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Tai Po’s Kevin Padilla rifles over from close range, as HKFC keeper James Wright tries to block the shot. Photo: Eugene Lee

Football

Hong Kong FC head coach wants Sapling Cup shake-up, Tai Po renew treble charge

Tai Po and Eastern set for next month’ semi-finals, where they will be joined by two from Southern, Lee Man and holders BC Rangers.

SCMP Best Bets: Unbeaten sprinter a magnificent play for punters on Derby day

LIV pair Reed and Ortiz face race to finish at International Series Macau

Hong Kong

Wong needs to be flawless to beat Shelton at Miami Open, coach says

City’s top player faces world No 14 in second round, with coach James Allemby saying he’ll need to make his first serve count.

Ben Shelton will be Coleman Wong’s toughest test of the year. Photo: Reuters
Ben Shelton will be Coleman Wong’s toughest test of the year. Photo: Reuters

Formula One (F1)

Piastri on pole for Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton hails ‘really special’ sprint win

Oscar Piastri storms to front of grid for Sunday’s race, ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton claims first win for Ferrari.

Racing

Moreira jumps aboard Lui’s Angel in search of third HK Derby win

Brazilian jockey looks to follow up successes atop Rapper Dragon and Sky Darci in city’s most prestigious race.

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Hong Kong

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

Shaun Liu is among the next generation of Hong Kong snooker players who would lose funding if the sport lost its Tier A status. Photo: Elson Li
Shaun Liu is among the next generation of Hong Kong snooker players who would lose funding if the sport lost its Tier A status. Photo: Elson Li

Racing

HKFC syndicate ready to take the ‘lot’ in HK Derby: ‘this one is a bit special’

Believed to be the first syndicate ever registered by the Jockey Club, the group could reach the pinnacle of ownership in the city thanks to Rubylot.

Boxing

Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76, family says in Instagram post

Former heavyweight champion fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle”.

Racing

Small-time Australian breeders dream of striking Derby gold with My Wish

Newcastle trainer and couple’s gamble on an unwanted broodmare could lead them to victory in Hong Kong’s biggest race on Sunday.

Steve Hodge (left) and Fran and Brad Marshall with My Wish in Australia two years ago. Photo: Handout

Football

New boss Tuchel critical of efficient England, Dodgers game sets Japan TV record

England’s uninspiring performance against Albania in World Cup qualifier leaves manager saying team ‘have to do better’.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition game in Tokyo. Photo: AP
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition game in Tokyo. Photo: AP

Sport

Profile | New IOC president Kirsty Coventry faces complex geopolitics and gender minefield

China offers its support to first woman to lead the Olympic Movement, but she will arrive to a challenging in-tray.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong snooker event’s crowds ‘met expectations’ despite no world record

World Grand Prix drew at times sparse attendances to Kai Tak Arena, but organisers ‘confident and determined’ for the future.

Golf

‘Ho-hum’ day for International Series Macau leader Reed, but Ortiz steals show

As American put together a workmanlike round, the Mexican started slowly before taking ‘advantage of a good day’ to finish with a flourish.

Carlos Ortiz of Mexico scored a sparkling 61 to put himself into second place, just a shot off the lead. Photo: Asian Tour

Other Sport

Harbin agrees to help ‘snowless city’ Hong Kong win medals at future Winter Games

Agreement between SF&OC and Heilongjiang Sports Federation, Harbin Sport University to cover training resources, facilities and opportunities.

The Hong Kong team on parade during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin in February. Photo: Xinhua
The Hong Kong team on parade during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin in February. Photo: Xinhua

China

Explainer | Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it

The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.

Football

‘Fought bravely’: China boss praises players despite defeat by Saudi Arabia

China had Lin Liangming sent off just before the interval with the teams level, but conceded the winning goal just after the break.

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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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Josh Ball

Opinion | Hong Kong won’t be Asia’s sports event hub until it upgrades amateurish chiefs

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Opinion | Kai Tak shows how sports infrastructure can lift neighbourhoods

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Opinion | Football is a mirror on our souls, and reveals many problems faced by society

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Opinion | Plenty in Hong Kong to promote but are tourism planners looking?

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Racing
Ka Ying Rising wins a trial under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Friday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton ramps up injury return with trial win aboard Ka Ying Rising

Hong Kong’s top jockey is on track to ride at the Sha Tin meeting on March 30.

HK Derby by the numbers: will we see a jockey win the feature for the first time?

Long-time owner Lo hopes Bundle Award can send him to Derby ‘dreamland’

Rubylot draws perfectly for HK Derby but My Wish dealt a blow with barrier 14

Connections of Rubylot, My Wish, Johannes Brahms and Stunning Peach at Thursday morning’s Hong Kong Derby barrier draw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bowman lays HK Derby marker with Happy Valley double

Hugh Bowman boots home M Unicorn at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Big-name raiders could hunt QE II Cup riches in Romantic Warrior’s absence

Romantic Warrior (left) beats home Tastiera and Liberty Island in December’s Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hewitson eyes Valley feature before Derby bid on Steps Ahead

Lyle Hewitson has high hopes for Full Credit at Happy Valley and Steps Ahead in the Hong Kong Derby on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Football
China’s fans cheer on their side ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying match with Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP
Fifa

China’s World Cup hopes take hit in Saudi Arabia after Japan first to qualify

A spirited defeat in Riyadh leaves Branko Ivankovic’s side bottom of Group C, but level with fourth-placed Indonesia.

