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Derrick Luckassen of Ghana reacts after losing to Colombia in the World Cup. Photo: AFP

Football

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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Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare

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’.

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after his side secured their spot in the last 16. Photo: AP
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after his side secured their spot in the last 16. Photo: AP

Racing

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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.

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Other Sport

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.

Defending champion Wang Chuqin lost to Denmark’s Anders Lind at the WTT US Smash. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

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.

Switzerland players celebrate after winning the World Cup match against Algeria. Photo: EPA

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.

Zac Purton is all smiles after Ka Ying Rising’s 20th straight win. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Croatia’s Luka Modric are likely to meet for the last time at the World Cup when their countries contest a round-of-32 match in Toronto on Thursday. Photo: AFP

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.

Hong Kong's foilists (from left) Cheung Ka-long, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Ryan Choi. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

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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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