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Hong Kong
Racing a ‘unique cultural icon’, Lee says, as season start attracts 12,000 tourists
Chief Executive John Lee calls sport a ‘key driver’ for city’s mega-event economy, after Ka Ying Rising bags record-extending win at Sha Tin.
6 Sep 2026 - 9:53PM
Lee hails ‘best day’ in Hong Kong’s badminton history despite China Masters loss
6 Sep 2026 - 8:29PM
Dirt specialist Sing Dragon defies 104-1 quote to land shock upset win
6 Sep 2026 - 8:03PM
Racing
Fast Network’s Japanese Group One date in doubt as HK horses struggle abroad
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight.
6 Sep 2026 - 7:45PM
Fast Network and Damian Lane cross the line at Hanshin. Photo: Handout
Racing
Ka Ying Rising breaks own track record for third consecutive time at Sha Tin
Speed machine surges to unprecedented 21 straight wins, knocking almost an entire second off previous mark to record a time of 1:06.11.
6 Sep 2026 - 6:44PM
Tennis
Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng downs Keys in epic upset
Filipino loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Chinese star fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.
6 Sep 2026 - 2:46PM
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Law and Crime
Why Chelsea football shirts are making Hong Kong fans nervous about crypto laws
Caught between their favourite football club and Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance, fans want to know if they can wear the tops openly.
6 Sep 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chelsea signed a deal to feature the USDC stablecoin brand on its jerseys in late August. Photo: AP
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ‘next Venus Williams’ set for 4th Asian Games in 2nd sport
Tipped to follow in American great’s footsteps, Venise Chan spying padel glory after claiming six ITF titles, Pickleball World Cup silver.
6 Sep 2026 - 11:58AM
Football
Fifa president Gianni Infantino makes an appearance at U20 Women’s World Cup
Swiss head of world football body has mostly kept out of spotlight since his World Cup sell-off plan fell apart amid widespread opposition.
5 Sep 2026 - 10:08PM
Racing
SCMP Best Bets: Ovation an opening day target for punters at Sha Tin
5 Sep 2026 - 9:18PM
China
Mastering the game: 2 Chinese seniors steal show at World Masters Athletics meet
Lyu Mingpu, 92, and Ding Ming, 10 years younger, prove athletic ambition can last a lifetime as they win three gold medals in South Korea.
5 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
Lyu Mingpu (second from right) and his teammates after winning gold in the men’s M85 4x100m relay. Photo: CCTV
Racing
SCMP’s predictions for the 2026-27 Hong Kong racing season
Can John Size bounce back and win a 14th title? Will Nichola Yuen and Andrea Atzeni continue their momentum from last term?
5 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM
Basketball
‘Adults playing against children’: China’s Zhang is a towering presence at World Cup
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match.
5 Sep 2026 - 4:55PM
Racing
Newnham not changing approach as he unleashes strong opening day squad
Last season’s trainers’ championship contender is aiming for 50 wins as he kicks off his campaign.
5 Sep 2026 - 4:06PM
Racing
‘Bigger, stronger’ Ka Ying Rising headlines season opening day at Sha Tin
David Hayes’ sprinting sensation looks to defend the same targets as last year’s flawless campaign.
6 Sep 2026 - 4:38PM
Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong ace Ryan Choi can take Djokovic inspiration amid technique tweak
Ex-world champion aiming to emerge from injury ready for Asian Games medal quest, music career providing perspective.
5 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
Basketball
Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of CBA league spot
To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials.
4 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM
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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
Adrienne Ng
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Business is not a solo sport, so why don’t we teach our children how to play?
15 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM
Bernard Chan
Opinion
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Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us
7 Aug 2026 - 9:30AM
Paul McNamara
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‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance
8 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
Sam Agars
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Philippine star sparks tennis boom at home
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Eala makes history as first Filipino to win WTA singles title
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Hong Kong superstar Jackson Wang named fencing ambassador
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Chinese humanoid robot battles on
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