Other Sports

Triathlon-Britain's Waugh claims T100 world title in dramatic finish in debut season

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Britain's Kate Waugh delivered the performance she needed on Friday to claim victory in the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final in Qatar and seal her first-ever world title in the sport in dramatic fashion.

Athletics

Doping-Anti-doping system has 'stalled' as elite cheats slip through net, says AIU chair

Dec 12 (Reuters) - The global fight against doping has "stalled", with athletes evading detection systems that are failing to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated cheats, a leading anti-doping official has warned.

Football

Soccer-Long road ahead for Barca despite four-point cushion over Real, says Flick

BARCELONA, Spain, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Barcelona manager Hansi Flick downplayed his team's LaLiga lead on Friday, saying their four-point cushion over stuttering Real Madrid means little and the real test will be staying focused as the season unfolds.

Football

Soccer-Zimbabwe midfielder Munetsi upset over Cup of Nations omission

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi has bemoaned his omission from coach Marian Marinica's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, saying too hasty a decision was made on his fitness.

Football

Soccer-Palmer, Fofana available for Everton clash as Chelsea look for consistency

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Cole Palmer and Wesley Fofana are available for Chelsea's home Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday, but Liam Delap faces two to four weeks on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury, manager Enzo Maresca told reporters.

Football

Harimau Muda make it to semis, thanks to Indonesia

BANGKOK: Malaysia have qualified for the SEA Games football semi-finals after emerging as the best runners-up from the group stage.

Other Sports

Alpine Skiing-Italy's Brignone to race at Milano Cortina, Olympic official says

MILAN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Italian Alpine ski champion Federica Brignone will compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the head of Italy's Olympic committee said on Friday, adding that the athlete would be one of the four Italian flagbearers at the Games.

Football

Soccer-Goals will come soon for Gyokeres, says Arsenal boss Arteta

LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Six goals in 18 appearances was not the impact Arsenal were expecting from summer signing Viktor Gyokeres but manager Mikel Arteta is confident the Swede will come good.

Other Sports

Mighty Thor roars to reclaim gold after 12 years

BANGKOK: Thor Chuan Leong reclaimed his men's snooker 6-red crown in style, shutting out host country cuiest Poramin Danjirakul in the final at Thunder Dome in Muang Thong Thani on Friday (Dec 12).

Football

Soccer-Bissouma included in Mali’s Cup of Nations squad

BAMAKO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Long-term absentee Yves Bissouma was included in Mali's squad for their Africa Cup of Nations finals despite the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder not having played for his club this season.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Sole candidate Ben Sulayem secures second term as FIA president

Dec 12 (Reuters) - FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem secured a second four-year term at the helm of motorsport's world governing body unopposed on Friday after potential rivals were unable to stand.

Hockey

Farewell to Param - a giant of Malaysian hockey

PETALING JAYA: The nation's sports scene lost another precious gem with the passing of hockey legend C. Paramalingam on Friday (Dec 12).

Wrestling

Wrestling-India's Phogat ends retirement for another crack at Olympic glory

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - India's Vinesh Phogat reversed her decision to retire on Friday, announcing a new chapter in a rollercoaster career that appeared to have ended with her dramatic disqualification on the eve of her gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics last year.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Vonn wins again at 41 to make history in St Moritz downhill

ST MORITZ, Switzerland, Dec 12 (Reuters) - American great Lindsey Vonn won the opening women's World Cup downhill of the season on Friday to make Alpine ski history at the age of 41 and give her 2026 Olympic comeback hopes a sensational boost.

Athletics

Golden tears for shot putter Nani after a surprise record-breaking throw

BANGKOK: It was a memorable day for debutant national shot putter Nani Sahirah Maryata at the Thailand SEA Games.

Athletics

A jack of all sports, Esther finds her calling in triathlon

BANGKOK: It may be a journey that started by accident but it could turn out to be the most rewarding yet for Esther Joy Chen's career as an athlete.

Badminton

Still hungry, Tang Jie marches into SEA Games semis with Ee Wei

BANGKOK: Mixed doubles shuttler Chen Tang Jie may already be a world and SEA Games champion, but he remains highly charged to make his mark once again in the regional Games.

Football

Soccer-Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton match, reports say

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been included in their squad for Saturday's Premier League match at home to Brighton & Hove Albion, British media have reported.

Football

Soccer-Five uncapped players in Nigeria’s Cup of Nations squad

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Nigeria named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations with several surprise selections from coach Eric Chelle after World Cup elimination last month.

Other Sports

A birthday to remember as Shahmalarani completes SEA Games golden treble

BANGKOK: It does get any better for an athlete than to be serenaded by the crowd with a birthday song. C. Shahmalarani enjoyed that experience.