Popovic's hand was forced to some degree by injuries with regulars Harry Souttar, Riley McGree and Jordy Bos among five players from his last squad currently sidelined.

In the women’s singles, unseeded Putri Kusuma Wardani caused a surprise by defeating eighth-seed Supanida Katethong of Thailand 21-13, 21-11 in just 33 minutes, all in her All England debut.

TGL is taking small but confident steps in showcasing a unique, engaging and exciting product that is so refreshing and different from the traditional 72-hole individual competitions of which the PGA Tour is the benchmark.

The House of Representatives approved a request to grant three foreign soccer players Indonesian citizenship to allow the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to register them on the team lineup for the next 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Australia on March 20.

With a packed schedule ahead, Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chair Erick Thohir highlights the importance of using two stadiums in Jakarta for national soccer teams.

The AFC has also received interest from Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Indonesia and a joint bid from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, reports say.

Fans are hoping the expanded 48-team World Cup will give them a chance to make the finals for the second time, where they would hope to do better than in 1938 when they travelled to France as the then-Dutch East Indies in the days before group stages, lost 6-0 to Hungary, and went home.

Sinner had tested positive for anabolic agent clostebol which the 23-year-old said had entered his system from a member of his support team through massages and sports therapy.

The Belgian police reportedly arrested Nainggolan as part of its wider investigation into cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe, which was smuggled via the port of Antwerp and redistributed across the country.

The former Netherlands striker replaced South Korean Shin Tae-yong, who was dismissed on Monday with the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) chief Erick Thohir calling for better leadership.

The Dutch coach's introduction comes after the divisive departure of South Korean head coach Shin Tae-yong, who has left a pair of big shoes to fill after five years of leading the Indonesia team to significant achievements.

In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the PSSI announced that Kluivert will serve as head coach for two years, from 2025 to 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

The French soccer federation (FFF) told Reuters on Tuesday that Deschamps, who is France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026.

Shin had been in charge since 2020 and took Indonesia into the decisive third round of qualifying, where they sit third out of six teams in their group.

Tens of millions of people in the Southeast Asian nation are passionate football fans, but Indonesia's sole World Cup appearance came during Dutch rule in 1938 and the country has rarely threatened a return since independence in 1945.

The 32-year-old Matsuyama was the star of the show in 2024 for Asian golf when he won twice on the PGA Tour to cement his stature as the winningest player from the region with 10 career victories.

Erick, who became chairman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) last year, believes that Indonesia should at least be in the frame for a trip to the finals in 2026 with up to nine slots available to Asian teams.

The retirement of veteran Indonesian men's doubles badminton player Mohammad Ahsan marked the end of an era after his partner Hendra Setiawan also announced his retirement, ending the career of a pair known as The Daddies.

The racecar driver said it was emotional from the start of the season and his decision put a strain on his camaraderie with his teammates and team principal Toto Wolff.

The 2024 AFF Cup trophy, won after a 3-1 victory over Cambodia, is the first for the Indonesian women's national soccer team since its establishment in 1975.

Germany’s Bernhard Langer, who at 67 years young is a winner of 124 tournaments around the world, and Chinese-Australian Jeffrey Guan, who turned pro a year ago, offer glimpses as to how our Royal and Ancient sport may be the very fabric that shape the lives of those who dedicate themselves to the game.

The move aims to prepare the country for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the United States.

For Volkswagen-owned Audi, who have taken over the Swiss-based Sauber team, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)'s agreement to take a significant minority stake brings in a partner with estimated assets of some $510 billion.

The jury of eight women and four men reached its verdict in the civil trial at Ireland's high court after six hours and 10 minutes of deliberation.

There are various scenarios that will land Verstappen his fourth title on Saturday night, the most basic of which is him simply finishing ahead of Lando Norris at the race's conclusion.

The Indonesia national team has revived its and the country's hopes of reaching the final World Cup qualifying round next year after it thrashed Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Tuesday in a hard-fought victory.

Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country's first win in the third phase of the continent's qualifiers, boosting their hopes of an appearance at the finals in North America.