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Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare
Defending champions need extra time before finally reaching last 16 after being pushed all the way in five-goal thriller.
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3 Jul 2026 - 10:15PM
Football
Cape 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.
3 Jul 2026 - 10:00PM
Cape Verde head coach Bubista (centre) talks with his players during a training session ahead of the Argentina match. Photo: AP
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.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
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
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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
Caspar Fownes and his son Ronan celebrate a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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
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
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal (centre) celebrates scoring his side’s third against Austria with teammates Gavi (left) and Marc Cucurella. Photo: AP
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
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
Yao Di (second from left) and Zhu Ting (third from left) playing for previous club Scandicci in a Serie A1 match in 2023. Photo: Xinhua
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
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
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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
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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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