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Time for 'Terminator Shah' to be country's main hope - Hannah

Hannah Yeoh is confident that Shah Firdaus has what it takes to take over the responsibility from Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang as the country's number one track cyclist.

Newcastle chief tells club to resist ANY offers for star Alexander Isak after Barcelona watched Swedish striker in win at West Ham

CRAIG HOPE: The governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment fund, the club's majority owners, was at Wembley to see the Magpies lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Rasmus Hojlund reveals truth behind goal drought nightmare after £72m Man United star finally ended rut lasting over 22 HOURS with strike at Leicester

The £72million striker scored his first goal in 22 hours and 19 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win at Leicester - a barren run that stretched back 22 games and three months to mid-December.

Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss footballer who is setting social media alight!

Alisha Lehmann, born on January 21, 1999, in Tägertschi, Switzerland, is not only a talented soccer player, she is a true icon of the new sporting generation. At 26, this explosive striker has established herself as a star of women's soccer while captivating a massive audience on social media. Between her exploits on the […]

More women shaping the future of Malaysian sports

Their roles are now increasingly recognised, no longer mere figures in the background but key drivers of the nation’s sports landscape.

Jamie Carragher insists Arne Slot needs to sign 'five or six' players in the summer - as Liverpool legend claims there are 'so many areas to improve'

The Reds suffered their latest setback on Sunday afternoon after losing the Carabao Cup final 2-1 to Newcastle, which came days after their shootout defeat by PSG.

Postecoglou reflects on Tottenham's 2-0 loss to Fulham

It wasn't the best Sunday for Ange's men.

The stats that show Bruno Fernandes is one of the Premier League's greatest EVER playmakers as he continues to carry Man United

After Bruno Fernandes put the gloss on yet another superb individual display for Manchester United in the 3-0 win at Leicester, the 3,000-strong away section serenaded him.

Fabian Hürzeler: 'We proved we can compete with any team'

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler reflects on his team's 2-2 draw against Man City, praising their style and effort. He believes they were the better team in the second half but is disappointed not to secure all three points.

Iga Swiatek breaks her silence after 'unacceptable' behaviour towards Indian Wells ball kid with strongly worded statement

World number two Iga Swiatek has broken her silence after making headlines for smashing a tennis ball at a ball boy in her Indian Wells semi-final.

The 25 most exciting Premier League footballers in history – ranked

Paul Scholes claims Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man United's owners are 'BEGGING' for financing to build new £2bn stadium as club legend warns fans not to be 'gullible'

Man United announced plans last week to build a brand new £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium to bring the club into the future, with a new ground having long been discussed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The model pro destined for Wimbledon glory: How Indian Wells winner Jack Draper became heir to Andy Murray's throne - combined with his cover-star looks - and the REAL reason he stays single amid Emma Raducanu links

Jack Draper's career ascended to new heights on Sunday night as he won his maiden Masters title at Indian Wells.

Morgan Gibbs-White earns late England call-up ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first Three Lions game... amid doubts over Cole Palmer's fitness

Morgan Gibbs-White was on Sunday night added to the England squad due to doubts over the fitness of Cole Palmer, who was unable to play for Chelsea yesterday.

Albon hails Williams' strategy execution to land fifth in Australian GP

Williams racer pleased to be competitive in conditions where the team tends to struggle

Footballers who are brothers, but played for different countries

Everton 1-1 West Ham: David Moyes' London legacy lives on as his old signings come back to haunt him - but Hammers fans still appreciate class act Scot, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT AT GOODISON PARK: After the game's breathtaking finish, when David Moyes marched across to acknowledge West Ham's fans and was offered rich applause in return.

Former Arsenal star returns to the Emirates to watch Gunners' victory over Chelsea... four years after his departure from club

The 36-year-old spent eight years in north London and helped guide the Gunners to four FA Cups in the period before departing in 2021.

Aussie teen Gout Gout clocks under 20 seconds for 200m run

Australian teenager Gout Gout ran the 200 metres in a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds at the Queensland state championships on Sunday (March 16). The breeze of 3.6 metres per second means his dip under the 20-second barrier will not be entered into the record books. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Lando Norris hopes newfound confidence can help fire him to his first Formula One title after ending Max Verstappen's remarkable run

Lando Norris has admitted he lacked confidence last season but hopes a new-found self-belief will fire him to world championship glory.

Ferrari must "understand what went wrong" after Australian GP strategy blunder

Ferrari was a top-five contender in Melbourne until both Leclerc and Hamilton lost crucial time with a slick-tyre gamble - and team boss Vasseur admits his squad got it wrong

McLaren chief Zak Brown's simple three-word message to Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris ahead of Australian Grand Prix

McLaren boss Zak Brown has given his superstar drivers permission to race each other hard on Sunday afternoon at the Australian Grand Prix, but there's just one simple condition.

Named: Two rival Premier League managers 'among Tottenham's candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou if they sack him' with pressure rising on him again

Ange Postecoglou is under high pressure again after Tottenham suffered a disappointing 2-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with the team sitting in 14th place in the Premier League.

It's easy to mock Jordan Henderson's England recall but he may offer Thomas Tuchel a style of leadership Harry Kane does not, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: Amid the gnashing of teeth about the recall of Jordan Henderson by England, it's worth noting he is a dressing-room leader at a time of desperate shortage of that ilk of player.

Prince William predicts England will win the Rugby against Wales

Prince William seemed rather positive as he predicted England would win the Rugby against Wales today. Speaking with some ex rugby players, Prince William said 'I think that England might get a result today' hinting at a win.

