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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mohamad Azlan in hot water for ignoring rest order after fracture
NATIONAL sepak takraw right apit (striker) Mohamad Azlan Alias has been issued a show-cause letter after playing for his club, Melaka Titans, in the domestic league despite being advised to rest for two months due to a fractured elbow sustained last month. Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the letter was sent to both Mohamad Azlan and his club, requiring a response within seven days from yesterday. 'The (fracture) report came from the doctor and the National Sports Institute (ISN), so it must be respected. Mohamad Azlan is needed for bigger tournaments, representing the country at the Thai King's Cup in July and the SEA Games (in December). 'If he's not fully recovered and plays again, risking further injury, he may need a longer recovery period. Who will bear the consequences? He's a national player,' Mohd Sumali said when met at the STL (Sepak Takraw League) 2025 Community Programme at the Taman Mesra sepak takraw court here today. Mohd Sumali said he will personally raise the issue at a meeting to discuss follow-up actions. Mohamad Azlan was confirmed to have suffered a fracture in his left elbow following an incident during the team regu final at the 2025 Asian Sepak Takraw Cup at Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur last month, and was advised to rest for two months. However, the 27-year-old national team main striker was spotted competing for his club in the STL division one recently. 'Everyone is asking why he was playing. This has caused a stir because the mindset is that he's injured and undergoing treatment,' said Mohd Sumali. Meanwhile, today's programme saw STL players, television personalities and local residents come together for a gotong-royong effort, including repainting and upgrading the Taman Mesra sepak takraw court owned by the local residents' association. The court was chosen for its historical significance, having served as a recreational and training hub for the community and producing numerous talented players for over 50 years.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rangers: TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive The Texas Rangers and Jake Burger hit the field in the first game of a three-game series against Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals, on Friday at Globe Life Field. Here is everything you need to know to watch the Cardinals vs. Rangers game. Keep up with MLB on FOX Sports. Check out the best moments the St. Louis Cardinals and the Baltimore Orioles. Cardinals vs. Rangers Game Information & How to Watch When: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8:05 p.m. ET Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas TV: Watch on CW33, FDSMW Box Score: Fox Sports Cardinals vs. Rangers Prediction Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Rangers 4 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs Win Probabilities: Cardinals 51%, Rangers 49% Cardinals vs. Rangers Head to Head Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result 7/31/2024 Rangers -1.5 9.5 -118 -102 10-1 STL 7/30/2024 Rangers -1.5 8.5 -123 +104 8-1 STL 7/29/2024 Rangers -1.5 8.5 -115 -104 6-3 TEX 6/7/2023 Rangers -1.5 9 -136 +116 1-0 STL 6/6/2023 Rangers -1.5 9.5 -139 +118 6-4 TEX 6/5/2023 Rangers -1.5 10 -144 +123 4-3 TEX Cardinals Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 6-4 Runs Per Game 4.6 HR 8 ERA 3.58 K/9 7.9 Cardinals Player Insights Brendan Donovan's .335 average leads the Cardinals this year. His resume also includes four homers and driven in 24 RBI. Of all hitters in the majors, Donovan is 160th in homers and 96th in RBI. Donovan has collected a hit in four games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .471 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and two RBIs. Lars Nootbaar's eight home runs are a team-high mark. Nootbaar is 58th in homers in the majors, and 70th in RBI. Nootbaar heads into this matchup looking for his third game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with a double, a home run, a walk and two RBIs. Nolan Arenado is batting .239 with 10 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 19 walks. Arenado is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .211 with a triple, a home run, two walks and five RBIs. Masyn Winn is batting .278 with eight doubles, six home runs and 18 walks. Winn takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .400 with two doubles, a home run, two walks and four RBIs. Cardinals Recent & Upcoming Games Rangers Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 2-8 Runs Per Game 2.2 HR 7 ERA 3.07 K/9 7.5 Rangers Player Insights Wyatt Langford has swatted a team-leading 10 long balls. Among all hitters in the majors, Langford ranks 31st in homers and 121st in RBI. Josh Jung's .274 batting average leads his team. Among all MLB hitters, Jung ranks 80th in homers and 135th in RBI. Josh Smith is batting .272 with five doubles, a triple, four home runs and 18 walks. Adolis Garcia has driven in the most runs for the Rangers with 27 runs batted in. Rangers Recent & Upcoming Games FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Texas Rangers St. Louis Cardinals recommended
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
CelcomDigi STL 2025 returns to dominate the sports arena with an expanded GP series
SEPAK TAKRAW LEAGUE (CelcomDigi STL 2025) is back and will ignite the local sporting scene with an additional Grand Prix (GP) in Negeri Sembilan, with a total of six Grand Prix this season which starts from 28 May until 31 August 2025. More exciting, this 11th edition comes with a brand new look with the presence of renowned telecommunication company, CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) as title sponsor for STL 2025. CelcomDigi STL 2025 maintains the GP format but there is a new qualification system that divides teams to Class One and Class Two after completion of group stage. Only teams in Class One will stand a chance to win the GP, whilst the teams in Class Two will fight for a spot between fifth to eighth. This format will ensure higher intensity and competitiveness among teams which will be exciting for ardent fans. CelcomDigi STL 2025 will start with STL Division 1 which takes place at a brand new venue, Stadium SUKPA, Pahang this season. STL Premier will start at Stadium Gong Badak, Terengganu for the first GP. The second Grand Prix will be at another brand new venue, Arena 9 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan followed by the third GP at Iskandar Malaysia Studios, Johor. The fourth GP will take place at Stadium Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur before moving up north to the fifth GP Perak in Stadium Indera Mulia Ipoh and last but not least, the sixth GP will be held at Spice Arena, Penang. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh stated, 'STL is a prestigious league that truly deserves recognition, especially for Astro's efforts and its strong collaboration with the Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association (PSM) through strategic and effective development plans. These ongoing efforts have successfully nurtured a new generation of high-calibre athletes and produced world-class talents. The national team's impressive performance at the recent 2025 Asia Sepak Takraw Championship is clear proof of the success of grassroots development programs, with STL serving as a vital platform. Over the past 11 years, STL has transformed from a community-level sport into a professional, commercialised, and inclusive league, a truly outstanding achievement for local sports,' she said. Meanwhile, Astro Head of Sports, Nicholas John said, 'STL is not just a league, it's an effort to elevate sepak takraw on world stage. CelcomDigi coming on board strengthens the collaboration between corporate sector and organiser in bringing local sports to greater heights. CelcomDigi's support through the Arena CelcomDigi initiative encourages a healthy lifestyle and serves as a platform to unite Malaysians through the power of sports. We are thankful that one of the sports in the Arena CelcomDigi initiative is sepak takraw, this adds value to our mission in expanding STL's impact throughout the country and internationally. We appreciate the trust and commitments given,' he added. 'STL marked its 10th anniversary last year with a record-breaking achievement, reaching 6.3 million viewers on television, the highest viewership since its inception in 2014. The OTT platform sooka also experienced remarkable growth, recording a total of 15 million minutes viewing, marking a 500% over the previous year. These impressive numbers reflect the unwavering support and loyalty of fans towards this traditional sport,' he said. CelcomDigi's Head of Brand and Marketing Services, Chan May Ling, said, 'We are very excited to collaborate with Astro on the STL 2025 program as part of our efforts to empower the sport of sepak takraw among fans both locally and internationally. In line with the growing awareness among Malaysians towards a healthy and active lifestyle, our aim is to foster a sports culture that is healthy, inclusive, and sustainable through the Arena CelcomDigi initiative, to ensure that every Malaysian has access and opportunity to participate in sports they are passionate about. This also includes supporting efforts to identify new talent in the local sports scene and their continuous development for the long term,'she said. President Malaysia Sepak Takraw Association (PSM), Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said, 'This year is an important milestone for sepak takraw, this year we have pack sporting schedule and the national teams' success at the recent Asia Cup will ignite the enthusiasm not just for the players but the entire sepak takraw fraternity. We are witnessing a paradigm shift in Malaysia's sepak takraw landscape, STL not only elevates the traditional sport to a professional level but it also marks a serious commitment for long term development,' he said. 'STL will always be a part of sepak takraw's main calendar, not only in Malaysia but it's also a reference point for other countries, especially from the development and commercialization of sepak takraw. We believe the changes made to the list of national players this season, has seen more competitiveness and added excitement for the fans,' he added. Klinik STL 2025 is back with more coverage and exclusivity, the goal is to unearth young sepak takraw players and develop their potential further. This is program is targeted at teenagers aged between 13 to 17 years old where they will follow intensive training session and professional exposure to enable them to showcase their capabilities in hopes of becoming young stars in the future. 30 top participants from Klinik STL will be selected to be part of Basic Training Camp at the first Malaysia Academy Sepak Takraw Centre. Besides selected schools, Klinik STL will be open for registration at selected venues this upcoming July. Astro Rewards, a customer loyalty program, will offer various activities for Astro customers for the duration of CelcomDigi STL 2025. 2000 free tickets will be given to lucky winners through contests on the My Astro app. In addition to CelcomDigi as the Title Sponsor, the tournament is also supported by several key partners: Vida as the Official Beverage, Gajahmas as the Official Sporting Equipment, FBT-UFL as the Official Organiser Attire, and Pos Malaysia as the Official Strategic Logistics Partner. Ticketing is handled by TicketHotline as the Official Ticket Partner, while First Pride joins as the Official Snack Partner. Meanwhile, Sinar FM, Gegar, and Zayan continue their support as the Official Radio Partners for STL. Last season, Kuala Lumpur Thunder claimed the prestigious STL Premier title, taking it from the previous champions, Perak Bison. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Antlers successfully defended their title in the STL Champions Cup. The CelcomDigi STL 2025 will feature three main categories: STL Divisyen 1, STL Premier, and the STL Champions Cup. A total of 12 teams will compete in both the STL Premier and STL Divisyen 1. The STL Champions Cup, on the other hand, will showcase the top four teams from STL Premier alongside with five international invitational teams promising world-class performances. Fans can purchase tickets online via starting 22 May. Don't miss your chance to catch the excitement of CelcomDigi STL 2025! All matches will be broadcast across Astro platforms, so you can enjoy the action live from the comfort of your home or on the go via the Astro GO app or stream it for free on sooka. Astro remains committed to delivering the very best of this season's action, anytime and anywhere!
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
CelcomDigi STL 2025 returns to dominate the sports arena
SEPAK TAKRAW LEAGUE (CelcomDigi STL 2025) is back and will ignite the local sporting scene with an additional Grand Prix (GP) in Negeri Sembilan, with a total of six Grand Prix this season which starts from 28 May until 31 August 2025. More exciting, this 11th edition comes with a brand new look with the presence of renowned telecommunication company, CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) as title sponsor for STL 2025. CelcomDigi STL 2025 maintains the GP format but there is a new qualification system that divides teams to Class One and Class Two after completion of group stage. Only teams in Class One will stand a chance to win the GP, whilst the teams in Class Two will fight for a spot between fifth to eighth. This format will ensure higher intensity and competitiveness among teams which will be exciting for ardent fans. CelcomDigi STL 2025 will start with STL Division 1 which takes place at a brand new venue, Stadium SUKPA, Pahang this season. STL Premier will start at Stadium Gong Badak, Terengganu for the first GP. The second Grand Prix will be at another brand new venue, Arena 9 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan followed by the third GP at Iskandar Malaysia Studios, Johor. The fourth GP will take place at Stadium Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur before moving up north to the fifth GP Perak in Stadium Indera Mulia Ipoh and last but not least, the sixth GP will be held at Spice Arena, Penang. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh stated, 'STL is a prestigious league that truly deserves recognition, especially for Astro's efforts and its strong collaboration with the Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association (PSM) through strategic and effective development plans. These ongoing efforts have successfully nurtured a new generation of high-calibre athletes and produced world-class talents. The national team's impressive performance at the recent 2025 Asia Sepak Takraw Championship is clear proof of the success of grassroots development programs, with STL serving as a vital platform. Over the past 11 years, STL has transformed from a community-level sport into a professional, commercialised, and inclusive league, a truly outstanding achievement for local sports,' she said. Meanwhile, Astro Head of Sports, Nicholas John said, 'STL is not just a league, it's an effort to elevate sepak takraw on world stage. CelcomDigi coming on board strengthens the collaboration between corporate sector and organiser in bringing local sports to greater heights. CelcomDigi's support through the Arena CelcomDigi initiative encourages a healthy lifestyle and serves as a platform to unite Malaysians through the power of sports. We are thankful that one of the sports in the Arena CelcomDigi initiative is sepak takraw, this adds value to our mission in expanding STL's impact throughout the country and internationally. We appreciate the trust and commitments given,' he added. 