Sackings reveal Spurs’ and Forest’s desperation to stay in the top flight at any cost.
Sports News
Thai football heavyweight backs Al-Sultan Abdullah for FAM leadership
Worawi Makudi’s support signals broader regional concern over the direction of Malaysian football.
Zelensky defends Ukrainian athlete’s helmet at Games after IOC ban
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet honours Ukrainian athletes killed during the war since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Winter Olympics organisers investigate reports of damaged medals
The organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics are investigating why medals are breaking after being awarded.
US athletes using Winter Olympics to express Trump criticism
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is in danger of developing into a Cold War between the athletes and US President Donald Trump.
Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl
The NFL showpiece sprang to life in the final quarter with four touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Alex Soosay joins call for Sultan Abdullah to lead FAM
The former AFC general secretary has become the latest football icon to back Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah for the FAM presidency, adding institutional weight to a growing push for reform amid crisis.
Football News
Rennes, four days after firing coach Habib Beye, beat PSG 3-1, snapping the defending champions’ seven-match winning run in Ligue 1.
Villa, Newcastle chase FA Cup glory, Macclesfield seek more ‘miracles’
Aston Villa and Newcastle are aiming to end their seven-decade wait for FA Cup glory when they face off in the tie of the round.
Barca taught ‘lesson’ in Atletico drubbing, says Flick
The holders and La Liga leaders were crushed at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone’s side ran riot with four goals before the break.
Arsenal must avoid distractions in the ‘rollercoaster’ title race, says Rice
Arsenal are aiming to end a 22-year wait to win the title and appeared to be cruising towards success when they moved nine points clear on Saturday.
Atletico thrash Barcelona 4‑0 to move closer to Copa del Rey final
Barcelona dominated first-half possession with 70%, but Atletico’s clinical counterattacks left them with a near-impossible task in the return match.
Arsenal miss chance to go six points clear with draw at Brentford
The draw was a fair result and lifted Arsenal on to 57 points from 26 games, four ahead of Manchester City.
Inter await Juve as top guns go toe-to-toe in Serie A
Cristian Chivu’s Inter enter the weekend eight points clear on 58 from 24 games, while Napoli sit third on 49, just three ahead of visiting Roma.
Tennis News
Top seed Iga Świątek was ousted by a determined Maria Sakkari, who fought back to win 2‑6, 6‑4, 7‑5, while 10th seed Victoria Mboko outmuscled Elena Rybakina 7‑5, 4‑6, 6‑4.
Gauff out of Qatar Open, Swiatek, Rybakina advance
Coco Gauff suffered a surprise second-round exit from the WTA 1000 event, losing in straight sets to Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier
Ecuador, with no top-200 player, set up their surprise win at home by taking both opening singles matches on Saturday.
Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history
The 22-year-old surpasses compatriot Rafael Nadal to become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid
Novak Djokovic suggests he may not return to the Australian Open after losing in four sets to Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
Alcaraz says Nadal inspired him to ‘special’ Australian Open title
The 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz had already won two titles each at Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open, while compatriot Rafael Nadal achieved the same feat at an older age.
Djokovic says ‘been a great ride’ after Melbourne final loss
Novak Djokovic admitted he had not expected to reach a major final again and suggested his future in the sport was uncertain.
Badminton News
The national men’s and women’s squads of second stringers were whipped 3-0 by Japan and South Korea respectively.
Malaysia guaranteed spot in Thai Masters women’s singles final
Wong Ling Ching beats India’s Isharani Baruah in the quarter-finals and will meet compatriot Goh Jin Wei in the semi-final.
Zii Jia retires in Thailand Masters quarter-final
The Malaysian decides not to continue after taking the first game and losing the second against the much-younger Indonesian Alwi Farhan.
BAM appoints 3 new coaches to boost performance
BAM performance committee chairman Lee Chong Wei says the experience and expertise of these coaches will add significant value to the national training programme.
Malaysia’s women’s singles players shine at Thailand Masters
All three women’s singles players in the tournament, K Letshanaa, Wong Ling Ching and Goh Jin Wei, have qualified for the quarter-finals.
Zii Jia books quarters berth at Thai Masters
This was his best performance yet since his return from a six-month injury layoff.
All 3 M’sian women’s singles shuttlers reach 2nd round in Thai Masters
K Letshanaa, Wong Ling Ching and Goh Jin Wei shine in the opening round at Bangkok.
Motorsports News
Max Verstappen was unimpressed by this year’s rule changes, which overhauled chassis and engines and emphasised energy management.
Piastri expects a ‘fair shot’ from McLaren again in 2026
Oscar Piastri says McLaren gave him a fair shot at the Formula One title last season and expects the same this year against champion teammate Lando Norris.
Marquez fastest on opening day pre-season test
The reigning world champion clocked 1 min 57.018 sec at the Sepang circuit on Tuesday.
Mercedes ready to win F1 world title, says Russell
Under the leadership of Toto Wolff, Mercedes won eight consecutive constructors’ championships and seven drivers’ titles between 2014 and 2021.
Norris feels ‘good’ as McLaren hit track for F1 testing
Lando Norris returned to the track as McLaren made their first appearance at Formula One’s private testing sessions in Barcelona.
Williams say new F1 car is now ready for testing
Media reports have speculated about a problem with the car passing the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile crash tests required to participate.
Aprilia’s Martin to miss pre-season test after surgeries
The 27-year-old Spaniard had two revision surgeries on his left wrist and right collarbone last month and has not fully recovered.



















