Football clubs in Malaysia tightening security amid recent attacks on players; some bicker over cancelled match

PULLOUT FROM SEASON OPENER  Selangor FC’s decision to pull out from the Charity Shield event on Friday came after the Malaysian Football League (MFL) decided to proceed with the match. Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah also said that he was disappointed that the MFL had rejected Selangor FC’s request to postpone the match.  “After … Read more

Travis Kelce faces allegations of excessive drinking

Travis Kelce, the Chiefs star, finds himself in the spotlight once again, but this time it’s not for his prowess on the football field. TRAVIS KELCE’S ALLEGED DRINKING PROBLEM Actress Jana Kramer has hurled allegations of being “corny” and “cheesy” at him. In a recent episode of her Whine Down podcast, Jana Kramer, previously married … Read more

Malaysia acid-attack footballer needs further surgery; movement and speech affected

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia national team footballer who was the victim of an acid attack remained in an intensive care unit on Tuesday (May 7) with fourth-degree burns that will require more surgery, local media reported. Faisal Halim suffered burns on the neck, shoulder, hands and chest in the Petaling Jaya district outside the capital Kuala … Read more

Grand Slam of Curling series acquired by new sports business venture group

The Grand Slam of Curling, the tour elite series featuring the best men’s and women’s teams from across Canada and around the world, has been purchased by a new sports business venture group. The Curling Group, led by chief executive officer Nic Sulsky, has purchased ownership and operations of the Grand Slam of Curling from … Read more