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Football
Soccer-FA Cup final to kick off as usual at 3pm, in relief for travelling fans
(Reuters) - The FA Cup 2023-24 final between holders Manchester City and Manchester United will kick off at 3pm local time, the English FA said on Tuesday, in welcome news for travelling fans who often struggle with late kickoffs.
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Other Sports
Snooker-Selby unsure of future after early Crucible exit
(Reuters) - Four-times world snooker champion Mark Selby is considering his future because the sport has adversely impacted his mental health, he said after his 10-6 first-round defeat by Joe O’Connor on Monday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Wallabies winger Petaia out of Super Rugby with shoulder injury
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Jordan Petaia's Super Rugby Pacific season is likely over after the Australia winger suffered a shoulder injury at the weekend, Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-Real's Bellingham eyeing triple trophy success this season
(Reuters) - Jude Bellingham is targeting LaLiga and Champions League titles with Real Madrid this season, as well the Euros with England this summer, the 20-year-old said after winning the Breakthrough of the Year prize at the Laureus awards on Monday.
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Cricket
Cricket-India's Jaiswal sends timely reminder ahead of T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal roared back to form with a timely hundred against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Monday to strengthen his claim for a place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in June.
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Football
Soccer-Inter's Martinez delighted with Scudetto win in Milan derby
(Reuters) - Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez said he was close to tears after they became the first side to clinch the Serie A title in the Milan derby following their 2-1 win over AC Milan on Monday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Crusaders CEO dismisses calls to sack Penney
(Reuters) - Canterbury Crusaders management has ruled out sacking under-fire coach Rob Penney mid-season as the fallen champions languish at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific standings.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award
MADRID (Reuters) - Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a kickflip on her skateboard in a unique red carpet entrance to the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid before rolling away with a trophy in her category.
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Golf
Ervin and Galven among the top pros at Corolla Cross Cup
PETALING JAYA: The Toyota Tour will resume this week with the Corolla Cross Cup starting today at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club.
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Other Sports
Aaliyah betters her Asian record at prestigious meet in Florida
PETALING JAYA: Promising waterskiing talent Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah continued her fine form in 2024 by shattering the women’s Open tricks Asian record in the prestigious Swiss Pro Tricks tournament in Florida, the United States, on Sunday.
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Cycling
Beasley to keep Izzah on right track through continuous learning and unwavering focus
KUALA LUMPUR: National women’s track cycling rising star Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri (pic) has certainly stamped her mark in the start of what promises to be a remarkable journey.
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Squash
Satellite win lights up Thanusaa after early exit in Asian Qualifiers
PETALING JAYA: It has been a tough week for national squash player U. Thanusaa (pic) but she is grateful to walk away with the ACE Professional Squash Association (PSA) WSF Satellite #2 on Sunday.
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Hockey
Shahrul has future in his hands as Speedy Tigers’ youngest keeper
PETALING JAYA: The inclusion of Che Shahrul Azmi Che Saupi in the Speedy Tigers squad is in line with grooming a younger custodian for future international competitions, according to goalkeeper coach S. Kumar.
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Football
Kedah still not free from punishment after green light for Super League action
PETALING JAYA: Kedah have been given the final green light to compete in the 2024-2025 Super League season after settling all their salary arrears but they still face punishment for the delay.
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Badminton
The yen’s on their singles
PETALING JAYA: Japan’s superior strength in the singles makes them slight favourites against Malaysia if the two teams clash in the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu, China.
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Hockey
PHA: Pakistan will compete in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup despite turmoil in their federation
PETALING JAYA: Perak Hockey Association (PHA) president Datuk Saiyuti Samat is confident Pakistan will compete in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as promised despite facing internal conflict in their parent body.
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A Winning Factor
Choose your HARD! Teams determine their summer as winners or losers
OBESITY is HARD! Being fit is HARD! Choose your HARD! Playing in Europe is HARD! Playing domestically is HARD! Choose your HARD! Going on a winning run is HARD! Coming out of a losing streak is HARD! Choose your HARD! Playing football will never be easy; it is always HARD, but as a team, we can choose our HARD!
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Badminton
It’s time for current shuttlers to create their own history at Thomas Cup, says Norza
PETALING JAYA: It’s time for the Malaysian team bound for the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu to create their own history.
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Badminton
Some stars will be missing but no loss of lustre at Malaysian Masters
PETALING JAYA: The absence of several top shuttlers will not dilute the competition in the Malaysian Masters from May 21-26 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.
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Badminton
Captain Wooi Yik urges team to punch above their weight as underdogs
PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttler Soh Wooi Yik has called on his teammates to turn Malaysia’s underdog status into an advantage in the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu, China.