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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.

🟡AFP

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.

🟡AFP

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.

🟡AFP

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.

🟡Frankie D'Cruz

Vonn’s Olympic dream cut short as Johnson claims downhill gold

The 2010 Olympic downhill champion hit the firm snow face first soon after pushing off from the gate.

🟡AFP

Before the sprint, there was Hetish Sharma

Long before records fall and medals are won, someone must decide when a race truly begins. For generations of Malaysian athletes, that responsibility rested in the steady hands of a devoted starter.

🟡Frankie D'Cruz

Football News

Spain’s striker Aghehowa in race to be fit for World Cup after knee injury

Samu Aghehowa, who featured twice for Spain in their qualifying campaign, is set to miss the rest of the season due to anterior cruciate ligament injury.

🟡Reuters

De Zerbi leaves Marseille ‘by mutual agreement’

Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left the French club, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain.

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Como dump Napoli to reach Italian Cup semis

Como knocked Napoli out 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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Southampton’s stunning fightback leaves Leicester in turmoil

The club made an incredible late comeback from three goals down to beat crisis-hit Leicester 4–3.

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Chelsea’s draw with Leeds ‘bitter pill’ for Rosenior

Liam Rosenior rues careless defending as the Blues blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds.

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Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat

Thomas Frank believes he will retain the club owners’ support as the London side slip to 16th, five points above relegation.

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Tennis News

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.

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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.

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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.

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Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

After a slow start, the Spaniard was imperious in dismissing the 38-year-old 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena to claim a seventh Grand Slam title and cement his status as undisputed world number one.

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Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final

Kazakhstan’s fifth seed Elena Rybakina held her nerve to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 4–6, 6–4.

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History awaits as Djokovic, Alcaraz meet in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Sunday’s match, with Djokovic chasing a 25th Grand Slam and Alcaraz aiming to win all four majors.

🟡Reuters

Badminton News

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡Bernama

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

Zii Jia books quarters berth at Thai Masters

This was his best performance yet since his return from a six-month injury layoff.

🟡K. Parkaran

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.

🟡K. Parkaran

Motorsports News

Marquez fastest on opening day pre-season test

The reigning world champion clocked 1 min 57.018 sec at the Sepang circuit on Tuesday.

🟡AFP

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.

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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.

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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.

🟡Reuters

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.

🟡Reuters

Red Bull, Ferrari defy rain as F1 testing continues

Formula One endured a rainy day of private testing in Barcelona, with only Red Bull and Ferrari braving the wet conditions.

🟡AFP