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Fifa 2026: Argentina to open against Algeria, US starts against Paraguay
The draw for the 48-nation tournament took place at a show that lasted almost as long as a football match.
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Fifa gives Trump its new peace prize at World Cup draw
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Japan’s Watanabe summons grit to shock teenager Orfi at Hong Kong Squash Open
5 Dec 2025 - 10:17PM
China
China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach
National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.
5 Dec 2025 - 5:47PM
Zhong Tianshi (left) and Bao Shanju of China win women’s team sprint gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Fifa World Cup draw: how to watch, who plays where, will Trump win peace prize?
All you need to know ahead of the draw for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico – featuring Village People and a president or two.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:29PM
Hong Kong
Asal is 2 wins from Hong Kong Squash Open title but misses facing retired Farag
Egyptian world No 1 cruises into men’s semi-finals, El Hammamy to face El Sherbini in women’s last four.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Basketball
After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball
Officials target greater international influence for country’s basketball, and want China’s men’s team to play in Olympics regularly by 2035.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:24PM
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The Phoenix Suns face the Brooklyn Nets during October’s pre-season NBA China Games in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
Football
Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire
All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:43PM
Hong Kong Rugby Union
Rugby World Cup 2027: can Hong Kong close gap before facing Wallabies, All Blacks?
City’s rugby chiefs filling next two years with matches they hope will equip players to make the step up for World Cup debut in Australia.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM
Racing
Jockey Club must act to accommodate ‘drastic oversupply’ of C4 horses: Hayes
An eye-watering 72 gallopers rated 40-60 have found themselves on the reserve list this week alone.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM
Football
Trump looms over Fifa World Cup draw as it starts countdown to 2026 finals
US president expected to play prominent role as Washington stages draw for the tournament, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:05PM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House in March. Photo: AFP
Racing
Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial
Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.
4 Dec 2025 - 12:36PM
Football
As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut
The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.
4 Dec 2025 - 11:51AM
Racing
Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley
There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:25PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Squash Open: Simmi Chan learns lesson as star Coll survives fright
Home interest ended by world No 8 Tinne Gilis, while 2023 men’s champion stays on course after resisting a stirring fightback.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:25AM
Olivia Weaver keeps her eye on the ball on the way to beating Nele Gilis. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong
Hong Kong equestrian star Patrick Lam claims Asian Championships silver again
Beijing Olympian jumps from fourth to second after faultless closing round, while city team take bronze.
4 Dec 2025 - 1:49PM
Hong Kong Rugby Union
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand
‘Everybody loves an underdog, and giant-killers,’ captain Josh Hrstich says after debutants are drawn in Pool A with two rugby superpowers.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:46PM
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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
Sam Agars
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No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite
27 Nov 2025 - 6:32PM
Paul McNamara
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What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood
26 Nov 2025 - 9:33AM
Josh Ball
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From flights of fancy to reality, National Games paves way for a bright future
22 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM
Nicholas Fang
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Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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Victoria Harbour swim returns with thousands taking part
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Early wins for Hong Kong as Chinese National Games officially open
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