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Birthday boy Hariss wants historic Asian Cup to be the new baseline for Singapore
Hariss Harun admits Singapore qualifying for the Asian Cup was the best 35th birthday present he could have asked for.

Ilhan downplays history-making cameo but was always ready to play his part for Singapore
Despite his match-winning cameo, Ilhan Fandi has downplayed his contribution in Singapore's historic Asian Cup qualification.


TOP HEADLINES

LIVERPOOL
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why Liverpool have struggled to gel after £446m transfer spree
Winning the transfer window does not always equate to instant success on the pitch, and Liverpool are learning that the hard way this season.


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
NBA first-month lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams
Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on OKC's chase for 70 wins, the potential post-Trae Hawks and more first-month standout storylines.

LaMelo Ball denies trade request, says he loves Charlotte


NFL
Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade, draft prospects to watch, more
How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs, free agents to watch and intriguing draft fits.

Here are the top 5 QBs in the two-minute drill, and a couple may surprise you
Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Bo Nix, Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers have been at their best in high-pressure moments this season.


NBA SCOREBOARD

FIFA WORLD CUP
Reacting to the 2026 World Cup playoff draw: Who will fill the final six spots?
Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.

World Cup draw: How it works, what will be decided, more
The stage is almost set for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to know about the draw.


REAL MADRID
SPANISH LALIGA
How Mbappé's start at Real Madrid compares to greats like Ronaldo, Benzema
Kylian Mbappé has reached 75 games at Real Madrid in his best form since joining them. How does his start compare to some of the club's greatest strikers?


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.

Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.

Texans' defense, Davis Mills come up big in TNF win against Bills
Houston sacks Bills QB Josh Allen eight times to improve to 6-5 and upped its odds for the playoffs.

Top Headlines
- LaMelo denies Hornets trouble: 'Love being here'
- Steelers' Rodgers (wrist) questionable vs. Bears
- Rashford (flu) a doubt for Barça Camp Nou return
- Premier League clubs vote in new 'squad cost ratio' rules
- Joshua to train out of Usyk's camp for Paul fight
- Arsenal's Arteta confirms Gabriel out 'for weeks'
- Slot: Jota tragedy no excuse for Liverpool form
- Mané: I chose Liverpool vs. Utd for playing time
- Texans' D thumps Bills, stakes claim as NFL's best
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ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.






















