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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games: Japan chief
A Sri Lankan official said some teams had raised doubts over facilities and accommodation at the Games.
NFL committed to long game as it hunts 'next 50 million fans' outside US
MELBOURNE, Sept 2 - The National Football League (NFL) says it is committed to playing the long game with its …
Grand Prix season: Orchard ‘paddock’, pop-ups, Porsche displays and more beyond the racetrack
A slew of exciting activities outside the circuit will complement the Oct 9-11 Singapore Grand Prix race.
Top seed Zverev avoids upset in five-set thriller
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - Top seed Alexander Zverev survived a huge scare at the U.S. Open after overcoming Italian L…
JioHotstar, the Netflix of India, is now streaming in Singapore, taking on the existing incumbents
With more than 500 million active users in India, JioHotstar is bringing its huge multilingual catalogue to Si…
Leandro Paredes says suspension, Messi retirement make Argentina future uncertain
He has been banned for 10 matches after being involved in a brawl following the World Cup final.
Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in US$9 billion push to fend off China, documents show
It aims to save 1.5 trillion yen (US$9.4 billion) by 2030
SPF: Indonesian man charged after 19.5-cm knife found hidden in sock at Changi Airport Terminal 4 departure screening
A knife wrapped in plastic and tape was found hidden inside an Indonesian man's sock during screening at Chang…
Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form
NEW YORK, Sept 2 - The U.S. Open kicks off its second round on Wednesday, with seventh seed Daniil Medvedev lo…
Singapore Grand Prix pit lane experience ballot opens for 4,500 fans
Each successful applicant will receive a pair of free tickets to the Thursday Pit Lane Experience.
Teenager Frodin hopes to meet idol Serena after US Open debut
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - Thea Frodin made her U.S. Open debut on Tuesday but one dream remains unfulfilled for the 1…
Birthday boy Monfils beats Vallejo in first round of his last US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - French showman Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 win over Ad…
Woods to change not-guilty plea in DUI case, court documents show
He had 2 hydrocodone pills with him and officers observed him to be lethargic and slow.
Home favourite Gauff storms past Sonmez at US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - Home favourite Coco Gauff began her campaign for a second U.S. Open crown with a 6-3 6-4 vi…
Safety concerns raised over giant beehive found in Bukit Batok residential estate
A large swarm of bees has been buzzing around a Bukit Batok HDB block, where residents recently discovered a g…
Andreeva dismantles Indonesian Janice Tjen, eases into US Open second round
Andreeva will face Germany’s Eva Lys in the next round.
From Hollywood to big time tennis: Teenager Thea Frodin makes US Open debut
She lost to second seed Elena Rybakina.
US, International teams add captain's picks for Presidents Cup
Sept 1 - Geoff Ogilvy used half of his captain's picks on Tuesday to add Presidents Cup rookies Nick Taylor, N…
40 y/o man wants to quit his job without a backup plan, has $380k saved: ‘It’s destroying my health’
SINGAPORE: Working late into the night, being on call at weekends, and never quite managing to switch off—one …
Mudryk joins Tottenham on loan from Chelsea
LONDON, Sept 1 - Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan from Premier L…
English Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record
The total gross spend by England’s top-flight clubs reached around £3.46 billion (S$5.95 billion).
Grealish returns to Everton on loan from Manchester City
Sept 1 - Jack Grealish has rejoined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with both Premier Leag…
Top seed Alex Zverev survives 5-set thriller to reach US Open second round
Americans Gauff, Keys and Fritz also progressed in New York.
Rybakina quiets injury concerns with first-round win over Frodin
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - Second seed Elena Rybakina eased concerns over her fitness and advanced to the U.S. Open se…
‘I’m really sick and tired’: Singaporean, 46, hits wall after 8 job interviews
SINGAPORE: After three months, eight interviews, and eight rejections, a 46-year-old Singaporean is beginning …
Zverev soaks up pressure to advance, rain plays spoilsport at US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 2 - Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo Sonego to reach the U.S. Open second round …
Manchester City sign Ndiaye from Everton
LONDON, Sept 1 - Manchester City's rebuild continued on Tuesday with the signing of Senegal forward Iliman Ndi…
Fritz beats young compatriot Blanch in easy US Open start
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - American Taylor Fritz harnessed his mighty serve to roll into the second round of the U.S. …
Kroenke reaches deal to add Angels to sports portfolio
Sept 1 - Stan Kroenke has reached an agreement to add Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels to his portfo…
Man finds it hard to trust GF after her ‘microcheating’: ‘Is it healthier to just break up?’
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is wondering whether his relationship has reached the point of no return after hi…
South Africa unveil Mosimane as new coach ahead of qualifiers
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 1 - Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the South African national team's head coach for t…
Canada's David joins Atletico Madrid on season-long loan
Sept 1 - Atletico Madrid have signed Canada striker Jonathan David on loan from Juventus for the season, both …
Everton striker Beto completes move to Fiorentina
Sept 1 - Forward Beto has completed a permanent move from Everton to Serie A club Fiorentina for an undisclose…
Juventus sign forward Woltemade on loan from Newcastle
Sept 1 - Juventus have signed German forward Nick Woltemade on loan from Premier League club Newcastle United …
Keys tames nerves to beat Korneeva in US Open first round
NEW YORK, Sept 1 - American Madison Keys overcame early jitters to down Russian Alina Korneeva 7-5 6-4 in the …
Man apologises & runs away after 2 women follow him over alleged stalking in Sengkang
From a TikTok video that's had over 350,000 views. Two young women turn the tables against a man who was stalk…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan renews contract until 2030
Sept 1 - Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has renewed his contract until 2030, the country's football association (EF…
ICA seizes over 3,400 vaporisers and 7,000 pods found hidden in corrugated paper consignment at Tuas Checkpoint
ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint seized more than 3,400 vaporisers and nearly 7,000 pods hidden within a declar…
Manchester City complete Enzo Fernandez signing from Chelsea
City are set to pay £125million ($169.08 million) for Fernandez, according to reports.
Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement
He wants to focus on his club career and make way for the next generation of players.