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World Cup while you were sleeping: penalty row, Mbappe on song, Haaland at double
Kylian Mbappe double gets France off to the perfect start, while Erling Haaland scores twice on his World Cup debut.
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Hong Kong coach behind Wu Yanni aiming to develop city’s first sub-10s sprinter
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World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch
16 Jun 2026 - 11:42PM
Football
Viktor Gyokeres on role Hong Kong played in his Premier League, World Cup heroics
Swedish striker talks about his Arsenal debut at Kai Tak after big-money move from Sporting Lisbon, and opening his World Cup account.
16 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates his goal against Tunisia with Benjamin Nygren (left), Alexander Isak (right) and Alexander Bernhardsson. Photo: AP Photo
Other Sport
Chinese chess grandmaster Lei Tingjie believes AI important to improve as player
World No 2 was speaking ahead of team rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong, featuring rivals Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
16 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Football
New Zealand’s 2-goal hero at World Cup has Chinese mum, makes Motherwell history
Well-traveled Elijah Just has played more than 30 times for the All Whites and currently plies his trade in the Scottish league.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
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Football
Trader loses US$1 million on Cabo Verde’s shock World Cup draw with favourites Spain
The losing bettor had wagered on what was seen as an almost-certain Spanish win, but was thwarted by a goalkeeper who left the pitch in tears.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:39PM
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes one of his many saves against Spain in their 0-0 draw on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Football
Eli just outstanding as Iran and New Zealand share spoils in wild World Cup draw
Iran twice come from behind in Los Angeles after double strike from Kiwi winger to leave Group G finally balanced.
16 Jun 2026 - 12:18PM
Football
World Cup while you were sleeping: Spain stunned, Belgium draw, Tunisia sack coach
World Cup minnows Cabo Verde produce one of the shocks of any tournament, Sabri Lamouchi pays price for loss, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay draw.
16 Jun 2026 - 8:07AM
United States & Canada
Iranian American protesters gather as football team prepare for World Cup opener
Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:58AM
Hong Kong
New women’s lacrosse team coach to be ‘present’ as Hong Kong aims for Olympics
Unlike previous coaches, ex-Great Britain midfielder Emily Gray will be based in the city to coach the team during its critical periods.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:23AM
The new lacrosse women’s head coach, Emily Gray (right), overseeing team training at GoPark. Photo: Elson Li
Formula One (F1)
Stopping Hamilton when he ‘smells blood’ will not be easy, Mercedes F1 boss says
Toto Wolff is all too aware of the threat posed by the British seven-time world champion, who won his first race with Ferrari on Sunday.
15 Jun 2026 - 10:06PM
China
China’s Zheng says she must ‘start from scratch’ as she beats first-round hoodoo
Ex-world No 4 makes winning start at Nottingham Open on Monday but says she just has to ‘keep working’ with interim coach Albert Costa.
15 Jun 2026 - 10:04PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong head coach happy with progress of table tennis pair Wong and Doo
Duo won WTT Contender title in Croatia and Li Ching is delighted to see the positive traits when they are faced with challenges in tournaments.
15 Jun 2026 - 6:12PM
Other Sport
UFC: US’ Gaethje shocks Topuria to win lightweight crown at White House event
Bout headlined ’UFC Freedom 250’ held as key part of President Trump’s celebrations for his 80th birthday, nation’s 250th anniversary.
15 Jun 2026 - 4:06PM
US President Donald Trump (in white hat) congratulates Justin Gaethje after his win over Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Football
Scotland’s Tartan Army storms Fenway Park to celebrate World Cup win over Haiti
Revellers marched to Boston’s 114-year-old baseball stadium to see the Red Sox play the Texas Rangers at ‘Scottish Heritage Celebration Night’.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
Football
Fifa World Cup: Sweden Premier League trio wipe floor with poor Tunisia
Scandinavians run riot in steamy Monterrey to take control of Group F following earlier 2-2 draw between Japan and Netherlands.
15 Jun 2026 - 1:58PM
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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
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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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