Football

Soccer-Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager

May ⁠17 (Reuters) - Xabi Alonso ⁠will take over ‌as Chelsea's new manager, the Premier ​League club ⁠said on ⁠Sunday, with the Spaniard ⁠signing ‌a four-year ⁠deal beginning on July ​1.

Badminton

Zi Yu-Noraqilah fall short in China Masters final

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Low Zi Yu-Nuraqilah Maisarah Ramdan fell short in their bid to capture the China Masters title after losing to Japan's Sumire Nakade-Miyu Takahashi on Sunday (May 17).

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks hopeful Tangitau sidelined for season by Achilles

May 17 (Reuters) - Otago ⁠Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau has had ⁠his hopes of an All Blacks call-up ‌shattered by an Achilles injury that will sideline him until the end of the season.

Football

North Korean women's soccer club arrives in South amid strained ties

INCHEON, South ⁠Korea, May 17 (Reuters) - North Korean women's soccer club Naegohyang FC arrived in South Korea on ⁠Sunday for an Asian Women's Champions League semi-final, marking the first visit by athletes from the ‌isolated state to the South in eight years.

Athletics

Azeem and Co post fastest time in NCAA en route to winning 4x100 gold in SEC

PETALING JAYA: National sprinter Mohd Azeem Fahmi wrapped up his final Southeastern Conference Championship (SEC) outing with a gold medal for Auburn University in the men's 4x100m on Saturday (May 16).

Badminton

Chong Wei stands firm despite some players' complaints to BAM chief

PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei revealed that several players had been unhappy with the stricter rules reintroduced in the national squad since his return to the governing body.

Badminton

Chong Wei gives Jun Hao final warning over ‘disciplinary issues’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao is at risk of being dropped from the national team following disciplinary issues.

Football

Soccer-Mourinho says will decide future by next week amid Real Madrid talks

May 17 (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho has ⁠opened the door to a return to Real Madrid, saying his agent ⁠is in touch with the Spanish club, but the Benfica manager stressed ‌no offer is on the table and he is in no rush to decide.

Other Sports

Mixed Martial Arts-McGregor to make UFC comeback on July 11

May 16 (Reuters) - Former ⁠two-weight mixed martial arts world champion Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited ⁠return to the UFC octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC ‌President Dana White announced during Saturday night's UFC card. 

Other Sports

Mixed Martial Arts-Rousey rolls back the clock to submit Carano in 17 seconds

INGLEWOOD, California, May 17 (Reuters) - Former UFC ⁠champion Ronda Rousey came roaring out of the traps in her first mixed martial arts ⁠fight in almost a decade, securing her trademark armbar submission in the opening seconds ‌to defeat Gina Carano on Saturday night.

Cricket

Cricket-Allen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata

May 17 (Reuters) - Finn Allen said ⁠shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting has helped revive his ⁠form after he fired Kolkata Knight Riders to a 29-run win over ‌Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Football

Soccer-USM Alger beat Zamalek on penalties to win African Confederation Cup

CAIRO, ⁠May 17 (Reuters) - USM Alger won the ⁠African Confederation Cup title after beating ‌Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 in a penalty shootout in the second leg of the final on Saturday, overcoming ​a 1-0 defeat on the ⁠night to prevail on ⁠aggregate.

Football

Soccer-Arnold urges Iraq to show fighting spirit at World Cup

BAGHDAD, ⁠Iraq, May 16 (Reuters) - Iraq coach Graham Arnold said ⁠on Saturday he expects his side to show ‌a trademark "fighting mentality" at next month's World Cup after qualifying for the finals for the first time since 1986.

Golf

The only two chips you really need

IT is vital in this game that you know exactly how far you hit the ball. A couple of yards can be the difference between a birdie and a bogey. But the bigger lesson here is learning to temper aggression.

Golf

Higgo docked two shots for being late to the tee at PGA Championship

SOUTH Africa's Garrick Higgo was penalised two strokes for being late to the tee during the opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday, but ended the day just two shots off the lead with a one-under-par 69.

Other Sports

Amirul and Co cautious ahead of South Korean challenge

PETALING JAYA: The national sepak takraw team can secure a quarter-final spot in the quadrant event of the World Cup if they beat South Korea in their second Group C match at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur today.

Golf

Cultural celebration showcases performance and progress

UNDER Armour Malaysia and MST Golf teamed up to stage the UA Drive Culture Golf Day, a oneday showcase of the brand's growing commitment to the game.

Golf

Liyana, Mirabel make their mark

MALAYSIA registered a rare triple double this past week, courtesy of two of its more prolific rising stars, Liyana Durisic and Mirabel Ting.

Football

Immigration set to unveil new identity next season

ALOR SETAR: Immigration are set to unveil a new identity next season through a rebranding exercise aimed at building stronger fan support, particularly in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Golf

Charity Day back in Putrajaya

MARRIOTT International Hotels and Resorts, together with the Marriott Worldwide Business Council Malaysia, will stage the return of its annual Charity Golf Day on June 20, 2026, at Palm Garden Golf Club in Putrajaya.