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Mudryk in 'complete shock' after failing drug test

LONDON - Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a drug test, the English Premier League club said on Dec 17, as reports stated the Ukrainian international has been provisionally suspended.

Shots aplenty, but both managers rue draw

LONDON - West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui praised his side's resilience, despite the disappointment of conceding a late equaliser in their 1-1 English Premier League draw at Bournemouth on Dec 16.

SLOT SEES LIGHTER SIDE OF CUP BAN

Unfazed boss says he deserves third yellow card that got him suspended for Saints trip

Triathlete Yee to scratch marathon 'itch' in London

LONDON - Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.195km distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume.

Next IOC head must shun Russia: Ukraine

PARIS - The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president must \"embody the principles of justice\" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP.

AYE TO RYDER CUP PAY-FOR-PLAY

Each US golfer will get a stipend under an increased payout from 2025 edition

Cunningham lives his dream against Heat

DETROIT - Cade Cunningham delivered a triple-double and Tim Hardaway Jr. came up big in overtime, as the Detroit Pistons held off Miami 125-124 in a thriller on Dec. 16 that snapped the Heat's four-game winning streak.

MVP contenders to lay down marker in NBA Cup finale

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hope to add the NBA (National Basketball Association) Cup to their list of accomplishments, but they will need to go through an Oklahoma City Thunder group who have established themselves as the premier force in the West.

SILAT BROTHERS UNAFFECTED BY DAD'S ABSENCE

Ferdous, Farhan aim for world c'ship glory, despite father Sheik Alauddin's legal travails

RELIABLE PROFIT CAN BE TRUSTED

Dec 18 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

BOLD RUNNER SHINES IN KL

The Ananthen-trained three-year-old looks too good to ignore during Dec 17 trackwork

Replies Transport ● Point-to-point services balance safety and practicality for families with young children

We thank Mr Tan Yee Kiat for his letter \"New options for booking ride-hailing services do not serve parents well\" (Dec 9).

Milestone ● Former classmates mark 70 years since graduation

I recently met up with some old schoolmates from Chung Cheng High School for a celebratory lunch – it has been exactly 70 years since we graduated in 1954.

Massage ● Some Thai techniques can be risky go for gentler alternatives

The recent deaths of a Singaporean (52-year-old man from S'pore dies after getting a massage in Phuket, Dec 9) and a Thai singer after massage sessions in Thailand may have left some worried.

Diplomacy ● Remark about chai in poor taste

I refer to the article \"No shortage of chai for Singapore's envoy in India after 'tasteless' brew post goes viral\" (Dec 16).

Letter of the day Offer bankrupts dignity and real chances for recovery

Bankruptcy in Singapore is a difficult journey.

Earth is warming faster. Scientists are closing in on Why

Paradoxically, cleaner emissions from ships and power plants are playing a role.

Why do We revert to our childhood selves when we visit family?

Here's the psychology behind those old dynamics - and some tips on how to take a pause and reset this festive season.

Bosses struggle to police workers' use of AI

Staff are adopting large language models faster than companies can issue guidelines on how to do so.

Why we're not lovin' McDonald's charging for extra curry sauce

It's not just about the cost. It's a challenge to the social contract we've formed with the brand.

Yoon's impeachment Widens East Asia fault lines

The turmoil in Seoul, the weakest government in decades in Tokyo and Donald Trump's return to power in Washington mean a brief moment of coordination is coming to an end at the worst possible time.

House arrest for Najib in 2025? Gambit will test Anwar's political skills

Political calculations may make further reprieve for the jailed former leader likely.

Revenues jump, but digital banks yet to turn in profits

They are expanding offerings and moving into fee-generating products as part of growth path, experts say

Dyna-Mac fires CEO following review of business after acquisition

Offshore oil and gas contractor Dyna-Mac has fired its executive chairman and chief executive Lim Ah Cheng.

CapitaLand Ascendas Reit to acquire DHL's Indiana logistics property in $150m deal

CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) is proposing to acquire logistics property DHL Indianapolis Logistics Centre in Whiteland, Indianapolis, Indiana, for $150.3 million from DHL USA.

Cosco Shipping doubles Jurong Island Logistics Hub capacity to meet demand

The movement of cargo between Singapore's mainland ports and the Jurong Island petrochemical hub is set to become more efficient and sustainable, with fewer trucks and more barges making the trips even as the storage capacity on the island is being doubled to meet rising demand.

Wee Hur shares fall 10.5% after firm sells student accommodation portfolio

After weeks of speculation, Singapore-listed Wee Hur Holdings confirmed on Dec 16 that it had sold its student accommodation assets in Australia for A$1.6 billion (S$1.37 billion) to real estate services provider Greystar.

SNEF's Budget wish list: More financial aid, extended wage credit schemes

Federation also calls for more subsidies for AI-related training under SkillsFuture Series

Foreign CEOs' confidence in China slides despite stimulus

A key measure of foreign chief executives' confidence in China signaled pessimism for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, even after the nation unleashed a raft of stimulus measures.

Beijing plans record budget deficit of 4% in 2025

Sources say the added stimulus is part of preparations to counter expected US tariffs