Squash

Squash queen Sivasangari nails second title of the year in Hong Kong

PETALING JAYA: Squash star S. Sivasangari continued her sizzling form when she nailed her second title of the year after triumphing in the Hong Kong Football Club Open on Saturday (Nov 25).

Football

Soccer-Vissel Kobe secure first J.League title with win over Nagoya

(Reuters) - Vissel Kobe won the J.League title for the first time in the club's history on Saturday as two goals in three first half minutes earned Takayuki Yoshida's side a 2-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus.

Golf

Golf-Strong finish sees Lee open up three-shot lead at Australian PGA

(Reuters) - Min Woo Lee will take a three-shot lead over Japan's Rikuya Hosino into the final round of the Australian PGA Championship after increasing his advantage at Royal Queensland with a second consecutive five-under-par round of 66 on Saturday.

Football

Soccer-Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona's Xavi

(Reuters) - A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Managers should be 'more involved' in drafting refereeing guidelines, Pochettino says

(Reuters) - Premier League managers should have a greater involvement in drafting refereeing guidelines after a series of controversial decisions this season, particularly involving Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal's Arteta says honest opinions, emotions needed despite FA charge

(Reuters) - Honest opinions and authentic emotional reactions from coaches are good for the sport, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday after being charged by the English FA for his comments on refereeing.

Football

Soccer-Australia coach Gustavsson 'focused on Olympics' despite Sweden speculation

(Reuters) - Tony Gustavsson has stated his commitment to remain at the helm of Australia's women's team until next year's Olympic Games following speculation he is being considered for the role of men's national team coach in his native Sweden.

Football

Soccer-PSG consolidate top spot with 5-2 home win over Monaco

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain put on a scintillating performance to earn a 5-2 win over AS Monaco with five different scorers on Friday as the hosts strengthened their grip on Ligue 1's top spot.

Football

JDT rest key players against Kuching to save the best for AFC meet

PETALING JAYA: The team line-up was changed but Johor Darul Ta’zim still did the job.

Community Sports

Thrilling top-of-the-table clash

PREMIER League leaders and champions Manchester City host second-placed Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium this weekend in a scintillating top-of-the-table clash.

Community Sports

Pochettino has point to prove on visit to Newcastle

THERE’S a growing sense of belief at Chelsea that they have taken the corner and are developing into a solid and cohesive unit under Mauricio Pochettino.

Football

The going’s good for Orozco and Co despite long break

PETALING JAYA: Selangor have not had any competitive outings for the past two months but their Venezuelan midfielder Yohandry Orozcois (pic) is not worried.

Football

Frenchman says rest is useful for Negri to revive their fortunes

PETALING JAYA: French centreback Herold Goulon says Negri Sembilan are in good spirits despite being in the rut in the Super League.

Badminton

Rexy downplays communication issue between Pearly and Thinaah

PETALING JAYA: National coaching director Rexy Mainaky has played down the lack of communication between women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in the China Masters.

Badminton

Zii Jia heads for short holiday to recharge for next year’s Malaysian Open

PETALING JAYA: Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s inability to break through Kenta Nishimoto’s brick-like defence cost him dearly in the men’s singles quarter-finals of the China Masters.

Shooting

Keeping it simple lands 20-year-old Syasya the gold

PETALING JAYA: Simplicity is the key for national shooter Nurul Syasya Nadiah Ariffin.

Squash

Eain Yow and Sivasangari could make it a double success after stunners in semis

PETALING JAYA: It was double joy for Malaysia as Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari both pulled off superb upset wins to book their final spots in the Hong Kong Squash Club Open.

Motorsport

MiniGP world champ Qabil finds up-close session with stars tougher than the race

PETALING JAYA: Negaraku was heard three times on Spanish soil as rider Qabil Irfan experienced an amazing journey to become Malaysia’s first motorcycle world champion.

Sports Box

Locals, mixed heritage or naturalised – our Tigers roar as one!

THIS time there were no litany of complaints from fans on social media, only praises after the Harimau Malaya’s great start in the World Cup qualifiers.

Badminton

Justin lightens up after finally getting green light for comeback

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh’s (pic) agonising wait is over.