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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.
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Caspar Fownes’ prayers to the barrier Gods answered as four plum draws aid title chance
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Switzerland ‘to stay humble, keep working’ after reaching World Cup last 16
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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.
6 hours ago
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
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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
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.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:21PM
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
China
Chinese star Fan Zhendong’s debut at German club spikes interest, ticket sales
Borussia Dusseldorf’s home matches moved to larger venues to accommodate large demand, including from China, to watch Olympic champion play.
2 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM
A promotional poster featuring Fan Zhendong (middle, front row) and his new Borussia Dortmund teammates. Photo: Youku Sports
Football
Turkey winner against USA helps World Cup fan in China turn US$7 into US$270,000
Punter correctly predicted outcome of four matches on June 26, including Turkey’s remarkable victory over the USA.
2 Jul 2026 - 2:47PM
Racing
Hayes thrilled with ‘stronger’ Ka Ying in early preparation for The Everest
Champion sprinter continues to thrive at Conghua as he gradually builds up to the world’s richest turf race in October.
2 Jul 2026 - 2:10PM
Football
US keep hopes of dream World Cup run alive, but Balogun red mutes celebrations
Co-hosts end 24-year wait to win a game in knockout stage of tournament after goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman sink Bosnia.
2 Jul 2026 - 12:31PM
Football
World Cup while you were sleeping: captains fantastic save England, Belgium
Harry Kane and Youri Tielemans both score twice to drag their sides into the last 16 against all the odds.
2 Jul 2026 - 7:11AM
England’s Harry Kane (left) celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after scoring his side’s winner. Photo: AP
China
Wimbledon: Osaka shows off new look before easy win; China’s Zhang is ousted
Japanese 14th seed makes another fashion statement before straight-sets win while Chinese doubles specialist Zhang loses to 10th seed.
2 Jul 2026 - 1:25AM
Racing
Bowman reaffirms second place in jockeys’ championship after Sha Tin double
Australian jockey now sits on 61 wins for the season, one above Andrea Atzeni, while Zac Purton leads the title on 136 victories.
2 Jul 2026 - 1:39AM
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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
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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
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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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