Football

England's Tuchel might keep substitutes inside if World Cup heat gets too fierce

Dec 4 (Reuters) - England manager Thomas Tuchel said he might keep his substitutes in the dressing room during matches at the 2026 World Cup next summer in an attempt to mitigate the impact of extreme heat.

Badminton

Opposites off court

PETALING JAYA: They smash in sync on court, but women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah could not be more different when it comes to winding down.

Football

Take a chance on the other Abba

PETALING JAYA: Eight years ago in Kuala Lumpur, national Under-23 defensive midfielder Ahmad Haziq Kutty Abba sat in the stands at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, watching the Harimau Muda take on Thailand in the 2017 SEA Games football final.

Basketball

Home in on the gold!

PETALING JAYA: Bring home the SEA Games gold medal and become a homeowner instantly.

Squash

Sangari finds Hania too hot to handle again, but q-final finish in Hong Kong a positive

PETALING JAYA: National squash player S. Sivasangari closed out her year with a quarter-final finish in the Hong Kong Open.

Bowling

Siti’s experience fuels Malaysia’s charge for Japan clash

PETALING JAYA: Experience may be Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman's greatest weapon but even Malaysia's most seasoned bowler knows Japan cannot be taken for granted at the World Championships.

Football

Selangor coach Gamel admits sore point feels like a loss

PETALING JAYA: Selangor left Manila with heavy frustration after their 1-1 draw with Dynamo Herb Cebu in the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup on Wednesday, a result coach Christophe Gamel described bluntly as a ''loss'' given his team's dominance and the number of missed chances.

Cricket

Virandeep seeks SEA Games redemption after World Cup heartbreak

PETALING JAYA: The sting of missing out on the ICC T20 World Cup has not faded for national cricket vice-captain Virandeep Singh and he wants the Thailand SEA Games to be Malaysia's stage for redemption.

Badminton

BAM boss Zafrul believes shuttlers can win four golds

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) believe the shuttlers bound for the SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 9-20 will be able to meet the ambitious target of four gold medals set for them.

Other Sports

Silat squad sharpen skills high in the clouds but target remains low

KUALA LUMPUR: The national pencak silat team have been training at high altitude in the cool Cameron Highlands, but their medal expectations for the SEA Games remain low.

Swimming

Bros out to make waves 

PETALING JAYA: It will be a reunion of sorts for Khiew siblings Hoe Yean and Tze Yean at the SEA Games but in different pools.

Other Sports

Ridzwan’s the one for futsal team to count on

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia futsal team player Mohd Ridzwan Bakri knows winning a medal at the Thailand SEA Games will be a major challenge, but he believes Malaysia can finally end their eight-year wait for a podium finish.

Badminton

Skipper Ee Wei ready to boost team’s chances as secret weapon

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttler Toh Ee Wei could turn out to be Malaysia's secret weapon in the women's team event at the SEA Games badminton competition from Dec 7-14 in Thailand.

Football

Soccer-American World Cup pioneer Rothenberg says dynamic pricing is here to stay

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Alan Rothenberg, the architect of the 1994 World Cup in the United States, said that criticism of the dynamic ticket pricing model for the 2026 tournament reflected the fact that such practices had become commonplace in sports and entertainment.

Football

Soccer-Man United held to 1-1 draw at home by struggling West Ham

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Manchester United missed the chance to go fifth in the Premier League standings when they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United at Old Trafford on Thursday, a result which keeps the visitors in the relegation zone.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Odermatt wins Beaver Creek downhill

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Marco Odermatt of Switzerland laid down an aggressive run to win the downhill at Beaver Creek on Thursday in the last Alpine skiing World Cup event in the United States before the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Football

Soccer-FIFA's Ellis hails World Cup's power to create next generation of fans

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - FIFA officials on Thursday predicted that the expanded 2026 World Cup would deepen football's global reach on and off the pitch as they looked ahead to a 48-team tournament they say can inspire a new generation of fans and players.

Football

Soccer-Morocco look to youth and experience to prove Qatar World Cup success was no fluke

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Morocco head into Friday's FIFA World Cup draw in Washington brimming with confidence, determined to build on their trailblazing run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 and prove their rise is no accident.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Olympic downhill champion Suter sidelined for a month after fall at training

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Corinne Suter, gold medallist in downhill skiing at the last Winter Olympics, faces a month on the sidelines after a fall during training caused a muscle tear in her leg, national governing body Swiss Ski said on Thursday.

Football

From hosts to contenders: Qatar aim to prove credentials at 2026 World Cup

Dec 4 (Reuters) - - Qatar will enter Friday's FIFA World Cup draw in Washington with renewed purpose, determined to show that their debut in 2022 was the beginning of a lasting football journey rather than a one-off showcase.