Football

Soccer-Maguire signs Manchester United contract extension

MANCHESTER, England, April ⁠7 (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has ⁠signed a new contract to extend his ‌stay until 2027, with the option for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Rugby

Rugby-Former England captain Lawes comes out of international retirement

April 7 (Reuters) - Former England captain ⁠Courtney Lawes said he was "officially un-retiring" from international rugby after Sale ⁠Sharks agreed a deal to sign the former England and British ‌and Irish Lions forward for the 2026-27 season.

Cycling

Cycling-Australian Dennis criticises media portrayal following wife's death

April 7 (Reuters) - Former cycling world ⁠champion Rohan Dennis said the media had created a false narrative ⁠about him after the Australian received a suspended jail sentence last ‌year over the death of his wife.

Boxing

Boxing-Taiwan's Lin takes bronze at Asian championships in competitive return

April 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Lin ⁠Yu-ting took bronze at the Asian Boxing Elite Championships on ⁠Monday in her first competition since a gender-eligibility row overshadowed ‌her Olympic gold medal-winning performance at the 2024 Paris Games.

Swimming

Swimming-Chalmers targets Olympic relay gold after Australian Open success

SYDNEY, April 7 (Reuters) - Kyle Chalmers mowed ⁠down his rivals to take the 100 metres freestyle crown at the Australian Open swimming championships ⁠on Monday before revealing his desire to finally land an Olympic sprint relay gold in ‌2028.

Badminton

Hopeful Eogene continues to prep for possible Thomas Cup debut

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Eogene Ewe is still waiting for his moment on the Thomas Cup stage – and he hopes it will finally arrive in Horsens later this month.

A Winning Factor

​Why buying local players still wins in the Premier League

ANOTHER weekend without Premier League football, as the FA Cup quarter-finals took centre stage. Chelsea and Manchester City booked their spots at Wembley, while Arsenal were dumped out by Southampton after a spirited performance by the home side at St Mary's.​

Football

Dad’s sweet gift

PETALING JAYA: When Chrigor Moraes slid in to stab home Selangor's dramatic equaliser on Sunday night, it was more than just a goal – it was a moment charged with emotion, sacrifice and love.

Football

Ubaidullah adapts, learns, and aims higher with Turtles

PETALING JAYA: For Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili (pic), the 2025-2026 season has been as much about learning from mistakes as it has been about showcasing his growing versatility.

Football

Pan-gon confident Selangor can seize control in Kuching

PETALING JAYA: Selangor coach Kim Pan-gon believes his side have the edge heading into the Malaysia Cup semi-final second leg in Kuching, but expects a stern challenge from a resilient Kuching City outfit following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Sunday.

Squash

Erwin soars higher with AirAsia MOVE support

PETALING JAYA: Rising squash player Erwin Kros Christopher (pic) got a big boost to his professional career after announcing a new partnership with AirAsia MOVE.

Hockey

Passion counts most as Malaysia opens hockey opportunities widely

PETALING JAYA: Sports school backgrounds are not a requirement to make the national hockey team, with junior head coach Nor Saiful Zaini stressing that passion and raw ability matter more than where a player comes from.

Badminton

Rosman sends calm message to young debutants

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles head coach Rosman Razak has urged his charges Low Zi Yu-Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan and Choong Jie Yu-Vanessa Ng not to be intimidated as they gear up for their debut at the Asian Championships, which begin in Ningbo today.

Badminton

Wei Chong’s right knee under watch in Ningbo

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun carry Malaysia's strongest medal hopes into the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, but all eyes will be on Wei Chong's fitness as he manages a recent knee injury.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Ee Wei will use Asian meet to build momentum ahead of worlds

PETALING JAYA: While many national shuttlers are using the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, as a tune-up for the Thomas and Uber Cups, mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei are focused firmly on defending their world title.

Hockey

TNB all pumped up with new identity, aiming for a double in MHL

PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional have set their sights on winning a double in this year's Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) with their new identity for the senior team, the Thunderstars.

Football

Soccer-Napoli edge Milan to keep Serie A title hopes alive

April 6 (Reuters) - Matteo ⁠Politano struck late to give defending champions ⁠Napoli a hard-fought 1-0 home win over ‌AC Milan in Serie A on Monday, lifting them to second in the standings.

Golf

Golf-Morikawa taking things 'day by day' as back injury clouds Masters hopes

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April ⁠6 (Reuters) - World number seven Collin Morikawa said on Monday he is taking things "day ⁠by day" after a recent back injury that threatens to jeopardise his chances ‌at this week's Masters.

Golf

Golf-Masters rookie Gotterup brings confidence to Augusta after meteoric rise

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 6 (Reuters) - Chris ⁠Gotterup has been one of the hottest players on the PGA Tour this season, and as he prepares to ⁠make his Masters debut this week he's not losing any sleep over the challenges Augusta National presents.

Football

Soccer-Kompany to make late call on Kane for Bayern's Champions League clash at Real Madrid

April 6 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich striker Harry ⁠Kane trained on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, but coach Vincent ⁠Kompany will make a late decision on his availability for Tuesday's Champions League ‌quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid.