Athletics

Athletics-Davis-Woodhall opens up on mental health struggles after Eugene victory

July 5 (Reuters) - Olympic ⁠and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall spoke about her ⁠mental health struggles, describing her week as "really difficult" ‌going into the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, where she won the long jump.

Football

In soccer-crazy Brazil, streaming upstart pulls World Cup viewers from TV to YouTube

BRASILIA, July 5 (Reuters) - For decades, watching the ⁠World Cup in soccer-obsessed Brazil usually meant turning on the TV, but this year, for the first time, only half the ⁠games are being broadcast the usual way.

Bowling

Aiman shows nerves of steel to roll M'sia into World Youth mixed team final

PETALING JAYA: The dreaded 7-10 split is a bowler's worst nightmare, and that is precisely what national bowler Mohd Aiman Syahin Sulaiman encountered at the World Youth Championships at Megalanes Sarawak on Saturday (July 4).

Badminton

Redzuan-Zi Yu bag Asian Juniors gold

PETALING JAYA: Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal-Low Zi Yu ended Malaysia's 19-year wait for the Asian Junior Championships mixed doubles title after capturing the crown on Sunday (July 5).

Football

Soccer-No complaints but open wounds for Paraguay coach

PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - After ⁠Paraguay were knocked out of the World Cup 1-0 by France following a penalty awarded after ⁠a VAR review, Albirroja manager Gustavo Alfaro said he could not criticise the decision of ‌Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev.

Football

Soccer-England ready to write their own chapter in iconic match, says Tuchel

MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - England ⁠manager Thomas Tuchel said his side were relishing the chance to play in one of world football's most famous ⁠stadiums as they completed preparations on Saturday for their World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico at the ‌Azteca Stadium.

Badminton

Zii Jia falls short of Canadian Open final

PETALING JAYA: Independent men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia's hopes of reaching the Canadian Open final ended after he lost to Japan's Riki Takei in the semi-finals on Saturday (July 4).

Football

Soccer-Deschamps keeps his cool as France survive Paraguay's provocation

PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - After France ⁠survived a contentious World Cup round of 16 clash with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, ⁠French manager Didier Deschamps tried to take the high road.

Football

Soccer-Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Carlo ⁠Ancelotti said Raphinha is ready to play a part after returning from injury in Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with ⁠Norway, but acknowledged his side would have to find a different solution to replace the injured Lucas Paqueta.

Football

Soccer-France survive Paraguay's prickly test but warning lights flash

PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - France arrived ⁠in Philadelphia with the swagger of World Cup heavyweights and left looking like they had spent ⁠the afternoon wrestling a cactus, grinding out a narrow victory over Paraguay in sweltering conditions.

Football

Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues

MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - Multiple big screens ⁠adorn Mexico City's Paseo de Reforma in preparation for Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash between Mexico and England, but among them are reminders ⁠of the pain continuing in the background of the tournament.

Football

Soccer-Deschamps feared Paraguay would 'chop down' Mbappe as France advance

PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - France coach ⁠Didier Deschamps said he feared Kylian Mbappe would be "chopped down" ⁠as Paraguay turned their World Cup last-16 tie into a bruising ‌battle, with Les Bleus eventually clawing their way into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win on Saturday.

Football

Soccer-Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay

PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe converted a ⁠second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal ⁠scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against ‌Morocco.

Badminton

World champ Ee Wei determined to keep Olympic dream alive 

PETALING JAYA: An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has not dampened mixed doubles world champion Toh Ee Wei's determination to qualify for a second Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028.

Squash

Syafiq savours Asiad spot after ending seven-year wait for PSA title

PETALING JAYA: Seven years of waiting finally came to an end for national squash player Mohd Syafiq Kamal after he captured the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Mumbai Challenger title on Friday.

Badminton

Chinese duo in Redzuan-Zi Yu’s way as they seek Asian juniors gold

PETALING JAYA: Having ended Malaysia's 16-year wait for a mixed doubles finalist at the Asian Junior Championships, youngsters Ahmad Redzuan Zulwaqqarizal-Low Zi Yu now have the chance to become the country's first champions in the event in 19 years when they contest today's final.

Golf

Secret to strong, penetrating tee shots

A penetrating drive isn't about brute force, it's about efficient power, clean geometry and controlling your ball flight. Use your swing understanding and course management to produce a strong, stable launch that holds its line.

Athletics

MA hire South African Matebedi as national sprint coach 

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's sprinters will be speeding up the South African way after Thabo Matebedi (pic) was appointed the national sprint head coach.

Golf

Maybank Asean Golf Getaway

CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. Chhun On Golf Resort. Garden City Golf Club. VIETNAM. Ho Chi Minh. Tan Son Nhat Golf Club. Twin Doves Golf Club. Hanoi. BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort. Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club. Danang. Legend Danang Golf Resort. Hoiana Shores Golf Club. INDONESIA. Jakarta. Sedayu Indo Golf Club. Royal Jakarta Golf Club. Bogor. Emeralda Golf Club. Rancamaya Golf & Country Club. THAILAND. Bangkok. Ballyshear Golf Links. Robinswood Golf Club. Pattaya. Siam Country Club Old Course. Siam Country Club Plantation Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai Highland Golf & Spa Resort. Alpine Golf Resort – Chiang Mai. Phuket. Blue Canyon Country Club. Red Mountain Golf Club. MALAYSIA. Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. Kota Permai Golf & Country Club. Sungai Long Golf & Country Club. Templer Park Country Club. Kuching. Damai Golf & Country Club. Kelab Golf Sarawak. Kota Kinabalu. Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club. Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Desaru. The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean Course. The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course. Langkawi. The Els Club Teluk Datai

Golf

Cambodia’s new frontier

THERE is a special kind of magic that happens when great golf meets great travel. It's the feeling of stepping into a place where every detail has been considered, every moment feels intentional, and every round a memory