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Football
Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says
Ahmad Donyamali says the US and Israeli air strikes mean ‘under no circumstances can we participate’ in event hosted by US, Canada, Mexico.
3 hours ago
Fownes says ‘good luck’ to title rivals after extending lead with Valley treble
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Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey
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Formula One (F1)
Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era
Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.
4 hours ago
The Shanghai International Circuit has one long straight and several tight bends. Photo: Xinhua
Basketball
Make Hong Kong basketball China’s G League to save sport in city, local star says
Domestic clubs should join forces with Chinese Basketball Association counterparts, according to Canadian international Tyler Kepkay.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
Tennis
Coleman Wong urged to ‘swing freely’ against son of football World Cup winner
Hongkonger gains ‘lucky loser’ reprieve after losing qualifying epic, coach praises 21-year-old’s resilience: ‘no loss is catastrophic’.
4 hours ago
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Formula One (F1)
China’s BYD explores entering Formula 1 in company’s first push into motor racing
Company is looking at options amid sport’s shift towards hybrid engines, but costs of up to US$500 million a season could be a big obstacle.
11 Mar 2026 - 1:21PM
Top EV seller BYD, whose high-end Yangwang U9 recorded a top speed of more than 496km/h (308mph) in Germany last year, is considering entering competitive racing. Photo: AFP
Football
Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation
A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:14AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong needs China challenge for ice hockey teams to get better, official says
Vice-president of sport’s world governing body says standards could improve rapidly if city’s players had exposure to better competition.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Racing
SCMP Best Bets: The Heir can be crowned at Happy Valley
10 Mar 2026 - 10:03PM
Football
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into last 8, Chinese Taipei also in
Chinese Taipei to face China in quarter-finals after victory over India, Japan to take on Philippines.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
Riko Ueki (centre) scores Japan’s first goal against Vietnam in their Women’s Asian Cup clash in Perth. Photo: AFP
Racing
Apprentice Yuen and Group One-winner Brown get set for Hong Kong challenge
Hong Kong’s new apprentice begins on April 1, while Group One-winning Aussie jockey makes his debut on April 26.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Racing
Chung looking to go back-to-back with Outgate at Happy Valley on Wednesday night
Local jockey searches for consecutive wins over sprint trip on Tony Cruz’s charge at the city circuit.
10 Mar 2026 - 4:52PM
China
Ma’s Hong Kong visit sparks ticket frenzy, despite being free, registration only
China table tennis legend Ma Long will attend seminar at Polytechnic University next week, play against students.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:56AM
Australasia
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy
Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:03PM
Iranian players warm up before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and the Philippines on the Gold Coast on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Basketball
China’s big four back for another shot at reaching Women’s Basketball World Cup
Han Xu, Li Yueru, Zhang Ziyu and Liu Yutong give coach Gong Luming plenty of height for six-team tournament in Wuhan.
10 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Football
China beat North Korea in controversial Women’s Asian Cup clash, top Group B
North Korea refuse to play after VAR reverses disallowed goal, defeat sets up quarter-final against Australia.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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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
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
Nicholas Fang
Opinion
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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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