The dismal showing in Egypt and a pattern of heavy defeats against elite teams expose ageing players, a weak development pipeline and a system that has drifted for far too long.
Sports News
Pressure on Norris as Formula One enters new era in Melbourne
McLaren ace Lando Norris voices concerns over the new cars amid sweeping engine and chassis regulation changes this season.
He gave everything to build champions — recognition never kept pace
Joseph De Silva created winners and national players, pouring his own time, money and life into a legacy few ever saw.
The ‘baby’ who became Malaysia’s hockey genius
The youngest in Malaysia’s 1975 World Cup team, R Rama Krishnan grew into a player who read danger early and shaped the game with calm authority.
Ex-hockey star R Ramakrishnan dies
The captain of the 1978 World Cup squad also played in two Olympic Games, two Asian Games, and numerous international tournaments.
Turmoil deepens for 2030 Winter Olympic as chief executive quits
Cyril Linette, appointed last April by committee president Edgar Grospiron, becomes the fourth senior executive to leave in two months.
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September
The rematch between two of boxing’s biggest names will be broadcast live on Sept 19 on Netflix.
Football News
Kasper Hjulmand asked whether blocking opponents should be permitted, particularly with the influence of set pieces in the game growing.
Australia grants asylum to Iranian women footballers
Five players fled their Gold Coast team hotel fearing persecution at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a match.
Scholes makes peace with Carrick after jibe at former Man Utd teammate
Paul Scholes criticised the Old Trafford interim boss on social media following United’s disappointing 2-1 defeat at Newcastle.
Nine arrested after pitch battle between Rangers and Celtic fans
Ugly scenes during the Scottish Cup quarter-final could end large away fan allocations at future Old Firm derbies.
Beating Barca would make us Newcastle legends, says Howe
The Magpies host La Liga leaders in the Champions League last-16 first leg in a potentially life-changing moment for the side.
Tudor stresses Europe can help Spurs, Premier League remains priority
Coach Igor Tudor says the Atletico Madrid clash offers a refreshing change for a team that has lost five consecutive games.
Man City to face Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals
The last-eight draw also handed Chelsea a home tie against League One giant-killers Port Vale, who stunned Sunderland.
Tennis News
World number one Carlos Alcaraz battled back to defeat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 and remain unbeaten in 2026.
Sinner eases past Shapovalov to reach fourth round
Jannik Sinner defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2 at the BNP Paribas Open.
Zverev holds off Nakashima to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Alexander Zverev beat a determined Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-4.
Sabalenka sails into Indian Wells last 16
Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka defeated Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1.
Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round
World number one Carlos Alcaraz swept past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3, pushing his perfect 2026 match record to 13-0 in just 66 minutes.
Djokovic battles back to win Indian Wells opener
The Serb superstar rallied from a set down to beat 57th-ranked Kamil Majchrzak 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 and reach the third round.
Rybakina holds off Baptiste in testing Indian Wells opener
Despite early struggles, the third-seeded Kazakh steadied herself in the final set to win 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 6-2.
Badminton News
The world No 2 pair, runners-up in 2019 and 2024, were defeated by world champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in three games.
3 Malaysian doubles pairs through to All England quarters
Malaysia is assured of a semi-final spot in the men’s doubles as Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun will clash in the last eight.
Soon Huat-Shevon’s All England campaign halted by Chinese pair
The husband-and-wife pair lost to Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin in the second round.
Doubles delight for Malaysia in All England openers
Seven doubles pairs from various categories progress to the second round of the prestigious World Tour Super 1000 championships.
Wei Chong-Kai Wun, Soon Huat-Shevon win All England openers
Malaysians defeat their Taiwanese and English rivals to book their berths in the last 16.
Khai Xing-Aaron Tai stun top Indian pair at All England opener
The 33rd-ranked Malaysian pair beat world No 4 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in straight games.
Jun Hao shocks Nishimoto in All England opener
Overcoming his first-round jinx, the 26th-ranked Malaysian player beat the higher-ranked Japanese shuttler in three games to progress to the second round.
Motorsports News
Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on Aston Martin getting to the chequered flag in China next weekend.
Colapinto has rivals gasping at ‘cat-like’ reflex in near-miss
Formula One driver Franco Colapinto drew praise for his ‘cat-like’ reaction in avoiding what could have been a serious collision.
Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2
The Briton won by 2.974 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli, testing Formula One’s new cars in competitive conditions.
McLaren’s Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix
During a reconnaissance lap at Albert Park, Oscar Piastri locked up at turn four, struck a barrier and damaged the front of the car.
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes
George Russell eclipsed his rivals with a flying lap of one minute 18.518 seconds on soft tyres, 0.293 ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily
Pre-season favourite George Russell set an eye-catching 1:19.053 lap at Albert Park despite interruptions from red flags.
McLaren’s Piastri fastest in second practice at Australian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri completed a lap of Albert Park in 1 minute, 19.729 seconds on a sunny afternoon.



















