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Gabriella DeGasperis is one of the biggest golf content creators in the world. Photo: @travismathewwomens/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Byredo founder Ben Gorham, who’s been hanging out with Kendall Jenner

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marty Reisman, who inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme

Trending in China

China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage

‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.

Chinese Olympic champion Gong Lijiao hopes to lose 25kg to improve her appearance and find love as she plans for her retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/ifeng
Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi on Hong Kong, his comeback and learning to live in the present

‘[In 1999, Hong Kong] started me off on a path of winning, and [it] didn’t seem like I stopped for a while,’ the tennis legend says.

Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

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Fashion

The old-school sportswear brands regaining a stylish, competitive edge

Italian labels Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse, France’s Le Coq Sportif and Britain’s Gola have all found a new fan base interested in their retro appeal.

Pete Davidson wore a Sergio Tacchini tracksuit to the world premiere of The Pickup in Los Angeles, in July. Photo: EPA
Trending in China

Chinese contestant loses consciousness during ‘Power Slap’ contest, sparks debate

Martial arts expert left with broken cheekbone, needs five stitches in face wound; praised as ‘hero’ online despite defeat.

Aryna Sabalenka

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

Timothée Chalamet with his orange Mini Kelly; Travis Scott with his Birkin Cargo HAC 40. Photos: Ulices Ramales; JosiahW/Backgrid
Fame and celebrity

Who is Mondo Duplantis, serial pole vault world record breaker?

At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, the Swede, who is still coached by his parents, set his 14th world record in the sport.

Two-time Olympic gold-medallist Armand “Mondo” Duplantis with his fiancée, Desiré Inglander. Photos: @mondo_duplantis, @desireinglander/Instagram
WNBA

The young Hong Kong female athletes chasing big basketball dreams

The documentary Tip-Off shines a light on a programme supporting young female basketball players with dreams of competing in America’s WNBA.

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Timepieces

Serving style: 6 Rolex watches Carlos Alcaraz has worn on and off the court

The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.

Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong make rope skipping an Olympic sport?

Led by Instagram star Cheung Pak-hung and Red Bull athlete Timothy Ho, Hong Kong’s rope skippers are chasing world records — and Olympic recognition.

Chloe Yuen Hiu-tung, Cheung Pak-hung and Timothy Ho Chu-ting train together in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
World Athletics Championships

Lui’s dream comes true after shock World Athletics Championships call-up

The 30-year-old, who becomes the first hurdler from the city to take part in the event in 14 years, got a wild card late last month.

Vera Lui will race in the 100m hurdles at the world championships on Sunday but her eyes are on the National Games in November. Photo: EPA-EFE
Good Schools Guide

5 trailblazing Hong Kong school alumni who have excelled globally

An Olympic fencer, battery recycling CEO, restaurateur and others are all successfully forging their own path.

Trending in China

Top China athlete praised for looks, talent says she embodies strength, beauty

Striking high-jump prospect hits back at critics who belittle her achievements, say she should cut her hair.

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Timepieces

Lionel Messi’s colourful watches – from a ‘Barbie’ Rolex to Flamingo Blue Tudor

The Inter Miami football player rocks a Patek Philippe Cubitus, Rolex Daytonas, and unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.

Lionel Messi boasts a flashy watch collection, including this limited edition “Barbie” Rolex Daytona. Photos: Getty Images, Handout
Trending in China

‘Sweet sister’ China top sprinter to attend top university despite low exam score

Star 100-metre runner shows remarkable ability to balance sport and study, even recites poetry during morning workouts.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Shinsuke Sakimoto of Valuence Japan, which paid US$10m for the OG Birkin

‘Jane Birkin’s embodiment of freedom and independent beauty resonates deeply with our philosophy of supporting women’s empowerment,’ stated Sakimoto, who plans to put the iconic bag on public display.

Trending in China

An hour swimming class with China sports star auctioned for US$14,000 for charity

Though Fu retired from competitive sports years ago, her expressive reactions, easy-going personality have garnered immense public support.

An hour swimming class with Chinese swimming star Fu Yuanhui was auctioned for US$14,000 for charity. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Fame and celebrity

Meet Kaitlyn Chen, who just got a standing ovation for her debut in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers’ former UConn Huskies teammate is making history on the court, lauded by well-known coach Geno Auriemma, and is already endorsing beauty and lifestyle brands.

Kaitlyn Chen (right) onstage with her Golden State Valkyries jersey, in an Instagram photo posted last month. Photo: @kaitlyn.chen/Instagram
Trail running and hiking

Test of endurance: a visual guide to The North Face 100 trail race in Hong Kong

The North Face 100 or TNF makes its much-anticipated return to Hong Kong this month. Here’s a look at the races and routes.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Video | Hong Kong’s Olympic heroes return to triumphant welcome

Sports

Video | Kenyan marathoner gives China’s He Jie the Beijing win

Kenyan says he let China’s He Jie win Beijing Half Marathon ‘because he is my friend’
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Asian Games 2023

Medals, venues, events: a visual guide to Asian Games 2023 in China

China's eastern city of Hangzhou will host the largest Asian Games ever from September 2 until October 8, 2023.  During 15 days of competition, nearly 12,000 athletes from 45 nations and territories will compete for 481 gold medals.

Asian Games 2023: a visual guide to medals, venues and events as Hangzhou hosts 19th Games
Millionaires and billionaires

How Neymar spends his millions, from Bored Ape NFTs to GaGá Milano watches

Neymar remains one of the wealthiest athletes in the world, raking in millions from football and endorsement deals – but how does he spend his earnings?

Hong Kong culture

Letters | How is the booking change for sports venues fairer?

So-called queuing gangs are often just elderly people trying to make a bit of tea money while online bookings favour the tech-savvy. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department should properly study the demand-supply situation before handicapping the physical queue.

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