New triathlon come September in Johor’s Forest City
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April 2023: The latest triathlon outfit to add Malaysia to its calendar is Dutch-based Challenge Family, which is featuring its event at Johor’s Forest City come Sept …
PayNet continues sponsoring female triathlete for Hawaii Ironman tourney
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2023: Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) yesterday announced it will continue its sponsorship of an outstanding female triathlete to compete at the international IRONMAN competition …
Alexia Putellas, Lionel Messi get FIFA top awards
PARIS, 28 Feb 2023: Argentine great Lionel Messi added a new trophy last night to his massive collection, taking home honours for the 2022 The Best FIFA men’s player of …
Concerns remain over India’s women’s cricket league
MUMBAI, 25 Feb 2023: India is on the cusp of launching its first women’s cricket premier league but the funding behind the initiative pales in comparison to the men’s league …
Brazilian athlete aims to build Latin America’s 1st bobsled track
SAO PAOLO, 25 Feb 2023: Brazilian Olympic bobsleigh athlete Edson Bindilatti is facing strong headwinds but remains determined to achieve his unusual sporting dream – to build a bobsled track …
Ant Group deal cements end to China boycott of NBA games broadcast
SHANGHAI, 22 Feb 2023: NBA and Ant Group, an affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, yesterday announced a comprehensive, strategic partnership to create original online content and customised experiences for …
Mexican breakdancer in pursuit of Olympic gold
PUEBLA, 19 Feb 2023: An avid breakdancer from the age of 6, Mexico’s Luis Gerardo Deolarte Ortiz never imagined that his passion would become an Olympic discipline. But at 22, …
Saudi dreams ended by Real Madrid
RABAT, 12 Feb 2023: Vinicius Jr and Fede Valverde had a brace each here yesterday to lead Real Madrid 5-3 over Saudi side Al Hilal in the Club World Cup …
Real Madrid stops team from Egypt, advances to Club World Cup final
RABAT, 9 Feb 2023: Real Madrid thumped Al Ahly 4-1 yesterday in the Moroccan capital to reach the final of the Club World Cup for a record fifth time. The …
Al-Hilal beats Flamengo to enter Club World Cup final
RABAT, 8 Feb 2023: Al-Hilal became the first Saudi team to qualify for the final of the Club World Cup in Morocco with a surprising 3-2 victory yesterday over Brazil’s …