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Motor racing-F1's governing FIA introduces energy management tweaks for Japan qualifying

SUZUKA, Japan, March ⁠26 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body on Thursday said it was tweaking its energy ⁠management rules for the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying to allow drivers to push ‌harder.

Football

Soccer-Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire

March 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United ⁠defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim ⁠had strong ideas, but they ultimately "didn't work" at ‌Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a smooth transition.

Squash

Squash: Rachel storms into Optasia quarter-finals

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Rachel Arnold powered into the quarter-finals of the Optasia Championships in Wimbledon after defeating home favourite Jasmine Hutton on Wednesday (March 25).

Football

Soccer-Bosnia boss refuses to apologise to Cooper for Tahirovic non-selection claims

March 26 (Reuters) - Bosnia-Herzegovina manager ⁠Sergej Barbarez refused to apologise to Danish club Brondby's Welsh manager ⁠Steve Cooper for suggesting he benched midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic because ‌he will face Wales in Thursday's World Cup playoff semi-final in Cardiff.

Football

Vietnam double Brazilian firepower to hunt down Harimau Malaya

PETALING JAYA: It will be double the Samba boost for Vietnam when they take on Malaysia in their last Group F clash of the 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifier at the Nam Dinh Stadium on March 31.

Badminton

Dania joyful to be back on court despite short Raya break

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttler Dania Sofea Zaidi has reason to smile this Hari Raya Aidilfitri despite having only a short break with her family.

Football

JDT coach Munoz looks forward to facing top guns in ACL quarters

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz has welcomed the prospect of facing top-class opposition in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite quarter-finals.

Football

Daniel relishing centreback duties as Malaysia eye ranking points

PETALING JAYA: In-form defender Daniel Ting has given Malaysian football something to cheer about as the national team prepare for their 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifier against Vietnam on March 31.

Archery

Veteran archer Fatin shows she’s still a long way from bowing out

PETALING JAYA: Seasoned archer Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh (pic) showed she is still a force to be reckoned with on the international stage after storming into the women's compound individual final in the opening leg of the Asia Cup in Bangkok.

Badminton

JHBA open door for Pei Kee to serve her home state

PETALING JAYA: The Johor Badminton Association (JHBA) are ready to extend support to Go Pei Kee should she wish to remain involved in badminton.

Badminton

High alert for Jun Hao, Justin as early as first round at Asian meet

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's men's singles camp face a tough task to silence their critics at the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, from April 7-12 after being drawn against strong opponents as early as the opening round.

Cycling

Tale of 2 record breakers 

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's sprint cyclists delivered record-breaking performances on the opening day of the Asian Championships in Tagaytay, the Philippines.

Tennis

Tennis-Sabalenka to face Rybakina in blockbuster Miami Open semi-final

March 25 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka and ⁠Elena Rybakina, the two top women's players in the world, will battle ⁠it out in a Miami Open semi-final on Thursday after coming ‌through their quarter-final matches.

Football

Soccer-Tanikawa the tonic for Bayern in Women's Champions League win over Man United

March 25 (Reuters) - ⁠Bayern Munich's Momoko Tanikawa came off the bench ⁠to create one goal and score the winner ‌as her side beat Manchester United 3-2 in a thrilling first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Other Sports

NFL-Seattle to host 2026 NFL opener as league expands globally

March 25 (Reuters) - The ⁠2026 NFL regular season will kick ⁠off on Wednesday, September 9 in ‌Seattle, a departure from the customary Thursday night opener, the league said on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Eritrea return to international arena with surprise win

MEKNES, Morocco, March 25 (Reuters) - Eritrea marked ⁠their return to international football with a shock 2-0 win over Eswatini at the start ⁠of the qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Football

Soccer-Man sentenced for racist abuse of England defender Carter

March 25 (Reuters) - A ⁠man who sent racially abusive ⁠messages to England defender Jess Carter ‌during the women's European Championship last year has been sentenced to six weeks in prison, suspended ​for 12 months.

Football

Soccer-Vinicius Jr eager to replicate Real Madrid success with Brazil ahead of World Cup

March 25 (Reuters) - Vinicius Jr said ⁠on Wednesday he feels happier and more confident than ever and ⁠is determined to bring the same success he has enjoyed ‌at Real Madrid to the Brazilian national team as preparations intensify for the World Cup.

Other Sports

Figure skating-Japan's Sakamoto on pace for fourth world title in Prague

(Corrects Chiba score ⁠in paragraph three)

Football

Soccer-New regulator could remove 'rogue' owners faster, says Fair Game

MANCHESTER, March 25 (Reuters) - The incoming Independent Football ⁠Regulator (IFR) could speed up the removal of "rogue" owners from English clubs and prevent the kind of financial turmoil currently afflicting Sheffield ⁠Wednesday, according to campaign group Fair Game.