Football

Soccer-England's Wiegman wants clubs to release players early for World Cup

(Reuters) - England manager Sarina Wiegman said her plans to prepare the team for the Women's World Cup are being put in jeopardy with clubs reluctant to release players in time to begin a training camp on June 19.

Hockey

Young Tigers fall in the semis of Junior Asia Cup

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s run in the men’s Junior Asia Cup was halted in the semi-finals by Pakistan, who secured a 6-2 win in Salalah, Oman, on Wednesday (May 31).

Football

Soccer-Brazil protests to FIFA over racism against under-20 player

(Reuters) - The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday said it has filed a protest with world governing body FIFA after defender Robert Renan was racially abused following a U20 World Cup match.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks centre Havili to miss Rugby Championship

(Reuters) - New Zealand centre David Havili is expected to be sidelined for the entire Rugby Championship after suffering a serious hamstring injury in Super Rugby Pacific last weekend.

Football

Soccer-Mourinho uncertain about Roma future after Europa League defeat

(Reuters) - AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he was uncertain about his future at the club following their 4-1 penalty shootout defeat in the Europa League final against Sevilla on Wednesday.

Tennis

Tennis-No drama as Djokovic sails into French Open third round

PARIS (Reuters) -Novak Djokovic briefly struggled before bulldozing past Hungarian journeyman Marton Fucsovics 7-6(2) 6-0 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round.

Football

No Yemen friendly for Pan-gon’s men, but PNG will step in

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya’s Tier 1 friendly match against Yemen, originally slated for June 20 at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu, has been cancelled.

Golf

Xin Yao vows to bounce back stronger in final round

PETALING JAYA: It was a disappointing outing for Wang Xin Yao on the second day of the inaugural Saujana 100PLUS Junior Championships, but she is not giving up yet.

Badminton

Sze Fei-Izzuddin renew partnership in quest for Olympics spot

PETALING JAYA: In a surprising twist, Malaysia could have another men’s doubles pair to rely on to fight for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Football

Free entry for B40 kids at Real Madrid Foundation Clinic

PETALING JAYA: This year’s Real Madrid Foundation Clinic Malaysia will be a meaningful one.

Squash

SRAM to gauge Asiad medal prospects at Asian Mixed C’ships

PETALING JAYA: The Asian Mixed Championships will be a test event for Asian Games squash but it will also help Malaysia gauge their gold medal prospects at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre from June 26-30.

Badminton

Morale booster for Tze Yong, frustration again for Jin Wei

PETALING JAYA: It was a day of contrasting fortunes for Ng Tze Yong and Goh Jin Wei in the first round of the Thailand Open.

Badminton

Chen-Toh stun China’s pair in Thailand to make up for home hiccup

PETALING JAYA: Just a week after a disappointing opening round exit in the Malaysian Masters, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei rebounded strongly by stunning China’s world No. 5 Feng Yanzhe-Huang Dongping to reach the second round of the Thailand Open.

Badminton

What’s wrong? Pang Ron-Mei Xing suffer another early loss

PETALING JAYA: Hoo Pang Ron-Teoh Mei Xing’s poor form is a cause for concern after the pair suffered yet another early exit.

Badminton

Making way for juniors at Asean Para Games is no issue for Liek Hou

PETALING JAYA: Cheah Liek Hou is not disappointed that he won’t be able to defend his SU5 gold medal at the Asean Para Games (June 3-9) as a more important mission – the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou – await him in October.

Badminton

Yogendran well-equipped to get the best out of women shuttlers

PETALING JAYA: Switching roles can be daunting for many but former international K. Yogendran (pic) is taking things in his stride.

Tennis

Tennis-France's Monfils out of French Open with wrist injury, Rune through

PARIS (Reuters) - French veteran Gael Monfils on Wednesday withdrew from the French Open citing a wrist injury, a day after his five-set victory over Sebastian Baez, sending Denmark's Holger Rune straight into the third round.

Football

Soccer-Europa League kings Sevilla beat Roma on penalties to win seventh crown

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla worked their magic yet again to beat AS Roma 4-1 on penalties on Wednesday and lift the trophy for a record-extending seventh time, handing Roma boss Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Mick Schumacher to test for Mercedes in Spain

(Reuters) - Mick Schumacher will return to the track in a Formula One car for a Pirelli tyre test at the Circuit de Catalunya with Mercedes next week after Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Football

Soccer-Wrexham embrace surprise American fan base on the road

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wrexham's love affair with American fans begins a new chapter this week, with a series of matches scheduled in the U.S. after they earned a fairytale return to the English Football League.