A Winning Factor

It’s back - the winning factor’s Premier League season preview

FOOTBALL is officially back as the confetti comes down at Wembley, signalling that the Premier League will start in four days' time.

Shooting

Mullet-sporting Perak teen claims 10m air rifle gold and breaks senior’s Sukma record

PETALING JAYA: Perak shooter Nazirul Iqbal Roszaini did not just win in style, he also hit the mark in record-breaking fashion to claim the men's 10m air rifle gold at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) yesterday.

Badminton

Johor team exit, but Chong Wei praises boys’ determination

SHAH ALAM: It's not everyday that you get to play in the presence of a legend.

Other Sports

No weight too heavy for Nurqalida when mum’s there to provide lift

KAJANG: The unexpected presence of her mother did the trick for weightlifter Nurqalida Umirah Abdullah to win big for the tiny state of Perlis in the Malaysia Games (Sukma).

Bowling

Aisyah goes from south to north to strike first Sukma bowling gold for Perlis

SUBANG JAYA: A change of state has led to a major change of fortunes for bowler Nurul Aisyah Salleh.

Badminton

Carmen-Xin Yee ease into meet with opening round triumph

PETALING JAYA: A first appearance at the World Championships can be daunting, but Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee are taking it in their stride with little pressure on their shoulders.

Bowling

Isyraq rolls to top prize but feels absence of someone precious

SUBANG JAYA: Sarawak's Isyraq Iqbal Ramadhan had his mother by his side since he started bowling at the age of nine, but her absence was felt as he fulfilled his dream of winning a Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medal.

Squash

Sehveetrraa hopes to gain from pain after defying injury to reach final

PETALING JAYA: Just a month before the Malaysia Games (Sukma), squash player K. Sehveetrraa had been doubtful if she could compete due to an ankle injury.

Athletics

Kai Le goes from accidental javelin thrower to record setter

SERDANG: Malaysia Games (Sukma) javelin champion and new record holder Chai Kai Le's foray into the sport was almost accidental.

Athletics

Airiel finds redemption as Johor smash 10-year Sukma relay mark

SERDANG: Mohd Airiel Iskandar turned individual disappointment into team triumph, helping Johor to a new Malaysia Games (Sukma) record in the men's 4x100m relay at the Universiti Putra Malaysia Sta­dium yesterday.

Athletics

What a comeback! Sayyid says it loud and clear with maiden 400m win

SERDANG: Penang's 400m Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medallist Mohd Sayyid Amin Roslan had the final say at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Stadium yesterday.

Cycling

Golden final ride for Selangor captain Nasrul

SEPANG: Team captain Nasrul Firas Ridzuan does not usually let his emotions get the better of him, but he could be excused for showing his softer side this time.

Badminton

Kong shows Penang the ‘Wei’ again to reach quarters

SHAH ALAM: The first time felt so good, that national junior shuttler Kong Wei Xiang had to do it twice.

Golf

Golf-LIV Golf ending season early, cancels Michigan event

Aug 17 (Reuters) - LIV Golf ⁠said on Monday it has decided to cancel the team championship that was scheduled ⁠to be played next week in Michigan so it can focus on preparing for ‌its next chapter with new investors.

Football

Soccer-Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism

Aug 17 (Reuters) - FIFA said on Monday that Chief Operating ⁠Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup ⁠and other tournaments.

Football

Soccer-Garcia blames Belgium’s doctors for World Cup struggles

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Belgium's World Cup coach Rudi ⁠Garcia says their efforts at the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States were hampered by their medical ⁠team.

Football

Soccer-Former Chelsea striker Batshuayi joins Abha

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Former Chelsea and ⁠Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi has joined newly ‌promoted Saudi Pro League side Abha on a free transfer after leaving Bundesliga club Eintracht ​Frankfurt, the club said ⁠on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Coventry sign striker Awoniyi from Forest

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Coventry ⁠City announced the signing of Taiwo ⁠Awoniyi from fellow Premier League side Nottingham ‌Forest on Monday, as media reports said the Nigeria striker joined for a fee of around nine million ​pounds ($12 million).

Cycling

Cycling-Vingegaard will not race again this season

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Two-time ⁠Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard will not ⁠race again this season as he recovers ‌from a fractured collarbone, ruling him out of next month's UCI world road championships, the Dane's Visma-Lease a Bike team said ​on Monday.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks confident Jordan and Roigard can make test side

Aug 17 (Reuters) - New Zealand should be able ⁠to use record try scorer Will Jordan and scrumhalf Cam Roigard in Saturday's first test against the Springboks ⁠despite the pair having yet to feature on the tour of South Africa.