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Im dares to dream after career third top-10 as McIlroy wins Masters

The 27-year-old Im posted a closing 3-under 69 on a memorable Sunday at Augusta National to finish as the leading Asian golfer in tied fifth on 7-under 281, four shots back of McIlroy.

2 weeks ago
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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology this season

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12. ...

4 weeks ago
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Kluivert praises tactical tweaks, fan support for Indonesia’s hopes in World Cup

Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, who took charge of the Indonesian national team in January, reflected on his first victory in an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post in Jakarta on Friday. ...

1 month ago

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Rory McIlroy’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor Hovland

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, who have a combined 35 PGA Tour victories and four FedExCup titles, offer an interesting glimpse into how the mind works for some of today’s top golf stars in their hunt for the most glittering prizes.

1 month ago
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Sports promoter aims to revive Indonesian horse racing

This year, Sarga, in partnership with the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (Pordasi), plans to host 10 races in Central Java and Yogyakarta, with the final event set to take place in Pulomas, Jakarta, at the end of the year.

1 month ago
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Indonesia secures 1-0 victory over Bahrain

Indonesia will need to secure at least another victory in the next matches against China and Japan to pass to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.  

1 month ago
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Boeing seeks to withdraw US plea deal over fatal MAX crashes

The newspaper, citing several unnamed sources, said the aviation giant was hoping for "more lenient treatment" from the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, whose administration is reviewing several unresolved criminal cases.

1 month ago
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Pressure mounts for RI victory against Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

The Indonesian national soccer team faces an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after its loss to Australia last week, adding to pressure for a win against Bahrain in Jakarta on Tuesday evening.

1 month ago
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Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign

The visitors were punished for missing an early penalty in Sydney as Australia ran out 5-1 winners on Thursday to inch towards qualification for the tournament next year in North America.

1 month ago
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Bahrain World Cup qualifier looms large for Indonesia

The Indonesians slipped from third to fourth in Asian Group C with three matches remaining, four points off the second place that offers automatic progression to the finals along with already qualified Japan. 

1 month ago
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Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Indonesia missed an early penalty before a Martin Boyle spot-kick and a Nishan Velupillay strike inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did the damage at Sydney Football Stadium.

1 month ago
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Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia

Thursday's game will be Barcelona and Dutch great Patrick Kluivert's first in charge of Indonesia, who are attempting to reach the World Cup for the first time since independence in 1945.

1 month ago
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Kluivert promises surprises from Indonesia in first game as coach

The former Netherlands and Barcelona striker has been handed the mission of taking Indonesia to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938 and Thursday's clash in Sydney could be crucial to those hopes.

1 month ago
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Australia won't underestimate Indonesia in crunch qualifier: Popovic

Japan have all but locked up top spot in Group C and Australia's hopes of securing the second automatic ticket to the finals from the group will rest on how they fare against Indonesia in Sydney and China in Hangzhou next week. 

1 month ago
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Formula One boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race

The majority of Formula One's 24-race schedule is locked in for several years, but the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is guaranteed only until 2026.

1 month ago
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Injury-hit Socceroos ring changes for crunch World Cup qualifiers

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.

1 month ago
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Defending champion Jonatan, Putri cruise through All England openers

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.

1 month ago
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Inaugural TGL season hits high marks as golf broadens its horizon

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.

1 month ago
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Citizenship granted to three foreign players ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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.

1 month ago
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PSSI suggests Jakarta International Stadium for international matches

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.

1 month ago
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South Korea joins Australia as possible 2031 Asian Cup hosts

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.

1 month ago
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PSSI name Jordi Cruyff as technical adviser

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.

2 months ago
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Sinner accepts three-month doping ban after settlement with WADA

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.

2 months ago
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Soccer player Radja Nainggolan arrested for alleged cocaine smuggling

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.

3 months ago
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New coach Kluivert eyes World Cup qualification

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.

3 months ago
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New coach Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to World Cup

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.

3 months ago
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Dutchman Patrick Kluivert appointed Indonesia's football head coach

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.

3 months ago
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Deschamps confirms will leave France job after 2026 World Cup

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.

3 months ago
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PSSI to unveil European coach after sacking South Korean

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.

3 months ago
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Indonesia sack football coach Shin, citing World Cup target

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.

3 months ago

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