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Football
Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress
Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.
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World Snooker Championship quarters: Zhao trails, Wu to take on Trump conqueror
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Basketball
Ex-NBA player Jones to plead guilty in gambling sweep that saw over 30 arrests
Former teammate of LeBron James charged with cashing in on rigged poker games, giving sports bettors non-public injury information about stars.
6 hours ago
Damon Jones is likely to be become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of reputed mobsters and other basketball figures. Photo: TNS
Racing
Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley
13-time champion trainer will send out four quality chances at city circuit on Wednesday night.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Outdoor
Sawe Adidas shoes spike online, with resellers asking up to US$4,000 a pair
Trainers that retail for US$500 are going for astronomical sums, but some question whether they are actually worth it.
28 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Basketball
NBA checking bids from potential team owners for new Euro league, eye 2027 start
Association and game’s world governing body sorting through interest from 12 cities in UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Greece and Turkey.
28 Apr 2026 - 12:20PM
Serbia’s Nikola Jokic is just one of a number of European players making an impact in the NBA. Photo: Getty Images
Other Sport
Players split over badminton rule change, some believe it could prolong careers
Sport’s bosses approve new scoring system, hope it will create shorter, more exciting games that appeal to younger people, aid player recovery.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong foil coach believes World Fencing League ‘positive move’ for sport
Greg Koenig, who helped turn Ryan Choi into a world champion, stated that global contest is a new way to use technology and engage audiences.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Football
Champions League semis contrast easy-on-eye PSG-Bayern, robust Atletico-Arsenal
Holders PSG and German champions Bayern each have won Champions League in past six seasons, while Atletico, Arsenal have never lifted trophy.
27 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
Outdoor
Adidas gets lift from 2 sub-2-hour runs, 2 world records at London Marathon
Both men’s and women’s winners, Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha, wore the German brand’s new lightweight shoe, as did the men’s runner-up.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa (left) and Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe with their Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes after winning and setting world records at the London Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Racing
Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
Champion sprinter’s figure of 128 is expected to increase in the wake of his dominant Chairman’s Sprint Prize success.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM
Racing
Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin
Eight-time champion jockey eyes third win on Douglas Whyte-trained galloper among strong book of rides at the city circuit.
27 Apr 2026 - 3:12PM
Outdoor
London Marathon star Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after sub-2-hour record
City’s race chief believes Sabastian Sawe achievement could be ‘greatest sporting moment’ of the 21st century.
27 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
China
Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after beating him at world championship
Defending champion hails ‘special match’ against his idol, will face former champion Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals at the Crucible.
27 Apr 2026 - 3:25PM
Zhao Xintong (left) overcame compatriot Ding Junhui in a tense affair at the World Snooker Championship. Photo: Xinhua
Football
World Cup in USA backed by Germany legend despite mixed memories of 1994 finals
Stefan Effenberg trusts US and co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, to host fine tournament, challenges Thomas Tuchel to solve England riddle.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong
City men’s lacrosse head coach believes ‘future bright’ for sport after winning gold
Kevin Crowley took charge of his first tournament, while women’s team claimed silver at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games in Chengdu.
26 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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Football
Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?
Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.
20 Jul 2024 - 2:12PM
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Outdoor
F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding
Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.
24 Jun 2024 - 3:08PM
Health & Wellness
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Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards
Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.
31 May 2024 - 11:30AM
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Outdoor
From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide
Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.
4 Jul 2024 - 3:32PM
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OPINION
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
Nicholas Fang
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Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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