Football

Ubaidullah fancies his chances for Best Young Player award

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu defender Mohd Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili is embracing the challenge of going up against two in-form forwards in his bid for the Best Young Player title at the 2024-2025 Malaysian Football Awards.

Rugby

Fijians Tamanisau and Saukuru back to beef-up Malaysia for Sri Lanka playoff

KUALA LUMPUR: The return of two naturalised players from Fiji is expected to provide a significant boost to the Malaysia Rugby 15's squad as they prepare for their playoff match against Sri Lanka in the Asian Rugby Championship on April 19 in Colombo.

Golf

Golf-Australian Day asked to tone down Masters outfit choices

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Jason Day turned plenty of heads with his outfit choices at last year's Masters but said on Tuesday he will not be sporting such bold ensembles this week after Augusta National requested he sport a more reserved look.

Football

Soccer-Rice gamble pays off in stunning fashion as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal's Declan Rice pulled rank on his captain and the club's set piece coach and it proved an inspired decision as he struck two sublime free kicks to help secure a 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Real must do everything to overturn 3-0 loss at Arsenal, says Ancelotti

LONDON (Reuters) -Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side's chances of reaching the Champions League semi-finals were low after a stunning 3-0 defeat at Arsenal on Tuesday but warned that the reigning champions could still produce some magic at home.

Football

Soccer-Milan defender Walker has surgery after fracturing elbow

(Reuters) -AC Milan defender Kyle Walker underwent surgery on Tuesday after suffering a fracture to his right elbow, the Serie A club said.

Football

Soccer-We did something important with win at Bayern but more work awaits, says Inter's Inzaghi

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Inter Milan's last-gasp 2-1 victory at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday was the result of the Italian team's strong mentality but more work awaits, said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.

Golf

Golf-Couples has no interest in being a Masters 'clown'

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Fred Couples is making his 40th Masters start this week and while he has a lifetime exemption into the major thanks to his 1992 triumph said on Tuesday that he would walk away before looking like "some clown" trying to golf.

Golf

Golf-Sweden's Aberg a fan of cell phone-free Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Sweden's Ludvig Aberg said the strict ban on cell phones at the Masters is one of the characteristics he enjoys most about the prestigious tournament, saying it fosters a more focused environment for players and fans.

Football

Soccer-England stunned by Belgium, France reach semis in Women's Nations League

LEUVEN, Belgium ((Reuters)) -European champions England slumped to a shock 3-2 defeat away to Belgium in the Women's Nations League on Tuesday as France qualified for the last four of the tournament with a 2-0 win in Norway and Spain hammered Portugal to top Group 3.

Football

Soccer-Late Frattesi goal hands Inter 2-1 victory at stunned Bayern

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Inter Milan scored an 88th minute winner through Davide Frattesi to snatch a 2-1 victory over shocked hosts Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Rice's stunning free kick double fires Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Golf

Golf-DeChambeau focused on optimising equipment, taming nerves ahead of Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Bryson DeChambeau said he is getting "super close" to finding the perfect driver head to suit his powerful game at this week's Masters, where he will look to build on his career-best finish at the tournament a year ago.

Football

Soccer-Villa's Emery relishing PSG clash but wants consistent European success

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the Champions League quarter-final against his former club Paris St Germain will be "special and spectacular," but he is focused on leading his side to consistent success at Europe's top level.

Golf

Golf-Cabrera grateful to play his first Masters since prison release

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera said on Tuesday he regrets the actions that led to him serving a 30-month prison sentence for domestic abuse and is thankful to be competing at Augusta National this week for the first time since his incarceration.

Golf

Collin Morikawa savors full field at Masters, senses golf took pre-LIV life for granted

Collin Morikawa went through most of last season "guessing" whether he could execute any given golf shot and decided the only way forward was to return to the starting line. He's fairly confident LIV Golf and the PGA Tour could benefit from doing the same.

Golf

Golf-Players gauge hurricane-hit Augusta National's new look

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Players preparing for the Masters this week got their first look at Augusta National Golf Club and its landscape, which was altered when the deadly Hurricane Helene battered the Southeastern United States in September.

Cricket

Cricket-Arya's sparkling century propels Punjab to IPL win over Chennai

NEW CHANDIGARH, India (Reuters) -Priyansh Arya's rapid century powered Punjab Kings to an 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Indian Premier League game on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Beware of Barcelona's attacking power, warns Dortmund coach Kovac

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund must find ways to harness the attacking power of Barcelona when they meet in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg, coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday.

Golf

Golf-Scheffler gets morning start to Masters title defence

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler will launch his Masters title defence on Thursday alongside Justin Thomas and Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester while Rory McIlroy, looking to complete the career Grand Slam, will go out in one of the final groups.