Newcastle fans chant in Covent Garden ahead of Carabao cup final

Newcastle fans chant in Covent Garden, London, ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.

Ruben Amorim heaps praise on Rasmus Hojlund after goal-shy striker ends scoring drought with tidy finish against Leicester... and admits it's a 'shame' momentum is forced to stop due to the international break

CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim paid tribute to Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United striker ended his marathon goal drought in the win at Leicester on Sunday night.

Mikel Arteta leaves Paul Merson 'flabbergasted' with Chelsea comment - after Arsenal boss analysed Blues having beaten them 1-0

The Gunners beat the Blues - their London rivals - 1-0 in Premier League action, with Mikel Merino heading in the only goal of the game from a corner in the first half of the fixture in the capital.

Cole Palmer is too good for Chelsea but he will struggle to leave the club, insists Jamie Carragher, as Paul Scholes agrees the England star 'needs challenging more' amid Blues slump

Palmer joined the Blues at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, and has gone on to become the west London side's best and most important players with 39 goals and 21 assists in 78 games.

David Moyes sends emotional message to West Ham fans after Everton rescue a late draw against his former club

Everton manager David Moyes said his bond with West Ham's fans was unbreakable, after watching his team fight out a draw with the club.

ON THE ROAD: As City and Hibs mark 500-match milestone, women's game has so much to celebrate... and so much more still to achieve

On a clear day in Springburn, one can't quite see forever - but it is possible to gauge how far Scottish women's football has come.

Leicester 0-3 Man United: Bruno Fernandes stars again as Red Devils extend unbeaten run to four games

CHRIS WHEELER AT KING POWER STADIUM: Whisper it, but some semblance of method is starting to emerge under Ruben Amorim from the madness of this season.

Carlo Ancelotti FUMES with LaLiga scheduling after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Villarreal - and threatens to BOYCOTT future matches ahead of Champions League showdown with Arsenal next month

The Italian specialist appeared clearly frustrated that Los Blancos were forced to feature at Benito Villamarin despite playing a 120-minute clash against rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Mercato – Van Dijk, an astronomical offer from PSG announced!

The 2025 summer mercato isn’t open yet, of course, but it’s already gearing up, so rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain still arrive from time to time. This time, it’s Anfield Watch that assures PSG have launched a huge bid for Virgil Van Dijk, the 33-year-old central defender from the Netherlands who is at the end of his contract at Liverpool (whom he joined in 2017). “Van Dijk’s initial offer was 100 million euros. “Van Dijk is a prime...

Celtic's transfer policy is at a crossroads. Will Brendan Rodgers prioritise experience over potential this summer?

THIS is a tale of Yin (big) and Yang. It tells of success in the transfer market but it also has a plot twist.

Newcastle end their wait for a trophy with Wembley win over Liverpool

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak's 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup despite substitute Federico Chiesa's late strike.

The all-time goalscorer from each UEFA member country

Training With The Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder

What does it take to train like the strongest bodybuilder on the planet? I stepped into the gym with a massive strength legend to push my limits and see if I could survive his brutal, record-breaking workout. From heavy lifts to endurance tests, this session was beyond anything I expected. Can I keep up, or will I get crushed under the weights? Watch to find out!

From Ipoh to Cardiff: Malaysian-born weightlifting champion Chung Kum Weng remembered in Wales

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A Malaysian athlete who made Wales his home received a heartfelt final tribute as people lined...

Arsenal 'open talks with Nico Williams' camp' over summer transfer - but face strong competition from European heavyweights for Athletic Bilbao star

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams' representatives over a potential transfer in what could be one of the coups of the summer.

MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez wins again to remain unbeaten as factory Ducati rider

Alex Marquez led much of the way in Argentina, but ultimately had to give best to brother Marc who now has four wins from four races (two sprints and two grands prix) this year

Heartbreak for Mary Fowler in League Cup final as Sam Kerr mystery continues for Chelsea

Mary Fowler's dream of a first trophy with Manchester City have been dashed as Chelsea won their Women's League Cup final duel 2-1.

Empowered women, empowered lives: Fitness as a stepping stone to success

Navinder is among the women who have broken barriers in competitive sports and corporate leadership with fitness, championing the transformative power of prioritising health and well-being.

15 star footballers whose careers took a nosedive after leaving the Premier League

Ipswich 2-4 Nottingham Forest: Anthony Elanga shines as visitors near Champions League dream - as Nuno Espirito Santo makes England claim for overlooked stars, writes Matt Barlow

MATT BARLOW AT PORTMAN ROAD:East Anglian outposts like these are no longer the limit of Nottingham Forest's travel plans. They are bound for European competition once again.

Is Mohamed Salah out of the race? The 10 favourites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Man United youngster Ayden Heaven, 18, forced off on a stretcher after suffering injury on his first Premier League start against Leicester

Heaven, who joined the club from Arsenal in a deal worth £1million in January, saw an impressive display at the King Power cut short after he tangled with Leicester forward Patson Daka.

BBC causes a stir with decision to hire a football TACTICS correspondent as part of major shake up by new director

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: As reported last week, 27 roles are going and 27 fresh roles are being created as part of a reshaping led by the BBC's director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski.

Hamilton's Ferrari debut race "a crash course" in the wet

The seven-time champion struggled with a new car in challenging conditions in the Australian Grand Prix, which also featured a few terse radio exchanges with Hamilton's new race engineer

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after their 68-14 Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.