In this week's sports news: ● Malaysian shuttler Liew Daren advances in the Malaysia Open and is set to go against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the next round. Meanwhile favorites Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah got knocked out by Bulgarian sisters Gabriela-Stefani Stoeva as they lost 19-21, 14-21. ● Former World Championships bronze medallist Liew Daren may just call it a day after the 2023 badminton season ends. Despite playing through a calf injury, he managed to take down world no.23 Toma Junior Popov and is set to go against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen in the next round but might concede a walkover if he does not recover in time. ● Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from all football at the age of 33. Bale spent his last season at LAFC in MLS and had been a key player for his former clubs Tottenham and Real Madrid. He was also part of the Wales’ squad for the Qatar World Cup 2022. ● Portugal forward Joao Felix’s loan move to Chelsea from Atletico has a no buy option included. Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are now exchanging and signing documents for João Félix deal. ● Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry returns from a shoulder injury after missing 11 games. Despite his return the Warriors, they still suffered their third straight loss. ● Miami Heat sets a new record for most free throws made in a game beating Utah Jazz’s 39 free throws with a combined of 40 free throws made let by Jimmy Butler over a 112-111 win against the Thunders.