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Badminton

Go Pei Kee stands firm on exit, chooses time to ‘rediscover herself’

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttler Go Pei Kee has no plans to return to the national squad as she is taking time to rediscover herself.

Cricket

Cricket-Bairstow joins Livingstone in criticising level of care in England set-up

LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) - An out-of-favour ⁠Jonny Bairstow has joined former teammate Liam Livingstone in criticising the level of ⁠care shown by the England hierarchy to some of the players and is ‌looking forward to the English board rebuilding bridges with county cricket.

Football

Soccer-Everton's Garner keen to replicate Under-21s success with England senior team

March 25 (Reuters) - Everton midfielder ⁠James Garner said he is eager to go a step ⁠further and win silverware with England's senior team after lifting ‌the European Under-21 Championship trophy in 2023.

Football

Soccer-Struggling Sevilla appoint Garcia Plaza as head coach to replace Almeyda

March 25 (Reuters) - Sevilla ⁠have appointed Luis Garcia Plaza ⁠as head coach, the LaLiga club ‌said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Matias Almeyda following a poor run of form ​which has left them just ⁠three points above ⁠the relegation zone.

Badminton

Jun Hao, Justin Hoh set to face tough Indonesian foes in Ningbo

PETALING JAYA: The national singles players face an uphill battle to clear the opening round of the Asian Championships in Ningbo from April 7 to 12 after being drawn against formidable opponents.

Badminton

Easy opening draw for Aaron-Wooi Yik and Co in Asian meet

PETALING JAYA: The Asian Championships in Ningbo, China from April 7 to 12 will serve as a warm up for the national players ahead of the Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark, with Malaysia's doubles players in a strong position to clear the opening round.

Golf

Golf-Tiger Woods returns to action with TGL Finals loss, no Masters decision yet

March 24 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods' return ⁠to competitive golf was a disappointing one as his Jupiter Links Golf Club was crushed 9-2 ⁠by the Los Angeles Golf Club in the TGL Finals in Florida on Tuesday, but ‌his mere appearance gave fans hope he may tee it up at next month's Masters.

Tennis

Tennis-Red-hot Sinner overcomes Michelsen to reach Miami quarters

March 24 (Reuters) - World number ⁠two Jannik Sinner fought back in the second set ⁠against American Alex Michelsen to seal a 7-5 7-6(4) ‌victory and reach the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, extending his record run of consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events.

Tennis

Tennis-Muchova edges Mboko at Miami Open, to face Gauff in semis

March 24 (Reuters) - Karolina Muchova needed all ⁠of her experience to hold off rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko 7-5 7-6(5) on Tuesday, ⁠booking a place in her first Miami Open semi-final after a match she admitted could ‌have gone either way.

Football

Syahmi sets sights on Malaysia recall after long injury layoff

PETALING JAYA: Right wingback Syahmi Safari has declared himself ready for international duty after overcoming a lengthy injury setback.

Football

Safawi ready to strike it right in Bergson’s absence

PETALING JAYA: In-form winger Safawi Rasid (pic) is ready to make up for striker Bergson da Silva's absence in their final AFC Asian Cup third-round Group F qualifier against Vietnam.

Football

Cklamovski: Warm-up in Bangkok within budget and not overspending

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya team left for Thailand yesterday to 'warm up' ahead of their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 third-round Group F qualifier against Vietnam in Nam Dinh.

Archery

Staying sharp as advancing age compounds Juwaidi’s worries

PETALING JAYA: It's not his rivals that he is worried about but Malaysian compound archer Juwaidi Mazuki feels the biggest challenge for him as he gets older is maintaining his mental sharpness.

Motorsport

Viper Niza fights back to fourth after early puncture drama

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Viper Niza Racing delivered a strong fourth-place finish in the GT3-AM class at the opening round of the Michelin 24H Series in Mugello, Italy, on Saturday.

Cycling

Track cyclist Izzah out to reignite spark in Tagaytay after patchy run

PETALING JAYA: National track cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri is determined to rediscover her winning touch and relive last year's golden exploits as she heads into the Asian Championships in Tagaytay, the Philippines.

Golf

Mirabel surges late, breaks into top four in Florida showdown

PETALING JAYA: Mirabel Ting (pic) has made her presence felt on the Epson Tour after securing her best result in three starts at the just concluded Orlando Health Championship.

Badminton

Arif-Roy King seek breakthrough win to boost Malaysian doubles confidence

PETALING JAYA: A taste of victory against higher-ranked compatriots would do men's doubles shuttlers Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King wonders to their confidence.

Squash

SEA Games champ Sanjay’s journey marked by titles and tokens

PETALING JAYA: Athletes on the international circuit often return home with souvenirs – jerseys, medals or keepsakes that mark their journey.

Badminton

Jun Hao holds edge but wary of Naraoka clash 

PETALING JAYA: More than anyone, national shuttler Leong Jun Hao is eager to hit top form at the right time of the Thomas Cup Finals.

Football

Soccer-Russo on target as Arsenal earn 3-1 win over Chelsea in Women's Champions League

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