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Colombia ‘play with heart’ to beat Ghana, secure Switzerland showdown in World Cup
Jhon Arias scored the only goal in sweltering conditions in Kansas City as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run in the tournament.
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Deep Field youngster fetches HK$9.2m to top Hong Kong International Sale
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Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare
3 hours ago
Football
World Cup: Egypt players stay ‘in the zone’ to beat Australia on penalties
Perfect conversion rate helps Egypt into last 16, with coach Hossam Hassam saying he told team ‘not to think about the pressure’.
3 hours ago
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after his side secured their spot in the last 16. Photo: AP
Racing
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3 Jul 2026 - 10:15PM
Football
Cabo Verde ready for ‘match of our lives’ against Argentina at World Cup
Winner will face either Australia or Egypt, who have fitness concerns about talismanic former Liverpool player Mohamed Salah.
2 hours ago
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China’s men’s table tennis dreams dashed as last 2 singles players exit US Smash
Defending champion Wang Chuqin lost to Denmark’s Anders Lind, while Lin Shidong was dumped out by France’s Alexis Lebrun.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
Defending champion Wang Chuqin lost to Denmark’s Anders Lind at the WTT US Smash. Photo: Getty Images
International Rugby
Japan coach Jones to serve last match of suspension in Nations Championship opener
Team start rugby campaign in Tokyo against Italy on Saturday, then face Ireland in Newcastle, Australia, and France on home soil this month.
3 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM
Racing
Caspar Fownes’ prayers to the barrier Gods answered as four plum draws aid title chance
The trainers’ premiership leader fields eight chances, including Tang Heart, Perfect General, Sky Trust and Verbier.
3 Jul 2026 - 5:09PM
Football
Switzerland ‘to stay humble, keep working’ after reaching World Cup last 16
Victory was the Swiss’ first in knockout stage since 1938, will now face the winner of Friday’s clash between Colombia and Ghana.
3 Jul 2026 - 2:20PM
Racing
Injury-free Purton revels in one of his most enjoyable seasons in recent years
Australian has clinched a ninth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship in a campaign highlighted by Ka Ying Rising’s record-breaking feats.
3 Jul 2026 - 1:04PM
Zac Purton is all smiles after Ka Ying Rising’s 20th straight win. Photo: Sam Tsang
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as Portugal edge Croatia in World Cup thriller
Team face Spain in last-16 clash on Monday in Dallas, while Luka Modric has probably played his last tournament match.
3 Jul 2026 - 11:36AM
Football
World Cup while you were sleeping: Spain cruising, Tuchel eyes ‘Hand of God’ payback
Mikel Oyarzabal double seals a comfortable 3-0 win against Austria for the European champions, who face either Portugal or Croatia next.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:01AM
Football
End of the road for Ronaldo or Modric as Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16
Spain have made low-key start but ‘are determined to keep moving forward’, while Algeria will aim to revive African fortunes.
2 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong fencers looking forward to competing at home as World Championships loom
First-time hosts will field a mix of veterans, world champions and debutants keen for rare chance of performing in front of family, friends.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:21PM
Hong Kong's foilists (from left) Cheung Ka-long, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Ryan Choi. Photo: Elson Li
Racing
Bowman looks to ‘reel them in’ on Young Champion as part of strong Saturday book
The top Australian jockey doubled up on Wednesday and rides the likes of Young Champion, Endeared and Peridot at Sha Tin.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:44PM
China
Former Chinese volleyball stalwarts Yao Di, Zhu Ting reunite at Italian club Imoco Volley
Experienced setter Yao joins club after previous stint with rival Italian club Scandicci, while ex-national captain Zhu extends contract.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:52PM
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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
Paul McNamara
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
Opinion
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
Opinion
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
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