New IOC chief Coventry wants Trump talks; Mbappe and Co stunned; Celtics sold

China will fail to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup, DeepSeek predicts

Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

Rugby
The city’s players get combative in training ahead of next week’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men ‘hurting’ from Cape Town, told to fight for spots

‘Anyone could take anyone’s place,’ captain James Christie says as coach Jevon Groves calls for response to Challenger Series exit.

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women learned from Challenger Series losses, coach says

Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

France clinch Six Nations, Man City held, Alli sent off on return, Medvedev out

The French team celebrate with the trophy after clinching the Six Nations championship with victory over Scotland. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Sevens ticket sales near 40,000, organisers expect largest crowd ever

Fans can expect more fireworks on and off the pitch when the Hong Kong Sevens gets under way at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong rugby boss questions team’s work ethic after sevens series blowout

Harry Sayers (right) grapples with Nicolas Garafulic during Hong Kong’s loss to Chile. Photo: Reuters

HSBC SVNS Series: Hong Kong men’s qualification hopes over after Cape Town flop

Liam Herbert takes a blow to the face from Chile’s Lucca Avelli on a bruising day for Hong Kong rugby. Photo: Reuters
Motorsport
Former F1 boss Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76. Photo: Handout
Formula One (F1)

Former F1 team owner and TV pundit Eddie Jordan dead at 76

The Irishman had been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer after being diagnosed last year.

China teen Gerrard Xie makes Hitech TGR debut in F3 race at Australian GP

Formula One boss Domenicali to visit Thailand for Bangkok race talks

Hong Kong-born driver Xie racing at Australian Grand Prix as he chases F1 dream

Cadillac F1 boss: Zhou Guanyu did ‘exceptionally good job’, 2026 role possible

Cricket
Hong Kong will face Nepal in a T20 series in the city from April 9 to 13. Photo: May Tse
ICC (International Cricket Council)

Hong Kong to host ICC Asia Conference, T20 series in April

Meeting aims to gather insights from ICC members on ways to develop cricket in the region; Nepal, Qatar and Kuwait to also play in the series.

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of being part of cocaine-supply deal

FA Cup round-up: Man City through, penalties, red cards; Tsitsipas’ Dubai crown

Liverpool title sealed? Haaland scores, England cricketers out, speedy Norris

Liverpool fans are preparing to celebrate the English Premier League title in manager Arne Slot’s debut campaign. Photo: dpa

Man United job cuts to reach over 400, Leeds’ huge win, Luka Doncic to face Mavs

Manchester United’s home ground, Old Trafford, where the number of job cuts over the past year is expected to reach 400. Photo: AP

Premier League title done? France set up Six Nations decider; Froome’s crash

Liverpool duo Konstantinos Tsimikas (top) and Andrew Robertson (down) celebrate the potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City and Liverpool FC, in Manchester. Photo: EPA

Australia great Steve Waugh ‘does not see point’ of cricket’s Champions Trophy

Steve Waugh in conversation during the Laureus Sport for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing Forum. Photo: Laureus
Golf
First-round leader Patrick Reed “was hitting my golf ball how I wanted to”. Photo: Asian Tour
Asian Tour

Reed shoots ‘stress-free’ round to take early lead at International Series Macau

On a day of good scoring, American overcomes morning tightness to take one-shot lead at Macau Golf and Country Club.

Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

Route back to majors for LIV players adds incentive for Garcia in Macau

Niemann wins LIV Golf Singapore easily while Fireballs make history in team event

Niemann chasing second LIV title of season, and with one eye on US Open spot

Tennis
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong looked comfortable against his German opponent, his coach James Allemby says. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Coleman Wong Chak-lam

Coleman Wong becomes first Hongkonger to win ATP Masters 1000 tournament match

Wong, who entered the tournament as a wild card, beats German world No 82 Daniel Altmaier in straight sets in the first round of Miami Open.

Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

Djokovic’s players’ union files lawsuit against tennis bodies over pay limits

Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

Morgan Gibbs-White has been one of the stars of a Nottingham Forest side which is battling to qualify for the Uefa Champions League. Photo: Reuters

Swiatek eases past Zheng, United, Spurs make Europe progress, Dettori bankruptcy

Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP

Real Madrid beat Atletico in shoot-out after bizarre disallowed spot-kick

Atletico’s Julian Alvarez scores a penalty during the shoot-out that would be disallowed after a VAR review. Photo: Reuters

Zheng back to Olympic gold form as she breezes into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Zheng Qinwen has reached the quarter-finals in Indian Wells without dropping a set. Photo: Getty Images
Outdoor
Mayank Vaid during his Guinness World Record attempt to run 10 marathons in 10 days. Photo: courtesy of Mayank Vaid
Wellness

How ultra athlete gains weight, and tips on the most healthy ways

Hong Kong-based Mayank Vaid’s way of adding weight is not for everyone. Hong Kong-based dietitians recommend safe ways to pile on the kilos.

Chik’s latest climbing record takes 9-year-old Hongkonger to top of heap in China

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Hong Kong marathon runner who’s conquered the world now helps others

Blind runner who once ‘had no purpose’ targets sub-3-hour Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong Four Trails runner quits rat race, makes spreadsheet for ultra race