In this week's sports news: ● Independent and World No.2 shuttler Lee Zii Zia has no plans to hire a new coach for the time being. He will continue to be assisted by teammate Liew Daren who is also his sparring partner. His ability without a coach will be tested in the Malaysia Open on Jan 10-15. ● National women's doubles pair shuttler Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah will need to be vigilant in the opening round in the Malaysian Open as they are going head to head against World No.12 Bulgarian sisters Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva. ● Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi Arabian Club Al-Nassr after his controversial departure from Manchester United for $75 million USD a year. Al-Nassr is part of the Saudi Professional League also known as the Roshn Saudi League. ● Lionel Messi and PSG have a verbal pact to continue together after his contracts end in June 2023. A new deal is expected to be signed this week. ● The Cleveland Cavaliers are finally finding success without LeBron James and this time the Cavs has Donovan Mitchell taking the charge who had a massive 71 point game beating Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime. ● New Orleans' Pelicans star Zion Williamson will be out for 3 weeks due to a right hamstring strain from Monday's game against the 76ers. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks to determine if he is fit to play.