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Snooker No 1 Trump says Hong Kong girlfriend ‘main reason’ he became resident

The British player, who became a Hong Kong resident earlier this week, says former figure skater Maisy Ma has helped him return to top form.

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World No 1 snooker player Judd Trump becomes Hong Kong resident

Trump follows fellow snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan in becoming a resident of the city via Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.

24 Dec 2024 - 8:49PM

Judd Trump plays in Hong Kong at the Snooker All-Star Challenge in March. Photo: Elson Li

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‘I learned so much’: Wayne Griffiths reflects on life, career shared with his Dad

Former world champion Terry Griffiths was laid to rest on Monday with a celebratory service and nothing ‘too heavy’ – ‘Dad didn’t like fuss’.

24 Dec 2024 - 2:02PM

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On day of snooker legend Griffiths’ funeral, son Wayne talks, love, loss and Liverpool

The funeral of the former world champion will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday.

23 Dec 2024 - 1:25PM

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Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee wins Australian title after ‘aggressive’ ride stuns hosts

City’s cycling team compete in three-day Melbourne event, Lee pairs with Chloe Leung for Madison silver after claiming omnium gold.

22 Dec 2024 - 6:46PM

Ceci Lee and Chloe Leung with their silver medals from the AusCycling National Madison Championships. Photo: Cycling Association of Hong Kong

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Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

21 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM

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Zhang targets top 30, grand slam success, and first ATP career win in Shanghai

China’s top men’s player Zhang Zhizhen spends week training in Hong Kong and says maintaining form throughout season key to hitting goals.

21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

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Fury piles on pounds for Usyk fight, Dias adds to City injury woes, Gatland stays

Tyson Fury weighs in at his heaviest ever for title fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, while defender Ruben Dias is out for a month.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:47AM

Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Tyson Fury face off during the weigh-in. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong

Dragon Boy Lee makes dream debut at World Darts Championship, eyes more glory

Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landsman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.

20 Dec 2024 - 1:41PM

Hong Kong’s Lee Lok-yin celebrates winning his first round match against Chris Landman on day five of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Photo: AP

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Athlete’s family ‘paid HK$100,000’ to group that promised entry into Olympics

Parents of a Hong Kong skateboarder signed a deal with a body that turned out to have no official standing; the group denies taking any money.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:05AM

Hong Kong

Haughey says training ‘smarter, not harder’ key to whether she continues racing

Hong Kong Olympian says she cannot maintain rigorous schedule she has for past several years.

18 Dec 2024 - 9:55PM

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Hong Kong cycling coach has 2025 planning problem amid UCI Nations Cup confusion

Hervé Dagorne feels UCI is “struggling” as his team ramps up preparations with Australian training stint before February’s Asian Championships.

18 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM

Ceci Lee competing in the Paris Olympics omnium elimination race. Photo: SF&OC

Hong Kong

While you were sleeping

Rashford ready to leave, Lawson to replace Perez, NBA scraps All-Star Game

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says he’s ready for a new challenge, while Red Bull are expected to ditch Sergio Perez this week.

18 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

Marcus Rashford’s time at Manchester United is likely to come to an end in January, if anyone can be convinced to take on his mammoth wages. Photo: Reuters

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong world champ Haughey to consider future as coach dangles Olympic precedent

Four-time Olympic medallist is set for 3 months off after her heroics in Budapest and Tom Rushton has given her something to think about.

16 Dec 2024 - 8:23PM

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Hong Kong Squash Open

Egypt squash superstar Ali Farag enjoying being a target in Olympics glory quest

Sport’s introduction in Los Angeles raises prospect of north African nation claiming multiple medals at a Games for first time since 1948.

16 Dec 2024 - 8:10PM

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Siobhan Haughey claims fifth world title, breezes to victory in 200m freestyle

Hongkonger finishes more than a second faster than Canadian Mary-Sophie Harvey, with American Claire Weinstein third.

16 Dec 2024 - 10:14AM

Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey is all smiles as she become a five-time world champion. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong Squash Open

US squash star Amanda Sobhy wants to ‘inspire’ after overcoming eating disorder

Egypt claim World Squash Team Championships double in Hong Kong, with the men’s and women’s teams winning their fourth straight titles.

15 Dec 2024 - 11:41PM

Hong Kong

World Swimming 200m freestyle final: who are the threats to Hong Kong’s Haughey?

The defending champion has the fifth-fastest times in the heats and faces several tough opponents – but there are some cards in her favour.

15 Dec 2024 - 7:39PM

Hong Kong

Philippines vow to take final step in Hong Kong after tight Super Sixes loss

The Filipinos fall 2 goals short against Japanese powerhouses Fogostealers, while Hong Kong lose to Germany again to finish fourth.

15 Dec 2024 - 6:53PM

Fogostealers of Japan celebrate their title after beating the battling Philippines outfit. Photo: Handout

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