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Trainer Ricky Yiu after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Racing

Yiu looking for “new ideas” from Chau as Voyage Bubble goes for Group Two glory

His stable star put in an out of character run last start but his trainer has no doubt he can bounce back at Sha Tin on Monday.

Pakistan Super League the latest stop in ex-Hong Kong star’s cricketing journey

Hong Kong’s youth teams sweep junior lacrosse titles, as event eyes 2028 Olympics

China

Sun makes table tennis history with World Cup three-peat, Wang wins men’s crown

Sun Yingsha becomes just second player to win three consecutive singles titles with victory in Macau, while Wang Chuqin claims his first.

Sun Yingsha celebrates beating compatriot Wang Manyu in the women’s singles final at the ITTF World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua
Sun Yingsha celebrates beating compatriot Wang Manyu in the women’s singles final at the ITTF World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua

Racing

SCMP Best Bets: Lucky Ranger can be a good omen at Sha Tin

Football

Spanish former Villarreal goalkeeper embracing dream Hong Kong opportunity

Gianni Cassaro joined the district club in January but despite an ‘incredible experience’ he is unsure of his future beyond this season.

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Hong Kong

Table tennis star Wong hopes to build on strong momentum with partner Chan

The duo, who only became regular partners in 2024, enjoyed a successful 2025, winning a maiden Smash crown and moving top of the rankings.

Wong Chun-ting (left) and Baldwin Chan celebrate winning their maiden WTT Europe Smash in Sweden. Photo: WTT
Wong Chun-ting (left) and Baldwin Chan celebrate winning their maiden WTT Europe Smash in Sweden. Photo: WTT

Racing

Another undefeated season the prime aim for Hayes with champion Ka Ying Rising

The world’s best sprinter chases a record-extending 19th straight win in Monday’s Sprint Cup before the Chairman’s Sprint Prize on April 26.

Golf

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

Other Sport

Hong Kong win Women’s World Championship ice hockey event with match to spare

Team’s win secures them second promotion in three years, and comes on the heels of men’s under-18 side finishing with silver last month.

Hong Kong’s 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday was their fourth win in as many matches. Photo: Hong Kong, China Ice Hockey Association

China

Sun and Wang battle into World Cup semi-finals on day of upsets in Macau

World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin fight back to keep China’s hopes of double title triumph alive.

Wang Chuqin celebrates beating Darko Jorgic in the quarter-finals of the ITTF World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin celebrates beating Darko Jorgic in the quarter-finals of the ITTF World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua

Americas

1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured

The Ministry of Health reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium in the capital, but police and the Alianza Lima club denied this.

Basketball

South China call on some old hands as they start Champions League Asia campaign

Hong Kong side will take on Mongolian club Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos, and Taiwanese teams New Taipei Kings and Taoyuan Pauian Pilots next week.

Racing

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.

Lucky Sweynesse and Hugh Bowman win the 2024 Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Football

Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.

Japan, Asia’s No 1 team, beat Scotland and England away in their two friendlies. Photo: Kyodo
Japan, Asia’s No 1 team, beat Scotland and England away in their two friendlies. Photo: Kyodo

Racing

Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory

After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.

Hong Kong

Feel good factor now driving fitness trends, with ‘looking good’ era fading away

Industry veteran Charlz Ng believes sense of community now most important to Gen Z when it comes to wellness.

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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.

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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.

Health & Wellness

Profile | 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.

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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.

Skateboarding in Japan has risen in popularity and they are expected to dominate the sport at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
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