Athletics

Danish shows he’s up to speed for Asiad after fine outing at World U-20 meet

PETALING JAYA: Sprinter Danish Iftikhar Mohd Roslee strengthened his credentials for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games next month after the youngster produced an impressive showing at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Football

Wan Kuzain can make first start with Harimau Malaya a special one

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's United States-based footballer Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal could turn out to be the Harimau Malaya's unexpected hero in their AFF Hyundai Cup Group B clash against the Philippines today.

Badminton

Dania-Zi Yu back together as Johor duo seek to retain Sukma gold

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttler Dania Sofea Zaidi is looking forward to reuniting with Low Zi Yu as the Johor pair bid to retain their gold medal at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor from Aug 15-24.

Badminton

No double effort needed for pairs to reunite for World Championships 

PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky is confident the national men's doubles shuttlers will rediscover their chemistry when they reunite with their regular partners for the World Championships in New Delhi.

Badminton

Wei Chong-Wooi Yik finally make headway by reaching semis in Korea

PETALING JAYA: After 26 days of playing together, men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Soh Wooi Yik are finally beginning to show signs of progress after reaching the semi-finals of the Korean Masters in Asan.

Other Sports

Judoka Amir gets cracking in bid to make history at Olympics

PETALING JAYA: National judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed is kicking it up a notch in his bid to make more history following his unprecedented Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow.

Squash

Sharon sees right mix in doubles for two all-Malaysian finals at Asiad

PETALING JAYA: A team manager's dream scenario is for every member of the team to achieve their full potential – even if it means facing each other in the final.

Sports Box

From Azizul to Infantino – lessons from sports personalities

National cycling icon Azizulhasni Awang and FIFA president Gianni Infantino currently find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Rugby

Rugby-Coach Rennie praises All Blacks character in fighting win over Stormers

CAPE TOWN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - ⁠Coach Dave Rennie praised the character of his side as New Zealand pulled away ⁠in the closing stages to defeat South Africa's Stormers 38-21 in Cape Town on ‌Friday, but has a concern over a shoulder injury to centre Billy Proctor.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks win tour opener in unconvincing fashion

CAPE TOWN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand ⁠opened their tour of South Africa with an error-strewn victory over the Stormers, beating the provincial side 38-21 on ⁠Friday in an unconvincing start to their eight-match programme.

Rugby

Rugby-Captain Kolisi hails Springboks' depth as he returns from injury in Argentina

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Siya Kolisi will pull ⁠on the South Africa jersey for the first time in 2026 after injury when they face ⁠Argentina in a one-off test in Buenos Aires on Saturday and said the depth of ‌the team without several of their leading names was incredible.

Football

Soccer-Vietnam keep title defence on track in ASEAN Championship as Singapore advance

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Defending champions Vietnam ⁠booked their place in the ASEAN Championship semi-finals with a 3-1 ⁠win over Cambodia in Hanoi on Friday as hosts Singapore picked up ‌a 1-1 draw against Indonesia to also progress to the last four.

Football

Soccer-Palace sign Japan defender Tomiyasu after trial period

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Crystal ⁠Palace have signed Japan defender Takehiro ⁠Tomiyasu following a successful trial period, the ‌Premier League club said on Friday.

Cycling

Cycling-Niewiadoma-Phinney conquers Ventoux to snatch Tour de France Femmes lead

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney put in a ⁠stunning solo ride to take victory on the summit of Mont Ventoux in a thrilling stage seven of the ⁠Tour de France Femmes on Friday, which moved the 2024 winner into the leader's yellow jersey as she ended ‌her long wait for a stage win in the race.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu to face New Zealand in Sharks debut

Aug 7 (Reuters) - New ⁠Zealand's double World Cup winner Ma'a Nonu will ⁠line up against the All Blacks after ‌being named on the bench by the Durban-based Sharks for Tuesday's second fixture on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.  

Football

Soccer-FA bans solid pitchside barriers after player dies

Aug 7 (Reuters) - The ⁠FA has banned solid pitchside barriers ⁠across the National League System following ‌the death of former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar, the governing body said on Friday.

Boxing

Boxing-Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Undisputed heavyweight ⁠champion Claressa Shields expects her long-discussed blockbuster showdown ⁠with Wales' Lauren Price to be delayed until 2027.

Football

Soccer-Women's Cup of Nations quarter-finals to decide Africa's four World Cup spots

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Africa's four ⁠direct places at next year's Women's World Cup will be decided at the ⁠weekend as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco reaches the quarter-final ‌stage.

Football

Soccer-England defender Bronze backs UEFA in standoff with FIFA and Infantino

Aug 7 (Reuters) - England defender Lucy ⁠Bronze said European players would support a boycott of FIFA competitions if necessary, ⁠backing UEFA's opposition to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino despite his apology over plans ‌to sell a World Cup stake to private investors.

Football

Soccer-New Belgium coach Van Bommel had no hesitation accepting job

BRUSSELS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Belgium's new coach Mark ⁠van Bommel did not hesitate to accept the job offer even if there might have been a ⁠chance to take over the national team of his native Netherlands, who are still looking for a ‌coach after the World Cup.