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The China Youth Football League clash between Dongcheng Sports School 16 Orange and Kickers Lan has sparked allegations of match-fixing. Photo: Handout

Football

Children’s tournament at centre of latest match-fixing scandal in China football

Governing body bans four adults, launches investigation after teams trying to avoid winning score six own goals between them in under-10s game.

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Bayern, Villa clash one of 3 matches set for feast of football in Hong Kong

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Decorated Hong Kong swimmer Ho eyes Asian Games joy, but PhD defence comes first

10 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM

Golf

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta.

10 Apr 2026 - 10:11AM

Rory McIlroy walks off the 17th green during the first round of the Masters.Photo: Getty Images

Formula One (F1)

Hainan hopes to make F1 race its ‘core engine’ as it builds ‘automotive culture’

Project would include a circuit and racing training schools, but F1 body says there no plans to stage more than one grand prix in China.

10 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM

Other Sport

Table tennis star Fan Zhendong skips China’s World Team Championships title defence

National Games champion pulls out of tournament in London in April for ‘personal reasons’, sparking fan fears over men’s team’s chances.

9 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM

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Basketball

Ex-NBA star Yao Ming adds financial support to Asian University Basketball League

Other notable investors include Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, plus owner of Philadelphia 76ers and former co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks.

9 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM

Yao Ming, here at the final of the AUBL, has made his first investment in the game since selling all his shares in the Shanghai Sharks. Photo: Getty Images

Boxing

Chinese Taipei Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting targets Asian Games gold

Her coach called winning bronze at Asian Elite Championships this week a ‘breakthrough’ after she stepped up to a new weight class.

9 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM

Racing

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes his return for Size at Sha Tin

After failing five barrier trials following his seasonal return in January, the three-time winner looks to make up for lost time on Sunday.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM

Racing

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero.

9 Apr 2026 - 1:51PM

My Wish (right) finishes a close second to Lucky Sweynesse in the Chairman’s Trophy with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Cricket

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand.

9 Apr 2026 - 11:52AM

Japan will battle against eight teams in qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup. Photo: Japan Cricket Association

Other Sport

China authorities probing ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star Quan Hongchan

Investigation comes after Olympic champion reveals she had sustained online abuse, including from group that reportedly includes teammates.

9 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM

Racing

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Brazilian jockey begins Hong Kong campaign in superb style after riding quartet at city circuit.

9 Apr 2026 - 1:01AM

Hong Kong

Hong Kong badminton star duo Tang and Tse considering a shot at LA Olympics

Mixed doubles pair considering keeping their careers going beyond Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya this year to reach the 2028 showpiece.

8 Apr 2026 - 10:27PM

Tang Chun Man (left) and Tse Ying Suet, seen here at last month’s All England Open, were knocked out of the Badminton Asia Championships by China’s Chen Xing and Zhang Chi on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

HK Sevens

Hong Kong 7s coach’s Olympics ‘desire’, but first eyes Kai Tak, Asian Games joy

Jevon Groves aiming to stay in role until at least 2028 and banish memories of painful Olympic near misses.

8 Apr 2026 - 9:09PM

Jevon Groves watches on as Hong Kong prepare to take on Fiji on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo

China

Chinese star Wang admits he is trying to emulate stability provided by Ma, Fan

The 25-year-old was thrust into leadership role for the national table tennis team after the veterans withdrew from world rankings in 2024.

8 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM

Golf

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

8 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM

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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

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.

31 May 2024 - 11:30AMvideocam

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

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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22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM

Opinion | Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport

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22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM

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Chinese marathon official banned for blocking winner near finish line

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Iranian footballers granted asylum by Australia

An undated and unplaced photo released by Australia's Department of Home Affairs shows Home Affairs minister Tony Burke (3/R) with five Iranian women football players who applied for asylum after competing in the Women's Asia Cup tournament being played in Australia. Australia has granted asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday. (Photo by HANDOUT / AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS" NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Eileen Gu’s emotional tribute to grandmother after Olympic gold

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