Tennis - Sharapova says she is pregnant with first child
Sharapova announces that she is pregnant with her first child on her 35th birthday.
Wed Apr 20 2022
New teen titans of tennis Raducanu & Fernandez. Here's all you need to know about them
There are many similarities between Raducanu and Fernandez, who were both born in Canada to immigrant families.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Former tennis star Sharapova in Forbes' list of Top 10 Richest Self-Made Women in Russia
The magazine put the five-time Grand Slam winner, the only athlete on the list in 10th place with an estimated net worth of US$200 million.
Tue Mar 02 2021
'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were among the tennis players who joined a campaign against racial injustice
Wed Jun 03 2020
Tennis: Sharapova enjoys winning return to Melbourne
Former champion Maria Sharapova enjoyed a winning return to the Australian Open as she wore down Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-1 6-4 on Tuesday to take her place in the second round.
Tue Jan 16 2018
Sharapova loses to Rybarikova in Kremlin Cup return
The five-times grand slam champion looked tired and committed several unforced errors in the first-round match as she was cheered on by a large crowd who chanted "Masha! Masha!".
Tue Oct 17 2017
Injured Sharapova to miss grasscourt season
Sharapova opted not to apply for a wildcard into the main Wimbledon draw after her request for an invite into Roland Garros was snubbed by French Open officials.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Sharapova's sponsor backs French Open snub, blames WADA
Sharapova, whose career was rocked by a 15-month doping ban for consuming meldonium in 2015, returned to action last month and was widely expected to be fast-tracked into the year's second grand slam.
Thu May 18 2017
Sharapova deserves second chance, says Becker
Sharapova, a five-times grand slam champion, failed a dope test for the drug meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open and was suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Wed Feb 15 2017
Maria Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador
Maria Sharapova will once again be a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April and she returns to international tennis competition, a UN statement said.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Sharapova targets April return after doping ban reduced
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cut Sharapova's ban to 15 months saying she was not an "intentional doper".
Tue Oct 04 2016
Tennis: Sharapova out of Olympics as CAS delays doping decision
Maria Sharapova has been ruled out of the Rio Olympics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delays the decision on her doping ban.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Tennis: Sharapova to appeal two-year doping ban
Maria Sharapova said on Wednesday she will appeal the two-year doping ban handed down to her by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for doping and which threatens to end her career.
Wed Jun 08 2016
United Nations suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations has suspended Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Sharapova thanks fans for support
Former world number one and five-time grand-slam champion Maria Sharapova wrote to her fans via Facebook on Wednesday.
Thu Mar 10 2016
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024