Football

Soccer-Trophies, not goals, the key to fulfilling Ballon d'Or ambition, says Kane

(Reuters) -Harry Kane is banging in goals at a breathtaking pace this season but the England and Bayern Munich striker is keenly aware that his hopes of winning the next Ballon d'Or hinge on how much silverware he can collect this season.

Tennis

Tennis-Kolisi doubles up in Turin with Springbok win and dancing cameo at ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -South African flanker Siya Kolisi thoroughly enjoyed his Saturday in Turin as he captained his side to a win over Italy, then delighted tennis fans at the ATP Finals by dancing in the stands during Carlos Alcaraz's semi-final victory.

Squash

Sanjay takes home the Niort squash title

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Sanjay Jeeva claims the Open International Niort title after defeating England's Ben Smith in straight sets in the final in France on Saturday (Nov 15).

Boxing

Boxing-Benn puts on middleweight masterclass in rematch win over Eubank Jr

LONDON (Reuters) -Conor Benn dominated Chris Eubank Jr for 12 rounds in their middleweight clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday to claim a unanimous decision victory, exacting revenge for his defeat in the pair's first meeting in April. 

Golf

Make the putting drills count

A while ago when Stacy Lewis won two major championship titles and several other LPGA Tour events, she counted these putting drills as crucial to her doing well.

Golf

Balance meets boldness with new SB2 Remix putters

BETTINARDI have unveiled their 2025 Antidote SB2 Remix Limited Edition putters, available in two striking colourways, Charcoal Grey and Sour Apple Green, each offering a distinct aesthetic for golfers who value both performance and personality.

Football

Timely double lift

PETALING JAYA: National head coach Peter Cklamovski breathed a sigh of relief after seeing key players Matthew Davies and Faisal Halim back on the training pitch.

Golf

Daichi Hayashi returns to defend Saujana Amateur title

SAUJANA Golf & Country Club announces the return of Japan's Daichi Hayashi to defend his title at the upcoming Saujana Amateur Championship.

Golf

MGA faces AGM reckoning

THE beleaguered Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) hold their annual general meeting next Saturday. While it may not be an election year, several contentious issues demand attention.

On The Line

The Vest-kept secret behind Sarawak’s rise

AS Malaysian football transitioned from its amateur roots into the semi-professional era in the early 1990s, a handful of foreign coaches helped shape the domestic game.

Golf

China crowned world champions

THE 2025 World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) World Final came to an exciting close on Jeju Island, South Korea, with talented Team China emerging as world champions.

Badminton

Razif urges caution as Tee chases lucrative Finals berth

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Razif Sidek has advised national men's doubles shuttler Tee Kai Wun to avoid taking unnecessary risks with his injury.

Motorsport

Mixed fortunes for Qabil in Spain

PETALING JAYA: It was a weekend of highs and lows for teen rider Qabil Irfan at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Spain. Qabil saw his podium hopes in Race 1 of the MotoMini FIM World Series slip away after a last-corner incident proved costly. The 13-year-old was hit by British rider Ethan Trevorrow in the final turn and was forced to settle for seventh.

Badminton

Sultan of Perak honours Tang Jie-Ee Wei ahead of Aussie campaign

PETALING JAYA: World mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei received a timely boost ahead of next week's Australian Open after being honoured by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Badminton

Holding mental edge

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have just one hurdle to clear today to win their sixth career title on the BWF Tour, and it comes in the form of another Japanese pair, Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi.

Squash

Sanjay one step away from first PSA title

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Sanjay Jeeva has put himself in a strong position to land his first Professional Squash Association (PSA) title of the year at the Open International Niort in France.

Cycling

Sea Keong boost for SEA Games-bound road cyclists

PETALING JAYA: The national road cycling squad will tap into every resource available, including the support of former national rider Loh Sea Keong (pic), as they aim to secure a third consecutive gold medal at the SEA Games in Thailand this December.

Badminton

Sounding the alarm

PETALING JAYA: Forget the Thomas Cup as the reality is harsher. Even a SEA Games medal is looking increasingly uncertain for the men's singles players in Thailand next month.

Rugby

Rugby-Hansen the hero as Ireland romp to big win over Australia

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Fullback Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick of tries in the first half to set Ireland on their way to a convincing 46-19 victory over beleaguered Australia in their Autumn international on Saturday.

Rugby

Rugby-Depoortere shines as France labour to 34-21 win over Fiji

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) -France had Nicolas Depoortere and the boot of Thomas Ramos to thank as they spluttered to an unconvincing 34-21 victory over Fiji in their second Autumn international on Saturday, recovering after letting a 21-0 lead slip.