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Bournemouth hammer 10-man Milan, Juventus denied at the death

PARIS: Bournemouth pulled off a sensational 3-0 home victory over 10-man AC Milan on Thursday to make it three wins from their opening three games in the Europa League

Badminton

Self-funded Pang Ron-Pei Jing continue impressive rise by reaching French Open semis

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing continued to show that independent shuttlers can make a mark on the international stage too.

Badminton

Chance looms for Malaysia to end 22-year wait for doubles title in France

PETALING JAYA: It has been more than two decades since Malaysia last claimed the men's doubles title at the French Open, with Gan Teik Chai-Koo Kien Keat standing as the last local champions in 2004.

Badminton

Liu Ying chooses grassroots impact over business profits

PETALING JAYA: Former national badminton star Goh Liu Ying could easily invest in a badminton academy and make lots of money.

Football

Complete Kane hopes for ‘special night’ as Ballon d’Or rumours swirl

GERMANY: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is hoping for a "special night" at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in his hometown of London, where the England captain is the bookies' favourite.

Golf

Ervin and Gavin battle back to stay in contention

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Ervin Chang (pic) and Gavin Green secured their places in the weekend rounds of the US$2mil (RM8.2mil) Hong Kong Open after both carded even par 70s at Hong Kong Golf Club

Football

Soccer-Ronaldinho to return to action with Italian club Ravenna

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Brazil ⁠great Ronaldinho will return to competitive football ⁠next month when he plays for ‌Italian third-tier side Ravenna against local rivals Forli on November 15, the Serie C club announced on Friday.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik pull out as Man-Tee, Sze Fei-Izzuddin reach French Open semis to face Indonesians

PETALING JAYA: It was double joy for Malaysia as shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani checked into the French Open men's doubles semi-finals in contrasting styles.

Badminton

Paris joy as Pearly-Thinaah reach semis, eye second straight final

PETALING JAYA: National women doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are looking good to reach another final for the second consecutive week after storming into the French Open semi-finals.

Other Sports

Surfing-Reigning champion Picklum takes first win of the season in Portugal tubefest

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Australia's reigning world champion Molly ⁠Picklum won the Portugal Pro in thumping tubes on Friday, claiming her first victory of the year ⁠and jumping to the top of the rankings with just two events of surfing's world tour ‌remaining.

Football

Soccer-African Champions League holders knocked out in second round

PRETORIA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - ⁠Holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa were ⁠bundled out of the African Champions ‌League in the second preliminary round on Friday, beaten on the away goals rule by Wiliete ​from Angola.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Indycar returns to Europe after 20 year absence with home race for Palou

Oct 23 (Reuters) - US-based Indycar ⁠will race in Europe for the first time ⁠in 20 years with a July 2027 round ‌at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya in a multi-year deal announced on Friday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Leclerc fastest for Ferrari in US GP Friday practice

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ferrari's Charles ⁠Leclerc led the way in US Grand Prix practice on Friday, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli a close second ahead of a race ⁠that could make him Formula One's youngest champion.

Football

Soccer-Advantage Infantino as AFC backing puts FIFA president on track for fourth term

Oct 23 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection ⁠prospects have strengthened significantly after the head of Asian football endorsed his bid for a fourth term, leaving Europe increasingly isolated and exposing the ⁠lack of a credible challenger.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Verstappen says Austin circuit's bumpy ride gets his back up

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Max ⁠Verstappen fears the bumpy ride at Austin's Circuit of the Americas is out of control and could do long-term ⁠damage to his spine.

Football

Soccer-Bayern coach Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during training session

MUNICH, Germany, Oct ⁠23 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was ⁠rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing ‌during a training session, the German champions said.

Golf

Golf-Poulter confirms LIV Golf exit to focus on senior golf and family

Oct 23 (Reuters) - England's Ian Poulter is ⁠the latest player to leave LIV Golf, saying he will not be part of ⁠the proposed 2.0 relaunch as he looks to focus on senior golf and spend ‌more time with family.

Football

Sosa saves Selangor with brace against Kuching City

PETALING JAYA: Eduardo Sosa fired a double to help Selangor recover from a goal down to edge Kuching City 2-1 in their FA Cup semi-final first leg match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Friday (Oct 23)

Football

Soccer-Tottenham's Maddison a doubt for Chelsea clash, says De Zerbi

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison ⁠is doubtful for the trip to Chelsea on Saturday after the midfielder scored in ⁠his first start in 536 days during the club's first Premier League win of ‌the season, manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Chelsea's Martinez out for a few weeks after jaw surgery, says Alonso

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chelsea's ⁠Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez will be out ⁠for several weeks after surgery on a fractured ‌jaw, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of his side's Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.