LeBron James remains realistic after Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks in NBA opener

Rising Chinese basketball star Barry Wang Junjie was tipped to be an NBA prospect after he flourished in only his second game with his new team, the Massachusetts Minutemen, on Sunday. Wang erupted for 31 points on eight-of-12 shooting, including knocking down a pair of three-pointers and converting 12 of his 13 free throws, to go with six rebounds as the University of Massachusetts beat Brown University 88-86 in a tight exhibition game. The Massachusetts Minutemen represent the university in...

Long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fans haven’t celebrated an NBA title in 43 years, but with newly arrived LeBron James headlining a star-studded team, they are daring to dream. “We never had a team like this,” enthuses Kairee Harvey, a 32-year-old police officer and diehard LeBron supporter. “I still can’t believe it,” the resident of neighbouring New Jersey said of the arrival of James in July. “I feel like I’m in a dream a little bit.” Suddenly, Harvey said, “I think that this will be our...

Long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fans haven’t celebrated an NBA title in 43 years, but with newly arrived LeBron James headlining a star-studded team, they are daring to dream. “We never had a team like this,” enthuses Kairee Harvey, a 32-year-old police officer and diehard LeBron supporter. “I still can’t believe it,” the resident of neighbouring New Jersey said of the arrival of James in July. “I feel like I’m in a dream a little bit.” Suddenly, Harvey said, “I think that this will be our...

He has won more than 1,500 races and more than 50 Group Ones in an already decorated career, but James Cummings can now call himself an international winner after celebrating his first Hong Kong victory on Monday. The grandson of legendary Australian trainer Bart Cummings struck with his 12th runner in the city when Grand Eagle, owned by a syndicate headed by iconic Hong Kong handler John Moore, stormed home to upstage rising star Mr Incredible at Sha Tin. “My first international race win as a...

He has won more than 1,500 races and more than 50 Group Ones in an already decorated career, but James Cummings can now call himself an international winner after celebrating his first Hong Kong victory on Monday. The grandson of legendary Australian trainer Bart Cummings struck with his 12th runner in the city when Grand Eagle, owned by a syndicate headed by iconic Hong Kong handler John Moore, stormed home to upstage rising star Mr Incredible at Sha Tin. “My first international race win as a...

David Eustace enjoyed a landmark day in his Hong Kong training career when Light Years Charm rattled home to win the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on Monday as part of a brilliant treble for the in-form stable. It was a day to remember for the 35-year-old, who launched into second in the trainers’ premiership, leaping above Manfred Man Ka-leung by virtue of seconds, and he was certainly keen to savour the moment. “The team are doing a great job. I thought we had a nice team of horses for the...

David Eustace enjoyed a landmark day in his Hong Kong training career when Light Years Charm rattled home to win the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on Monday as part of a brilliant treble for the in-form stable. It was a day to remember for the 35-year-old, who launched into second in the trainers’ premiership, leaping above Manfred Man Ka-leung by virtue of seconds, and he was certainly keen to savour the moment. “The team are doing a great job. I thought we had a nice team of horses for the...

McLaren are selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. The cars, to be sold through high-end dealer Tom Hartley Jnr and expected to raise tens of millions of dollars, will be prepared by the reigning constructors’ champions for ‌their next owners. Hartley Jnr also sold the collection of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and 20 road cars belonging to the...

McLaren are selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. The cars, to be sold through high-end dealer Tom Hartley Jnr and expected to raise tens of millions of dollars, will be prepared by the reigning constructors’ champions for ‌their next owners. Hartley Jnr also sold the collection of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and 20 road cars belonging to the...

Monday’s Sha Tin card promises to be a cracker, with the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) featuring the likes of My Wish, Voyage Bubble, Stormy Grove and Helios Express. We also have some of the city’s most promising four-year-olds such as Mr Incredible and Baby Sakura running, and Owen Goulding is in hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Shek Mun Handicap (1,800m) Kingly Demeanor was only narrowly denied on reappearance at Happy Valley and is a dual...

Monday’s Sha Tin card promises to be a cracker, with the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) featuring the likes of My Wish, Voyage Bubble, Stormy Grove and Helios Express. We also have some of the city’s most promising four-year-olds such as Mr Incredible and Baby Sakura running, and Owen Goulding is in hot seat to provide an extended rundown of his selections. Race 1 – Class Five Shek Mun Handicap (1,800m) Kingly Demeanor was only narrowly denied on reappearance at Happy Valley and is a dual...

Zheng Qinwen’s status as a Prudential Hong Kong Open participant lasted just six days, but the city’s top tennis official does not believe her withdrawal on Sunday has damaged the tournament’s credibility. The Olympic champion had previously pulled out of the Wuhan Open, citing injury and fatigue, but said last week she was excited about the prospect of making her Hong Kong debut next month. Now, however, she has opted to end her season altogether, just weeks after making history as the first...