Trailblazing World Fencing League sticking to guns ahead of Hong Kong debut
The World Fencing League is sticking to its guns in its quest to showcase the sport “in a dynamic format and grow its global fan base”, ahead of the trailblazing competition’s Hong Kong debut next yea...
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China’s Wang Xinyu says ‘it’s been a challenging year’ as her season ends at Hong Kong Open
It was not just the “basic stuff” on the court: Wang Xinyu also wants to improve the mental side after her season ended on Thursday at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Tournament sixth seed Wang ...
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NBA deal with prediction-market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket a double-edged sword: experts
Sports experts and former basketball executives believe that the partnership between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and leading prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket could be a ...
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Pierre Ng banking on ‘tougher’ Le Zonda as he faces Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse test at Sha Tin
Pierre Ng Pang-chi is hoping Le Zonda has toughened up since his last run as his promising stayer faces the biggest test of his career in the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) at Sha Tin on Sun...
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Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane extends deal with Bayern Munich, where he feels ‘at home’
Harry Kane said he felt “right at home” after he signed a two-year extension at Bayern Munich, keeping the Ballon d’Or winner at the club until 2029, the German champions announced on Thursday. The 33...
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Saffie Osborne excited to live her dream with stacked book of 10 rides in Sha Tin debut
Saffie Osborne will get her first taste of what she labels every jockey’s dream when she makes her Hong Kong debut with a stacked book of 10 rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. The groundbreaking British ride...
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Japanese swimmer Tomoru Honda to miss 2028 Olympics after ban for dangerous driving
The Japan Swimming Federation on Wednesday banned world champion swimmer Tomoru Honda until August 2028 over a high-speed car crash last year. The 21-month suspension for the 24-year-old effectively r...
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Japan coach accepts ‘reality’ as Asian Cup delay likely to deny him last shot at title
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Wednesday that he would “accept reality” after the 2027 Asian Cup’s postponement from January to December probably cost him his last shot at winning the title befor...
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LIV Golf facing liquidation after financial backer drops plan for new league: reports
LIV Golf is expected to wind down operations after BC Partners Credit pulled its proposed US$300 million investment in the league, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday. BC Partners was look...
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Leylah Fernandez latest Hong Kong Open withdrawal as ‘brutal’ calendar takes toll
One of the last women standing in an attritional Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open has labelled the sport’s relentless calendar “brutal and gruelling”, as 2023 champion Leylah Fernandez on Wednesday ad...
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