Tennis

Tennis-Alcaraz passes Hanfmann test to make Australian Open third round

MELBOURNE, ‌Jan 21 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early stutter ‌at the Australian Open to defeat German ‌Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday and move into the third round as he continues his bid for a career ‍Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.

Tennis

Tennis-Ruthless Gauff cruises past Danilovic into Australian Open third round

MELBOURNE, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Third ‌seed Coco Gauff beat Olga Danilovic 6-2 6-2 to move into ‌the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, denying ‌the Serbian the chance to knock out a second American Grand Slam champion after she eliminated Venus Williams.

Cricket

Cricket-Maxwell and Waugh among franchise owners in Bollywood-backed European T20 league

NEW DELHI, Jan ‌21 (Reuters) - Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and former captain Steve Waugh are among ‌the franchise owners in a new European Twenty20 league, which will begin ‌in August after two false starts.

Other Sports

Sailing-German yacht's crew member dies after accident in transatlantic race

Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌A crew member on a German yacht competing in ‌the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Transatlantic Race died following ‌an accident during the crossing from Spain to Antigua, race organisers said on Tuesday.

Badminton

Wei Chong-Kai Wun lead Malaysia’s charge at Indonesian Masters

PETALING JAYA: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun kept Malaysia's men's doubles campaign alive after cruising past Taiwan's Chang Ko-chi-Po Li-wei in the first round of the Indonesian Masters on Tuesday (Jan 20).

Football

Soccer-Toney shines with hat-trick in Al-Ahli victory

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ivan ‌Toney scored a hat-trick as Al-Ahli secured ‌a 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej on Tuesday, ‌their sixth straight victory in the Saudi Pro League.

Football

Soccer-Vinicius responds to critics with stellar display as Real Madrid thrash Monaco

MADRID, Jan 21 (Reuters) - ‌Vinicius Jr delivered a scintillating performance to inspire Real Madrid to a commanding ‌6-1 victory over Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, silencing recent criticism ‌from fans.

Football

Soccer-One night's peace for Tottenham's Frank, but Burnley reckoning looms

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Thomas Frank ‌could smile at last on Tuesday as a 2-0 victory for his Tottenham Hotspur team against Borussia ‌Dortmund in the Champions League released some of the pressure that appeared to be reaching a ‌critical level.

Badminton

Rehab programme for Jun Hao to ensure he returns in top condition 

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles player Leong Jun Hao pulled out of this week's Indonesian Masters due to an internal issue, not illness.

Football

UM-Damansara won’t slow down after setback against Turtles

PETALING JAYA: A1 Semi-Pro club Universiti Malaya (UM)-Damansara are not selling themselves short against Terengganu despite going down 0-2 in their Malaysia Cup round of 16 first leg match on Monday.

Football

Small cushion for Giants

PETALING JAYA: Selangor have their work cut out for them after narrowly getting past Kelantan the Real Warriors 2-1 in their Malaysia Cup round of 16 first-leg match on Monday.

Other Sports

Aruwin set to be first Malaysian woman to compete in two straight Winter Olympics

PETALING JAYA: Her father Salehhuddin Ayob is the only Malaysian canoeist to have taken part at the Olympics, achieving the feat in finishing 43rd in the men's kayak singles in 1996 in Atlanta, the United States.

Badminton

Jonassen stresses qualities that new coach must possess

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are on the lookout for a new coach who not only brings experience but can also work seamlessly with the existing coaching team and players to strengthen the national squad.

Badminton

Tze Yong faces one more fitness test to determine return

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is waiting with bated breath for an upcoming fitness test that could determine his return to competitive badminton.

Badminton

Dreaded Istora a good test of Justin’s mental resilience

PETALING JAYA: Istora Senayan in Jakarta is a unique venue on the badminton tour calendar, often pushing players to their limits in their quest to perform at the highest level.

Squash

Sharon hopes to inspire more women to be sports leaders after making history

PETALING JAYA: Sharon Wee has made history after being elected Melaka Squash Racquets Association's (MSRA) first woman president, bringing with her vast experience as a former national elite player.

Basketball

3x3 wheelchair basketball team’s golden dream shattered

PETALING JAYA: The national men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad's dream of contributing a gold medal at the Asean Para Games (APG) in Thailand was shattered after they narrowly lost 11-13 to the Philippines in the semi-finals in Korat.

Other Sports

Aaliyah has no fear skiing alongside alligators in Florida

PETALING JAYA: Waterskier Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah is looking forward to spending time back home after she is done skiing alongside the gators in Florida this year.

Badminton

Aaron-Soh’s early exit shows demanding schedule taking its toll

PETALING JAYA: The first-round exit of world No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik at the Indonesian Masters yesterday may be a bitter pill to swallow, but it underlined the toll of a demanding competition schedule.

Football

Soccer-Jesus in dreamland after double in Arsenal's win at San Siro

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Gabriel Jesus ‌said it was a dream to score at the San Siro as he ‌marked his first start in this season's Champions League by netting twice in ‌Arsenal's 3-1 win at Inter Milan on Tuesday.