'STL marked its 10th anniversary last year with a record-breaking achievement, reaching 6.3 million viewers on television, the highest viewership since its inception in 2014. The OTT platform sooka also experienced remarkable growth, recording a total of 15 million minutes viewing, marking a 500% over the previous year. These impressive numbers reflect the unwavering support and loyalty of fans towards this traditional sport,' he said. CelcomDigi's Head of Brand and Marketing Services, Chan May Ling, said, 'We are very excited to collaborate with Astro on the STL 2025 program as part of our efforts to empower the sport of sepak takraw among fans both locally and internationally. In line with the growing awareness among Malaysians towards a healthy and active lifestyle, our aim is to foster a sports culture that is healthy, inclusive, and sustainable through the Arena CelcomDigi initiative, to ensure that every Malaysian has access and opportunity to participate in sports they are passionate about. This also includes supporting efforts to identify new talent in the local sports scene and their continuous development for the long term,'she said. President Malaysia Sepak Takraw Association (PSM), Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said, 'This year is an important milestone for sepak takraw, this year we have pack sporting schedule and the national teams' success at the recent Asia Cup will ignite the enthusiasm not just for the players but the entire sepak takraw fraternity. We are witnessing a paradigm shift in Malaysia's sepak takraw landscape, STL not only elevates the traditional sport to a professional level but it also marks a serious commitment for long term development,' he said. 'STL will always be a part of sepak takraw's main calendar, not only in Malaysia but it's also a reference point for other countries, especially from the development and commercialization of sepak takraw. We believe the changes made to the list of national players this season, has seen more competitiveness and added excitement for the fans,' he added. Klinik STL 2025 is back with more coverage and exclusivity, the goal is to unearth young sepak takraw players and develop their potential further. This is program is targeted at teenagers aged between 13 to 17 years old where they will follow intensive training session and professional exposure to enable them to showcase their capabilities in hopes of becoming young stars in the future. 30 top participants from Klinik STL will be selected to be part of Basic Training Camp at the first Malaysia Academy Sepak Takraw Centre. Besides selected schools, Klinik STL will be open for registration at selected venues this upcoming July. Astro Rewards, a customer loyalty program, will offer various activities for Astro customers for the duration of CelcomDigi STL 2025. 2000 free tickets will be given to lucky winners through contests on the My Astro app. In addition to CelcomDigi as the Title Sponsor, the tournament is also supported by several key partners: Vida as the Official Beverage, Gajahmas as the Official Sporting Equipment, FBT-UFL as the Official Organiser Attire, and Pos Malaysia as the Official Strategic Logistics Partner. Ticketing is handled by TicketHotline as the Official Ticket Partner, while First Pride joins as the Official Snack Partner. Meanwhile, Sinar FM, Gegar, and Zayan continue their support as the Official Radio Partners for STL. Last season, Kuala Lumpur Thunder claimed the prestigious STL Premier title, taking it from the previous champions, Perak Bison. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Antlers successfully defended their title in the STL Champions Cup. The CelcomDigi STL 2025 will feature three main categories: STL Divisyen 1, STL Premier, and the STL Champions Cup. A total of 12 teams will compete in both the STL Premier and STL Divisyen 1. The STL Champions Cup, on the other hand, will showcase the top four teams from STL Premier alongside with five international invitational teams promising world-class performances. Fans can purchase tickets online via starting 22 May. Don't miss your chance to catch the excitement of CelcomDigi STL 2025! All matches will be broadcast across Astro platforms, so you can enjoy the action live from the comfort of your home or on the go via the Astro GO app or stream it for free on sooka. Astro remains committed to delivering the very best of this season's action, anytime and anywhere!
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Debate over heritage players in national squad unnecessary
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh believes that the issue concerning heritage-status players in the national football squad, raised by certain parties, should not be blown out of proportion. She said that heritage players were also individuals with blood ties to Malaysians, thus making them eligible to don the national jersey. 'So if heritage players can strengthen the national team's performance, I see no issue with it because they are also Malaysians. 'We must support them, and this also reflects our recent struggle in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution so that Malaysian women who give birth abroad can pass on citizenship to their children,' she said at a press conference after launching the new season of the Sepak Takraw League (STL) here today. Previously, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) faced criticism for allegedly relying too heavily on heritage players and foreign expertise in shaping the Harimau Malaya squad. Hannah said what mattered most now was to ensure the players felt at home with the local football fans backing them. The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, also expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing criticism aimed at efforts to advance the country's football scene, including the involvement of heritage players.
