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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

Hong Kong’s Olympic heroes return to triumphant welcome

Sports

Kenyan marathoner gives China’s He Jie the Beijing win

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.

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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Style Edit

STYLE Edit: Richard Mille and Bubba Watson launch The Pink Watch

Following the success of their previous collaborations together, Richard Mille and pro golfer Bubba Watson release the Tourbillon RM 38-02

Celebrated professional golfer Bubba Watson sporting the new Pink Watch, the Tourbillon RM 38-02 that he and Richard Mille launched in collaboration. Photos: Richard Mille
Hong Kong social distancing

Bookings for Hong Kong sports venues to open earlier than counters to foil touts

In an effort to combat touting, department says those using internet booking service can reserve facilities at 7am starting on Monday.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin’s rumoured ‘secret first lady’?

The rumoured ‘favourite girlfriend’ of Putin might even be married with kids to the politician – here are four things to know about the former Olympic gymnastics champ

Athletics returns this weekend with 2022 Trial at TKO Sports Ground

Two-day event will see Hong Kong athletes return to track and field after a seven-month hiatus.

Sprinter Leung Kwan-yi will be one to watch in the 100 metres at the 2022 Trial at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Photo: HKAAA
Fame and celebrity

Who is Alexander Gilkes, Maria Sharapova’s fiancé and baby daddy?

Russian tennis star Sharapova is engaged with a baby on the way … so who is her fiancé Gilkes and just how is he connected to so many British royals?

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova is engaged to British entrepreneur Alexander Gilkes. Photo: @gilkesa/Instagram
Urban planning

1 million residents have no access to sports grounds in Hong Kong: report

Audit Commission’s report reveals city is estimated to lack 4.6 sports grounds, based on provision standard of one per 250,000 residents.

Fame and celebrity

Meet the ‘Greek God’ of tennis, 23-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas

His mother and grandfather were both Soviet sporting greats, and his father Apostolos Tsitsipas is his coach – but what else should you know about Greece’s rising tennis star?

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Fame and celebrity

7 times Cristiano Ronaldo proved that family beats football

The death of Ronaldo’s newborn son is a tragedy for the Manchester United striker, whose love of family runs deeper than most – here’s why

Family man extraordinaire, Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Sister act: 11 of the most famous celebrity sister sets who made it big

If talent runs in the family, then these famous sets of sisters are perfect examples, from Beyoncé and Solange to Serena and Venus Williams

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Meet some of the world’s most influential sisters: Beyoncé and Solange, Serena and Venus Williams, Dakota and Elle Fanning, and Gigi and Bella Hadid. Photos: @gigixhdx, @begoodbey, @fanningsisters/Instagram; AFP
Fame and celebrity

Is Carlos Alcaraz the next Rafael Nadal? Meet Spain’s teenage tennis star

Just 18 years old, the rising tennis star has already earned millions and won ATP tournaments – now he has his eyes set on winning grand slams like the legends of his sport

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Fame and celebrity

The richest WWE wrestlers of all time – net worths, ranked

From former big boss Vince McMahon to Hollywood actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, we look at some of the richest WWE stars and how they earned their wealth

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Luxury cars

What’s in Tom Brady’s mind-blowing US$5 million luxury car collection?

His first car was a US$200 Dodge Dart, but now the NFL star drives around in James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin DB11, Ferrari M458-Ts and Rolls-Royce Ghosts – all thanks to his stellar career

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Tom Brady is so into luxury cars that Aston Martin co-designed a limited edition car with him. Photo: @tombrady/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Iga Świątek is set to replace Ash Barty – what else do we know about her?

Iga Świątek will take Ashleigh Barty’s No 1 place in women’s tennis, so what else do we know about the millionaire superstar athlete?

Fame and celebrity

Why is Ash Barty giving up her tennis millions at age 25?

Ash Barty shocked the world when she announced her retirement at age 25, but why did she quit and what’s next for the tennis champ?

Wings for Life World Run returns to Happy Valley Race Course in May

Charity run Wings for Life World Run returns to Hong Kong on May 8 at Happy Valley Race Course.

Some runners gathered at Happy Valley Racecourse to start the charity run. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Tom Brady’s diet and wellness routine: 8 rules to staying healthy

The 44-year-old NFL legend is coming out of his retirement – here’s everything you need to know about the wellness tips he follows to stay healthy and fit

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Photo: @bradybrand/Twitter
Fame and celebrity

Meet Sania Mirza, India’s tennis queen and outspoken influencer

Known for her outspoken views as well as her long career at the top – particularly in the doubles game – Mirza’s influence as a role model reaches well beyond the tennis court

Fame and celebrity

Who are Shane Warne’s 3 children Brooke, Jackson and Summer?

Apart from being a star on the field, the recently deceased sports icon was also known for being a loving, proud father – we look back at some of his special moments with his kids

LGBTQ

Meet Lia Thomas, the trans swimmer breaking records and sparking debate

The 22-year-old athlete is triumphing in student competitions but is also a hot topic due to her gender, with the likes of Michael Phelps and Caitlyn Jenner all weighing in …

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Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas looks on as she celebrates senior day with her teammates during a swim meet on January 8, in Philadelphia, US. Photo: AP Photo
Fame and celebrity

7 ways the Beckham kids are following in their parents’ footsteps

David and Victoria Beckham built a billion-dollar personal brand thanks to their combined talents – now their kids are channelling their parents’ media savvy for their own careers

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Spot the difference! How the Victoria and David Beckham’s kids are flying the flag for Brand Beckham just as well as their parents did. Photos: Handouts
Fame and celebrity

How rich is UFC’s Miesha Tate? 6 things to know about the CBB winner

Tate went on a five-year hiatus after losing to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205, but now she’s back for a ‘second surge’ in her sports career – and to add to her US$6 million fortune

Fame and celebrity

How rich is Daniil Medvedev, Russia’s new world No 1 tennis star?

The US Open champion has earned US$14 million in his career so far, but he was only the seventh richest player in tennis last year – here’s some of what he splurges on

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