Badminton

Partner switch, no problem as Redzuan rolls on at Malaysian meet

PETALING JAYA: National junior mixed doubles shuttler Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal may have changed partners, but it did not stop him from cruising into the second round of the Malaysian Junior International Challenge at Stadium Titiwangsa on Wednesday (July 22).

Football

Soccer-Mexico's Ochoa announces retirement from professional football

July 22 (Reuters) - Mexican ⁠goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from ⁠professional football, bringing the curtain down on ‌a career that spanned more than two decades.

Football

Soccer-Southampton coach Tonda Eckert charged by FA over 'spygate' scandal

July 22 (Reuters) - Southampton head ⁠coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA ⁠for his role in the "spygate scandal", with the English ‌soccer body alleging he authorised the observation of training sessions of rivals Oxford United, Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough last season.

Football

Soccer-Spain keeper Rodriguez joins Arsenal after six years at Real

July 22 (Reuters) - ⁠Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez, who ⁠captained Real Madrid last season, has ‌joined Arsenal on a free transfer after six years at the Spanish club, ​the Women's Super League side ⁠said on ⁠Wednesday.

Swimming

Nadia Lim smashes 100m freestyle national record in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Dubai-based teenager Nadia Lim has etched her name in the Malaysian swimming record books after an impressive debut outing in the Asian Age-Group Aquatics Championships in Bangkok.

Rugby

Rugby-Springboks name 43-man squad for Argentina, All Blacks clashes

CAPE TOWN, July 22 (Reuters) - South Africa have named ⁠43 players for their test series against New Zealand and a warm-up international against Argentina in what coach Rassie Erasmus ⁠says will be a strategic approach to selection.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah clear first China Open hurdle

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah cruised into the second round of the China Open after defeating Japan's Ririna Hiramoto-Kokona Ishikawa on Wednesday (July 22).

Badminton

Soon Huat-Shevon survive scare to reach China Open second round

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie were made to work hard before booking their place in the second round of the China Open on Wednesday (July 22).

Cricket

Cricket-Zimbabwe call up wicketkeeper Tsiga for T20 series against India

July 22 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe ⁠have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa ⁠Tsiga in their squad for the ‌Twenty20 International series against India that starts at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Nation

INTERACTIVE: 58% of The Star readers polled backed champions Spain

The Star readers correctly predicted Spain to win FIFA World Cup 2026, with nearly six in 10 backing La Roja to lift football's biggest prize.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool have 'obvious' gaps to address in transfer market, says Iraola

July 21 (Reuters) - Liverpool have a ⁠few areas that need to be strengthened in the transfer market ⁠after losing key players and suffering injury setbacks, the Premier League club's ‌manager Andoni Iraola said.

Football

Soccer-Former Australia captain Wade reveals probable CTE diagnosis

MELBOURNE, July 22 (Reuters) - Former Australia captain ⁠Paul Wade has revealed a diagnosis of probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), becoming one ⁠of the nation's highest-profile football figures to speak publicly about the degenerative brain ‌disease linked to repeated head impacts.

Football

World Cup final draws record 63 million US viewers, signals soccer's mainstream moment

July 21 (Reuters) - Nearly 63 million Americans ⁠tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. after ⁠decades of efforts to broaden its audience.

Craig's Football Corner

Spain’s beautiful game survives Argentina’s ugly antics

As Rodri lifted the World Cup trophy into the bright New Jersey sky, he beamed with the pride of a deserving champion. He and his Spanish teammates came to play football and they showed that they are the best in the world at it.

Football

Romel joins Turtles ahead of new Super League season

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu have stepped up their preparations for the 2026-2027 Malaysia Super League season by signing national striker Romel Morales (pic) on a one-year deal.

Football

A legend, a gentle soul

PETALING JAYA: Kevin Keegan may have been one of England's greatest footballers, but the late legend also left a lasting impression on Malaysian football during his month-long stint with Harimau Malaya in 1984.

Motorsport

Hakim wants to remain in Moto3 for now and end season with best results

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top rider Hakim Danish Ramli (pic) wants to remain in the Moto3 class for at least another season because he believes there is still a lot of knowledge to be gained before stepping onto the Moto2 stage.

Badminton

Jun Hao faces Hongyang in bid to book q-final spot in China

PETALING JAYA: Leong Jun Hao will be chasing his first BWF World Tour quarter-final berth of the season when he takes on China's Weng Hongyang in the second round of the China Open tomorrow.

Athletics

Tower runner Wai Ching gets a boost after financial backing

PETALING JAYA: World No. 1 tower runner Soh Wai Ching is turning personal tragedy into motivation after securing a new sponsorship with Next Energy, which will ease the financial burden of competing on the international circuit.

Diving

Yiat Qing leads the way as M’sia win four golds in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Teenager Lee Yiat Qing showed she is next in line to replace Pandelela Rinong as the next women's platform diving champion.