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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.

🟡Bernama

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.

🟡AFP

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.

🟡AFP

Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

The 26-year-old American had started the day with a six-shot advantage that swelled to seven after his birdies at the first and third.

🟡AFP

McGregor teases ‘no name’ foe for UFC comeback

The former two-division champion Conor McGregor has not fought since 2021 after breaking his leg in a bout against Dustin Poirier.

🟡Reuters

A teenage wave rider rides Malaysia’s surf rise

At 17, Lucas Santiago Wehle is set to represent Malaysia in surfing at the 2026 Asian Games, a breakthrough for both athlete and sport.

🟡Frankie D'Cruz

Football News

PSG beaten by Monaco before Chelsea Champions League showdown

Maghnes Akliouche, Aleksandr Golovin and Folarin Balogun scored in the 3-1 win against the reigning European champions.

🟡AFP

Valverde strikes late as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo

The 95th-minute goal snatched injury-hit Los Blancos the 2-1 win, sending them to within one point of leaders Barcelona.

🟡AFP

Kane-less Bayern brush aside Gladbach to continue title march

The defending champions won 4-1 thanks to goals from Luis Diaz, Konrad Laimer, Jamal Musiala and Nicolas Jackson.

🟡AFP

Liverpool tame Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones scored in the 3-1 win as the Reds avenged their league loss at Molineux just 72 hours earlier.

🟡AFP

Leeds tell fans to respect break in play for Ramadan

The Yorkshire club condemns fans who boo players observing Ramadan or using protocols to break their fast.

🟡AFP

FAM to face AFC disciplinary panel over heritage player case

The Asian Football Confederation decision came after the international sports court reduced a penalty on seven players but maintained a fine on FAM.

🟡Bernama

Tennis News

Medvedev arrives in Indian Wells after being stranded in Dubai

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was spotted along with compatriot Karen Kachanov, who was also unable to leave Dubai after an ATP tournament.

🟡AFP

Henman says Raducanu needs more physicality to rise up rankings

Tim Henman believes it is more important for Emma Raducanu to improve her physicality rather than settle for a new coach.

🟡AFP

Alcaraz unbeaten run under threat from Sinner, Djokovic at Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner lead the men’s field at Indian Wells, with Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina heading the women’s draw.

🟡AFP

Swiatek, Gauff inspired by figure skater Liu’s journey from teen burnout to Olympic gold

Alysa Liu retired at 16 after the 2022 Beijing Games but returned to end a 20-year US women’s Olympic medal drought last month.

🟡Reuters

WTA players divided on five-set matches proposal at Grand Slams

Women’s tennis is currently played as best-of-three sets, and there are proposals to extend it to best-of-five, in line with the men’s format at Grand Slam events.

🟡Reuters

Alcaraz ready to extend unbeaten run at Indian Wells

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz says emotion control has been key to his 12-match winning streak as he chases a third title of the year.

🟡AFP

Badminton News

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

Tang Jie-Ee Wei knocked out in All England opener

The reigning world champions lost to unheralded Danish pair Rasmus Esperson-Amalie Cecilia Kudsk in three games.

🟡K. Parkaran

India’s Sindhu withdraws from All England Open after Dubai ordeal

PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubai airport on her way to the All England Open as global air travel was disrupted since Sunday after the US and Israel attacked Iran.

🟡Reuters

Motorsports News

Leclerc edges Hamilton to go fastest in first Australian GP practice

Charles Leclerc posted a best lap of one minute 20.267secs at the death to pip the British seven-time world champion by 0.469secs.

🟡AFP

Verstappen says too late to change tack on new F1 era

Drivers have voiced concerns ahead of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen says it’s ‘a bit late’ now and the changes are here to stay.

🟡Reuters

Norris hungrier than ever to defend Formula One world title

Lando Norris’s tense world title triumph last year has made him hungrier than ever to win another.

🟡AFP

Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster ‘F1: The Movie’

The film released last year was a huge hit, raking in more than US$630 million worldwide.

🟡AFP

Aston Martin to limit laps in Australia with drivers at risk of nerve damage

Vibrations from the steering wheel limit Fernando Alonso to 25 laps and Lance Stroll to 15 laps to avoid permanent nerve damage in their hands.

🟡Reuters

Hamilton vows ‘no holding back’ in his 20th Formula One season

The seven-time world champion failed to reach the podium last year in a disappointing debut season with Ferrari.

🟡AFP