) - Peres Jepchirchir edged Tigst Assefa in a thrilling sprint finish at Tokyo's National Stadium to win the women's marathon on a steamy second morning of the World Athletics Championships on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-River Plate grab top spot after 2-1 away win over Estudiantes

(Reuters) -River Plate held off a late push by Estudiantes de La Plata on Saturday to secure a 2-1 victory that moved them into the top spot in Group B of the Argentine Primera Division Clausura tournament.

Golf

Key pointers to accuracy

TO consistently hit straight shots and control your ball flight, you need to focus on two areas – your position at the top of the backswing and the transitional move from there into the downswing.

Golf

New P·8CB forged irons crafted for precision and forgiveness

TAYLORMADE Golf continue to redefine performance standards with the launch of their latest forged iron set, the P·8CB, blending tour-proven DNA with enhanced forgiveness and a confidence-inspiring design.

Basketball

Funding boost for MABA in organising Under-19 Asia Cup event

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) have received RM275,000 in sports matching grants for organising the FIBA Under-19 Asia Cup Division B event.

Golf

Norman steps down from LIV, as Humpty Dumpty takes a big fall

GREG Norman, the first chief executive officer of LIV Golf, has officially moved on from the Saudi-backed tour.

Golf

Locals only in PGM ladies event

THE Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour's inaugural Ladies' Championship, pencilled in for next month, will feature local players only and reward the winner with RM17,500.

Football

Midfield dynamo Shitembi ready to seize centrestage and help Cats advance

PETALING JAYA: Kuching City's FA Cup hopes are hanging in the balance and in moments like these, all eyes turn to their midfield dynamo Petrus Shitembi.

Golf

Ba Na Hills set for Cannes event

ONE of Central Vietnam's leading golf destinations is heading for the French Riviera.

Badminton

Faiq-Hong Quan face Korean hurdle in International Series final

PETALING JAYA: Top seeds Mohd Faiq Masawi-Lok Hong Quan are just one step away from the men's doubles crown at the Malaysia International Series after storming into the final at the Indoor Arena, Educity Sports Complex in Johor.

Football

Sean in solid state to inspire Kelantan after enduring hard knocks

PETALING JAYA: The hard knocks are turning Kelantan winger Sean Selvaraj into a tough nut to crack.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah rue costly mistakes after loss to Chinese bogey pair

PETALING JAYA: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's dream of retaining their Hong Kong Open women's doubles crown was shattered after costly mistakes saw them bow out in the semi-finals yesterday.

Badminton

Jun Hao says he’s just short on luck after losing long battle with Shifeng

PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao's (pic) brave run at the Hong Kong Open ended in heartbreak after luck deserted him in the men's singles quarter-finals on Friday.

Football

Loss to Cops didn’t cost Deer dearly, but it’s a priceless lesson

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan football team coach Nidzam Jamil admitted his side were still a work in progress after booking their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Badminton

PCM give reason for delay in rewards, assure all medallists will get their dues

PETALING JAYA: The Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) have assured that all Paris Paralympic medallists, including Cheah Liek Hou, will receive their rewards next Thursday.

Squash

Rachel and Aira find no way past Egyptian obstacles

PETALING JAYA: The journey at the Egyptian Open ended for national squash players Rachel Arnold (pic) and Aira Azman after they lost in the second round yesterday.

Football

Soccer-Late Carvalho goal earns Brentford draw with Chelsea

LONDON (Reuters) - Brentford's Fabio Carvalho struck in injury time to salvage a dramatic 2-2 Premier League draw with Chelsea in their west London derby on Saturday and stop Chelsea moving provisionally to top spot in the table.

Football

Soccer-Napoli stroll to 3-1 win at Fiorentina, Hojlund scores on debut

FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Napoli strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win away to Fiorentina on Saturday, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring on his debut as the defending champions continued their perfect start to the season and moved back to the top of the Serie A standings.