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Badminton
Former ace Boon Heong says M’sia have realistic chance in Thomas Cup, unity the key
PETALING JAYA: Former national shuttler Tan Boon Heong believes Malaysia’s strength in the doubles should give the team confidence going into the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu.
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Badminton
Antonsen shaping up well for Chengdu with golden Euro outing
PETALING JAYA: Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen warmed up for the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu in style by capturing gold in the European Championships.
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Squash
Chance for young squash players to make the cut for world meet
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will be hunting for additional players to join top duo Ng Eain Yow (pic)and S. Sivasangari at the World Championships in Cairo next month through the Asian qualifying event at the Jalan Duta courts from April 18-21.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Lee on comeback trail after battling kidney disease
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Sunisa Lee has said the kidney disease that threatened her gymnastics career is in remission and she feels better than ever as she bids for a spot on the U.S. team for this year's Paris Games.
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Football
Soccer-Perfect Palmer hits four as Chelsea thrash woeful Everton 6-0
LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as his side hammered Everton 6-0 on Monday to maintain their push for a European spot and leave the visitors still hovering above the relegation zone.
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Football
Soccer-Simeone wary of Dortmund's home strength ahead of Champions League return
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is wary of Borussia Dortmund's strength at home as his side prepare for the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday having taken a 2-1 lead from last week's first game.
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Football
Soccer-New U.S. manager Hayes will bring winning mentality for Paris, say players
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Emma Hayes will bring a winning spirit to the United States women's national soccer team at the Paris Games this summer after a pair of disappointing Olympic outings, U.S. players said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Santos women's coach Lima steps down after harassment allegations
(Reuters) - Santos women's coach Kleiton Lima has stepped down, the club said on Monday, after rival players protested against his return following an investigation into harassment allegations.
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Football
Soccer-Roma's Ndicka discharged from hospital after collapsing on the pitch
(Reuters) - AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been discharged from hospital and will undergo additional tests in Rome after he collapsed on the pitch during their match at Udinese on Sunday, the Serie A club said on Monday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Barrett signs New Zealand extension, confirms Leinster stint
(Reuters) - Utility back Jordie Barrett has signed a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until 2028 but confirmed he will join Irish side Leinster on a six-month sabbatical in December once his All Blacks commitments are completed in 2024.
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Football
Soccer-Terzic seeks Dortmund reaction in Champions League return against Atletico
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic wants a strong reaction from his side against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-eight clash as they bid to reach the semi-finals of Europe's elite club competition for the fifth time.
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Football
Soccer-PSG will get past Barcelona in Champions League says manager Luis Enrique
(Reuters) - Paris St Germain will qualify for the Champions League last four by recovering from last week's 3-2 home defeat by Barcelona in their quarter-final first leg, boss Luis Enrique said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Bilbao's Garcia to retire following Copa del Rey triumph
(Reuters) - Former Spain midfielder Raul Garcia will retire at the end of this season after nine years at Athletic Bilbao, the player said on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Brazilian umpire suspended until 2031 for corruption and betting violations
(Reuters) - Brazilian umpire Antonio Casa has been suspended for seven years and six months after admitting to charges of corruption and betting-related violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Monday.
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Cricket
Cricket-England's highest wicket-taking spinner Underwood dies at 78
(Reuters) - Former England bowler Derek Underwood has died at the age of 78, his former team Kent County Cricket Club said on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Nadal confirms comeback at Barcelona Open, to face Cobolli
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has confirmed he will play this week's Barcelona Open in what will be the Spaniard's first tournament since January.
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Football
Soccer-Packed stadiums boost LaLiga to record financial results
(Reuters) - Spain's LaLiga posted a record total revenue of 5.69 billion euros ($6.07 billion) for the 2022-23 season as revenues rose 17.8% compared to the previous campaign and surpassed the 5.07 billion made in 2019-20, the league said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Barca ready to suffer in battle against PSG, Xavi says
(Reuters) - Barcelona are ready for a battle against Paris St Germain in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday, adding that his players are willing to suffer in order to advance.
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Football
Soccer-Everton lodge appeal against two-point deduction - report
(Reuters) - Everton have lodged an appeal against a two-point deduction in relation to their breach of the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR), the BBC said on Monday.
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Athletics
Athletics-London Marathon, Great Run and UK Athletics set up joint venture
LONDON (Reuters) - UK Athletics (UKA) has set up a joint venture with the organisers of the London Marathon and the Great North Run which will look to transform the future and growth of athletics in the country, the governing body said on Monday.