Badminton

Hon Jian-Vin Sean edge compatriots to reach final in Ipoh

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean kept Malaysia's hopes alive after becoming the country's only representatives to reach the final of the Malaysia International Challenge in Ipoh, Perak on Saturday (Aug 15).

Football

Soccer-Liverpool's Como double-header a key test before new season, says Iraola

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool's double-header against ⁠Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ⁠ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola ‌said on Saturday.

Athletics

Athletics-Spain's Perez and Italian Fiorini set women's race walk world records

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug 15 (Reuters) - ⁠Spain's Maria Perez and Italy's Sofia Fiorini set world ⁠records for the women's half-marathon and marathon race walks respectively ‌when winning gold medals at the European Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Football

Soccer-PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona

PARIS, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Paris St ⁠Germain have signed Spain's World Cup final match-winning forward Ferran Torres from ⁠Barcelona on a contract until 2031, the two clubs announced on Saturday.

Gymnastics

FT's Cassidy dazzles as individual all-around queen in Sukma again

PETALING JAYA: Federal Territories' gymnast Cassidy Tan has retained her Malaysia Games (Sukma) rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around title at the Dewan Canselor Tun Abdul Razak, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) on Saturday (Aug 15)

Cricket

Cricket-Australia on ropes as Bangladesh dominate day three in Darwin

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia all-rounder Cameron ⁠Green and wicketkeeper Alex Carey were left with an improbable rescue mission on Saturday as Bangladesh moved ⁠within six wickets of an upset for the ages on day three of the first test in ‌Darwin.

Badminton

Reunited pair Man-Tee face rocky road in New Delhi

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttler Tee Kai Wun admitted the World Championships draw was not what he had hoped for, with a possible clash against compatriots Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the third round when the tournament begins in New Delhi on Monday.

Nation

Kelantan Sukma official dies of heart attack

SHAH ALAM: A Kelantan Sukma team official died after suffering a heart attack following a road accident in Sungai Besar, Sabak Bernam, on Friday (Aug 14).

Football

Soccer-Atletico Madrid sign Spurs captain Cristian Romero

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Atletico ⁠Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur captain ⁠Cristian Romero until June 2031 after ‌five seasons in north London, the Spanish club said on Saturday.

Badminton

Johor shuttlers banking on Olympian Chan's touch and RM20,000 reward

PETALING JAYA: Johor shuttlers could pocket up to RM20,000 if they deliver a gold medal at the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma).

Football

Inspiration from Blue Sharks gives Harimau more bite against Vietnam

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian football team may feel like they are swimming with sharks when they square off against holders Vietnam in their Hyundai AFF Cup first-leg semi-final at the Cheras Football Stadium on Sunday (Aug 15).

Cycling

From sleeping in car to Sukma gold for Olympian Izzah's younger sister Nabilah

KUALA SELANGOR: From sleeping in a car to cut travelling cost to earning national recognition on the Malaysia Games (Sukma) stage.

Rugby

Rugby-Australia's pack gets the job done as Wallabies hammer Japan in Townsville

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia prop Taniela Tupou grabbed a ⁠double and his replacement Massimo De Lutiis scored a try on debut as the Wallabies thrashed Japan 56-17 in ⁠Townsville on Saturday to sweep the two-match series.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal trio Rice, Saka and Zubimendi available for Community Shield, Arteta says

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Arsenal's Declan Rice, Bukayo ⁠Saka and Martin Zubimendi are available for Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City after ⁠returning to training following extended breaks after the World Cup, manager Mikel Arteta ‌said on Friday.

Cricket

Cricket-India 101-1 at lunch on opening day of Galle test

Aug 15 (Reuters) - ⁠Electing to bat, India ⁠reached 101 for one at ‌lunch on day one of the opening test against Sri Lanka ​at Galle on ⁠Saturday.

Cricket

Cricket-Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh, Australia trail by 177 runs at tea

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Bangladesh paceman ⁠Hasan Mahmud bowled both Australia's openers as the hosts went ⁠to tea at 51 for two in their second ‌innings, trailing by 177 runs.

Football

Football: Harimau Malaya aim to halt Vietnam run in Hyundai AFF Cup semi-final

KUALA LUMPUR: National interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe has faced Vietnam six times in his coaching career without a single win – but he is hoping to end that run when his Harimau Malaya side take on the Golden Star Warriors in the first leg of the Hyundai AFF Cup semi-final at the Cheras Football Stadium on Sunday (Aug 16).

Nation

RM200 Madani tickets for three-day F1 event in Sepang, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will be able to watch the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang for as low as RM200 under a special ticket initiative.

Cricket

Cricket-India opt to bat in Galle opener against Sri Lanka

Aug 15 (Reuters) - ⁠India captain Shubman ⁠Gill won the toss ‌and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the ​opening test in ⁠Galle on ⁠Saturday.

Cricket

Cricket-Bangladesh bowled out for 426 in first innings, lead by 228 runs in first test v Australia

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia ⁠bowled Bangladesh out for 426 in their first ⁠innings after lunch on day three of ‌the first test in Darwin on Saturday. Bangladesh lead by 228 runs.