Motorsport

Motor racing-Norris produces a masterpiece to take Spanish GP pole

MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Formula One champion Lando ⁠Norris produced a wonder lap from out of nowhere to put McLaren on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the ⁠new Madring circuit on Saturday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Piastri still hoping to win races to set up 2027 title bid

MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Oscar Piastri led Formula ⁠One by a healthy margin this time last year but now, with his title dreams effectively over for another season, the Australian says ⁠he is doing all he can to give himself the best shot at a championship challenge in 2027.

Squash

National squash ace Sivasangari cruises into second round in Qatar Classic

PETALING JAYA: National squash ace S. Sivasangari cruised into the second round of the Qatar Classic after she beat Egypt's Sana Ibrahim on Saturday (Sept 12)

Football

Soccer-Danish FA chief says FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino proposal

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Denmark's football chief said on Saturday ⁠that FIFA declined to answer "critical questions" at a Legal Committee meeting about its abandoned proposal to sell commercial stakes ⁠in tournaments as he renewed calls for President Gianni Infantino to step down.

Cricket

Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan

Birmingham, ENGLAND, Sept 12 - Joe Root guided England to ⁠a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his side overcame early tremors to win the third test by eight wickets at Edgbaston.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Hamilton and Bearman crash in final Spanish GP practice, Antonelli top

MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Title ⁠contender Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix ⁠at Madrid's new Formula One circuit on Saturday, halting the session with just ‌over half an hour left, while Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest.

Football

Soccer-DR Congo's World Cup exploits encourage more players to join their cause

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's ⁠success at this year's World Cup has seen a bevy of European-born players added to their squad as ⁠coach Sebastien Desabre seeks to expand the player pool and build on their last-32 place at the finals ‌in North America.

Badminton

Aidil stages fightback to reach final in Vietnam

PETALING JAYA: Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin will get the chance to end his 18-month wait for a title after reaching the Vietnam Open final.

Athletics

Athletics-Silver lining: Olyslagers' runner-up finish brings unexpected reward

BUDAPEST, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Australian high ⁠jumper Nicola Olyslagers thought she had endured one of the more frustrating nights of her glittering career on ⁠Friday but it turned out to be the most lucrative.

Other Sports

Rabiatul’s golden run continues on world stage

KUALA LUMPUR: From Sukma gold to world glory, Rabiatul Adawiyah Mohd Yunus is quickly making a name for herself on the international stage.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Bezzecchi smashes San Marino lap record to take pole ahead of Marquez

MISANO, Italy, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Aprilia's Marco ⁠Bezzecchi fired a warning to his MotoGP championship rivals by breaking the all-time lap record ⁠at his home track of Misano on Saturday to take pole position for the ‌San Marino Grand Prix ahead of Ducati's Marc Marquez.

Other Sports

Syahir confident of Asian Games green light after injury recovery

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top sepak takraw tekong Mohd Syahir Mohd Rosdi is confident he will be given the green light to compete at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games next week.

Badminton

Zii Jia needs support, not pressure, says Kok Keong

PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 Datuk Foo Kok Keong believes Lee Zii Jia needs support more than anything else as the professional men's singles shuttler tries to find a way out of his current slump.

Football

Pan-gon calls on Selangor fans to rally behind team in the Super League's Klang Valley derby

PETALING JAYA: After playing in front of empty seats at home, Selangor will have their fans back in the stands when they travel to Cheras to face Kuala Lumpur in the Super League's Klang Valley derby on Sunday (Sept 13).

Other Sports

YPPK on mission to find former Selangor athletes

PETALING JAYA: The Education and Skills Empowerment Foundation (YPPK) are on a mission to reconnect with as many as 4,000 former Selangor athletes who may have slipped off the radar since their sporting days.

Tennis

Tennis-Shelton relishing challenge of first Grand Slam final against Zverev

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - ⁠Ben Shelton said he was thriving in unfamiliar territory after reaching his first Grand Slam final ⁠at the U.S. Open, with the American crediting a newfound consistency for his breakthrough ‌run in New York.

Football

Soccer-Spurs' Mudryk sidelined by injury after comeback from doping ban

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur winger ⁠Mykhailo Mudryk injured his ankle in training, according to British ⁠media reports, with manager Roberto De Zerbi hoping the Ukraine international ‌can return as soon as possible after this latest setback.

Tennis

Tennis-Tiafoe proud of comeback season despite Shelton semi-final loss

NEW YORK, Sept ⁠12 (Reuters) - Frances Tiafoe said learning to close out matches will be his next ⁠challenge after falling to compatriot Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday, ‌but the 11th seed left New York proud of a season that will lift him back into the world's top 10.

Football

Soccer-Antonio returns to English football with Watford move

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Watford ⁠have signed Michail Antonio on a free transfer ⁠on a one-year deal, bringing the former West ‌Ham United forward back to English football.

Tennis

Tennis-Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton defeated ⁠compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev ⁠and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.